Boston is a city full of excellent, upmarket hotels – upgrade to a suite to make your stay even more special.
The Eliot Hotel (Photo: Booking.com)
Boston is a US city packed with history, arts and culture. The Massachusetts city has plenty on offer for visitors, from the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile path that passes 16 significant historic sites, to cultural institutions such as The Museum of Fine Arts. There are also a number of great hotels in Boston, many dating back to Victorian times, with elegant architecture and exquisite interiors. To make that stay in Boston even better book one of the unique suites on offer, with more space, extra features and a more homely experience. Here are five of the best.
Eliot Hotel
The Eliot Hotel is a piece of Boston history, located in the city’s Back Bay neighbourhood. The stay is all about enjoying the old school elegance, with grand hallways and exquisite period details, all tastefully updated with a contemporary twist. The rooms are equipped with soundproof windows to ensure a perfect night’s sleep, as well as flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi internet. The one-bedroom double suite features a living area separated from the bedroom by French doors. There are free toiletries, a coffee machine and a mini bar. The hotel also offers an on-site sashimi bar. From € 554.
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The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston
The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston (Photo: Booking.com)
The Liberty, built in the mid 1800s, is one of Boston’s landmarks. This hotel is packed full of history and dazzling, ornate architecture, with interiors that have a serious wow effect. There is a grandeur to the public areas that carries through to the sophisticated rooms, combined with modern conveniences, including wireless internet access and state-of-the-art fitness facilities. The Charles River Suite is a spacious family room that has, two beds, a wardrobe and city views, plus you even get a private entrance. There are plenty of on-site drinking and dining options at The Liberty, including modern American cuisine at Clink and cocktails at Alibi. From €1,210.
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The Newbury Boston
The Newbury Boston is another five-star hotel with beautiful period styling and an old school elegance to the communal areas, such as the lounge and bar. There is a slightly more contemporary, but equally graceful, look to the rooms. The hotel has everything covered, from room service, to a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi. The property is also well located, less than one km from the city centre and an 8-minute walk from Back Bay Station. The King Suite is a good sized suite – measuring 51 sqm – and features one living room, one separate bedroom and one bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. You also get a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private entrance, seating area and a wardrobe. From € 1,602.
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InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel (Photo: Booking.com)
This is a classy hotel with all the amenities you could wish for in a five-star. There is an on-site spa and fitness centre. There is also a range of different dining and drinking options, including Miel, a Provence-themed restaurant, whipping up French cuisine made with organic ingredients, Vodkaba offers 60 vodkas with access to a terrace with a water view, and Sushi-Teq, dishing up sushi and sashimi paired with a tequila bar. The One-Bedroom Premier King Suite is arguably the pick of sleeping options, with a huge 102sqm floorplan that includes a desk and dining table, as well as sea views and executive lounge access. From €999.
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Fairmont Copley Plaza
This is another of Boston’s historic, landmark hotels. The five-star Fairmont Copley Plaza was built in 1912 and is located in the city’s Back Bay neighbourhood, an upmarket area known for its shopping and dining. The hotel has stately architecture and décor but is filled with modern amenities, such as a contemporary fitness centre. All the rooms feature flat-screen TVs and a minibar. The One-Bedroom King Suite is a spacious 74 sqm private suite with a stunning view, as well as one extra large double bed and a sofa bed. You also get a seating area, desk and coffee machine. From € 1,117.
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