Location: Downtown Boston; Arlington and Newbury Streets.

Rating: Mobil 4-Star, Triple-A 4-Diamond Accommodations:

Dining: The Dining Room (Continental); Roof Restaurant (Seasonal Dining, Dancing, Sunday Brunch); The Bar (Gourmet Buffet Lunch, Raw Bar, Boston's "Best" Martinis)

Amenities: Golf at the Woburn Country Club (30 min. away); fitness center, complimentary access to not-so-nice health spa, Candela; Chanel boutique.

Accommodations: Twice daily maid service, 24-hr. room service, closet safe, fully-stocked mini-bar (a lush's delight), marble bath, laundry service, plush terry cloth robes, etc.

Rates: $280 for a single, $320 for a double. Rooms over looking Public Gardens $320, Suites $450-600.

Opened: May 18, 1927

What the Ritz Says About You: "I can't afford the Four Seasons because I blew all of my cash on a Louis Vuitton steamer."

The Scoop: If you re willing to shell out $100,000, then you and your lucky companion can revel in the Ritz Carlton's "Millennium Experience." This super-luxe package delivers millenial-themed keepsakes such as 18-Carat gold Bvigari watches for him and her, a set of two Baccarat flutes, a magnum of Taittinger champagne, a chauffeured Jaguar (or Mercedes) for the weekend, and a signature gift from each Ritz-Carlton hotel reflecting the culture and character of the region. Better book fast, only one couple in each of its 35 locations worldwide.