Luxury hotels in Boston

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Boston. I hope you will like it!

• 1 The Langham, Boston Boston, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Boston. This historic, newly renovated 5-star hotel in downtown Boston was originally the Federal Reserve Bank. It overlooks Norman B. Leventhal Park and features gourmet dining, guestrooms and event spaces, a heated indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness center. A 50-inch LED HD-TV with streaming capabilities and minibar are in every Hotel Langham room. The Faneuil Hall Marketplace, New England Aquarium and the Freedom Trail Foundation are all one-half mile from The Langham, Boston. The Boston Convention Center is 1 mile away. Italian family-style meals are prepared in Grana, the new classic restaurant located in the former Federal Reserve Bank’s grand hall. The Fed, a cocktail bar will serve craft cocktails, beers and elevated pub dishes. Each room is designed with blue colors with custom furniture and features an Italian marble bathroom with plush bathrobes and slippers. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $787.

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• 2 The Whitney Hotel Boston Boston, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Boston. Well located in Boston, The Whitney Hotel Boston provides air-conditioned rooms, free bikes, free WiFi and a fitness centre. This 5-star hotel offers a shared lounge and room service. The property has a garden, as well as a restaurant that serves American and Mediterranean cuisine. At the hotel, every room has a wardrobe. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries, while some feature city views. Guest rooms at The Whitney Hotel Boston are equipped with a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a safety deposit box. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an à la carte or an American breakfast. The Whitney Hotel Boston can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Beacon Hill, Boston Public Garden and Boston Common. Logan Airport is 6 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $1130.

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• 3 The Newbury Boston Boston, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Boston. The Newbury Boston features free bikes, fitness centre, a garden and shared lounge in Boston. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 700 metres from Back Bay Station, and within less than 1 km of the city centre. Guests at the hotel can enjoy an à la carte breakfast. At The Newbury Boston you will find a restaurant serving American and Italian cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and vegan options can also be requested. Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Boston, like hiking and cycling. Popular points of interest near The Newbury Boston include Boston Public Garden, Beacon Hill and Boston Common. Logan Airport is 7 km away. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $1492.

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• 4 Encore Boston Harbor Boston, United States

  

  Hotel. Situated in Boston, 2.4 km from Cambridge College, Encore Boston Harbor features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers an ATM, a concierge service and organising tours for guests. All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. All units have bed linen. Freedom Trail is 4.6 km from Encore Boston Harbor, while Boston North Station is 4.7 km from the property. The nearest airport is Logan Airport, 6 km from the accommodation. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $463.

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• 5 Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston Boston, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Boston. Boasting a bar, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston is set in the centre of Boston, 1.2 km from Back Bay Station. Offering a restaurant, the property also has free bikes, as well as an indoor pool and a fitness centre. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms in Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston are fitted with a coffee machine and an iPad. Speaking English, Spanish and French, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Logan Airport is 9 km from the property. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around $1580.

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• 6 Raffles Boston Boston, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Boston. Conveniently located in the centre of Boston, Raffles Boston offers air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a terrace. Offering a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel has a hot tub and room service. All guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. At Raffles Boston all rooms are fitted with a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. An à la carte, continental or American breakfast can be enjoyed at the property. Speaking Arabic, Mandarin, English and Spanish, staff are willing to help at the 24-hour front desk. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Back Bay Station, Boston Common and Boston Public Garden. Logan Airport is 8 km from the property. Show full description

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• 7 The Eliot Hotel Boston, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Boston. Built in 1925, the historic Eliot Hotel is located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. It offers an on-site sashimi bar and elegantly decorated rooms with down comforters and marble bathrooms. Each room is equipped with soundproof windows, flat-screen TVs and WiFi internet. Concierge desk staff can arrange dinner reservations or nightly turndown service. Babysitting and petsitting are also available. The restaurant Uni is located in the hotel and features a Japanese sushi bar and small plates. The Eliot is less than five minutes away from Hynes Convention Center. Nearby shopping includes the Prudential Shopping Center and Newbury Street shops. Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, is 900 metres away. #1 Hotel in Boston – Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 Voted one of Travel + Leisure’s T+L 500 World’s Best Hotels 2025 Best Boutique Hotel – Boston Magazine Best of Boston 2025. Show full description Guest review score 9.0, rooms from around $1190.

