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With its culture, history and esteemed educational institutions, Boston is a favourite destination. The best rates can be found in winter, but online specials, which sometimes include breakfast, are much cheaper than rack rates.
The hotels below have been divided into four pricing categories:
$$$$ (over US$300)
$$$ (US$200 to US$299)
$$ (US$100 to US$199)
$ (under US$100)
The prices given here are the starting prices for a standard double room and exclude sales tax (12.45%) which is usually added to the bill at the end. Breakfast is not included, unless otherwise stated.
The hotels below have been divided into four pricing categories:
$$$$ (over US$300)
$$$ (US$200 to US$299)
$$ (US$100 to US$199)
$ (under US$100)
The prices given here are the starting prices for a standard double room and exclude sales tax (12.45%) which is usually added to the bill at the end. Breakfast is not included, unless otherwise stated.
Business
Millennium Bostonian Hotel
This boutique luxury hotel is adjacent to Government Center and close to the picturesque Quincy Market and the North End. Rooms are large, many have balconies and working fireplaces, all have fresh plants. A dozen rooms have been designed for women travellers, with note cards, scented drawer liners and lighted make-up mirrors. The El Coco International Aveda Salon and Day Spa offers a variety of services and has received rave reviews. On the business side, full services are available, including audiovisual, translation and conference planning, and all rooms have voicemail, two-line telephones and modem points. There is a complimentary 24-hour fitness suite within the hotel as well as a limo service. The hotel is currently undergoing a multi-million renovation.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 26 North Street, Financial District
Tel: (617) 523 3600.
Website: www.millennium-hotels.com
Price: From $$
This boutique luxury hotel is adjacent to Government Center and close to the picturesque Quincy Market and the North End. Rooms are large, many have balconies and working fireplaces, all have fresh plants. A dozen rooms have been designed for women travellers, with note cards, scented drawer liners and lighted make-up mirrors. The El Coco International Aveda Salon and Day Spa offers a variety of services and has received rave reviews. On the business side, full services are available, including audiovisual, translation and conference planning, and all rooms have voicemail, two-line telephones and modem points. There is a complimentary 24-hour fitness suite within the hotel as well as a limo service. The hotel is currently undergoing a multi-million renovation.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace, 26 North Street, Financial District
Tel: (617) 523 3600.
Website: www.millennium-hotels.com
Price: From $$
Business
Boston Harbor Hotel
Anchoring the gentrification of the waterfront, the handsome architecture of BHH has become a Boston landmark. The hotel, popular with businesspeople, is within steps of the Financial District. The impressive executive services at the business centre include private office spaces, the full range of telecommunications facilities, computer rental, courier, translation and even calligraphy services. While the 230 luxuriously appointed rooms are comforting, the hotel offers many activities, hosts concerts and exhibitions, has an outstanding health club and spa plus a marina. Its Meritage restaurant specialises in wine and food pairings. There is accessibility to yacht charters for sightseeing or sport fishing. Chauffeur service available.
70 Rowes Wharf, Harborside/Financial District
Tel: (617) 439 7000 or 1 800 752 7077.
Website: www.bhh.com
Price: $$$$
Anchoring the gentrification of the waterfront, the handsome architecture of BHH has become a Boston landmark. The hotel, popular with businesspeople, is within steps of the Financial District. The impressive executive services at the business centre include private office spaces, the full range of telecommunications facilities, computer rental, courier, translation and even calligraphy services. While the 230 luxuriously appointed rooms are comforting, the hotel offers many activities, hosts concerts and exhibitions, has an outstanding health club and spa plus a marina. Its Meritage restaurant specialises in wine and food pairings. There is accessibility to yacht charters for sightseeing or sport fishing. Chauffeur service available.
70 Rowes Wharf, Harborside/Financial District
Tel: (617) 439 7000 or 1 800 752 7077.
