The Row hotel, an Autograph hotel from Marriott, is in the Assembly row shopping area- with lots of shops and restaurants within walking distance. It is also close to the Encore casino. The Row hotel is a great home base from which to visit the Boston area- you can also walk to the T subway station and is close to route 93 entrance ramps. The hotel is very modern and clean- with a slightly edgy Somerville vibe. The room was big, comfortable and well appointed. Most of Boston is old and charming- the assembly row area of Boston is new and shiny. Parking is plentiful- garage or valet- but not cheap ($50 plus per night) and there is a daily $25 fee per room that must be spent on the property- the bar, the restaurant or the market place.