Summary
Brimming with cultural institutions and beloved sports teams, Boston is a favored domestic destination. With a collection of recently renovated properties that blend history with contemporary style, coupled with long-standing icons boasting loyal followings, this walkable Massachusetts capital features one of the country’s most exciting hotel scenes currently. Therefore, we present our inaugural ranking of the best Boston hotels, as voted by GoTravelDaily readers.
Each year during our World’s Best Awards survey, GoTravelDaily invites readers to share their insights on travel experiences worldwide. This includes opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Hotels, including safari lodges, were evaluated based on their facilities, location, service, food, and overall value, categorized into types such as city hotels or resorts based on their offerings.
1. The Newbury Boston
Nestled between Back Bay and Beacon Hill, the Newbury overlooks the Boston Public Garden. The property has a rich history, opening as the country’s first-ever Ritz-Carlton in 1927 and later becoming a Taj Hotel in 2007. Today, it operates as a Highgate property, following an extensive redesign that incorporates rich colors and Art Deco details. One satisfied guest remarked that “the hotel has been restored to its glory, but even better.” Since its spring 2021 launch, the Newbury has become a popular destination, especially praised for its rooftop restaurant, Contessa.
Score: 95.08
2. XV Beacon Hotel
Score: 94.07
3. The Langham, Boston
Score: 91.67
4. Mandarin Oriental, Boston
Score: 89.18
5. The Lenox Hotel
Score: 88.60
6. The Verb Hotel
Score: 88.47
7. The Eliot Hotel
Score: 88.25
8. Four Seasons One Dalton Street, Boston
Score: 88.02
9. Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf
Score: 87.12
10. Hotel Commonwealth
Score: 86.67
