Boston's Best Boutique Hotel

Boston’s top boutique hotel epitomizes contemporary chic with striking postmodern design.

Reviews:

• “Very Romantic”
• “Best hotel experience I have ever had!!!!!!!”
• “How Grand!!!”
• “XV Beacon Is A MUST!”
• “Simply the best Hotel on the Planet”

Tips: If you don’t feel like leaving your room for a good meal, the entire menu of the Federalist, located on the hotel’s ground floor, is available for room service.

XV Beacon Hotel

The MIT area’s most stylish hotel features all the modern amenities any world-renowned scientist could hope for.

Reviews:

• “Best Lobby and Cool Design”
• “Staff was so friendly and professional, made me feel at home”
• “COOL HOTEL!”

Tips: Guests in need of a top-notch meal only need head downstairs to Sidney’s Grille.

Hotel @ MIT

The key here is the trendy, mature and upscale scene.

Reviews:

• “beacon hill beauty”
• “Hidden Treasure”
• “Great Food and Dynomite Location”
• “Simple Greatness”

Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro or email Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro

Located between Government Center and Downtown Crossing, this chic boutique hotel caters to high-brow, hi-tech clientele.

Reviews:

• “What exactly are you paying for?”
• “Not cheap but worth the money”
• “Best Location in Boston!”
• “NINE ZERO – not for the light of wallet”
• “Boutique Want a Be.W not”

Tips: Check the hotel’s website for special package deals, many of which include breakfast.

Nine Zero Hotel

Modern downtown hotel satisfies tourists and business types by offering some of the city’s most reasonable room rates.

Reviews:

• “Best Deal in Boston!”
• “great new hotel option near n.station”

Bulfinch Hotel

A cozy and intimate atmosphere in an excellent downtown location.

Reviews:

• “Charming with great location”
• “Great place for a wedding”
• “Exceeded my expectations – fabulous charming hotel in Boston’s Back Bay!”
• “luxurious”
• “EXPENSIVE but so very worth it”

Tips: 24-hour cancellation notice required. Reservation must be canceled one day prior to arrival or one day room and tax will be applied to prepayment or credit card guarantee.

The Lenox Hotel

Luxurious, inviting touches abound at Harvard Square’s landmark hotel.

Reviews:

• “the best”
• “The Cheerful Charles”
• “amazing”

Tips: Ask about deals and packages, especially when bringing children—there’s almost always some sort of family package available.

The Charles Hotel

The North Station area’s swankiest hotel presents modern design and a stylish scene near the Fleet Center.

Reviews:

• “Prepare yourself for extraordinary service at a funky boutique hotel.”
• “Treated like royalty!”
• “Something Different”
• “Kimpton’s done it again!”
• “Nicely appointed but very small room”

Tips: With its curved banquettes and designer cocktails, the Ruby Room provides guests with a suitably hip in-house drinking and dining option.

Onyx Hotel

Great location and cozy touches distinguish this Boylston boutique hotel.

Reviews:

• “ambience,staff, and location are great”
• “Cozy and efficient”
• “Fantastic”
• “what a great hotel!”

Tips: Thinking of reserving a room for Marathon Monday? Because the hotel is a stone’s throw from the finish line, it’s wise to book far, far in advance.

The Charlesmark Hotel

Contemporary Cambridge hotel allows guests to sleep in style steps from the river and CambridgeSide Galleria.

Reviews:

• “Every request will be met”
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Tips: Four-legged guests receive a leopard-print collar, a treat and a welcome note from Bailey, the hotel’s mascot.

Hotel Marlowe