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• 8 InterContinental Boston by IHG Boston, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Boston. This hotel is 0.6 mi from Boston Common and Faneuil Hall, set along the city’s scenic waterfront. It features an on-site spa, fitness center, and a range of refined dining experiences. Each modern guest room at InterContinental Boston offers floor-to-ceiling windows, soothing coastal-inspired tones, and views of either the Boston Harbor or city skyline. Amenities include a 55" flat-screen TV, coffee maker, in-room safe, and complimentary Wi-Fi for IHG One Rewards members. Dining options include Matria, serving spirited Northern Italian cuisine in a vibrant, modern setting; Bar Fellini, an Italian-inspired cocktail lounge that brings Boston a taste of aperitivo culture; and The Loyall Counting Room, a hidden speakeasy honoring the city’s revolutionary roots. Guests can also enjoy Matria Terrace for alfresco dining and handcrafted cocktails with harbor views, or relax with In-Room Dining featuring locally inspired favorites. Spa InterContinental offers revitalizing body and facial treatments, steam rooms, and a full-service fitness center. The spa opens at 6:00 a.m. on weekdays and 7:00 a.m. on weekends, with treatments available from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center is less than 0.8 mi from the hotel, and Logan International Airport is 3.7 mi away. Following a multi-phase renovation, the hotel now features a newly redesigned lobby, meeting spaces, guestrooms, and Club Lounge—reflecting the shimmering beauty of the Fort Point Channel and Boston’s maritime heritage. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $684.

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• 9 The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Boston, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Boston. This luxurious downtown Boston hotel features 2 on-site restaurants and rooms with large flat-screen TVs. A state-of-the-art fitness center is connected to the hotel and Logan International Airport is within 5 miles. Each spacious room at The Ritz-Carlton Boston offers a CD player and minibar. The marble bathrooms boast a separate walk-in shower and bathrobes. Many rooms offer a view of the city or park. Guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Boston enjoy access to The Spa at the Equinox Sports Club, which offers a variety of facials, massages, body treatments, beauty services and treatment packages. An indoor pool is available guests aged 16 and older. This Ritz-Carlton also features the Artisan Bistro, featuring bistro-influenced dishes with local and seasonal ingredients. The Avery Bar, meanwhile serves up traditional martinis, among other drinks, in a space that hearkens back to mid-century America. Boston Common, America’s oldest park is located directly across the street from this hotel and New England Aquarium is 1 minutes' walk away. Just 0.2 miles away, the historic Freedom Trail offers tours from Boston Common to the Bunker Hill Monument. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around $1548.

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• 10 Mandarin Oriental, Boston Boston, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Boston. Five-Star Award-winning Mandarin Oriental, Boston is poised in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, one of the most desirable addresses in the city. An intimately luxurious hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Boston combines classic New England elegance with refined Oriental touches to create one of the most distinctive hospitality experiences in the region. Our newly renovated, luxurious rooms and suites set the standard for spaciousness, combining classic Bostonian residential elegance with refined hints of our Oriental heritage. The Five-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston offers world-acclaimed spa therapies and holistic wellness programs. Our tradition of culinary excellence continues with Ramsay’s Kitchen, the first Boston restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Ramsay. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around $1392.

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• 11 Fairmont Copley Plaza Boston, United States

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Boston. Located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, this historic hotel is across the street from Copley Square. The hotel was built in 1912 and features majestic architecture and décor and offering its guests a business centre featuring computer kiosks and High Speed Internet. A flat-screen TV and a minibar are included in all rooms at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. There is a modern fitness center and a tour desk at the Copley Plaza Fairmont. Room service and a concierge service are available as well. The hotel is adjacent to historic landmarks like the Boston Public Library which is 230 metres away and Trinity Church, 190 metres away. Hynes Convention Center is 1.7 km away, and shopping spots such as Newbury Street and Copley Place mall are within a 750 metres radius. Show full description Guest review score 8.5, rooms from around $1060.

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in June 2026. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!