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Hashtag: #exactlylikenothingelse. Signature cocktail: Come Play With Me. TV stands: repurposed bicycle frames. True to its Innovation District surroundings, The Envoy Hotel is creative, forward-thinking and vibrant. From its lobby chandelier made from reclaimed materials including rope and phone cords to its dramatic rooftop bar, The Envoy brings all things brash to Boston.

To arrive at The Envoy, the first Boston property of Autograph Collection Hotels, travellers follow the bronze “This Way Forward” message etched in the street to a sculptural check-in desk backed by a wall of heat-sensing bulbs that mirrors guests’ movements. In the elevator, a mural depicting an ocean horizon keeps the vibe compelling, and throughout the AAA Four-Diamond rated hotel, custom handcrafted, artisan-style décor features reclaimed wood and sleek, modern finishes.

While stepping outside these state-of-the-art guest rooms is difficult, the allure of the sweeping rooftop bar is sure to work its magic. Offering incredible views of the Boston skyline and waterfront and open to both hotel guests and locals, Lookout Rooftop Bar serves fresh-ingredient-driven cocktails and local beers, including a seasonal house brew created especially for the property by Harpoon Brewery and a signature Lookout Punch with rum from Privateer, a local distiller.

Of Cuban heritage, chef de cuisine Tatiana Pairot Rosana values regional ingredients and allows those flavors to shine in her dishes. “Tatiana has been part of The Envoy family since our opening and has impressed us with her bright, creative approach to pairing and showcasing local, seasonal ingredients in her cooking,” says Joe Mellia, The Envoy’s general manager. “She has created a great menu reflecting her diverse culinary experience and passion.”

The darling of millennials, the amenity-rich Envoy Hotel exceeds the expectations of every generation. 70 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA, 617-338-3030, theenvoyhotel.com

—Janice Randall Rohlf

Tastemakers

Shipyard Brewery is now serving up freshly poured brews with a fresh new look, thanks to a recent renovation of its tasting room in Portland, Maine. Now three times larger, with 1,700 square feet, the inviting space combines industrial accents like metal stools and brick walls with a Cheers-worthy glossy wood bar and big chalkboards announcing the tasting options. The rotating menu proffers 14 beers—including core Shipyard and Sea Dog varieties and even pilot brews—and the full portfolio of six Capt’n Eli’s sodas. Sampling options range from flights to 10-ounce pours; plus 32- or 64-ounce growlers are available for those favorites that are homeward bound. 86 Newbury Street, Portland, ME, 207-761-0807, shipyard.com

Home Away From Home

You can never have too much storage space, which is why both yearround and seasonal residents rely on Cape Cod Custom Car & Self Storage in Mashpee. It offers climate-controlled self-storage units in a variety of sizes, but specializes in storing cars, from million-dollar Ferraris to collectors’ show cars to snowbird vehicles. Top-shelf HD 1080-pixel intelligent video surveillance provides round-the-clock monitoring, and its climate-controlled conditions are optimum for long-term storage.

But that’s not all: now, with 50,000-square-feet of space, Cape Cod Custom Car & Self Storage is offering fine wine storage on its second level. The entire area, which can hold up to 3,000 cases total, is kept at a constant 55° F and 70-percent relative humidity. Individual lockers hold anywhere from 12 to 300 cases of wine, allowing customers to stock up on their favorite vintages to their hearts’ content.

104 Falmouth Road, Mashpee, MA, 508-539-9700, customcarstorage.com

Making A Splash

Your kids will thank you for taking them to the brand-new Cape Codder Water Park at the Cape Codder Resort & Spa in Hyannis, opening this summer. The 30,000-square-foot indoor water park features four body slides (ranging from 50 to 160 feet in length), a 300-foot “Stormy River,” kiddie spray pool and play area, wave pool and snack bar. To top it all off, a retractable roof opens in good weather and closes for continuous play on rainy days. (Editor’s note: At the time of this printing, the park’s opening date is yet to be determined, so we recommend calling ahead before visiting.) 1225 Iyannough Road, Hyannis, MA, 855-861-4370, capecodderresort.com