citizenM Boston Back Bay
Boston, Massachusetts
Back Bay
Vibe
Colorful couches, trinket shelves and neon signs fill the living room, where you can pull a game from a table.
“Turnpike champagne perch”
Colorful couches, trinket shelves and neon signage animate the art-filled living room.
Multitasking ambassadors handle reception and bartending, while compact rooms feature XL king-size beds.
Living room games accompany cocktails downstairs; Bubble Bath serves Champagne on the rooftop.
On Newbury Street in Back Bay, amid boutiques and restaurants, with Fenway a walk away.
“Public spaces are bright, with original art, neon signage, and a wraparound rooftop bar made for sunset views.”
Rooms
Compact quarters make space for XL king-size beds, with blackout blinds and mood lighting controlled from a tablet.
Wellness
The complimentary third-floor gym overlooks Newbury Street, with exercise bikes, treadmills and free weights available around the clock.
“CitizenM offers a European-tinged atmosphere: one that cuts out the excess, keeps the good stuff that modern travelers want, and makes it all look Instagram-ready.”
Backstory
The building stands on Lyrik’s deck over the Massachusetts Turnpike and Worcester Line tracks, giving this new address an unusual foundation.
Eat & drink
CanteenM serves snacks and comfort food around the clock, while rooftop Bubble Bath Back Bay pairs Champagne and cocktails with dips and finger foods.
The neighborhood
Newbury Street’s boutiques and restaurants are on your doorstep, with Fenway Park a ten-minute walk away.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.