36 Best Hotels in Boston, Massachusetts

Few places in town can rival the Liberty Hotel's soaring lobby, ringed by several layers of revamped metal catwalks and populated by couches, tables, and armchairs where you can sit with a cocktail or a coffee and commiserate. This luxury hotel is literally the former Charles Street Jail, and the decor, amenities, and restaurants play up this historic past (there may even be a ghost or two). Rooms, either in the original granite building or an adjacent 16-story modern tower, feature comfortable beds, deep brown leather lounge chairs, and incredible views of the Charles River and Boston skyline. Two on-site restaurants, Scampo and Clink, as well as three bars, Alibi, the Liberty Bar, and the Catwalk, mean lots of imbibing options. 

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.

Visitors and locals like to hang out at The Envoy, where a design-forward aesthetic provides a comfortable yet stylish vibe. Each room features a bright, modern color palette, plus an en suite bathroom. The Rooftop at the Envoy is a popular hot spot for young professionals; come winter, it even features heated domes that can be rented for up to two hours. A 24-hour fitness center includes Peloton bikes.

Since 1912, this decadent and iconic hotel has welcomed guests in style, immediately impressing as they enter under the huge black awning, flanked by golden lion statues, into the lobby decked out in Italian marble, stunning coffered ceilings, and gorgeous crystal chandeliers. Rooms are equally elegant, with soothing colors and upscale amenities. The OAK Long Bar + Kitchen is the place to sip an after-work martini or enjoy dinner and great people-watching. Those who really love pampering should book the Fairmont Gold floor, an ultradeluxe club level offering a dedicated staff, free breakfast and tea-time snacks, and a library. A rooftop fitness area spans 3,000 square feet and is open 24/7 and boasts an outdoor deck. Shoppers will be happy with the hotel’s close proximity to Newbury Street, the Prudential Center, and Copley Place. If you're missing your dog, the hotel’s Canine Ambassador, Cori Copley, the in-house black Labrador retriever, is available for a walk around the neighborhood.

Luxury and service without pretense make this hip spot a solid choice. Spacious rooms, which overlook Kenmore Square or Fenway Park, have marble baths, large windows, separate work areas, and flat-screen TVs. Contemporary schemes enhance the urban luxe lodgings, and king- or queen-size beds are piled with down pillows and Italian linens. The accommodating staff is an added bonus. Three dining venues offer everything from sushi to seafood.

Located on the Atlantic Wharf, the InterContinental has fantastic views, an airy lobby and dining space, and beautiful guest rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. The calming, yet plush rooms and suites have a desk and seating area, and spacious bathrooms. Other draws include a health spa, 24-hour fitness center, and a heated indoor lap pool.

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. 

Opened in 2021, this Omni hotel is a chic, modern counterpoint to its grande dame Downtown property with a dual-towered complex focused heavily on hospitality, offering a little something for every kind of traveler. Custom and curated art sets a cultured tone, as does the full-service Breve spa, the elegant lobby bar Kestra, and a few other on-site restaurants. Guest rooms are incredibly comfortable and well-appointed, with city skyline views.

Right next to the Charles River, the certified-green Sonesta has one of the best city skylines and sunset views in Boston. Visitors to the in-house hot spot, ArtBar, can sip a glass of prosecco while watching dusk fall on the boats sailing by. Inside, an impressive collection of modern art lines the hotel's hallways, and a friendly, professional staff make this Cambridge riverfront property a bit of a surprise. Monteverdi, a new Italian restaurant at the hotel, affords not only views, but simplistic yet savory food such as pastas, flatbreads, antipasti, and classic entrees. The seasonal sundeck and the indoor atrium-style pool are prime places to view the river. Guest rooms are done in neutral earth tones, with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi.

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.

One of the growing number of lodgings clustered along Boston's ever-expanding Harborwalk—a pretty pedestrian path that runs from Charlestown to Dorchester—the recently renovated Battery Wharf Hotel looks more like a gated community than a chain hotel. The four guest and residence buildings are accessible by water taxi ($15 from Logan Airport); inside, savvy decorators resisted the obvious nautical theme and went for a "manly modern" look, which translates to tons of polished nickel, maple, and granite, with sparkling contemporary glass sculpture by artist Nikolas Weinstein. Rooms include marble baths, flat-screen TVs, ergonomic chairs, European linens, and high-tech coffeemakers. On-site Battery Wharf Grille features a seasonal menu with views of Boston Harbor on its breezy open-air terrace, and Cafe Amalfi is a sleek grab-and-go patio café. The hotel is also home to Exhale, a 13,000-square-foot upscale spa that includes Zen-inspired rooms for massage, acupuncture, and other energetic therapies, a salon for hair and nail services, New England's only Turkish co-ed hammam, and a temple-like studio for award-winning barre, cardio, yoga (outdoor waterfront practice is also available), and core cycle classes. 

