Housed in a historic building, considered Boston's first skyscraper
Stylish David Rockwell design throughout
Gorgeous rooms feature sleek design and modern technology
Good location near Faneuil Hall and Beacon Hill
Small, but well-equipped, 24-hour fitness center
Excellent meeting spaces
In-room spa services available
Daily continental breakfast served in the Library (for a fee)
Free Wi-Fi
No pool or spa
This high-design property exudes sophistication. Period details -- the building, Boston's first skyscraper, dates back to 1889 -- are juxtaposed against sleek David Rockwell design. Rooms are gorgeous, with a black and white motif, comfortable beds, and modern technology. Bathrooms are similarly stylish, with Malin + Goetz toiletries and rain showerheads. The fitness center is small, but well-equipped, a continental breakfast is served daily, and meeting spaces are pleasant. There aren't many features besides the restaurant, but the service is solid and the location near Faneuil Hall and Beacon Hill is great. It's a first-rate choice for business travelers, trendy singles, and couples.
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Scene
A modern property with a rich history in Beantown.
The Ames has a rich history in Boston. The building opened in 1889 and is considered the city's first skyscraper; it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The building was converted into the 114-room boutique hotel we know today by Morgans Hotel Group in 2009, following a $40-million renovation. The hotel re-opened under Hilton's Curio collection in September 2016 following a multi-million dollar renovation that preserved several of the lobby's historical features, including the mosaic arched ceiling and marble staircase, while adding a new check-in stations and new seating. A new "Library" area provides communal workspace and a daily continental breakfast.But while the hotel is aesthetically pleasing, it does lack on-site features. Its 24-hour fitness center is well-equipped, but small, and its meeting rooms are expectedly attractive. But there is no pool or spa. Still, it's a great choice for business travelers and stylish 20-somethings.
Location
Great location near Beacon Hill and Faneuil Hall.
Ames is situated in the heart of downtown Boston, just outside Beacon Hill, a historic, wealthy, residential neighborhood known for its Federal-style rowhouses, brick sidewalks, narrow streets, and more than 40 antique shops. The blocks surrounding the hotel are lined with bars, Irish pubs, and restaurants that characterize much of Boston's food scene -- steakhouses and seafood joints.- 10-minute walk from the Boston Common, the country's oldest park and the start of Boston's 2.5-mile Freedom Trail, which passes through 16 historic landmarks
Rooms
Stylish rooms were designed by David Rockwell.
Rooms are sleek and sophisticated, and mirror the black and white motif that runs through the rest of the property. The spaces blend the hotel's 19th-century architecture with David Rockwell's modern design aesthetic very well.- Flat-screen HDTVs and iPod docks in every room
Features
A New American restaurant and daily continental breakfast
Besides a small (but well-equipped) fitness center, the property provides little in the way of features. Cultivar, a New American restaurant from chef Mary Dumont, opened in 2017 to generally favorable reviews. The restaurant, open for lunch and dinner, serves sustainable dishes using ingredients from the on-site hydroponic garden. A continental breakfast buffet is served daily in "The Library" and includes hot items like eggs and sausage. Room service is also available. The hotel has excellent meeting space as well as business services like copying and printing, and accepts pets for fee.