Website: www.bhh.com
Price: $$$$
Colonnade Hotel
Centrally located, across from the Prudential Center, this lodging works hard to provide personal, friendly service. A US$18 million total renovation has given the hotel a more modern look. Spacious rooms, done in muted tones, have high-definition TVs and large windows. Personal touches like magazine holders, state-of-the-art coffee makers and clock radio connections for iPods and MP3 players make you feel more at home. Pillowtop mattresses are covered with 350-count linens. French doors open unto compact, marble bathrooms that contain amenities like a rainbath showerhead, rubber duckies, magnifying mirrors and in some bathrooms, mirrored walls. Many first editions, which are signed by the author, are one of the special features in the huge Author's Suite. Even if you don't plan to get wet, check out the rooftop pool. It is a great place to escape the stresses of the day, as is the state-of-the-art workout room. The hotel's restaurant is the French bistro, Brasserie Jo, is the perfect place for a business lunch or a tasty dinner.
120 Huntington Avenue, Back Bay
Tel: (617) 424 7000 or 1 800 962 3030.
Website: www.colonnadehotel.com
Price: $$$$
Centrally located, across from the Prudential Center, this lodging works hard to provide personal, friendly service. A US$18 million total renovation has given the hotel a more modern look. Spacious rooms, done in muted tones, have high-definition TVs and large windows. Personal touches like magazine holders, state-of-the-art coffee makers and clock radio connections for iPods and MP3 players make you feel more at home. Pillowtop mattresses are covered with 350-count linens. French doors open unto compact, marble bathrooms that contain amenities like a rainbath showerhead, rubber duckies, magnifying mirrors and in some bathrooms, mirrored walls. Many first editions, which are signed by the author, are one of the special features in the huge Author's Suite. Even if you don't plan to get wet, check out the rooftop pool. It is a great place to escape the stresses of the day, as is the state-of-the-art workout room. The hotel's restaurant is the French bistro, Brasserie Jo, is the perfect place for a business lunch or a tasty dinner.
120 Huntington Avenue, Back Bay
Tel: (617) 424 7000 or 1 800 962 3030.
Website: www.colonnadehotel.com
Price: $$$$
The Eliot Hotel
Located in a residential area just around the corner from the Newbury Street and the Hynes Convention Center, this European-style hotel attracts such celebrities as Christy Turlington and Sigourney Weaver. Antiques and soft colours decorate the restored 1925 mansion, which perfectly combines business and luxury. Each of the 95 one- or two-bedroom suites has an Italian marble bath, private pantry (in green marble) and mini-bar, two TVs, personal fax and high-speed Internet connection, goose down comforter and pillows, plus complimentary newspapers, robes and slippers. There are conference and meeting rooms available, plus full secretarial services. Babysitting is also available. The Clio restaurant is one of the best in Boston for French-American cuisine.
370 Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay
Tel: (617) 267 1607 or 1 800 443 5468.
Website: www.eliothotel.com
Price: From $$$
Located in a residential area just around the corner from the Newbury Street and the Hynes Convention Center, this European-style hotel attracts such celebrities as Christy Turlington and Sigourney Weaver. Antiques and soft colours decorate the restored 1925 mansion, which perfectly combines business and luxury. Each of the 95 one- or two-bedroom suites has an Italian marble bath, private pantry (in green marble) and mini-bar, two TVs, personal fax and high-speed Internet connection, goose down comforter and pillows, plus complimentary newspapers, robes and slippers. There are conference and meeting rooms available, plus full secretarial services. Babysitting is also available. The Clio restaurant is one of the best in Boston for French-American cuisine.
370 Commonwealth Avenue, Back Bay
Tel: (617) 267 1607 or 1 800 443 5468.
Website: www.eliothotel.com
Price: From $$$
Hotel Marlowe
Stars, compasses, planets and diamond/harlequin patterns are part of the ‘discovery' motif at the funky and fun Hotel Marlowe. Around the faux-marble fireplace of the tufted-velvet walled Living Room, there are complimentary evening wine hours and Wednesday evening poetry readings. Comfortable crimson and gold guest rooms are accented with velvet, leopard-print carpets, furry blankets and amenities that include state-of-the-art electronics, Aveda toiletries and leopard-patterned terrycloth robes. Even four-legged guests are regaled with leopard-print collar tags, treats and other pet services. The inviting American-styled brasserie, Bambara, is adjacent to the hotel.