This lovely boutique hotel in one of Boston's only flatiron buildings features a contemporary, industrial-chic look. As is typical for historic accommodations, rooms are small, but guests who score a junior suite get perks like extra space and really cool city views—these suites sit on the curve of the building. Cramped or not, the Boxer is a welcome oasis away from the cacophony of concert- and sporting-event crowds at nearby TD Garden, and it's an easy walk to Government Center, Faneuil Hall, and the North End.

The conveniently located Colonnade Hotel offers clean, modern environs injected with hues of khaki, chocolate, and chrome. Guest-friendly touches include 40-plus-inch flat-panel TVs, alarm clocks, 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, a coveted spot at the roof-deck pool with a full bar, all-day menus, weekly yoga, and private cabanas available for rent, is the place to be. As an added perk, the hotel lends out its Audi SUV. For your gastronomic needs, Lucie Drink + Dine offers an upscale spot to dine.

The chic, newly renovated Copley Square Hotel offers cushy mattresses, mini-refrigerators, high-speed Wi-Fi, and eco-friendly toiletries—not too shabby for a place that opened in 1891 and has provided respite to a century of celebrities like Babe Ruth, Ella Fitzgerald, and Billie Holiday. The mod rooms are so clean and streamlined that you just might overlook the fact that many are teeny. Nevertheless, the old-meets-new vibe is fun, and the neighborhood couldn't be livelier. To maximize your Zs, get a room in the back of the hotel, preferably high up, where traffic noise—and the rowdy partying—isn't so audible.

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.

In the heart of Downtown, this boutique hotel is popular with business folk, who appreciate the ease of walking to the nearby Financial District. Expect frills but not things frilly in the modern guest rooms, which give off slightly masculine vibes and come equipped with fast Wi-Fi, smart streaming, and Frette bed linens. Need a kick in the morning or an afternoon boost? The Godfrey is flanked by George Howell Coffee, which we highly recommend.

Quiet rooms, competitive prices, and the only hotel actually connected to the airport make this Hilton a good choice for in-and-out visitors to Boston. Guest rooms feature an air-meets-sea aesthetic, soundproof windows, and desks with ergonomic chairs. Fitness center has free weights, cardio equipment, and 40-foot lap pool. The Hilton operates a complimentary shuttle bus every 15 minutes to all airport terminals, car-rental agencies, the water taxi, and subway.

Step into a true piece of Boston history at the esteemed Park Plaza, one of the city's most identifiable landmarks since 1927, but don't worry—while the hotel is historic, modern updates (and a recent reno and takeover by Hilton) make it an upscale place to stay, and it's an ideal spot for tourists looking for old-world charm and excellent service. The hotel’s guest rooms (even the 150-square-foot Wicked Small Rooms) and suites sport a chic palate of earth tones that complement the stone-topped cabinetry, custom upholstered headboards, and warm-hued carpeting. It's also home to New England's only Leica Store and Gallery, a fully immersive photography experience with rotating exhibits. 

The former headquarters of the Boston Police Department houses Hotel AKA Back Bay (formerly the Lowes Boston), which boasts a cool glass-and-marble lobby, a lounge plus library, state-of-the-art Technogym fitness center, and an indoor-outdoor French bistro, all while combining the building's history with 21st-century amenities. Rooms feature a 55-inch LED HD Smart TV, Frete down comforters, and a Nespresso coffee maker.

Situated directly on the Freedom Trail and across from Boston Common, this family-owned hotel is newish to the city and one of only a few select U.S. locations. It caters to guests looking for modern luxury in a historic destination with sophisticated, mid-mod-inspired guest rooms; the more spacious suites have separate sleeping/living and dining areas. Better Sorts Social Club provides breakfast, dinner (gastropub fare), and incredible cocktails to guests and the general public.

