The Back Bay Hotel
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Hotel Overview
Very comfortable, nice staff
Very comfortable and private rooms. Spacious and clean. The staff is nice too. The chair in my room...
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Flappy
- Dec 16, 2012
Ideal for shopping,dinning and traveling
Great shops a few blocks away. Across the street is a steak house and many more a few blocks away....
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Netito
- Dec 12, 2012
History, class and first-rate service in the Back Bay
The Four-Diamond Black Bay Hotel resides in a landmark stone building that once housed the Boston police headquarters. Located in the heart of the historic Back Bay, this property offers high-end accommodations, first-rate business services, top-rated dining and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet. The city's strong Irish traditions run through the Back Bay Hotel, including the Irish pub, Cuffs located inside the hotel.The Back Bay Hotel Rooms
- Deluxe King Room
- One king bed with pillowtop mattress and Italian-cotton linens, triple sheeting and down duvet. Approximately 335 square feet. Complimentary wired & wireless internet access. Desk with leather ergonomic chair. Flat-screen TV with complimentary HBO and pay movies. CD player. Multi-line phones with voice mail. Refrigerator with complimentary bottled water. In-room safe to accommodate 14" laptop. Iron/ironing board. Umbrella. Marble bathroom with heated towel rack. Makeup/shaving mirror. All natural bath amenities. Terry-cloth bathrobes. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Complimentary turndown service. Enhanced bathroom amenity kit. Luxury slippers. Nespresso coffee machine. Guests requesting rollaways at the hotel for this room, will be charged $20.00 per evening. The room can accommodate either cribs or cots.
- Superior Double/Double
- Two double beds with pillowtop mattress and Italian-cotton linens, triple sheeting and down duvet. Approximately 320 square feet. Complimentary wired & wireless internet access. Desk with leather ergonomic chair. Flat-screen TV with complimentary HBO and pay movies. CD player. Multi-line phones with voice mail. Refrigerator with complimentary bottled water. Inroom safe to accommodate 14" laptop. Iron/ironing board. Umbrella. Marble bathroom with heated towel rack. Makeup/shaving mirror. All natural bath amenities. Terry-cloth bathrobes. Complimentary weekday newspapers
- Superior King
- One king bed with pillowtop mattress and Italian-cotton linens, triple sheeting and down duvet. Approximately 290 square feet. Complimentary wired & wireless internet access. Desk with leather ergonomic chair. Flat-screen TVwith complimentary HBO and pay movies. CD player. Multi-line phones with voice mail. Refrigerator with complimentary bottled water. In-room safe to accommodate 14" laptop. Iron/ironing board. Umbrella. Marble bathroom with heated towel rack. Makeup/shaving mirror. All natural bath amenities. Terry-cloth bathrobes. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Guests requesting rollaways at the hotel for this room, will be charged $20.00 per evening. The room can accommodate either cribs or
- Deluxe Double/Double
- wo double beds with pillowtop mattress and Italian-cotton linens, triple sheeting and down duvet. Approximately 350 square feet. Complimentary wired & wireless internet access. Desk with leather ergonomic chair. Flat-screen TV with complimentary HBO and pay movies. CD player. Multi-line phones with voice mail. Refrigerator with complimentary bottled water. In-room safe to accommodate 14" laptop. Iron/ironing board. Umbrella. Marble bathroom with heated towel rack. Makeup/shaving mirror. All natural bath amenities. Terry-cloth bathrobes. Complimentary weekday newspapers. Complimentary turndown service. Enhanced bathroom amenity kit. Luxury slippers. Nespresso coffee machine. Guests requesting rollaways at the hotel for this room, will be charged $20.00 per evening. The room can accommodate either cribs or cots.
Hotel Map
- Area served
- Boston, MA
- Nearby airports
- Boston Logan International Airport
- Area description
- Located in the former Boston Police Headquarters in the heart of the Back Bay, The Back Bay Hotel is modern but with a nod to the company's strong Irish traditions. This four-star hotel offers something entirely different for frequent business and leisure travelers who seek a distinctive Boston location. The hotel is also located just one block from the Back Bay Train Station, which connects to the Boston Convention Complex. The Boston Convention Complex is a partnership between the Prudential shops, Copley Place Mall and the Hynes Convention Center. Connected together by dramatic sky bridges, this complex offers a movie theater and more than 140 shops and restaurants - all inside this "city within a city".
Nearby points of interest
- Copley Square: 0.2 mi
- Boston Common: 0.5 mi
- Boston Chinatown: 0.5 mi
- Faneuil Hall: 1.1 mi
- Fenway Park: 1.3 mi
- TD Banknorth Garden: 1.3 mi
- Cruiseport Boston: 2 mi
Amenities
- 24 hour room service
- Accessible facilities
- Bar/Lounge
- Business center
- Concierge
- Conference facilities
- Doctor on call
- Elevators
- Fitness center
- Fitness center or spa
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
- High-speed internet
- Laundry service
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Parking
- Public areas wheelchair accessible for disabled
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Safe deposit box
- Wheel chair access
- Wheelchair accessible elevators
- Wireless internet
Meeting facilities
- Meeting Info
- Capable of hosting 2-100 delegates in a range of setup styles. Rooms are ideal for small to medium sized meetings. Managed by a dedicated conference co-ordinator and complimented by a moden business center, each room offers complimentary wired and wireless high speed internet access & complimentary LCD projection facilities
Dining
- Cuffs - An Irish Bar
- Guests will enjoy our charming upscale bar that pays homage to "Boston's Finest", the Boston Police Department. Cuffs - An Irish Bar, provides a light-hearted atmosphere with warm wood finishes and whimsical and subtle, police-themed dcor. Also featuring an open-air terrace, the bar offers a wide selection of international cocktails as well as lighter fare served all day. In the winter months, guests are warmed by the bar's oversized stone fireplace.
