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Fifteen Beacon

Address: 15 Beacon St., Beacon Hill, Boston, MA, 02108 | Map It
Phone: 617/670-1500; 877/982-3226
www.xvbeacon.com

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Location: Beacon Hill

Write a review | Avg. member rating: 3.9/5

Fodor's Review:

Although it's housed in an old (1903) beaux arts building, this boutique hotel is anything but stodgy. The tiny lobby is all black mahogany with bold splashes of red, brightened with recessed lighting and abstract art. Rooms are done up in soothing-but-gender-neutral shades of espresso, taupe, and cream, and each has a flat-screen TV, a gas fireplace, and surround-sound stereo. However, this once highly touted property is resting on its laurels. Little has been done to update the hotel in years, and what was once cutting edge and hip is starting to look a bit worn and tattered. This is the place to be for Boston's Harborfest (July 4) celebration, when guests can watch fireworks from the roof deck (open from Memorial Day to Labor Day). Pros: bathrooms have huge mirrors and heated towel bars, the steak-house restaurant is a favorite for fine dining. Cons: rooms need updating, some rooms are very small, inconsistent service, mattresses are just average.

Hotel Details: 58 rooms, 2 suites
In-room: safe, refrigerator, Internet, Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, laundry service, Wi-Fi hotspot, some pets allowed.
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
Metro: Government Center, Park St.

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Member Reviews and Ratings

Reviewed by I_luv_Hawaii from New York on 1/6/08
My husband and I stayed at XV Beacon for New Year's Eve. It did not disappoint! Our room was spacious and beautifully appointed. I believe all rooms in this hotel have a fireplace which is helpful considering the cold winter nights in Boston. Although the hotel was near full capacity, it felt as though we were the only couple staying at the hotel. The attentiveness of the staff helped create this feel. If you are looking for a boutique hotel with unique touches, this hotel is for you. We will definately stay there again.

Member Rating: 4.4
Ratings details: Room: 5.0 Atmosphere: 4.0 Service: 5.0 Value: 3.0

Reviewed by Bellavino from Laguna Beach, CA on 7/23/07
In 2007 XV is not hapening: I was really looking forward to staying at XV Beacon. I have heard wonderful references and the hotel brags about catering to even the most particular guest.