citizenM Boston North Station
Boston, Massachusetts
West End
Vibe
A lobster sculpture nods to Boston’s seafood heritage, while the 9,600-square-foot living room gives travelers space to spread out.
“Lobster art lodgings”
A 9,600-square-foot living room pairs lounge nooks with a granite-topped bar.
Compact rooms pair XL king beds with blackout blinds and tablet-controlled temperature.
The canteenM bar joins living-room sofas and terrace benches for coffee and cocktails.
Above North Station in the West End, with TD Garden and North End dining nearby.
“The second-floor lobby opens into an open-plan space with street art, custom shelving, and a mix of deep colors and soft textures.”
Rooms
Compact quarters pair huge windows with XL king beds, blackout blinds and tablet controls for temperature and lighting.
Wellness
The small fitness center has free weights and stays open around the clock, with complimentary access for hotel guests.
Backstory
The original Boston Garden site spent roughly twenty years as surface parking before redevelopment brought this newly built hotel.
Eat & drink
CanteenM serves coffee, snacks and cocktails around the clock, with a separately charged hot and cold breakfast buffet from 6 to 11 AM.
The neighborhood
Above North Station in the West End, you’re one minute from TD Garden, with North End dining nearby.
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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.