Boston, MassachusettsBack Bay East
The Westin Copley Place, Boston
Connected convention tower
Back Bay East Boston, Massachusetts
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Wellness LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottConnected convention tower
This 36-story tower functions as a self-contained hub, linking directly to transit lines and shopping centers through enclosed pedestrian bridges.
What it’s good at
Listed
Guestroom interiors reflect Boston history with Public Garden botanical patterns and city emblems.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Back Bay Station sits next door. A two-block walk brings you to the brownstones and boutiques of Newbury Street.
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The rooms
Rooms feature carpets patterned like cobblestones and botanical prints from the Public Garden, with walk-in showers in the bathrooms.
The pool and recovery lounge
Bring a swimsuit.
A pitched glass skylight covers the indoor lap pool and whirlpool, set beside wood-paneled rooms housing robotic massage beds.
Bar 10
The curved bar looks out toward Copley Square, serving local craft beers and bowls of New England clam chowder.
At the table
Ingredients sits just off the lobby, serving morning coffees, warm breakfast sandwiches, and fresh pastries on the go.
How it began
Howard Elkus designed the 1983 complex over Massachusetts Turnpike air rights, anchoring what was then Boston's largest urban development.
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The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.