25 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge
Tel: (617) 868 8000 or 1 800 825 7140.
Website: www.hotelmarlowe.com
Price: From $$
Stars, compasses, planets and diamond/harlequin patterns are part of the ‘discovery' motif at the funky and fun Hotel Marlowe. Around the faux-marble fireplace of the tufted-velvet walled Living Room, there are complimentary evening wine hours and Wednesday evening poetry readings. Comfortable crimson and gold guest rooms are accented with velvet, leopard-print carpets, furry blankets and amenities that include state-of-the-art electronics, Aveda toiletries and leopard-patterned terrycloth robes. Even four-legged guests are regaled with leopard-print collar tags, treats and other pet services. The inviting American-styled brasserie, Bambara, is adjacent to the hotel.
25 Edwin Land Boulevard, Cambridge
Tel: (617) 868 8000 or 1 800 825 7140.
Website: www.hotelmarlowe.com
Price: From $$
Langham Hotel Boston
Built in 1922, this property once served as the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Some of its early 20th-century charm is retained with its attractive marble lobby and the Julian Bar, which has been refurbished to its original bank interior and includes restored N C Wyeth murals. Spacious rooms, accented in blue and soft colours have an extremely comfortable bed, desk, an iPod connector on the clock radio and granite surfaces in the bathrooms. The slanting mansard windows on the top three floors give rooms a unique look. Complimentary amenities include a newly remodelled health club and shoe shines. A VIP concierge looks after special guests from the moment they get off the plane until they leave for the airport. The airy Café Fleuri features delicious French and American cuisine.
250 Franklin Street
Tel: (617) 451 1900 or 1 866 373 4941 (reservations).
Website: http://boston.langhamhotels.com
Price: From $$$
Built in 1922, this property once served as the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. Some of its early 20th-century charm is retained with its attractive marble lobby and the Julian Bar, which has been refurbished to its original bank interior and includes restored N C Wyeth murals. Spacious rooms, accented in blue and soft colours have an extremely comfortable bed, desk, an iPod connector on the clock radio and granite surfaces in the bathrooms. The slanting mansard windows on the top three floors give rooms a unique look. Complimentary amenities include a newly remodelled health club and shoe shines. A VIP concierge looks after special guests from the moment they get off the plane until they leave for the airport. The airy Café Fleuri features delicious French and American cuisine.
250 Franklin Street
Tel: (617) 451 1900 or 1 866 373 4941 (reservations).
Website: http://boston.langhamhotels.com
Price: From $$$
Luxury
XV Beacon
Thoroughly sophisticated, this boutique hotel is located across Beacon Street from the State House, close to Government Center and the Financial District. There are 61 rooms, many with fine views over Boston Common and all with fireplaces for cosy winter evenings. Amenities abound, from heated towels in the bathroom to current releases for the outsize entertainment centres, while guests are provided with business cards listing fax and telephone on arrival and a complimentary limo service. There is an on-site fitness centre, but further health club facilities can be arranged. The Federalist restaurant is one of the most opulent in the city, with an outstanding selection of wines and liqueurs. Private dinners can also be arranged in the handsome wine cellar.
15 Beacon Street, Beacon Hill
Tel: (617) 670 1500 or 1 877 982 3226.
Website: www.xvbeacon.com
Price: From $$$
Thoroughly sophisticated, this boutique hotel is located across Beacon Street from the State House, close to Government Center and the Financial District. There are 61 rooms, many with fine views over Boston Common and all with fireplaces for cosy winter evenings. Amenities abound, from heated towels in the bathroom to current releases for the outsize entertainment centres, while guests are provided with business cards listing fax and telephone on arrival and a complimentary limo service. There is an on-site fitness centre, but further health club facilities can be arranged. The Federalist restaurant is one of the most opulent in the city, with an outstanding selection of wines and liqueurs. Private dinners can also be arranged in the handsome wine cellar.