Hotel Indigo takes up a small plot in the West End and honors the neighborhood's working-class residential history with exposed brick inside (like the brick tenement housing that's been turned into bars and shops) as well as antique industrial furniture and manufacturing illustrations on the walls. Guest rooms include mini-refrigerators, desks, and free Internet service. There's also a business center and 24-hour fitness center.

Steps from Old South Meeting House and the Old State House, the new Hyatt Centric sits in the heart of Revolutionary-era Boston. The lobby is bright and airy, with wood plank flooring, gray plush seating, and lots of windows. Contrasting plaids, houndstooth, and other patterns offer guest rooms cozy vibes, not to mention comfy beds in a variety of configurations. There's also an on-site lobby bar/restaurant and espresso bar.

Across the street from Faneuil Hall, this coveted spot from the trusted brand is literally steps away from dozens upon dozens of Boston landmarks, parks, and restaurants. The decor is simple yet effective, a potential nod to the city's preppy fashion sense (think plaid walls and halls alongside houndstooth winged chairs). Grab a corner room for the ultimate city views: two walls of windows overlook the hustle and bustle below. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, room service, and high-end amenities like 55-inch flat-screen TVs with Chromecast streaming capabilities, Drybar Buttercup blow-dryers, and BeeKind bath products.

Hyatt Regency Boston sits just steps away from Suffolk and Emerson universities, and it is also within walking distance of almost every performing arts center, including the Opera House and Boch Center. After a show, guests can sink into Hyatt's signature Grand Bed with a Keurig coffee in earth-toned guest suites that have lavender and pink flourishes. The place is incredibly pet-friendly.

Half the rooms at this hotel have sweeping views of either the city skyline or the ocean; the other half overlook Logan Airport runways. Soundproof rooms offer guests a modern yet inviting environment. On-site, the hotel operates a bar and a restaurant with a seasonal outdoor patio with gorgeous views of the city. Property also features 24-hour services including: business center, fitness center, and shuttle to all Logan Airport terminals and the airport T stop. The Hyatt is convenient to getting in and out of Boston, but it is not accessible to big downtown attractions by foot.

As you enter the private courtyard set back from bustling Kendall Square, say "hello" to Celeste, a 25-foot-tall armillary sculpture that serves as a centerpiece surrounded by plush couches that fill up in the evenings for live music and cocktails. The hotel's extensive redesign (from lobby to guest rooms) was recently completed, taking inspiration from the academic and literary history of the neighborhood. The relaxing, paired down room decor directs more attention to staring out of the floor-to-ceiling windows for vast views of the Boston skyline, the courtyard, or the Charles River. Get out into city with the use of the hotel's bikes and kid-sized Micro Kickboard scooters (along with Nutcase helmets), or grab a workout in the 24/7 fitness center. The amenity fee also allows fun add-ons, such as GoPros and Polaroids, movies in the courtyard, summertime kayaks, wintertime snowshoes, and more. And don't forget to stop by the nightly wine reception and morning coffee held in the lobby, a trademark for a Kimpton hotel. Of note: you can borrow fashion accessories from the Anthropologie collection and even have live plants brought into your room for your stay.

Enter the Moxy to find a delivery truck selfie station, an infectious party vibe, and hanging neon lights that spell "theatre," which means it fits right into its Theater District location. However, to check in, guests must go up to second floor (where you'll also get a complimentary house cocktail), or just use a mobile phone for keyless room entry. All guest rooms are intentionally small and feature one queen-size bed and furniture that can be folded and moved—the trade-off is inexpensive rates for a central location. There is a 24-hour snack station, and lots of social space, including Bar Moxy.  

As America's longest continuously operating hotel, there's more than a century and a half of rich and varied Boston history within the walls of the site where JFK proposed to Jackie and Charles Dickens gave his first reading of A Christmas Carol; for some interesting details, ask at the concierge desk for a packet by the hotel's historian that gives a brief record of the place. As with many historic city lodgings, guest rooms are a tad small, but they're nicely turned out with cherrywood furniture, red-and-gold Roman shades, ivory wall coverings, and cushy mattress covers. It's also rumored that the hotel's former owner haunts the place—you be the judge.  The Parker House still serves its iconic, original Boston cream pie (it was invented in the hotel).

This stylish spot embraces New England history with a twist—you'll notice artwork tied to Paul Revere throughout the hotel. Although contemporary, guest rooms are outfitted with leather and rustic finishes, include a workspace, and each has a balcony. There is an entire floor dedicated to guests traveling with pets, and another floor that's entirely allergen-free.