Location. The Liberty Hotel is located in downtown Boston, Mass., at the foothill of Beacon Hill. The hotel is one quarter mile from Boston Common and Public Garden. Faneuil Hall and the Financial District are less than one mile away.

Hotel Features. A National Historical Landmark and formerly the Charles Street Jail, the Liberty Hotel retains the original granite work and cupola built in 1851. The street level entrance, redesigned by Alexandra Champalimaud, leads to the atrium and reception area through a narrow passage featuring mahogany stained walls. Escalators, embellished by tile mosaics of people once imprisoned at the jail, lead to the central 90 foot atrium. Catwalks provide access to guest and meeting rooms located in the adjacent guest tower. Alabi serves cocktails and features preserved jail cells, barred windows, original stonework and an outdoor patio. CLINK Restaurant provides an upscale seasonal menu from Executive Chef Joseph Margate, while Scampo features Italian fare from chef Lydia Shire. A 24 hour fitness center offers cardiovascular and weight training equipment. High speed Internet access is available in public spaces.

Guestrooms. The 298 guestrooms at the Liberty Hotel feature floor to ceiling windows with city skyline views. Rooms are equipped with wireless Internet access for a fee. Bathrooms feature bathrobes, four fixture baths and complimentary Molton Brown toiletries. Minibars are included. Complimentary in room safes are laptop compatible. Slippers and coffeemakers available on request.

Expert Tip. Esplanade Lagoon, three blocks from the hotel, provides gondola rides along the Charles River.