It’s astonishing to hear, but now may just be the best time to book a stay in Boston. With roughly 5,000 hotel rooms to be added over the next five years, both the quantity and quality of offerings are set to skyrocket. Properties, especially in the luxury space, are all about keeping up with the times; going from stuffy to absolutely alluring. Check out this short list of some of the scene’s most exciting developments!
Four Seasons One Dalton
The opening of the Four Seasons One Dalton is definite proof that Boston’s hotel scene is alive and well. When this property opened its doors in spring 2019, it made the city only the fourth in the country to boast two Four Seasons hotels.
From its $1 million art collection to its wellness floor with a 64-foot-long pool, the attention to detail is truly what makes this property stand out from the crowd—that and being located in the city’s third tallest skyscraper. Grab a cocktail in the stylish Trifecta Bar before heading upstairs to Zuma, a branch of London’s iconic Japanese izakaya.
The Whitney Hotel/ The Newbury
While Four Seasons properties are tried and true, there’s so much more Boston’s hotel scene has on the roster. In the historic Beacon Hill neighborhood, the Whitney was once a nurse’s dormitory. Today, it’s a charming 65-room property with an award-winning Mediterranean restaurant and charm to spare.
In December, the city will welcome the Newbury. Located in the city’s original Ritz-Carlton, the hotel will boast a rooftop restaurant and 42 suites with woodburning fireplaces—about half of them offering guests views of Boston’s Public Garden.
The Langham
The Langham is also getting a reportedly $150 million makeover. Taking inspiration from its location in the former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, the décor of the 312-room property will be replete with Deco details and even nods to early 20th century travel in the sleek design of its furniture.