15 Beacon Street, Beacon Hill
Tel: (617) 670 1500 or 1 877 982 3226.
Website: www.xvbeacon.com
Price: From $$$
Four Seasons
Overlooking the Public Garden, the award-winning Four Seasons Hotel (number one hotel in New England 2004 in Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List) is the perfect location for both business travellers and tourists. It is often the choice of celebrities like Pavarotti and The Rolling Stones. The spa and health club are state of the art, while business facilities range from 24-hour business services to multiple meeting rooms. Amenities in the elegant rooms include L'Occitane toiletries, down pillows, at least two multi-line telephones, fax and high-speed Internet connections. Kids receive particular care, with their own pool and water toys, planned activities, special ‘Kids at Four Seasons menu' and even tot-sized robes. The luxurious Aujourd'hui restaurant (see Restaurants) specialises in both New American and its own haute-healthy ‘Alternative' cuisines, while the more informal Bristol serves food and drinks all day, as well as traditional English afternoon tea, Sunday brunch and a nightly Viennese dessert buffet. Complimentary limo service is available every afternoon.
200 Boylston Street, Back Bay
Tel: (617) 338 4400.
Website: www.fourseasons.com/boston
Price: $$$$
Overlooking the Public Garden, the award-winning Four Seasons Hotel (number one hotel in New England 2004 in Condé Nast Traveler's Gold List) is the perfect location for both business travellers and tourists. It is often the choice of celebrities like Pavarotti and The Rolling Stones. The spa and health club are state of the art, while business facilities range from 24-hour business services to multiple meeting rooms. Amenities in the elegant rooms include L'Occitane toiletries, down pillows, at least two multi-line telephones, fax and high-speed Internet connections. Kids receive particular care, with their own pool and water toys, planned activities, special ‘Kids at Four Seasons menu' and even tot-sized robes. The luxurious Aujourd'hui restaurant (see Restaurants) specialises in both New American and its own haute-healthy ‘Alternative' cuisines, while the more informal Bristol serves food and drinks all day, as well as traditional English afternoon tea, Sunday brunch and a nightly Viennese dessert buffet. Complimentary limo service is available every afternoon.
200 Boylston Street, Back Bay
Tel: (617) 338 4400.
Website: www.fourseasons.com/boston
Price: $$$$
Moderate
Harborside Inn
Converted from an 1850s warehouse, the Harborside Inn is located between the harbour and Custom House Tower, convenient for Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Financial District, as well as the New England Aquarium and the Freedom Trail. There are 54 guest rooms, surrounding an eight-storey, skylit atrium, which have exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, queen-sized beds and Wi-Fi. Some have views of the harbour but those opening onto the atrium are quieter. There is an Aquarium T stop outside.
185 State Street, Harborside/Financial District
Tel: (617) 723 7500 or 1 888 723 7565.
Website: www.harborsideinnboston.com
Price: From $$
Converted from an 1850s warehouse, the Harborside Inn is located between the harbour and Custom House Tower, convenient for Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Financial District, as well as the New England Aquarium and the Freedom Trail. There are 54 guest rooms, surrounding an eight-storey, skylit atrium, which have exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, queen-sized beds and Wi-Fi. Some have views of the harbour but those opening onto the atrium are quieter. There is an Aquarium T stop outside.
185 State Street, Harborside/Financial District
Tel: (617) 723 7500 or 1 888 723 7565.
Website: www.harborsideinnboston.com
Price: From $$
Newbury Guest House
Ultra-smart Newbury Street is lined with boutiques, galleries and places to eat and is situated close to the Convention Center. The Guest House has 32 rooms, converted from three 1880s townhouses, with appropriately Victorian décor. Architectural details have been preserved, including Tiffany glass panels. Family run, it is relaxed and friendly, more like an English country house than a city hotel. A continental breakfast is included (in the dining room or on the patio), while a limited number of parking places can also be arranged for a charge. Smaller rooms towards the back are quieter. All have private bathrooms.
