This 285-room Back Bay hotel offers spacious standard rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fitness center with South End views, and an affordable French brasserie. Score a cheap rate, and it's worth it -- despite the lack of 24-hour room service and the daily Wi-Fi charge. The Colonnade used to boast the only hotel rooftop pool in Boston, but the Revere Hotel Boston Common now also has this rare feature.
This 285-room Back Bay hotel offers spacious standard rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fitness center with South End views, and an affordable French brasserie. Score a cheap rate, and it's worth it -- despite the lack of 24-hour room service and the daily Wi-Fi charge. The Colonnade used to boast the only hotel rooftop pool in Boston, but the Revere Hotel Boston Common now also has this rare feature.
One of the city's top hotels, the Four Seasons offers unrivaled service, a great health club with a beautiful pool, an iconic restaurant, and a Public Garden-facing location. The 272 rooms are comfortable and understatedly luxurious; their traditional decor may seem dated, but all of the rooms are scheduled to be renovated in 2017 (the beautiful marble bathrooms, some with separate rainfall showers and soaking tubs, were all renovated in 2015). Luxury travelers willing to swap a pool for a spa should consider Mandarin Oriental Boston, which houses a 16,000-square-foot award-winning spa (but lacks a pool).
One of the city's top hotels, the Four Seasons offers unrivaled service, a great health club with a beautiful pool, an iconic restaurant, and a Public Garden-facing location. The 272 rooms are comfortable and understatedly luxurious; their traditional decor may seem dated, but all of the rooms are scheduled to be renovated in 2017 (the beautiful marble bathrooms, some with separate rainfall showers and soaking tubs, were all renovated in 2015). Luxury travelers willing to swap a pool for a spa should consider Mandarin Oriental Boston, which houses a 16,000-square-foot award-winning spa (but lacks a pool).
The 65-room, mid-range Hotel 140 is one of the most affordable hotels in Boston's central Back Bay neighborhood. It is set in a handsome 1920s building, and a 2016 renovation has modernized once austere decor, while maintaining plenty of the original period feel. Rooms all come with free Wi-Fi and premium cable, though they can be prone to noise. There's not much on-site besides the rooms, though the hotel does share the building with a decent Italian eatery. The only hotel in the area that's much cheaper is the Boston Common Hotel and Conference Center next door, but it's a budget hotel and much more dated. The Boston Park Plaza and Sheraton Boston Hotel have similar rates and far more features, but the massive size of those properties won't appeal to everyone.
The 65-room, mid-range Hotel 140 is one of the most affordable hotels in Boston's central Back Bay neighborhood. It is set in a handsome 1920s building, and a 2016 renovation has modernized once austere decor, while maintaining plenty of the original period feel. Rooms all come with free Wi-Fi and premium cable, though they can be prone to noise. There's not much on-site besides the rooms, though the hotel does share the building with a decent Italian eatery. The only hotel in the area that's much cheaper is the Boston Common Hotel and Conference Center next door, but it's a budget hotel and much more dated. The Boston Park Plaza and Sheraton Boston Hotel have similar rates and far more features, but the massive size of those properties won't appeal to everyone.
Originally built in the mid 1800s, the three-pearl Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro scores high marks for its heritage character and coveted central location. With only 12 small rooms and one suite, the boutique property is more charming and intimate than the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill, a larger mid-range alternative in the area; however, it has far fewer amenities. Seamlessly blending old and new, the inviting guest rooms have a soothing vibe, although street noise may disrupt the apparent calm. A fortifying free breakfast is served each morning in the on-site bistro, which also serves other meals and room service. A cozy bar is also on-site.
Originally built in the mid 1800s, the three-pearl Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro scores high marks for its heritage character and coveted central location. With only 12 small rooms and one suite, the boutique property is more charming and intimate than the Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill, a larger mid-range alternative in the area; however, it has far fewer amenities. Seamlessly blending old and new, the inviting guest rooms have a soothing vibe, although street noise may disrupt the apparent calm. A fortifying free breakfast is served each morning in the on-site bistro, which also serves other meals and room service. A cozy bar is also on-site.
There is not much to dislike about this 356-room hotel in the heart of the Back Bay district of Boston. It is in a central location near many popular restaurants and attractions, and is less than two blocks from the green line to get to all of Boston. Modern rooms are a decent size, and are stocked with extras like C.O. Bigelow Bath Products, slippers and robes, and umbrellas. It all starts with a champagne toast at check-in, and perks include an indoor pool and fitness center. However, there have been some complaints of loud air-conditioning units and Wi-Fi can be spotty.
There is not much to dislike about this 356-room hotel in the heart of the Back Bay district of Boston. It is in a central location near many popular restaurants and attractions, and is less than two blocks from the green line to get to all of Boston. Modern rooms are a decent size, and are stocked with extras like C.O. Bigelow Bath Products, slippers and robes, and umbrellas. It all starts with a champagne toast at check-in, and perks include an indoor pool and fitness center. However, there have been some complaints of loud air-conditioning units and Wi-Fi can be spotty.
