Hotel AKA Boston Common
Boston, Massachusetts
Theater District
Vibe
Slightly torqued walls, banded sycamore paneling and low lighting give the lobby a cocoon-like feel just off Tremont Street.
“Sycamore cocoon”
Slightly torqued walls and banded sycamore paneling turn the lobby into a cocoon.
The on-request a.sleep program pairs weighted blankets with pillow choices and sound machines.
Wood-paneled a.bar offers evening cocktails; The Bosworth adds another perch for drinks.
On Tremont Street near Boston Common, with Park Street station and Downtown Crossing nearby.
“Inside it’s another story, a smart and modern environment, heaping with personality — bold patterns, rich modern materials and clever lighting effects are masterfully handled, with every detail in its place.”
Rooms
The 1,000-square-foot penthouse pairs Scandinavian influences with floor-to-ceiling windows, giving the redesigned interiors room to breathe.
Wellness
The third-floor gym stays open around the clock, with cardio machines, strength equipment, weights and yoga mats.
“For a more intimate venue, consider ushering your company into the wood-paneled walls of A.bar, a moody sanctuary centered around well-crafted tipples to soundly punctuate the night.”
Backstory
Dini’s Restaurant occupied the building once standing here for decades. After its demolition, a new hotel opened as Nine Zero in 2002.
Eat & drink
The Bosworth brings Mediterranean influences to New England ingredients, while wood-paneled a.bar makes an intimate setting for evening cocktails.
The neighborhood
The Granary Burying Ground sits across the road, with Boston Common and Park Street station nearby for walks and subway trips.
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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.