261 Newbury Street, Back Bay
Tel: (617) 437 7666 or 1 800 437 7668.
Website: www.newburyguesthouse.com
Price: $$ (includes breakfast)
Ultra-smart Newbury Street is lined with boutiques, galleries and places to eat and is situated close to the Convention Center. The Guest House has 32 rooms, converted from three 1880s townhouses, with appropriately Victorian décor. Architectural details have been preserved, including Tiffany glass panels. Family run, it is relaxed and friendly, more like an English country house than a city hotel. A continental breakfast is included (in the dining room or on the patio), while a limited number of parking places can also be arranged for a charge. Smaller rooms towards the back are quieter. All have private bathrooms.
261 Newbury Street, Back Bay
Tel: (617) 437 7666 or 1 800 437 7668.
Website: www.newburyguesthouse.com
Price: $$ (includes breakfast)
Other Recommendations
The Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers
The large, lavish lobby is a flashback to the 1920s. Huge crystal chandeliers hang from its high ornate ceilings and large bevelled mirrors decorate the walls. Though the Boston Park Plaza has been completely renovated, it still retains it early 20th-century allure. Comfortable guest rooms are decorated in ivories and beiges with mahogany furniture. Beds have white duvets and tufted headboards. Each room contains a nice work area, high-speed Internet access and an interactive digital television system. You will not go hungry either. There is 24-hour room service and three restaurants - Smith & Wollensky's Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick (seafood) and celebrity chef Todd English's Bonfire Restaurant. The hotel is well located - adjacent to the Public Garden and within walking distance of the State House, theatre district and Beacon Hill.
64 Arlington Street
Tel: (617) 426 2000 or 1 800 225 2008.
Website: www.bostonparkplaza.com
Price: From $$$
The large, lavish lobby is a flashback to the 1920s. Huge crystal chandeliers hang from its high ornate ceilings and large bevelled mirrors decorate the walls. Though the Boston Park Plaza has been completely renovated, it still retains it early 20th-century allure. Comfortable guest rooms are decorated in ivories and beiges with mahogany furniture. Beds have white duvets and tufted headboards. Each room contains a nice work area, high-speed Internet access and an interactive digital television system. You will not go hungry either. There is 24-hour room service and three restaurants - Smith & Wollensky's Steakhouse, McCormick & Schmick (seafood) and celebrity chef Todd English's Bonfire Restaurant. The hotel is well located - adjacent to the Public Garden and within walking distance of the State House, theatre district and Beacon Hill.
64 Arlington Street
Tel: (617) 426 2000 or 1 800 225 2008.
Website: www.bostonparkplaza.com
Price: From $$$
Harborside Hyatt Conference Center and Hotel
The Harborside perches like a tall glass lighthouse near the mouth of Boston's harbour - only seven minutes by water taxi (guests get a discount) to the Financial District and Downtown. Although it is located very near Boston's airport, intensive soundproofing throughout assures serenity. Most of the 270 large rooms have dramatic views of the skyline across the harbour, and all are impeccably furnished for business travellers with huge work desks, modem points, voice-mail and video check-out. There are 19 meeting rooms and an amphitheatre for conferences, as well as a business centre. Whether working or not, the spectacular views from the Harborside Grill can be enjoyed all day - a good place for power breakfasts or the evening chocolate buffet. There is also the Harborside Grill Lounge for relaxation and informal food as well as a fully equipped private health club for de-stressing. The hotel has one smoking floor.
101 Harborside Drive, Logan International Airport
Tel: (617) 568 1234 or 1 800 233 1234.
