The Best Luxury Hotels to Book in Boston
![Treat yourself to a dip in the pool at these lavish Boston hotels](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/20x11/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/four-seasons-hotel-one-dalton-st_0a224399.webp)
Boston boasts history around every corner, with the Freedom Trail taking you through Beantown’s heritage attractions like Boston Common and the Old State House. From international brands synonymous with sumptuous, to only-in-Boston boutique experiences, the city’s luxury hotels boast more than marble bathtubs and skyline views – it’s about the carefully considered details and personalized touches. Here are our top picks for an indulgent stay in Boston.
1. The Liberty, A Marriott Luxury Collection Hotel
Hotel
![Upscale room with two beds, dark blue studded headboards, large desk, framed art and clock-themed carpet at Liberty Hotel in Boston](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/liberty.webp)
2. The Four Seasons Boston
Luxury
![Luxuriously appointed living room in creams and golds with plush chevron-patterned rug in the Royal Suite at Four Seasons Hotel Boston](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/four-seasons-hotel-boston.webp)
You’ll feel like a proper Bostonian at the Four Seasons, planted on the cusp of hip-historic Beacon Hill and the Back Bay. Rooms are splashed with elegant champagne tones. Enjoy the views of the gold-plated dome rising over the State Capitol from your window-side seating area. After a stroll by the swan boats in Boston Public Garden, switch off at the hotel spa. Alternately, get the Four Seasons’ certified spa therapists to visit your room for a private couples massage.
3. Four Seasons Hotel, One Dalton Street
Hotel, Luxury
![A king room in pale greys and taupes with chaise lounge and floor-to-ceiling windows at Four Seasons Hotel, One Dalton Street](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/four-seasons-hotel_one-dalton-st_fbbe2732.webp)
A Four Seasons for the next generation, this 61-story skyscraper takes luxury to new heights. A 64-foot (20m) lap pool wraps around the floor-to-ceiling, curved glass windows of the Wellness Floor, presenting exhilarating views of the Back Bay. Swim to strains of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, piped in through underwater speakers. At night, order from 70 varieties of sake at the street-level Zuma Japanese, one of an exclusive international chain of izakaya pubs.
4. Mandarin Oriental Boston
Hotel, Luxury
![Luxury living-dining space with couch, dining table, desk and flower-patterned carpet in suite at Mandarin Oriental Boston](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/mandarin-oriental-boston.webp)
It’s not the Asian-contemporary decor, Frette linens or in-house French bistro that earns the Mandarin Oriental the most rave reviews, nor is it because the Mandarin Oriental is one of the only luxury Boston hotels with free breakfast – it’s the spa, which consistently gobbles up awards. The ritual begins with a hot towel and fragrant cup of tea before moving on to the quartz-crystal steam room and the heated Vitality Pool – all this before your treatment even begins. Choose between favorites like the Himalayan Salt Stone Massage or the Millennial Posture Treatment.
5. The Boston Harbor Hotel
Hotel
![Blue cushioned seating on the rooftop terrace at Boston Harbor Hotel, with a view out over the citys bulidings](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/boston-harbor-hotel.webp)
The Boston Harbor Hotel announces itself with a 60-foot (18m) stone arch leading from the Rose Kennedy Greenway to the South Boston waterfront. If arriving by sea, you can dock your vessel at one of the hotel’s 34 boat slips. This hotel prides itself on remaining “currently classic” – leather armchairs, plaid throw pillows, and calming nautical colors create a haven of livable luxury. Want to see the town? Ferries and cruises depart from Rowe’s Wharf outside.
6. The Whitney Hotel
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
![The modern red brick exterior of the Whitney Hotel, with small trees by the entrance, and more historic brick buildings on either side](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/whitney-hotel.webp)
With well-stocked bookshelves and velvet armchairs gathered around the marble-framed fireplace, the Whitney feels less like a hotel and more like the home of a cultured friend. Pedal around the photogenic alleyways of Beacon Hill on bicycles provided by the hotel. Your room key unlocks discounts at neighborhood institutions like Beacon Hill Chocolates and Bella Santé Spa. When you return, you’ll find linens turned down and a macaron on your pillowcase.
7. Fairmont Copley Plaza
Hotel
![The grand entrance to the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston, with multiple American flags and red awnings, lit up at night](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fairmont-copley-plaza-boston.webp)
8. The Eliot Hotel
Boutique Hotel, Hotel
![A living room with plush tan-colored furnishings and curtained French doors opening to a separate bedroom at the Eliot Hotel](https://cdn-v2.theculturetrip.com/10x/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/eliot-hotel.webp)
Looking for more plush new hotels in Boston? Check out our guide to the best hotels with balconies in Boston, bookable with Culture Trip.