The Francis Hotel

The Francis is a boutique hotel at 747 Congress Street, at the western end of downtown near Longfellow Square. It is a mainstream hotel, not a gay venue. For LGBTQ+ visitors, the location is the point: Blackstones on Pine Street and LFK at Longfellow Square are both within about ten minutes on foot, and the Arts District bars on Congress Street are a little further. Google rates it 4.3 from about 210 reviews. Check the hotel's website for room types and parking.