Behind a 1903 Beaux-Arts façade on Beacon Hill, XV Beacon brings a deliberately intimate scale to central Boston. Its 63 rooms and suites pair dark mahogany, original architectural details and contemporary art with gas fireplaces and marble bathrooms; many retain tall windows overlooking the historic streets. Mooo…. occupies the ground floor, with a wine cellar below, while the rooftop terrace offers a more open view across the neighbourhood’s brick roofs and church spires. The limestone exterior, brass detailing and compact lobby keep the atmosphere closer to a private townhouse than a large city hotel.