The upscale Nine Zero Hotel is a stylish member of the trendy Kimpton chain. It has a convenient location on the Freedom Trail and across the street from Boston Common. Characteristic Kimpton warmth and trendiness is evident in the free evening wine hours, free loaner bikes, and dedicated pet concierge. The 190 guest rooms are clean and fun, but compact, with an Art Deco meets Industrial vibe. Expect to pay extra for parking; Wi-Fi is free for Kimpton loyalty program members (it's free to join). Visitors who need more space (and a pool) may prefer the nearby Revere Hotel Boston Commons.
The upscale Nine Zero Hotel is a stylish member of the trendy Kimpton chain. It has a convenient location on the Freedom Trail and across the street from Boston Common. Characteristic Kimpton warmth and trendiness is evident in the free evening wine hours, free loaner bikes, and dedicated pet concierge. The 190 guest rooms are clean and fun, but compact, with an Art Deco meets Industrial vibe. Expect to pay extra for parking; Wi-Fi is free for Kimpton loyalty program members (it's free to join). Visitors who need more space (and a pool) may prefer the nearby Revere Hotel Boston Commons.
Opened in February 2008, this bright 450-room hotel offers a lot for the price -- fairly large, stylish rooms; an indoor pool; a great restaurant; and a lively bar. With a location that's ultra convenient to the airport, train station, and Boston Convention Center, it naturally attracts large groups but not so much so that individual guests feel lost or ignored.
Opened in February 2008, this bright 450-room hotel offers a lot for the price -- fairly large, stylish rooms; an indoor pool; a great restaurant; and a lively bar. With a location that's ultra convenient to the airport, train station, and Boston Convention Center, it naturally attracts large groups but not so much so that individual guests feel lost or ignored.
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 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 most persuasive argument in favor of the Doubletree is it's downtown location just blocks from Boston's Theater District and the Boston Common. Decor is lackluster, save for in the lobby which received a renovation in 2012. Room renovations are slated to begin later in 2013. Until that time, better, comparably priced options include the 98-room budget boutique Harborside, which is light on amenities but clean, comfortable, and quiet.
The most persuasive argument in favor of the Doubletree is it's downtown location just blocks from Boston's Theater District and the Boston Common. Decor is lackluster, save for in the lobby which received a renovation in 2012. Room renovations are slated to begin later in 2013. Until that time, better, comparably priced options include the 98-room budget boutique Harborside, which is light on amenities but clean, comfortable, and quiet.
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.
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.
This 25-year-old, 201-room hotel, with its recessed driveway, security-focused doormen, and loungy living-room-like lobby, is a relative oasis across from the tourist-filled Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Large, stylish rooms and a great location for sightseeing make up for underwhelming features.
This 25-year-old, 201-room hotel, with its recessed driveway, security-focused doormen, and loungy living-room-like lobby, is a relative oasis across from the tourist-filled Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Large, stylish rooms and a great location for sightseeing make up for underwhelming features.
The 64-room, two-pearl Found Hotel Boston Common has two strong points -- price and location. Surrounded by the Theater District’s nightlife, dining, and shopping, the hotel is a brief walk to Boston Common and subway stations. For guests seeking a clean place to sleep and little more, it’s a reasonable choice at an unbeatable price. But rooms are dated and cramped, especially for couples or families. If the location is desirable but better overall accommodations are necessary, consider the nearby DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Downtown. For a quaint bed-and-breakfast experience nearby, consider the Gryphon. However, expect to pay considerably higher rates for these more upscale alternatives.
The 64-room, two-pearl Found Hotel Boston Common has two strong points -- price and location. Surrounded by the Theater District’s nightlife, dining, and shopping, the hotel is a brief walk to Boston Common and subway stations. For guests seeking a clean place to sleep and little more, it’s a reasonable choice at an unbeatable price. But rooms are dated and cramped, especially for couples or families. If the location is desirable but better overall accommodations are necessary, consider the nearby DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Downtown. For a quaint bed-and-breakfast experience nearby, consider the Gryphon. However, expect to pay considerably higher rates for these more upscale alternatives.
Downtown Boston's Harborside Inn has no gym, no restaurant, and no porters or valets, but with well-sized, spotless rooms, a friendly front desk staff, and a prime location, it's a worthwhile value for leisure and business travelers who can do without the extras.
Downtown Boston's Harborside Inn has no gym, no restaurant, and no porters or valets, but with well-sized, spotless rooms, a friendly front desk staff, and a prime location, it's a worthwhile value for leisure and business travelers who can do without the extras.