Eliot Hotel Review

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Eliot Hotel

  • Address: 370 Commonwealth Ave., Back Bay, Boston, MA, 02215 | Map It
  • Phone: 617/267-1607; 800/443-5468
  • www.eliothotel.com

Fodor's Review:

Step off the posh boulevard of Commonwealth Avenue into this luxurious den, where zebra-print rugs meet crystal chandeliers and well-heeled Sox fans rub elbows with visiting parents of local college students. Befitting a high-end boutique hotel, rooms are done up in sumptuous silks, with poufy mattresses and Italian marble bathrooms. The majority of the rooms are one- or two-bedroom suites; all have marble-topped bar areas (with sink) and flat-panel TVs. Rooms ending in 02 have views of Commonwealth Avenue; those ending in 04 and 08 are larger corner rooms. The award-winning Clio restaurant, helmed by star-chef Ken Oringer, garners raves for its contemporary French-American cuisine. Or you can dine at the Uni Sashimi Bar, a less-expensive option. The Eliot is close to Newbury Street and a short walk from Kenmore Square. Fenway Park is two blocks away, making this property a hit with sports fans. Parents of college kids happily hole up here during parent's weekends and graduations. A sweet perk for fitness buffs: free passes to the nearby Boston Sports Club. This property has popped up on several "best" lists, but there are a couple of caveats. Readers warn that rooms near elevators are noisy and complain of lapses in service. Pros: good location, great restaurants, pet-friendly. Cons: very small bathrooms, elevator noise, lapses in service by young staff.

  • Hotel Details: 16 rooms, 79 suites
  • In-room: refrigerator, Wi-Fi.
  • In-hotel: 2 restaurants, room service, bar, laundry service, Wi-Fi hotspot, parking (paid), some pets allowed.
  • Credit Cards: AE, DC, MC, V
  • Metro: Hynes
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