Best of Boston
Best Hotel, General Excellence
Mandarin Oriental
Boston
Looking to rub elbows with your favorite A-listers? Chances are if they’re in town, they’ve snagged a room at the Mandarin Oriental. It’s no surprise [...] read more»
2018 Best Hotel, General Excellence
Four Seasons
Boston
If your idea of the ultimate staycation involves in-room make-your-own martini bars or "glamping" tents for the kids, book a room at the Four Seasons. [...] read more»
2017 Best Hotel, General Excellence
Hotel Commonwealth
Boston
After a sweeping $50 million upgrade, Hotel Commonwealth is in a league of its own. In addition to 96 sleek new guest rooms, the Kenmore [...] read more»
2014 Best Hotel, General Excellence
Ames Boston Hotel
Boston
While we appreciate Boston’s cobblestone streets, we’re also progressives. This chic hotel is just like us: a little bit of both. Built into the skeleton [...] read more»
2013 Best Hotel, General Excellence
Mandarin Oriental
Boston
Connected to the bustling Prudential Center, the Mandarin is a Zen refuge from the moment you enter. Modern museum-quality paintings and sculptures encourage thoughtful reflection. [...] read more»
2012 Best Hotel, General Excellence
Mandarin Oriental
Boston
There's something formulaic about high-end hotels these days. Marble vanities + giant flat screens + bazillion-thread-count Frette sheets = the right to charge upward of [...] read more»
2011 Best Hotel, General Excellence
Mandarin Oriental
Boston
Even the most basic guest rooms at this Back Bay behemoth overflow with amenities: luxe slippers, Aromatherapy Associates toiletries, rainforest shower. But what stands out [...] read more»
2006 Best Hotel, General Excellence
Four Seasons
Boston
When a local institution undergoes a renovation, we take notice. As part of this year's stunning Four Seasons makeover, lumpy old armchairs, timeworn furniture, and [...] read more»
2005 Best Hotel, General Excellence
The Charles Hotel
Cambridge
Few hotels can boast politicians, dignitaries, and celebrities among their clientele. The Charles can. The Harvard Square hotel houses jazz and martini bars, a renovated [...] read more»
2003 Best Hotel, General Excellence
Fifteen Beacon
Boston
When the in-laws come to town for a visit, send them straight to Fifteen Beacon, a hotel so classically elegant (and subtly opulent) they'll never [...] read more»
2002 Best Hotel, General Excellence
The Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston
This 230-room palace has bragging rights locked up, thanks to its flawless waterfront view from Rowes Wharf. The whole scene—billowing sails, bright blue slices of [...] read more»