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
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
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
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
Roland
Great Hotel to stay at in Boston.
Great Hotel to stay at in Boston. Good location close to Backbay station & withing walking distance to restaurants, Boston Common & the Freedom Trail, great facilities, excellent rooms. Downstairs bar is good with a nice outdoor area to enjoy a few beers (in summer). Buffet breakfast is also great - $20USD but thats about standard (Just eat as much as you can to get your$$$ worth). Would stay here again & definatley Recommend
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- No rating
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
NY for Fenway
Luxurious Getaway
In a great location and for a good price. The rooms were very nice and clean. Offered great amenities.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Quiet Hotel in a Busy Part of Town
We found the Back Bay to be the perfect location, just a block or so from two different T stops (on the Green and Orange lines), making it easy to get around the city. Although not right on busy Copley Square, it's not far away, and there are lots of dining and shopping options within a 5 or 10 minute walk. We loved too the fact that this was built as the headquarters for the Boston Police Department, adding a layer of historical interest. Without our even saying anything, the front desk clerk immediately intuited our need for a quiet room, and booked us into one where we could not hear the street or the elevator. The concierge desk was extremely helpful, and we enjoyed interacting with the staff in the coffee bar just off the main lobby. The elevators have the most unusual decor I've ever seen in an elevator, not unlike a disco.
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
t-dot
Perfect
Great service, excellent location to visit all the sites of Boston. Close to the T to get to the further attractions. Friendly staff that had great recommendations for the area. Second time in Boston and would recommend this beautiful hotel to anyone.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Money-saving tip:
Not Applicable
Get week pass for the T, easy to use once you get the hang of some of the cross over lines. A week pass is $15, and can get you to any part of the city. To the airport, water, attractions - anywhere. Cuts back on taxi costs, and when you get tired of walking, or did a bit too much shopping, easy to hop on anywhere to get back to your hotel.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Location and Service
The Back Bay Hotel is located in a great spot in Downtown Boston. It is only a few minutes walk from the T Station (the subway) and just a couple of blocks away from Newbury St. (all the nice shops in Boston). The staff there is super friendly and they always treated the guests with respect. I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants to visit downtown Boston.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 4
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Xxx Y. Zzz
Excellent hotel
Excellent hotel.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Reviewer score
Would recommend
irishdancer
*****
The staff very friendly and always willing to help,visited different colleges for my daughter to view as she will be starting college next year. We went shopping ,sight seeing and took in the blue man show. Visited the public library. This trip was great,hotel great location.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
Trip purpose:
Business
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Great Stay
Great location with a short walk to any form of public transportation, from the subway system to the trolley tours. Also within very reasonable walking distance of Fenway, Cheers, the Theater District and many other attractions. My dad is 65 and he had no trouble walking around due to the great location of the hotel. The service was very helpful with any questions we had. Rooms were clean and quiet. Would definitely stay here again if I ever make my way out to Boston again.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 5
Shopping tip:
Short walk from hotel
Copley Mall and Prudential center is a beautiful area.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Member of WhoDat Nation
Excellent
We loved Boston and all there is to do and see. Our only issue was that we were not near the majority of the things we wanted to do. The Back Bay area seems more upscale, business-like. That's not a bad thing, just that most touristy stuff was not in that area. The North End, waterfront area is stunning. We highly recommend taking some of the cruises offered in the harbour area. We even took a ferry ride up to Salem for an afternoon, which was wonderful. We also did a two day, hop on-off trolley ride. That was our biggest disappointment. The trolley drivers/guides did not seem too informative. Of the three different ones we encountered, we only considered one as good. Plus the company itself doesn't tell you what time the last pick up is, so be aware of that. At 4:35pm we flagged down a driver of an empty trolley and were told they stop picking up at 5:00pm (?); he didn't let us on. The duck boat tours looked like they were having fun, but cannot speak from experience. Everything is expensive, but is all worth it!!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 4
Sightseeing tip:
Long walk from hotel
If you are with kids (we traveled with our 14 year old daughter), I would recommend staying near the north end or harbour area, maybe even Beacon Hill. The majority of what we did was in and around that area. Walking the Freedom Trail can be exhausting (depending on your physical fitness), but it is all worth it.
Reviewer score
Would recommend
Anonymous
Excellent stay
This hotel is amazing! It is absolutely lovely. Spacious rooms that are nicely decorated, with lovely touches like Kiehl's toiletries, complimentary water bottles, robes/slippers, umbrella for daily use, chocolates on your pillow etc. It is pricey, but well worth it!The check-in staff and other staff are all helpful and friendly. We didn't get a chance to talk to the conceirge, but she looked to be helpful as well.[...]
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 5
- Room cleanliness:
- 5
- Hotel staff:
- 5
- Room comfort:
- 5
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 4
