The Best Boutique Boston Hotels

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Why We Chose It

Fresh off a renovation, the Langham puts you in the heart of downtown Boston with upscale amenities, onsite dining options, and a wellness center. 

Pros & Cons

The Langham was already one of Boston's best boutique hotels when it closed in 2019 for renovation, but it freshly reopened in 2021. Located in the old Federal Reserve building, The Langham delivers first-class service in a newly redesigned downtown space. The location is walkable to many of Boston’s top attractions, including Boston Common and the Public Gardens, Faneuil Hall, and the Freedom Trail. There are two restaurants—a British-New England style pub and an Italian restaurant—and a wellness center featuring Peloton bikes. 

The 312 rooms feature classic designs in a neutral palette with blue accents, a subtle nod toward the city's maritime history. Rooms have luxury touches like marble floor bathrooms with rainfall showerheads, Chuan bath amenities, and Nespresso machines.

Notable Amenities

• Housekeeping includes evening turndown service
• Wellness center with spa services
• Wellness center with heated pool and sauna
  

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Why We Chose It

A modest price meets a musical aesthetic in this motor lodge turned boutique hotel near Fenway Park. 

Pros & Cons

The Verb Hotel proves that you don't have to spend a lot to enjoy a boutique hotel in Boston. This 93-room motor lodge turned boutique hotel skews rock and roll. Its “rockstar” packages sweeten the deal with extra discounts for longer stays. Themed guest rooms honor the hotel’s history with music memorabilia and retro decor, like tinted glass windows, and run at least 300 square feet. Some rooms even offer pool views. The onsite izakaya (Japanese tavern) boasts late hours and sushi, sake, and ramen dishes.  

In the surrounding area, you'll find a warren of nightclubs and bars centered around bustling Lansdowne Street and Kenmore Square. Proximity to Boston University means a higher-than-average density of college students; as you might expect, some guests say the location can be noisy. But if you're not scared of a little ruckus, you'll enjoy a great stay in a thriving neighborhood that’s walkable to Newbury Street shops and the Charles River Esplanade, a multi-use path. 

Notable Amenities

• Free high-speed WiFi
• In-room record player and albums
• Bigelow bath products
  

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Why We Chose It

Kid-friendly amenities plus proximity to some of Boston’s most popular things to do with kids make The Envoy Hotel a top choice for families. 

Pros & Cons

While Boston's buzzy Seaport District doesn't exactly scream kid-friendly, The Envoy Hotel is a refreshing exception. Proximity to tourist attractions geared toward children, which include the Children’s Museum, the New England Aquarium, and the Boston Tea Party Museum, make it a logical pick for families. The property welcomes children accompanied by guardians and offers age-appropriate amenities, such as toys, games, and kids' menus.

The Envoy Hotel has 136 rooms, several of which offer Boston Harbor views. Rooms run approximately 300 to 400 square feet, while corner suites boast up to 800 square feet. The hotel emphasizes arts and wellness through a gallery of local art and a concierge-style wellness program. 

The Seaport District is the city's new shopping and dining area with convenient access to arts amenities, from the Institute for Contemporary Art to the Fort Point Arts Community. Thus, this hotel is also recommended for art and design lovers who want a hotel that has more of a neighborhood feel.

While the rooftop bar is the perfect place for that sunset drink, you’d be remiss if you stayed in the hotel all weekend. Hometown celebrity chef and Beard Award winner Barbara Lynch has several neighborhood spots to take advantage of Boston’s food and drink scene. 

Notable Amenities

• Mobile key check-in
• Rooftop bar
• Wellness concierge to support fitness, relaxation, and health needs
  

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Why We Chose It

Not only is the Whitney Hotel walkable to Boston Common, the Public Gardens, and the Esplanade (for pet walks), the hotel goes above and beyond in rolling out the welcome mat with treats, toys, and plush dog beds for four-legged guests. Up to two cats or dogs are welcome, for an extra fee.  

Pros & Cons

Close to Massachusetts General Hospital, this 65-room boutique hotel is in a 1909-built brick townhouse. The historic outside gives way to a sleek interior with comfortable features, such as organic Australian bath products. Suites offer views over the Charles River. This pet-friendly hotel is walkable to Boston's world-class hospitals and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is just across the river. 

The Beacon Hill neighborhood is walkable with small shops and restaurants, while a shared bike and walking path follows the banks of the Charles River, where you'll find sailboats and kayaks for rent.

When hunger strikes, wander to the onsite restaurant, which offers seasonally-inspired coastal Italian fare with an emphasis on fresh seafood, or explore the neighborhood using the hotel's passkey program, which provides discounts and perks to guests. 

Notable Amenities

• Free Wi-Fi
• Complimentary bicycles for use (first-come, first-served)
• Unique passkey program for neighborhood deals
  

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Why We Chose It

The combination of spa treatments and izakaya (Japanese tavern) fare make One Dalton an ideal couples' retreat pick. 

Pros & Cons

One Dalton is the newer of Boston's two Four Seasons hotels. Two onsite restaurants and a wellness spa make it a top choice for couples seeking to unplug and recharge. Rooms are generously-sized with minimalist decor and large picture windows that let in views of the city below. 

This property is on the bigger side of boutique, with 215 rooms, but the level of service and personalized amenities merit inclusion on the list. The wellness floor hosts a lap pool, fitness center, and couples’ treatment room for side-by-side massages. Post-spa, choose between upscale New England and Japanese izakaya food or venture outside the skyscraper. The location, in the heart of Back Bay, means you're close to many of Boston's best cultural attractions, from Fenway Park to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, which is a date-night fave. 

Notable Amenities

• Housekeeping includes evening turndown service
• 24-hour concierge and multilingual reception service
• High-speed WiFi
  

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Why We Chose It

From keyless entry to a full kitchen and Nespresso machine in every room, this hotel uses apartment-style layouts that make it feel more like home.

Pros & Cons

Geared toward the traveler who wants a local experience, the Inn @ St. Botolph's offers suites that feel like home, thanks to features like keyless entry, a gas fireplace, and self-service laundry. The brownstone building holds 16 rooms that are decked out with full kitchens; the hotel lounge offers a continental breakfast and snacks throughout the day, including Nespresso and DAVID's tea. Business travelers will appreciate the onsite business center and free Wi-Fi throughout the premises. The location is in between the historic Back Bay and the South End, the city's old gay neighborhood. 

Notable Amenities

• Free breakfast, snacks, and beverages
• Onsite fitness center and business center
  

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Why We Chose It

Located in the South End, the Revolution hotel makes staying with groups convenient and affordable—and the location is great for neighborhood exploration.

Pros & Cons 

This former YWCA turned boutique hotel is smartly renovated, with an artistic sensibility that attracts young travelers. But it's also a great pick for groups, thanks to quad rooms that have four twin bunk beds. Some rooms run small (under 200 square feet), but the unique bunk format supports small groups or families with older children. Also worth noting: some rooms have shared bathrooms down the hall. If that's a dealbreaker, read the fine print before you book. 

The South End neighborhood, where the property is located, is a great place for walks. You’ll find plenty of independent shops and restaurants nearby, but you'll need to walk or catch public transit to the city's major tourist attractions. The hotel's free bike rental program is great, but Boston traffic is intense—cycling isn’t for the faint of heart here, so use caution if you go this route.

Notable Amenities

• Free bike rentals on site
• Fitness center with Peloton bikes
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Pet-friendly