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The 10 Best Hotels in Downtown Boston

The 10 Best Hotels in Downtown Boston

Boston's downtown is the beating heart of this city. Home to the Financial District, the City Hall, and the Freedom Trail sites like the Old State House and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. It is also packed full of restaurants, bars, shops and nightclubs while the Theatre District is just a stroll away. With so much to do, it makes sense to book a hotel right in the heart of the action. Our Hotel Gurus have scanned the area and compiled a concise collection of the best hotels in downtown Boston ranging from grand five-stars to chic boutiques. Picked for their design, service, facilities, and location - why not browse through our collection to start planning your next trip?

For a five-star

The Langham, Boston is a five-star luxury hotel, located in the former Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Boston just steps from Little Italy and its thriving restaurant and nightlife scene. The elegant rooms exude old school opulence while the collection of bars and restaurants are excellent. Complete with an indoor pool and state-of-the-art spa and fitness suite - this is an indulgent option.
Ritz Carlton Boston is a modern luxury stay located just across from Boston Common in the Theatre District. Rooms are sleek and stylish with marble bathrooms and enviable views overlooking the city. Pick this property for the excellent luxury trimmings including a spa, cocktail bar, pool and sports club.

For a boutique

Revere Hotel Boston Common is a chic boutique offering a perfectly central location with bars, restaurants, cultural attractions and shops just a stroll away. However, the property's real selling point is the roof terrace with fireside seating and a bar. Filled with eclectic art and offering luxurious rooms - this is a chic choice.

For a waterfront hotel

Luxurious Boston Harbor Hotel offers classic rooms with bay or harbour views. Complete with an award-winning restaurant, a spoiling spa, and an indoor pool, not to mention first-class service, this indulgent choice is worth every penny.

For families

The Boxer is a boutique contemporary stay perfectly positioned in Boston's historic Bulfinch Triangle. Bedrooms have a classic loft apartment aesthetic and the city's main sights are just a stroll away. With children under 12 staying for free - this is an appealing choice.
Omni Parker House historic hotel has hosted everyone from Charles Dickens and Mark Twain to Malcolm X. Live out Gilded Age fantasies from the minute you enter the vast lobby. With all the expected five-star luxuries plus some fun added extras for kids (think bunk-bed rooms packed with toys) - everyone will be spoilt here!
Nine Zero is perfectly located beside Boston Common, just two blocks from historic Beacon Hill. Interiors are spacious and contemporary while the best rooms have fabulous park views from the floor-to-ceiling windows. Complete with a gym, spa, and bicycles to hire - this family friendly (and even pet friendly) stay has it all.

For city style

W Boston is a fun and playful urban resort set in Boston's Theatre District. Managing to suit both work and pleasure, spacious rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling city views with 'wow' touches. Plus there's a hip cocktail bar and fine dining restaurant.
Be welcomed at Moxy Boston Downtown with a check-in truck and photo-booth. This Theatre District boutique-style hotel covers the basics (stylish well-designed loft-like rooms with great views), then adds a layer of fun on top. Grab a bite at the 24-hour market place, before lounging by rooftop bar. Hip and lively!
Expect Gothic revival meets boutique chic (with a touch of South American glamour) in the undeniably trendy The Godfrey. Interiors are sleek, there is a lively Japanese-Peruvian restaurant & bar and the location in Downtown Crossing couldn't be better.

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- The Langham, Boston Boston (Downtown) 318 rooms from €179
  
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  Sights nearby  -  Glide together across the iconic Frog Pond in America’s oldest public park, Boston Common.
  Spa  -  State of the art fitness centre plus whirlpool, indoor lap pool and saunas
  Swimming Pool  -  Indoor year round pool.
  Lively  -  Hip and happening.
  
  A five star luxury hotel, located in the former Federal Reserve Bank in downtown Boston. The elegant rooms exude old school opulence, with palatial beds, elegant drapes, marble bathrooms and plush linens. There are a range of high end restaurants and bars onsite. Explore Boston like a local! See More
  
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- Revere Hotel Boston Common Boston (Theatre District) 356 rooms from €183
  
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  City Style  -  The rooftop is one of the best in the city. Come for excellent views, delicious cocktails and dinner in one of the cabanas
  Local exploring  -  The area has it all; city parks, great restaurants, buzzing bars, shopping and cultural sites in abundance
  Great walks  -  The property is a minute's walk from historic Boston Common and Public Garden. Saunter over for lovely walks and jogs
  Designer  -  Uniquely designed interiors.
  
