For your next staycation, book a room at one of the city’s top hotels, featuring acclaimed accommodations with opulent amenities, cutting-edge culinary offerings and more.
The Fairmont Copley Plaza lobby
Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf
Arrive in style under a 60-foot archway to this five-star and AAA Five Diamond urban resort. Checking into Boston Harbor Hotel means indulging in stunning modern design by Meg Kimball, expansive waterfront views and gourmet dining experiences. After a relaxing dip in the pool or sweat in the sauna, take afternoon tea in your suite while overlooking the glittering blue harbor. 70 Rowes Wharf, 617.439.7000, bostonharborhotel.com
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Since its grand opening in 1912, Fairmont Copley Plaza has been a Boston landmark of style and splendor. Reminiscent at times of the Palace of Versailles, this hotel is the perfect mixture of European extravagance and American charm. For a bite of contemporary farm-to-table food, dine all day at the hotel’s Oak Long Bar + Kitchen, home to menu items featuring honey from their on-site hives, like the Bee's Knees. 138 St. James Ave., 617.267.5300, fairmont.com
Four Seasons Hotel, Boston
Walk past the Victorian brownstones of Beacon Hill and enter the refined Four Seasons. Cinematic park views, fresh lobster rolls, and a baby grand piano all await you during this impressive stay. Ride an elevator to the eighth floor for a swim in the heated pool, or enjoy a morning sip and to-go breakfast from Sottovento coffee bar. Then, after a busy day on the town, unwind in your room with a specialty massage service. 200 Boylston St., 617.338.4400, fourseasons.com
Four Seasons Hotel, One Dalton
Located in a 61-story skyscraper, this Back Bay hotel reaches the height of luxury. Once checked into the presidential suite, entertain guests in the spacious living room or rejuvenate in the master bath’s magnificent sculptural tub. When you’re not spending time in your suite, dine at the internationally acclaimed Japanese restaurant, Zuma, or head to the wellness floor for a dip in the hotel’s 64-foot lap pool with expansive city views. 1 Dalton St., 617.377.4888, fourseasons.com
Mandarin Oriental, Boston
Can it get any more tempting than an over 1,000-square-foot royal suite and a restaurant by Gordon Ramsay? A visit to the Mandarin Oriental, Boston means taking a break from it all. After enjoying traditional Eastern therapies at one of the only Forbes five-star awarded spas in Massachusetts, retire for the evening in your grand suite inspired by 1920s art deco design. Wake up the next morning and start your day at the Prudential Center, directly connected to the hotel and home to some of Boston’s finest boutiques. 776 Boylston St., 617.535.8888, mandarinoriental.com
The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection
Perhaps the most inventive hotel in Boston, The Envoy is an avant-garde, artist-inspired masterpiece in Boston’s ever-expanding Seaport. No two rooms are alike, with dramatic color contrasts and modern furnishings that push the boundaries of traditional hotel style. At the top of the stay, find Lookout Rooftop, a sophisticated bar that dazzles with skyline views and a menu of New England-inspired dishes. Open year-round, winter welcomes visitors to enjoy cocktails from the warmth of brightly lit igloos. 70 Sleeper St., 617.338.3030, theenvoyhotel.com
The Langham, Boston
Situated within the former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, The Langham continues to honor the building’s affluent history. Guests can choose from several lavish rooms outfitted in light color palettes and blue finishes—a nod to New England nautical design. When it’s time to eat, the hotel offers two dining options: Grana, which serves family-style Italian fare in the building’s grand hall, and The Fed, where you can sip craft cocktails on the first-floor outdoor terrace. 250 Franklin St., 617.451.1900, langhamhotels.com
The Liberty Hotel
If you’re looking for historically-rooted accommodations, book a room at The Liberty, formerly the Charles Street Jail. Although the hotel includes some humorous acknowledgments of the building’s scandalous past, like pillows with tally marks of the days, it also stands at the pinnacle of Boston luxury. With a beautifully landscaped courtyard, imported bed linens, and a top-rated restaurant helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Lydia Shire, you might just want to add one more tally mark to those delightful accent pillows. 215 Charles St., 617.224.4000, libertyhotel.com
The Newbury Boston
Each room at The Newbury is specially curated to induce a sense of calm and comfort in its guests. Original artwork by illustrator Veronica Lawlor hangs on the walls while the handcrafted wood and marble touches by interior designer Alexandra Champalimaud accent the guest rooms. With the Boston Public Garden directly in view, savor heavenly Italian cuisine from Contessa’s rooftop perch, or enjoy martinis and bites at The Street Bar. 1 Newbury St., 617.536.5700, thenewburyboston.com
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Upon entering The Ritz-Carlton, Boston’s lobby, guests are immediately transported to one of the most elegant living rooms in the world. Grab a drink at Avery Bar and then unwind upstairs in the tranquility of your opulent suite. For the VIP treatment, we recommend upgrading to the Club Lounge for complimentary culinary offerings and a personalized concierge service. After a bit of R&R, hit the squash courts or book a hydrafacial—the adjoining Equinox Sports Club has it all. 10 Avery St., 617.574.7100, ritzcarlton.com
XV Beacon
You’ll never have to ask for anything when you choose to stay at this boutique hotel. With fresh flowers, gas fireplaces, a special pillow menu, white Italian marble bathrooms and a Rainforest shower, it’s no wonder that the XV Beacon consistently rakes in recognition as one of the top hotels in the world. To boot, the stay offers complimentary Lexus drop-off within a two-mile radius, so waiting on ride shares is a thing of the past. 15 Beacon St., 617.670.1500, xvbeacon.com
Photography by: Courtesy of Fairmont Copley Plaza
