JOHN CARVER INN AND SPA

Description:

• A three-story colonial-style building with a landmark portico, this hotel offers comfortable, modern accommodations and plenty of amenities, including a full-service spa. The indoor "theme pool," a big hit with families, has a large water slide and a Pilgrim ship model. The good-size guest rooms are regularly renovated and decorated in colonial style. The best units are the lavishly appointed two-room suites, with fireplaces, two TVs, and private Jacuzzis; I like the "four-poster" rooms, which have king beds. The inn is on the edge of the downtown business district, within walking distance of the main attractions. Business features and meeting space make this hotel the Radisson's main competition for corporate travelers. Always check ahead for packages, which can be a great deal.

• © Frommer's 2012