The Back Bay Hotel – Boston, MA
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Criminal comforts with intent to thrill? Guilty as charged.
In a stunning renovation of the former Boston Police headquarters, The Back Bay Hotel breaks every law of standard urban accommodations. From the lobby’s two-story illuminated glass staircase to the elevators’ holographic visuals, masterful design takes unique to its peak. Guest rooms celebrate guilty pleasures with opulent marble-and-oak bathrooms, Frette bedding and overall sumptuous style. And at The Stanhope Grille, the chef’s culinary convictions ensure fresh seasonal flair at every last meal.
TripAdvisor travelers loved…
The hotel's location with exceptional dining, vibrant arts, and fantastic nightlife within walking distance.
The Spellbinders
- The 2-story glass staircase
- Delicacies like grilled sirloin steak with haricots verts and a shallot demi-glace at The Stanhope Grille
- Holographic elevators
- Luxurious bathrooms with heated towel bars and multihead showers
- Fireside seating at Cuffs
Some Reminders
- Valet parking is available for $42 per night
Ahh-menities
- The Stanhope Grille
- Cuffs Irish bar
- Fitness center
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout hotel
- Complimentary bottled water, replenished daily
- 24-hour room service
Out & About
Located where there was once nothing but water, the Back Bay area now stands as the place to go for high-end shopping, upscale dining and sensational sightseeing. Some might even consider it criminal how much there is to do within just a half-square-mile.
You might like to…
- Testify to the invigorating powers of sipping a Ginger Lemondrop martini 52 stories above the city at Top of the Hub Restaurant & Lounge.
- Sentence yourself to an evening of satisfaction by sampling Spanish tapas-style cuisine, like Gorditas (prunes stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in bacon) at Tapeo.
- Apprehend sought-after fashion finds in the designer boutiques lining Newbury Street.
- Evade the cityscape with a visit to the Public Garden, established in 1837, where weeping willows sit alongside historical monuments.
- Witness American classics playfully reinvented, such as the Sloppy “Josef” Sliders made with all-natural buffalo meat and goat cheddar cheese, at Post 390.
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Getting There
By Land
The property is easily accessible from I-93 or the Massachusetts Turnpike. Valet parking is available for $42 per night. If you leave your car at home, you'll find the hotel just 1 block away from the nearest subway station (Back Bay).
By Air
Fly into Logan International Airport and you're a 20-minute cab ride or a short public transportation trip away from the hotel.