“Boston's premier 5* waterfront hotel. Classic elegance meets modern comfort within, where dark woods and high ceilings evoke a sense of timeless luxury. With expansive rooms, a renowned seaside restaurant, and an exceptional bar. It's where opulent style and strategic location converge”

Hotel review

A true grande dame, this is Boston’s only five star waterfront hotel. Walking in, the elegant building oozes old-world charm, a huge star spangled banner billowing under a 60ft rotunda to welcome ships in from the harbour. Inside, dark cherry woods, cream walls and high ceilings command quiet luxury.

Even the smallest rooms are a spacious 500 square feet, but a Harbor Suite will give you 570, and panoramic views of the glittering waterfront (one benefit of jet lag: catching an awesome sunrise). En-suite marble bathrooms and separate living areas are at once posh and homely, stocked with high quality Diptyque products and books detailing historic Boston.

Rowes Wharf Sea Grille downstairs is a destination restaurant, where you can try ocean-to-table dishes and the famous afternoon tea. Refurbished Rowes Wharf Health Club offers options for those who like to keep fit, alternatively you can busy yourself walking the historic Freedom Trail and exploring iconic Quincy Market!

Amy Rose Everett
Amy Rose Everett Review published: 11/28/2023

Recommended for

  • City Style

    • Indulge in opulence at a waterfront oasis, with fantastic food, a fabulous spa, exceptional service & plenty of old world charm
  • Foodies

    • Feast on ocean-to-table delights and iconic afternoon tea at this culinary landmark by the sea
  • Close to nightlife

    • Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture with a waterfront blues concert during the hotel's "Summer in the City" series
  • Other Activities

    • Delight in the renowned Boston Wine Festival, an oenophile's paradise celebrating the finest vintners from around the globe
  • Great walks

    • Experience the tranquility of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a lush urban oasis adorned with rose gardens and waterfalls
  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Set sail from the hotel's marina for a picturesque whale-watching cruise, capturing the majesty of nature at sea
  • Sights nearby

    • Embark on a historical journey along the Freedom Trail, stepping back in time with each iconic site you explore
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The hotel's bar is a popular spot with the well heeled locals and draws a big after-work crowd of revellers
  • Gourmet

  • Family Suites

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Opulent

  • Views

  • Luxury

  • 5* Luxury

  • Child friendly

  • Pet friendly

  • Gym

  • Historic

  • Restaurant

  • Grand Hotel

  • Spa

Facilities

  • Rooms

    232 rooms in this hotel
  • Swimming Pool

    Indoor pool open all year
  • Meeting Room

  • Business Centre

  • Safe

  • Family Suites

  • Bar

  • Rooms with balcony/terrace

  • Walking distance restaurants

  • Sauna/Steam

  • Massage

  • EV Charging Station

  • Views

  • Wifi

  • Air conditioning

  • Satellite / Cable TV

  • Suites

  • Room service

  • Child friendly

  • Pet friendly

  • Gym

  • Restaurant

  • Spa

Activities

  • Close to nightlife

    • Immerse yourself in the vibrant local culture with a waterfront blues concert during the hotel's "Summer in the City" series
  • Other Activities

    • Delight in the renowned Boston Wine Festival, an oenophile's paradise celebrating the finest vintners from around the globe
  • Great walks

    • Experience the tranquility of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a lush urban oasis adorned with rose gardens and waterfalls
  • Hotel boats for hire

    • Set sail from the hotel's marina for a picturesque whale-watching cruise, capturing the majesty of nature at sea
  • Sights nearby

    • Embark on a historical journey along the Freedom Trail, stepping back in time with each iconic site you explore
  • Hotel Entertainment

    • The hotel's bar is a popular spot with the well heeled locals and draws a big after-work crowd of revellers

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Five-star waterfront luxury, with wonderfully spacious rooms.

Originally published by Conde Nast

Boston Harbour Hotel

Sleep by land and by sea at the Boston Harbor Hotel, which envelopes evocative Rowes Wharf on one side and opens onto the city on the other. This modern classic offers a uniquely memorable experience, with first-class service, top dining, a superb fitness centre and spa, a relaxing atmosphere, and magnificent views.

Originally published by The Telegraph

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