Boston Park Plaza Hotel

50 Park Plaza, at Arlington St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, USA, 50 Park Plaza, MA 02116, USA
Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Tower

Why We Like It

The revamped lobby of the Park Plaza is absolutely beautiful.

Fodor's Expert Review

Step into a true piece of Boston history at the Park Plaza, one of the city's most identifiable landmarks. Gargantuan in size, the Park Plaza recently completed a $100 million renovation that revamped the historic property, but make no mistake—just because it's been refreshed doesn't mean it sold its soul.

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Room

Rooms certainly vary in size, and tend to be quite small. Each of the 1060 has been completely redone in shades of charcoal, caramel and camel tones with stone-topped wooden cabinetry and upholstered headboards. All rooms have Keurig coffee makers, bed-side USB charging ports, and blackout shades.

Bathroom

Bathrooms tend to be very small, and many do not have bathtubs.

Lobby

The Park Plaza recently completed a $100 million renovation, and while the interior is now more contemporary in design, there are plenty of restored historic details. The gilded, chandelier-lit lobby has classically decorated rooms, and plenty of space for reading the newspaper, or getting some work done. Don't miss the old-timey Cutler Mail Chute on the wall, a remnant of days past. The Lobby also houses the new restaurant and lounge, Off the Common.

You Should Know The lobby can get packed with tourists.

Spa

There is no formal spa on-site, but the concierge can arrange in-room spa services if you would like. Also, Exhale Spa is right next door.

Gym

Guests have access to the just-opened Lynx Fitness Club, a 20,000-square-foot luxury gym with tons of equipment, as well as personal training and group fitness classes.

You Should Know Want to work on your golf swing? Lynx has Boston's first Topswing Golf Suite.

Dining

Off The Common, the hotel’s lobby lounge and restaurant, is a beautiful space filled with grandeur. The hotel also has Nick Varano's scene-y STRIP by Strega steakhouse, a regular haunt for stars like Mark Wahlberg.

Tip STRIP can get quite boisterous and busy on weekend nights.

Drinking

The Lobby Bar is a beautiful spot to sit and enjoy a cocktail. There is also MJ O'Connor's, a classic Irish pub. For those in need of a little caffeine, there is also a Starbucks Reserve off the lobby.

What's Nearby

Getting Around

A great location in Back Bay allows guests to walk to many big attractions, as well as neighboring areas like Beacon Hill and the South End. The MBTA Arlington stop is just around the corner, if you would prefer to take the T.

Restaurants

For high-end French cuisine overlooking the Public Garden, head across the way to Bistro du Midi (1-minute walk). Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse (1-minute walk) is another classic that's right next door.

Bars

If you're looking for casual spots, head into the Theater District and check out dives like The Tam (5-minute walk) and the Intermission Tavern (5-minute walk).

Quick Facts

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 800-225–2008;617-426–2000