Website: www.harborside.hyatt.com
Price: From $$
The Harborside perches like a tall glass lighthouse near the mouth of Boston's harbour - only seven minutes by water taxi (guests get a discount) to the Financial District and Downtown. Although it is located very near Boston's airport, intensive soundproofing throughout assures serenity. Most of the 270 large rooms have dramatic views of the skyline across the harbour, and all are impeccably furnished for business travellers with huge work desks, modem points, voice-mail and video check-out. There are 19 meeting rooms and an amphitheatre for conferences, as well as a business centre. Whether working or not, the spectacular views from the Harborside Grill can be enjoyed all day - a good place for power breakfasts or the evening chocolate buffet. There is also the Harborside Grill Lounge for relaxation and informal food as well as a fully equipped private health club for de-stressing. The hotel has one smoking floor.
101 Harborside Drive, Logan International Airport
Tel: (617) 568 1234 or 1 800 233 1234.
Website: www.harborside.hyatt.com
Price: From $$
Hotel@MIT
The tongue-in-cheek, techy influence of nearby Massachusetts Institute of Technology permeates the Hotel@MIT. In the lobby there is complementary state-of-the-art Internet access, while copies of patents decorate wall panelling behind the reception desk. Robotic models take up much of the public space. Imbedded in the lift carpeting is an atom prototype, and see-through circuit boards serve as lampshades on hall lights. Furnishings are funky contemporary and ergonomically designed. Room artwork includes cartoons in the loo and photographs of former MIT scientists. The whimsical atmosphere adds rather than detracts from the excellent service, comfortable accommodation, an upgraded business centre and an exercise room. Expect fine service from the restaurant, Sidney's Grille.
20 Sidney Street, Cambridge
Tel: (617) 577 0200 or 1 800 222 8733.
Website: www.univparkhotel.com
Price: From $$
The tongue-in-cheek, techy influence of nearby Massachusetts Institute of Technology permeates the Hotel@MIT. In the lobby there is complementary state-of-the-art Internet access, while copies of patents decorate wall panelling behind the reception desk. Robotic models take up much of the public space. Imbedded in the lift carpeting is an atom prototype, and see-through circuit boards serve as lampshades on hall lights. Furnishings are funky contemporary and ergonomically designed. Room artwork includes cartoons in the loo and photographs of former MIT scientists. The whimsical atmosphere adds rather than detracts from the excellent service, comfortable accommodation, an upgraded business centre and an exercise room. Expect fine service from the restaurant, Sidney's Grille.
20 Sidney Street, Cambridge
Tel: (617) 577 0200 or 1 800 222 8733.
Website: www.univparkhotel.com
Price: From $$
Marriott Custom House
In the heart of the Financial District, the landmark 1847 Custom House Tower (Boston's first ‘skyscraper') has been transformed to a full-service, 80-room hotel by the Marriott chain. Objects from local museums are displayed in the handsome Rotunda, while complimentary coffee is served in the lobby - it all adds up to a luxurious old-world atmosphere. There is a particularly popular cocktail lounge and an outdoor observation deck on the 26th floor with superb views of the city and harbour. Of the 80 guest rooms, some have kitchenette with microwave and fridge, while all are equipped with wet bar and coffeemaker, in-room safe and VCR player. No on-site restaurant.
3 McKinley Square, Financial District
Tel: (617) 310 6300 or 1 800 845 5279.
Website: www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/bosch
Price: From $$
In the heart of the Financial District, the landmark 1847 Custom House Tower (Boston's first ‘skyscraper') has been transformed to a full-service, 80-room hotel by the Marriott chain. Objects from local museums are displayed in the handsome Rotunda, while complimentary coffee is served in the lobby - it all adds up to a luxurious old-world atmosphere. There is a particularly popular cocktail lounge and an outdoor observation deck on the 26th floor with superb views of the city and harbour. Of the 80 guest rooms, some have kitchenette with microwave and fridge, while all are equipped with wet bar and coffeemaker, in-room safe and VCR player. No on-site restaurant.
3 McKinley Square, Financial District
Tel: (617) 310 6300 or 1 800 845 5279.
Website: www.marriott.com/property/propertypage/bosch
Price: From $$
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