The 13 Best Hotels in Back Bay

Boston (Back Bay)

A piece of Paris in Boston? This hotel on Commonwealth Avenue which was modelled on the Champs Elysee would like to think so. Comfortable rooms and a popular French restaurant give this hotel the ooh la-la factor.

• Restaurant - Clio Resaurant and Uni Sashimi. Top notch culinary destinations.
• Downtown
• Romantic
• Sights nearby

Boston (Back Bay)

This stylish design-led 19th-century brownstone has a home-from-home feel in a prime Back Bay spot that’s ideal for Newbury Street shoppers and culture seekers alike. It’s sharp modern décor yet family-friendly amenities make it a great all-rounder.

• City Style
• Chic
• Sights nearby - All Boston's highlights are easily accesible
• Designer - Designer furniture and fabrics throughout

Boston (Back Bay)

A centrally located, contemporary downtown hotel with a gym, rooftop pool and bar. Bedrooms are stylish with floor to ceiling windows and city views. The Colonnade has a popular brasserie and plenty of local restaurants - this is an ideal spot for those looking to get out and see the best of Boston.

• Great walks - Boston Public Gardens
• Sights nearby - Boston Public Library
• Swimming Pool
• Restaurant

Boston (Back Bay)

A luxury city hotel set in an elegant limestone and marble fronted building. Gorgeous suites and contemporary bedrooms with an exotic Asian feel. Modern luxuries and fine dining venues as well as a vast spa offering high end pampering. Fantastic downtown location.

• Restaurant - Bar Boulud, a French-inspired bistro & wine bar with brasserie fare, seasonal New England dishes and signature charcuterie.
• Whirlpool Bathtub - Book the Royal Suite for a marble spa style bathroom with whirlpool tub
• Sights nearby - Boston Public Library
• Great walks - Boston Public Garden

Boston (Fenway-Kenmore)

Soak up the atmosphere of vibrant Kenmore Square and enjoy excellent hospitality in this stylish hotel. A new wing of spacious rooms and terrace overlook Fenway Park, home of the Red Sox. Try the New England oyster bar, sip an award-winning cocktail, or dine in the hugely popular restaurant.

• Restaurant - Eastern Standard restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and Island Creek Oyster Bar for super-fresh seafood.
• Lively area - At the western end of Back Bay, Kenmore Square is a busy place and close to the Boston University
• Sights nearby - Superb location with easy access to all of Boston's best bits
• Spa - In-room spa services available by appointment

Boston (Back Bay)

Boston's landmark luxury hotel has been in operation since 1912. Expect historic glitz and glamour with 383 rooms, 5-star service and great amenities. A local favourite for upscale events, the lobby is always buzzing with a chic crowd. Make sure to visit the rooftop gym terrace and OAK restaurant.

• Weddings - Look out for grand formal weddings bursting with elite Boston families taking place in the ballroom
• Business meetings - There is over 25,000 square feet of grand Renaissance-style meeting space
• City Style - If you are looking for Boston's Grand Dame, then look no further
• Sights nearby - All of Boston's famous sites are on your doorstep: Trinity Church, Boston Public Library, 200 Clarendon Street & Copley Square

Boston (Back Bay)

Feel like a well-heeled local with a stay at this 1881 Brownstone in coveted Back Bay Boston neighbourhood. A chic blue colour scheme lights up this thoughtful renovation from private home to guesthouse, complete with a curated American art collection, Frette linen and stylish urban garden.

• City Style - Admire the best of Boston's cobblestone streets, grand boulevards and historic monuments from this classic townhouse bolthole
• Local exploring - WIth the nearest subway station just 500m from the property, it's easy to explore all that Boston has to offer
• Romantic Break - Book out the incredible penthouse suite for an uniterrupted weekend a deux
• Sights nearby - Boston's famous sites are just a few blocks from the property; sublime Public Library. Copley Square & Trinity Church

Boston (Back Bay)

Mega-luxe hotel steeped in history in the exclusive Back Bay neighbourhood. Dreamy rooms look out over the city's esteemed Public Garden - they are contemporary, airy and exactly where you want to spend a weekend with a significant other. Make sure to dine at the Italian glass-rooftop restaurant.

• Weddings - The place where white fairy-tale wedding dreams come true; lavish ballrooms, chandeliers and views over Boston's Public Garden
• Romantic Break - Check-in for a weekend of fine-dining, rooftop drinks, expansive suites with views and beds you won't want to leave
• City Style - There's nothing quite like it in the city; upscale sophisticated boutique luxury at its finest
• Great walks - The hotel's prime location on Boston Public Garden means a quick stroll or jog couldn't be easier

Boston (Back Bay)

Located in a 61-storey glass tower in Boston's Back Bay, this a luxury 5-star hotel with a lot to boast about. Rooms and suites are a master-class in contemporary design; think slick but cosy with floor-to-ceiling city views. Enjoy the art collection, 3 buzzy restaurants & excellent central spot.

• City Style - Views have to be some of the best in the Boston. Look out over the city skyline from the pool, the bath, and even bed
• Local exploring - It's easy to visit all of the city's top sites on foot; Boston Public Library, Symphony Hall and Museum of Fine Arts
• Romantic Break - It's hard to beat the combo of slick dining venues, stand-alone tubs with jaw-dropping city views and sexy suites
• Foodies - Home to an outpost of world-famous Japanese restaurant, Zuma. Be sure to make a reservation, it's unmissable

Boston (Back Bay)

The oldest hotel in Back Bay, this Italianate building dates from 1891. 143 bold rooms & suites benefit from high ceilings and Art Deco-style furniture, blending historic architecture with modern colours, prints and textiles. Enjoy the warm lobby lounge, bar & restaurant and an on-site nightclub.

• Close to nightlife - Start your night with a wine happy hour in the lounge, head on to drinks at Minibar before ending in the property's nightclub
• Local exploring - Boston's shops, restaurants, sites and night-life are all within reach in this well-located and fun property
• Sights nearby - Boston Public Library, Prudential Tower, 200 Clarenden Street and Trinity Church are all nearby
• Lively

Boston (Back Bay)

Step into another world with a stay at this slice of history in well-heeled Back Bay. The 1890 Victorian brownstone's 11 unique rooms (single & double) were each renovated by a different local designer; think high ceilings, decorative fireplaces & antique furniture. Low in tech, high in charm.

• Local exploring - The local area continues the time-travel theme. Explore the neighbourhood known for elite Boston Brahmin culture
• City Style - A totally unique offering that makes guests feel like exclusive club members while staying in the city
• Great walks - The city's historic Public Garden & Boston Common are a minute away. They are the oldest park & botanical garden in the country
• Sights nearby - The city's famous Boston Public Library and Christian Science Church are walking distance

Boston (Back Bay)

Collection of apartment-style studios, suites and rooms housed in a historic Brownstone in the upmarket Back Bay. A great home-away-from-home option. Classic style accommodation with bay windows, spacious sitting rooms and oriental rugs. Plenty of restaurants and designer shopping close by.

• Groups - Families or groups will appreciate the amount of adjacent apartments; meaning everyone can get their own space under one roof
• Local exploring - Boston's Back Bay is exactly where cultural visitors should base themselves
• Sights nearby - Some of Boston's most famous sites are round the corner: Christian Science Center, Public Library & 200 Clarendon Street
• Local markets