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Boston Harbor Hotel

70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110
Boston Harbor Hotel
Real Traveler Rating: 4.8 out of 5 based on 49 reviews from 4 sources
Highly Recommended
Clean: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
Service: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5
Value: Rating of 4.6 out of 5
Room: Rating of 4.8 out of 5
call to book: 1-800-546-4167 hotels.com
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Highly Recommended
Based on 49 reviews
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  • Overall: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Overall the BHH is a good choice, but if you prefer to be closer to the Beacon Hill or Back Bay areas, other comparably rated hotels would be a better option." source Travelocity

    "I very highly recommend the Boston Harbor Hotel, and will certainly return." source Travelocity

    "highly recommended (of course for the price it should be)." source Expedia

    "This was the most wonderful hotel experience IÂ’ve had." source Expedia

    "We enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone." source Expedia

  • Clean: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "Minor quibbles include no Kleenex in the room (only in the bathroom) and windows not as clean as they should be." source Hotels.com

    "It was clean, great view of the city." source Hotels.com

  • Service: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "The staff was excellent and service 5-star." source Travelocity

    "How beautiful, and the service was absolutely perfect." source Expedia

    "The service of the staff is second to none." source Travelocity

  • Location: Rating of 4.9 out of 5

    "The location was great for walking to see the sites and the harbor view was beautiful." source Hotels.com

    "Nice hotel, good location specially for walking out at nights." source Expedia

  • Value: Rating of 4.6 out of 5

    "My family is middle class, so it is a stretch to pay their rates, but I felt it was good value and worth treating ourselves to such a nice place." source Travelocity

  • Room: Rating of 4.8 out of 5

    "However, we couldn't get the room cool enough." source Hotels.com

    "The hotel rooms are beautiful with incredible views of the harbor." source Expedia

More information on Boston Harbor Hotel

Boston Harbor Hotel, recipient of the prestigious Mobil Five Star Award,offers the finest Boston accommodations on the waterfront. Stay with us to experience the city's richest comforts in the finest luxury hotel in Boston. Inside this unique luxury hotel in Boston, an intimate lobby welcomes you with impressive spaces marked by hard-carved wood, Italian marble and an inspiring view of the majestic Boston Harbor.Each of our 230 lavishly appointed guest rooms are designed with you in mind, and are sure to make your stay extraordinary. All of our Boston accommodations are designed to reflect the historic character of the waterfront in an elegant -- yet refreshingly cozy -- manner. All rooms of this Boston luxury hotel offer magnificent views of either the scenic harbor or the breathtaking city skyline.Nestled beneath the dramatic archway of the Boston Harbor Hotel on the scenic historical waterfront, the Rowes Wharf Health Club and Spa is ideally located for your convenience and pleasure.Recognized as one of the premier Boston spas, the Rowes Wharf spa and health club invites you to experience one of the most luxurious health and fitness centers in New England, where state-of-the-art facilities and unmatched amenities converge. Awarded Boston's Best Hotel by Boston Magazine.Recipient of the Cond? Nast Gold List as "One of the World's Best Places to Stay" in 2007.The hotel received the Institutional Investor World's Best Hotels award in 2005.Voted "Boston's Best Hotel" in 2002 by Boston Magazine, the hotel beckons guests to experience the city in its finest glory.

Check-in Time:

1500

Check-out Time:

1300

Year Built:

2001

Year Renovated:

2001

Total Rooms:

