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Colonnade Hotel

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • roof-deck pool
  • across from Prudential Center shopping
  • good Red Sox packages

    Cons

  • Huntington Avenue can get clogged with rush-hour traffic
  • on summer days the pool is packed by 11 am

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Colonnade Hotel Review

The Colonnade's $25-million makeover—a spruced-up facade, new windows, updated room decor—was a hit. The hotel went from an '80s brass-and-mahogany showcase to a clean, modern environs injected with hues of khaki, chocolate, and chrome. Guest-friendly touches now include flat-panel TVs, DVDs, and alarm clock/MP3 players, plus extendable reading lights and high-tech coffeemakers. The look is slightly masculine but quite comfy and clean, with pillow-top mattresses, high-thread-count sheets, and round tables perfect for both eating and working. The floor-to-ceiling windows (that, eureka!, actually open) are triple-glazed to keep out the traffic noise of Huntington Avenue. In summer the roof-deck pool is the place to be, and draws a mix of local glitterati and lithe European vacationers. As an added perk, the hotel lends out its mini fleet of cute, if not quite convenient, Smart cars. For your gastronomic needs, Brasserie Jo is an authentic French brasserie with fantastic salads (hint: get the niçoise).

    Contact Information

  • Address: 120 Huntington Ave., Back Bay, Boston, MA, 02116 | Map It
  • Phone: 617/424--7000; 800/962--3030
  • Website: www.colonnadehotel.com
  • Metro Prudential Center.
  • Location: Back Bay

    Hotel Amenities

  • 276 rooms, 9 suites.
  • Restaurant, bar, pool, gym, children's programs, parking, some pets allowed.
  • Rooms have: safe, Wi-Fi.
  • Rate includes no meals.
  • Credit cards accepted.

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