9 Best Hotels in Boston, Massachusetts

Situated near the State House, the 1903 Beaux-Arts design of this luxury boutique hotel is a study in sophistication, a mood that carries over to the lobby and each guest room. Mahogany and metal flourishes, neutral tones, commissioned art, and the occasional captain's chair keeps guests grounded and comfortable. Rooms are spacious, and each has a gas fireplace and Frette linens on the bed—IYKYK. The 24-hour fitness center features state-of-the-art cardio machines. Property concierges have won prestigious Clefs d'Or honors. If your stay coincides with Boston's July 4 celebration, make your way to the hotel's roof deck (open from May through October) for unparalleled fireworks viewing.

Boston has plenty of landmarks, but none are as iconic as Boston Harbor Hotel thanks in part to its 80-foot-tall outdoor archway and rotunda that allow simultaneous city and harbor views. Known for stellar hospitality, the hotel offers a number of amenities for children and the guest rooms feature star amenities like Diptyque bath products, Frette linens, rainfall showers, and in-room tablets. Before you check out, be sure to explore the New England and Boston maps display around the entire ground floor, which features authentic antique cartography dating back to the 16th century.

For leisure and business travelers alike, the Langham is one of the best hotels you can stay at in this city. A recent top-to-bottom renovation honors the building's past as Federal Reserve Bank of Boston with elements of 1920s travel and banking, and each guest room is sophisticated and comfortable. The Langham welcomes children with the Playtime with Paddington package, as well as cribs, on request. Any patron staying in a suite or a club room gets access to The Club at Langham, which offers complimentary drinks, snacks, light meals, and a quiet social space with service all day long. 

Befitting its Beacon Hill location, this luxury boutique hotel welcomes guests with plush couches, unique portraiture, views of Charles and Cambridge streets, and a friendly face at the front desk. Rooms are spacious and comfortable, and filled with lots of light. Complimentary amenities range from shoe shine to bicycles, and include a top-of-the-line fitness center. Lobby restaurant and bar Peregrine serves up excellent food and drink, but not many seats, so make a reservation if you can.

Families favor this hotel for its proximity to the New England Aquarium, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and the North End. In a building that somewhat resembles a docked ship (fitting for its Long Wharf location), guest rooms that open to a five-story atrium have harbor or park views, and the gorgeous enclosed swimming pool overlooks Boston Harbor.

This Public Garden--facing spot keeps a surprisingly low profile in Boston—and that's OK by the jeans-clad millionaires and assorted business types who cluster in the glossy lobby or use the courtesy car. Visiting celebs are whisked to the 2,590-square-foot, $13,000-per-night Royal Suites, while mere mortals find sheer happiness in lovely guest rooms boasting black-and-cream toile decor with gold and lemon accents, large bay windows, and oversize work areas. Luxury amenities include twice-daily housekeeping service, in-room massages, large marble bathrooms, complimentary access to more than 3,000 digital newspapers and magazines from 101 countries, and free snacks from the Vault pantry on every floor. If you spring for a basic city-view room, you can still enjoy views of the park from the 8th-floor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, and gym. There are hosted receptions every Friday and Saturday nights for guests.  Check the website for promotions that are designed specifically for school vacation weeks.

The Mandarin Oriental manages to combine classic New England elegance with the luxurious touches the brand is known for around the world, including top-notch service, amenities galore, and public areas adorned with museum-quality art, while large guest rooms include contemporary Asian design, mini kitchenettes, and oversize bathrooms with soaking tubs and separate walk-in showers—all thanks to a $15 million renovation in 2020. The limestone-and-marble lobby conveniently offers direct access to the Prudential Center and Copley Place. Don't skip a visit to the quartz-crystal steam room at the outstanding spa. Chef Gordon Ramsay (of the TV show Hell's Kitchen fame) also opened Ramsay's Kitchen adjacent to the hotel.

Boston's newest hotel is an outstanding exercise in utter luxury, and it all begins at check-in high above Boston (17 floors to be precise) at the gorgeous Sky Lobby. The hotel decor is unparalleled and palatial, a nod to its historic cultural surroundings and the city’s Emerald Necklace, with botanical influences throughout the property. Everything about the mid-century American rooms is over the top, from Garnier Thiebault linens to marble bathrooms with rain showers, 24-hour butler service to 4K UHD 65-inch televisions. The well-being sanctuary on the 4th floor features a state-of-the-art fitness center, a sensational 65-foot indoor pool, and the Guerlain Spa. There are several incredible dining options on-site, including La Padrona and the celebrated Amar. Pop into the hotel's speakeasy, Blind Duck, if you can find it (hint: take the staircase in the Sky Lobby to the lavish space behind an unmarked door).

With views overlooking the start of Boston's theater district (or the city's iconic Boston Common park), this luxury hotel that put the name in puttin' on the Ritz continues to offer the height of pampering. Stop by the popular Avery Bar for martinis, or just enjoy an evening in your room—a range of suites and guest rooms accommodates most travelers with comforts like Frette linens, writing desks, and a cool palate tone. Booking a Club Access room includes loads more amenities, including complimentary breakfast, food and drink throughout the day, access to Equinox Sports Club, and more.