- Stanhope Grille
- You'll be pampered in style in our Stanhope Grille where fabric panels cover the walls and brown leather banquettes await you. Our Executive Chef creates a diverse menu that focuses on comfort food and popular American favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The dining area extends through window paned doors that open onto a terrace with slate floors and wrought iron accents.
- One Fifty Four
- Find a big blue sofa or a table by the window for coffee or tea and a tasty pastry, fresh from the oven. Starbucks coffee and breakfast items are served in the morning and One Fifty Four is also open as a cocktail lounge from Thursday to Saturday
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1500
- Check-out:
- 1200
Terms and conditions
Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.
The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.
Guest Reviews (203)
Ratings and reviews for The Back Bay Hotel
- All travelers (203) 4.5 / 5
- Business (30) 4.3 / 5
- Couples (87) 4.5 / 5
- Families (44) 4.5 / 5
- Friends (20) 4.6 / 5
- Singles (12) 4.6 / 5
- Amenities:
- 4.2
- Room cleanliness:
- 4.7
- Hotel staff:
- 4.7
- Room comfort:
- 4.6
- Location:
- 4.7
- Value:
- 4.3
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Would recommend
Quiet hotel and a very convenient location
One of the best hotels I've stayed at in Boston (have stayed at 4 others) Very quiet and an excellent location close to several T stations. Plenty of restaurants nearby eg. Maggiano's and Legal Seafoods located just behind the Park Plaza, and also all the facilities in and around the Prudential Centre. Free bottled water is a great perk. Our only gripe was no tea/coffeee facilities in the room though they were provided from 7-9am in the lobby every day.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Do not miss Maggiano's Italian restaurant. Good value for money, but very popular so can be very busy. Legal Seafoods is a very good fish restaurant (in several locations) Prices have increased this year but it is still good value for excellent seafood.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Rylie's Mommy
An Art Deco Gem Super Location
Elegant stunning building, very helpful and efficient staff, cozy but very comfortable and functional room
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
comfort appreciator
backbayhoteljuly
The hotel room was very clean and spacious. The bathroom as well. There was a nice bar at the ground floor which had an outdoor area with comfortable seating. We were very satisfied with the hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cowtown Girl
Family Getaway
Hotel was very clean, staff very friendly. It is a little walking distance to the restaurants but there are tons of cabs for easy access.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cheraw soccer coach
First trip to Boston.
My family traveled to Boston for the Liverpool FC game. This was our first trip to the Boston area and we could not be more pleased. The stay at Back Bay Hotel could not have been any better. The staff was great and easy to guide you as needed. Upon researching travel, we found that the green line on the "T" was the quickest route to the hotel. This is wrong the orange line is very much closer. This staff at the hotel made us aware upon our arrival. This trip was wonderful and I consider the Back Bay Hotel to be of superior standards. We will return to Boston and will stay at this hotel again. We found the people of Boston to be super friendly.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Do eat at Fire + Ice. Excellent food and great staff.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Redbird fan
Family Vacation
This Back Bay old Police Headquarters was a wonderful place to stay for our yearly family vacation. We were about 6 blocks from the subway (which was easy to use) 5 blocks from a old town trolley stop (which is a great way to get to know the town) and within walking distance of many places to eat. The room was clean. The view wasn't great. The staff was wonderful. The area was safe. It was a great vacation.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
The Denver P Team
Fantastic Location and Amenities
This hotels location is fantastic and is close to all the places of interest in Boston. The staff is freindly ad very helpful. The rooms are clean and the atomsphere is great. The Bar is very well maintained and the bartenders are great. I recommend this hotel to everyone, including families (we had our kids with us). The location is great to start at the Freedom Trail and to catch the T (subway). Great hotel and thanks for making our trip a great one.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Short walk from hotel
Numerous places to eat very close if you want to save some money.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Business Express
Well located business and tourist venue
Walk to everywhere, comfortable and friendly hotel. Very good service with comfortable yet affordable rooms despite Boston having a major convention at the time.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Dining tip:
Short walk from hotel
Three or four excellent bar/restaurants within easy walking distance.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Cintia
Back Bay Hotel
This hotel is beautiful and located in a nice part of town. Very clean, safe and close to many activites.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Mr. KinLA
Loud Chiller
The room was fairly clean, but the noise from the "chiller" was insane. I called the front desk and they called up the maintenance guy immediately. He told me they could do nothing about this as the "chiller" controlled the temperature for the entire hotel. After I was unpacked and all, I didn't want to change rooms even though I made note to the front desk about this issue.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Trip purpose:
Business
