Boston may be a second city to some, but for those of us who live here, its underratedness is its charm. It twinkles. It ...

Four Seasons Hotel Boston, 200 Boylston St., Back ... Is it really December if you haven’t gazed up in awe at the Liberty Hotel’s upside-down Christmas tree display in its tall atrium?

Orchestrated by Boston’s opulent Liberty Hotel, this spirited event is going on its 9th year, inviting customers and their canines to Beacon Hill for a much-needed beverage with a side of fresh air.

Sure, location isn't this hotel's strong suit – it sits at the base of the Longfellow Bridge, which connects downtown Boston to Cambridge – but you don't come to The Liberty for convenience.