Courtyard by Marriott Boston Andover

Located west of Boston, MA and close to the city of Lawrence, the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Andover offers small town charm only a short distance from a major city. Set near the beautiful Merrimack River, it is within minutes of Canobie Lake Park with its dozens upon dozens of rides and activities. Tsongas Center, the Loop Mall, Phillips Academy, and many other attractions are within ten miles. It is a convenient spot to stay if considering Merrimack College, and is within an hour of such famous destinations as Fenway Park (home of the Boston Red Sox), Faneuil Hall, the New England Aquarium, and downtown Boston. Even shopping in Maine or a visit to New Hampshire’s sliver of coast are easy.

A premium hotel, it features a good list of appealing amenities that include free parking on the premises, complimentary Wi-Fi, meeting and conference facilities, free continental breakfasts each day, coin-op laundry, valet dry cleaning options, a car hire desk, a barbershop (for a fee), 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, and the in-house restaurant, The Bistro. There are also the fitness center and the indoor pool and hot tub to enjoy.

The guest rooms range from standard to suite styles, and some feature views of the courtyard area. All are designed with a low-key palette and comfortable furnishings, entertainment systems with flat-panel TVs, premium feather beds and luxury linens, a large and private bath stocked with signature toiletries, direct dial phones, and work desks.