Cityview Superior-PKG:The beauty of the City Superior Room starts with the majestic view of the city beyond the large picture window by day, a vista of the city skyline and new Rose Kennedy Greenway; by night, a sparkling vision of lit city skyscape. Inside the room, guests will appreciate the beautifully renovated accommodations which have been designed with elegance, comfort, and convenience in mind. The decor is distinctly Boston, mindful of the city's rich history yet forward-thinking in terms of technology. These guestrooms offer 500 sq ft of luxurious space and feature a king size bed, desk and easy chair.Cityview Superior:The beauty of the City Superior Room starts with the majestic view of the city beyond the large picture window by day, a vista of the city skyline and new Rose Kennedy Greenway; by night, a sparkling vision of lit city skyscape. Inside the room, guests will appreciate the beautifully renovated accommodations which have been designed with elegance, comfort, and convenience in mind. The decor is distinctly Boston, mindful of the city's rich history yet forward-thinking in terms of technology. These guestrooms offer 500 sq ft of luxurious space and feature a king size bed, desk and easy chair.Harborview Superior:Perched high above the bustling Boston waterfront, the Harbor Superior Room is the perfect oasis for guests seeking a distinctly Boston experience. The recently renovated accommodations showcase elegant and traditional design, yet include every current amenity. These guestrooms offer 500 sq ft of luxurious space and feature a king size bed, desk and easy chair. Embrace serenity, relax in resplendent comfort and enjoy one of the best vantage points of historic Boston Harbor.

Total Floors:

8 floors.

Rooms:

Cityview Superior-PKG:The beauty of the City Superior Room starts with the majestic view of the city beyond the large picture window by day, a vista of the city skyline and new Rose Kennedy Greenway; by night, a sparkling vision of lit city skyscape. Inside the room, guests will appreciate the beautifully renovated accommodations which have been designed with elegance, comfort, and convenience in mind. The decor is distinctly Boston, mindful of the city's rich history yet forward-thinking in terms of technology. These guestrooms offer 500 sq ft of luxurious space and feature a king size bed, desk and easy chair.Cityview Superior:The beauty of the City Superior Room starts with the majestic view of the city beyond the large picture window by day, a vista of the city skyline and new Rose Kennedy Greenway; by night, a sparkling vision of lit city skyscape. Inside the room, guests will appreciate the beautifully renovated accommodations which have been designed with elegance, comfort, and convenience in mind. The decor is distinctly Boston, mindful of the city's rich history yet forward-thinking in terms of technology. These guestrooms offer 500 sq ft of luxurious space and feature a king size bed, desk and easy chair.Harborview Superior:Perched high above the bustling Boston waterfront, the Harbor Superior Room is the perfect oasis for guests seeking a distinctly Boston experience. The recently renovated accommodations showcase elegant and traditional design, yet include every current amenity. These guestrooms offer 500 sq ft of luxurious space and feature a king size bed, desk and easy chair. Embrace serenity, relax in resplendent comfort and enjoy one of the best vantage points of historic Boston Harbor.

Price

$295-$595 double; from $455 suite. Extra person $50. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. Packages available, V

Credit Cards Accepted

AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Cancellation Policy

Cancel before 3 pm prior to day of arrival

Directions

Driving Direction From Logan International Airport: Take the Ted Williams Tunnel to I-90 west to Exit 25 (South Boston). Turn left at the second light and right onto Northern Ave. Turn right again after crossing the bridge; the hotel is on the right.

Area

Boston

Parking

Valet parking $34 weekdays, $25 weekends; self-parking $30 weekdays, $20 weekends

Pets

Pets accepted

Attractions

Faneuil Hall 2 Blocks Freedom Trail 2 Blocks Financial District 1 Block New England Aquarium 1 Block Beacon Hill 1 Mile / 1.6 Kilometers Fleet Center 1 Mile / 1.6 Kilometers Boston Common 1 Mile / 1.6 Kilometers Theater District 2 Miles / 3 Kilometers Downtown Crossing 1 Mile / 1.6 Kilometers Children s Museum 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers Boston Tea Party Ship 0.5 Miles / 0.8 Kilometers

Dining

Rowes Wharf Sea Grille TerraceEnjoy Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea or Dinner while taking in the beautiful view of the harbor. The Boston Harbor Hotel welcomes everyone to delight in our outdoor entertainment with the 10th annual "Summer in the City" concert series and the 7th annual "Movies by Moonlight" series every Tuesday - Friday evening throughout the summer.Rowes Wharf Sea GrilleGrand Opening May 8, 2009. The new Restaurant will be open for Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Dinner seven days a week. Each menu will include simply but artfully prepared seafood selections and meat and vegetarian favorite dishes, reinterpreted with a new twist.Rowes Wharf BarWelcome to the Rowes Wharf Bar, the Boston Harbor Hotel's elegant retreat for the sophisticated traveler.

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