Order the Famous Espresso Martini or a glass of wine from the expansive list of Italian, French and California varietals while engaging in conversation with both old and new friends. Reflecting the personality and culture of the neighborhood, the inviting black, white and red dining room is situated within the casino and features a lively bar where the evening’s festivities start and end. They met in Boston’s North End as friends and their Italian roots brought them together as family. You'll find the Encore Boston Harbor Resort about 3 miles north of the city center, in Everett, Massachusetts.Fratelli, meaning brothers in Italian, is the celebration of the passion for food and hospitality shared by renowned Boston restaurateurs Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano. Meanwhile, accommodations feature a neutral color palette of cream, tan and brown, and include 55-inch flat-screen TVs, work desks, safes, minibars and marble bathrooms with separate showers and soaking tubs.

However, a few recent guests noted that eating meals on-site can be pricey. When it comes to dining, travelers will find 11 venues: The property offers a burger spot, an Italian restaurant, a steakhouse, an Asian eatery and more. The hotel is home to a 19,000-square-foot spa with a variety of services, a salon, a fitness center and shops selling everything from men's and women's clothing to accessories. The hotel also has an on-site casino, with more than 2,600 slot machines and numerous table games (including blackjack, roulette and poker). The property impresses guests with its friendly staff members and numerous on-site features.

A resort slightly removed from Boston with amenities galore, Encore Boston Harbor Resort is a destination unto itself.

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