The 148-room Mandarin Oriental in Back Bay offers some of Boston's most luxurious standard rooms, plus a 16,000-square-foot spa and extraordinary service. It has no pool; and the views aren't as grand as those at the high-end properties on Copley Square. But it's as special as any hotel in Boston -- and a clear winner if you prefer contemporary to traditional decor and ambience.
The 148-room Mandarin Oriental in Back Bay offers some of Boston's most luxurious standard rooms, plus a 16,000-square-foot spa and extraordinary service. It has no pool; and the views aren't as grand as those at the high-end properties on Copley Square. But it's as special as any hotel in Boston -- and a clear winner if you prefer contemporary to traditional decor and ambience.
The 403-room Hilton Boston Downtown/Faneuil Hall is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel set within a 1920s Art Deco-style skyscraper with a lobby that retains some of it's Jazz Age glamour. This Hilton outpost is located in the center of Boston's Financial District, near the Aquarium T station, and a five-minute walk from Faneuil Hall's shops and dining. The hotel caters to business travelers, and rooms are bland and sometimes look a bit dated. They include all of the usuals, like flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, but Wi-Fi comes at a fee and the signal isn't great. There's also a bar slinging craft beer and a restaurant that serves food until late. For similar rates, rooms with more character can be had at The Eliot Hotel in Boston's trendy Back Bay.
The 403-room Hilton Boston Downtown/Faneuil Hall is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel set within a 1920s Art Deco-style skyscraper with a lobby that retains some of it's Jazz Age glamour. This Hilton outpost is located in the center of Boston's Financial District, near the Aquarium T station, and a five-minute walk from Faneuil Hall's shops and dining. The hotel caters to business travelers, and rooms are bland and sometimes look a bit dated. They include all of the usuals, like flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers, but Wi-Fi comes at a fee and the signal isn't great. There's also a bar slinging craft beer and a restaurant that serves food until late. For similar rates, rooms with more character can be had at The Eliot Hotel in Boston's trendy Back Bay.
Standing right on the water in Boston's business district, The Seaport Hotel is a modern, affordable three-and-a-half pearl property that is a favorite among business travelers for good reason. The hotel's no-tipping policy, eco-friendly efforts, and a floor of hypoallergenic PURE rooms differentiates the hotel from its comparably-priced competition—like the Westin Boston Waterfront. With big harbor-facing rooms, top-notch amenities (including a stellar gym), and generally lower rates than the nearby Boston Renaissance Hotel, the Seaport offers an understated luxury that’s hard to beat.
Standing right on the water in Boston's business district, The Seaport Hotel is a modern, affordable three-and-a-half pearl property that is a favorite among business travelers for good reason. The hotel's no-tipping policy, eco-friendly efforts, and a floor of hypoallergenic PURE rooms differentiates the hotel from its comparably-priced competition—like the Westin Boston Waterfront. With big harbor-facing rooms, top-notch amenities (including a stellar gym), and generally lower rates than the nearby Boston Renaissance Hotel, the Seaport offers an understated luxury that’s hard to beat.
The Best Western Plus Roundhouse Suites is a budget-friendly option near many of Boston's largest medical facilities -- but a bit far from its tourist sights. Shuttle service to hospitals, as well as to popular attractions and Boston neighborhoods, is provided for free. While the hotel does feel like the chain hotel that it is, additional freebies like an extensive breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi add value. All rooms are two-room suites with sofa beds and microwaves, though they're due for an upgrade.
The Best Western Plus Roundhouse Suites is a budget-friendly option near many of Boston's largest medical facilities -- but a bit far from its tourist sights. Shuttle service to hospitals, as well as to popular attractions and Boston neighborhoods, is provided for free. While the hotel does feel like the chain hotel that it is, additional freebies like an extensive breakfast, parking, and Wi-Fi add value. All rooms are two-room suites with sofa beds and microwaves, though they're due for an upgrade.
The two-pearl Oasis Guest House Bed & Breakfast offers clean, affordable rooms -- if a bit small and spartan -- in a convenient Back Bay location that typically commands much higher rates. Popular attractions like Fenway Park, area colleges, and the Hynes Convention Center are within walking distance. Entry-level rooms offer little more besides beds and dressers and have shared bathrooms, while others include a bit more space and small, private bathrooms. The property offers a free continental breakfast, and on-site parking is available at reasonable prices. The Milner Hotel offers comparable rates and similar amenities, but rooms are not much larger.
The two-pearl Oasis Guest House Bed & Breakfast offers clean, affordable rooms -- if a bit small and spartan -- in a convenient Back Bay location that typically commands much higher rates. Popular attractions like Fenway Park, area colleges, and the Hynes Convention Center are within walking distance. Entry-level rooms offer little more besides beds and dressers and have shared bathrooms, while others include a bit more space and small, private bathrooms. The property offers a free continental breakfast, and on-site parking is available at reasonable prices. The Milner Hotel offers comparable rates and similar amenities, but rooms are not much larger.