Design
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
“Parkside botanical parlour”
Raffles Boston
“Back Bay sky salon”
The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection
“Playful rooftop hangout”
Hotel AKA Boston Common
“Sycamore design bolthole”
The Revolution Hotel
“Midcentury invention workshop”
The Dagny Boston
“Art Deco landmark”
The Verb Hotel
“Motor court rock revival”
Eurostars The Boxer
“Flatiron industrial curio”
Social
The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston
“Jailhouse social forum”
W Boston
“Theatrical nightlife tower”
The Revolution Hotel
“Midcentury invention workshop”
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
“Gilded Back Bay citadel”
Boston Harbor Hotel
“Harbor archway stronghold”
The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection
“Playful rooftop hangout”
Wellness
Seaport Hotel Boston
“Waterfront wellness quarters”
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
“Literary downtown redoubt”
Raffles Boston
“Back Bay sky salon”
Encore Boston Harbor
“Maximalist harbor showpiece”
Mandarin Oriental, Boston
“Chinoiserie Back Bay showpiece”
Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
“Curved glass showpiece”
InterContinental Boston by IHG
“Glass sail retreat”
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
“Dual-tower Seaport hotel”
Design $–$$
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
“Restored commercial landmark”
Eurostars The Boxer
“Flatiron industrial curio”
The Verb Hotel
“Motor court rock revival”
The Dagny Boston
“Art Deco landmark”
Renovated 2023+
Omni Parker House
“Nineteenth-century literary landmark”
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
“Parkside botanical parlour”
Encore Boston Harbor
“Maximalist harbor showpiece”
Boston Harbor Hotel
“Harbor archway stronghold”
Michelin Keys
Lively
Hotel Commonwealth
“Fenway memorabilia showcase”
Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston
“Gilded Back Bay citadel”
The Godfrey Hotel Boston
“Restored commercial landmark”
YOTEL Boston
“First-class cabin hotel”
citizenM Boston Back Bay
“Turnpike Champagne perch”
Editorial mentions
The Newbury Boston
“Back Bay heritage beacon”
The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston
“Jailhouse social forum”
The Langham Boston
“Federal Reserve stronghold”
XV Beacon
“Gilded Beacon Hill hideaway”
Mandarin Oriental, Boston
“Chinoiserie Back Bay showpiece”
The Whitney Hotel Boston
“Tailored townhouse bolthole”
Hotel Commonwealth
“Fenway memorabilia showcase”
Wellness Central or lively
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
“Literary downtown redoubt”
Seaport Hotel Boston
“Waterfront wellness quarters”
InterContinental Boston by IHG
“Glass sail retreat”
Hotel AKA Boston Common
“Sycamore design bolthole”
Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
“Dual-tower Seaport hotel”
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Boston Harbor HotelStaff arrange water taxis from Logan and provide nightly turndown service.LuxeDesignSocial$$$$C
citizenM Boston Back BayTurnpike Champagne perchDesignSocialLocal$$ citizenM Boston North StationModular transit berthDesignSocialLocal$$E
Encore Boston HarborAttentive bell staff handle swift arrivals, complemented by evening turndown and custom Wynn Dream Beds with fine linens.LuxeWellnessResort$$$$ Eurostars The BoxerFlatiron industrial curioDesignHeritageLocal$$F
Fairmont Copley Plaza, BostonGilded Back Bay citadelHeritageSocialClassic$$$ Four Seasons Hotel BostonPersonalized Coffee Concierge delivery complements floor pantries stocked with refreshments and attentive guest experience planning.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$ Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, BostonBedside tablet controls and soundproofed rooms frame skyline vistas across Back Bay.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$H
Hotel AKA Back BayHeadquarters turned Back Bay hotelDesignHeritageLuxe$$$ Hotel AKA Boston CommonSycamore design boltholeDesignWellnessLuxe$$$ Hotel CommonwealthItalian linens and Malin plus Goetz bath products accompany swift valet luggage service.LuxeWellnessLocal$$$ Hotel Indigo Boston Garden by IHGRed-brick neighborhood innHeritageSocialLocal$$ Hyatt Regency BostonDowntown theaterland hubWellnessSocialLocal$$I
InterContinental Boston by IHGAttentive staffing supports the stay; eligible Club guests receive private check-in and daily canapes.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$M
Mandarin Oriental, BostonHot tea arrives upon check-in, and concierges coordinate private Boston Harbor sails.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ Moxy Boston DowntownTheatrical micro-room towerDesignSocialLocal$O
Omni Boston Hotel at the SeaportDual-tower Seaport hotelDesignWellnessSocial$$$ Omni Parker HouseNineteenth-century literary landmarkHeritageClassicLocal$$$R
Raffles BostonDedicated butlers unpack luggage and draw baths for every room category.DesignLuxeWellness$$$$S
Seaport Hotel BostonBedrooms feature Frette linens and a pillow library offering weighted blankets.WellnessLuxeSocial$$$T
The Dagny BostonArt Deco landmarkDesignHeritageLuxe$$ The Envoy Hotel, Autograph CollectionPlayful rooftop hangoutDesignSocialLocal$$$ The Godfrey Hotel BostonRestored commercial landmarkDesignHeritageSocial$$ The Langham BostonItalian marble bathrooms, Diptyque bath products, and personalized club lounge service with complimentary garment pressing.HeritageDesignLuxe$$$ The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, BostonJailhouse social forumHeritageSocialDesign$$$ The Newbury BostonDedicated fireplace butlers light and tend fragrant wood fires in suite hearths.LuxeDesignHeritage$$$$ The Revolution HotelMidcentury invention workshopDesignSocialLocal$$ The Ritz-Carlton, BostonTop-floor Club Lounge privileges include five daily culinary presentations and a dedicated concierge.LuxeWellnessDesign$$$$ The Verb HotelMotor court rock revivalDesignHeritageSocial$$ The Westin Copley Place, BostonConnected convention towerDesignWellnessLocal$$ The Whitney Hotel BostonWelcome champagne on arrival and dedicated floor pantries stocked with refreshments.DesignLuxeHeritage$$$W
W BostonTheatrical nightlife towerSocialDesignLuxe$$$X
XV BeaconChauffeur service in a house Lexus and gas fireplaces in every room.HeritageDesignLuxe$$$$Y
YOTEL BostonFirst-class cabin hotelDesignSocialLocal$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.