  Centrally-located boutique-style hotel inspired by American Revolutionary patriot Paul Revere; eclectic art and sculpture play him homage. Guest rooms are plush and generous, with city views, pillow menus, over-sized desks and helpful amenities for children. The rooftop bar seals the deal! See More
  
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- The Boxer Boston (West End) 80 rooms from €150
  
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  Sights nearby  -  Located in the historical Bulfinch Triangle district. Easy access to all of Boston's attractions.
  Restaurant  -  Simple American fare with a long list of great beers, wines and fabulously creative cocktails.
  Local markets  -  Quincy Market
  Recommended by  -  Tablet
  
  This boutique hotel offers a contemporary downtown feel in the heart of Boston's historic Bulfinch Triangle. Bedrooms have a classic loft apartment aesthetic with cool earthy tones and vintage furniture pieces. Fantastically located for exploring the heritage of the city, restaurants and shopping. See More
  
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- Omni Parker House Boston (Downtown) 551 rooms from €168
  
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  Families  -  Kids will love the children-designed rooms featuring bunk beds and toys, as well as backpacks filled with games and activities
  City Style  -  Stay in a slice of history surrounded by some of the city's best neighbourhoods: Downtown Crossing and Back Bay
  Local exploring  -  All of Boston's major shops, restaurants and sites are walking distance, you're even staying inside one
  Historic  -  Founded by Harvey D Parker in 1855, the hotel is America's oldest continuously operating hotel
  
  This historic hotel has hosted everyone from Charles Dickens and Mark Twain to Malcolm X. Live-out Gilded Age fantasies from the minute you enter the vast lobby with its high ceilings and oak panelling. Rooms are classic, colourful & spacious, with the luxury amenities expected of a 5-star property. See More
  
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- Nine Zero Boston (Downtown) 190 rooms from €228
  
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  Child friendly  -  child welcome packs and bath robes
  Bicycles available  -  free to all guests
  Whirlpool Bathtub  -  For a jetted spa tub, book the Penthouse Suite
  Spa  -  in room treatments available
  Recommended by  -  Fodors, Frommers
  
  On the Eastern Corner of Boston Common and two blocks away from historic Beacon Hill, Nine Zero is an all-singing, all-dancing hotel with good attention to detail, suitable for business or pleasure, with or without children. See More
  
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- W Boston Boston (Theatre District) 235 rooms from €219
  
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  Artworks  -  The entire Mezzanine floor is a rotating art gallery with works for sale from contemporary American and international artists
  City Style  -  This is the place for those wanting to experience Boston's cooler side and/or make the most of the city after hours
  Close to nightlife  -  Start your night with cocktails at the W Lounge before dancing the night away at the on-site nightclub
  Great walks  -  Make sure to walk the Freedom Trail, 2.5-mile path goes through downtown Boston and passes 16 historically significant location
  
  W consistently delivers fun and playful urban resorts; this is very much the case at Boston's Theatre District outpost. Managing to suit both work and pleasure, spacious rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling city views with 'wow' touches. Plus there's a hip cocktail bar and fine dining restaurant. See More
  
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- Moxy Boston Downtown Boston (Theatre District) 340 rooms from €156
  
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  Theatre  -  The locations means that 4 famous 20th century theatres are on the doorstep: The Wilbur, The Shubert, The Wang & The Colonial
  City Style  -  This will suit those who don't take themselevs too seriously and want to experience the city's playful side
  Local exploring  -  You'e surrounded by China town, art galleries, great restaurants and all the city's main sites
  Sights nearby  -  Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum, Faneuil Hall, Quincey Market and Prudential Tower are all walking distance
  
  Not many hotels boast a check-in truck and photo-booth. This Theatre District boutique-style hotel covers the basics (stylish well-designed loft-like rooms with great views), then adds a layer of fun on top. Grab a bite at the 24-hour market place, before lounging on by rooftop bar. Hip and lively! See More
  
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- Ritz Carlton Boston Boston (Theatre District) 236 rooms from €533
  
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  Great walks  -  Walk the Freedom walk- the 2.5 mile (4 km) walk from the Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown
  City Style  -  The hotel is in the heart of the Theatre District - ideal for exploring the theatre, nightlife and culture scenes
  Sights nearby  -  Visit the Public Garden- the first public botanical garden in the United States and Boston Common just opposite the hotel
  Restaurant  -  Artisan Bistro is a day-to-night, smartly casual restaurant. The menus are centred around local ingredients
  
  A modern luxury hotel, just across from Boston Common in the theatre district. Rooms are sleek and stylish with marble bathrooms and enviable views overlooking the city. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and martinis at the Avery bar. Guests can make use of the Equinox Sports club's gym, spa and pool. See More
  
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- The Godfrey Hotel Boston (Theatre District) 242 rooms from €135
  
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  Local exploring  -  The central locations means all of this cultured city's rich sites of interest are on the doorstep
  City Style  -  Gothic Revival meets boutique chic with a touch of South American glamour
  Sights nearby  -  Make sure to visit Boston Athenaeum, Bunker Hill Monument, USS Constitution, Boston Public Library and Boston Harbour
  Great walks  -  You don't have to go far for your morning walk or jog, gorgeous Boston Common is just metres away
  
  This boutique-style 242-room hotel is situated in a 1908 Gothic Revival tower. Contemporary sleek interiors with a white palette blend beautifully with historic architecture, but the real draw is the lively Japanese-Peruvian restaurant & bar. The location in Downtown Crossing couldn't be better. See More
  
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- Boston Harbor Hotel Boston Harbour 232 rooms from €577
  
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  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
  Great walks  -  Experience the tranquility of the Rose Kennedy Greenway, a lush urban oasis adorned with rose gardens and waterfalls
  Sights nearby  -  Embark on a historical journey along the Freedom Trail, stepping back in time with each iconic site you explore
  
  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 See More
  
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