Friday Nights — Danis Queer Bar

A True Dutch/Amsterdam Ambiance: Dutch antiques home located near subway and restaurants and beaches, musea and plenty of parking on the street, quiet area

This high-end harborfront hotel is 1.3 miles from the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and 0.3 miles from the Aquarium T station. Refined rooms and suites feature minifridges, desks and city or harbor views, as well as free WiFi. Some suites add private balconies.

Set between the theater and financial districts, this luxury urban hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Boston Opera House. Refined rooms have flat-screen TVs with premium channels, marble bathrooms and 400-thread-count bed linens.