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The Back Bay Hotel

4 stars
350 Stuart Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116

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Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.5
out of 5
203 reviews
Very comfortable, nice staff

Very comfortable and private rooms. Spacious and clean. The staff is nice too. The chair in my room... See full review

  • 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.... See full review

  • 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.
Highlights
  • Historic Four-Diamond hotel in the Back Bay
  • Urban American dining at Stanhope Grille
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi
  • Located near many of Boston's top attractions
Rooms

Well-appointed rooms at the hotel keep guests comfortable at every turn. Pillow-top mattresses, down pillows, up-market linens, fluffy robes and marble bathrooms with Korres bath products and towel warmers adorn each room. Complimentary Wi-Fi, an ergonomic desk chair, flat-screen TV, a laptop safe and refrigerator with free bottled water come with superior rooms. Deluxe rooms offer an additional 40 square feet with a separate walk-in shower, an espresso coffee machine and nightly turndown service.

Features

Four-diamond Black Bay Hotel is a Boston landmark located in the legendary stone building that once housed the Boston police headquarters. Situated in the heart of the Back Bay, it offers easy access to many of the city's most popular landmarks. Hotel staff offer around-the-clock service, including a 24-hour complimentary fitness center. Modern art flanks the stylish lobby, with a two-story glass waterfall as its centerpiece. The Stanhope Grille features new American cuisine with an Irish bent, featuring delicious dishes like the signature lobster bisque with cognac cream. The hotel offers meeting space, 24-hour services and complimentary Wi-Fi is throughout the property.

Transportation

  • Logan International Airport (4 mi/6.6 km)
  • Closest train stops: Green Line (1 block)
  • Hynes Convention Center (across street)

Attractions
  • Newbury Street (2 blocks)
  • Faneuil Hall-Quincy Market (0.5 mi/0.8 km)
  • Fenway Park (0.7 mi/1.1 km)
  • Chinatown (1.2 mi/1.9 km)
Business
  • Five meeting rooms to accommodate small to medium-sized groups
  • 24-hour business center
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi and wired Internet

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.

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Hotel Map

42.3492 -71.0725
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.

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Guest Reviews (203)

Ratings and reviews for The Back Bay Hotel

Overall score

4.5 / 5
87 out of 203
Amenities:
4.1
Room cleanliness:
4.7
Hotel staff:
4.8
Room comfort:
4.6
Location:
4.8
Value:
4.4

98% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
redsoxfansf
San francisco
Dec 29, 2012

walkable location, clean rooms, responsive staff

have stayed in several hotels in this area and in terms of price, location and service this is a great deal. the staff from front desk to room service and valet were excellent - helpful, attentive and prompt. room was quiet, clean and large enough for two. the restaurant has good, fresh, healthy fare. restaurants arent posh but nice and comfy for a good meal. Valet is $42/day with in/out privileges. there are a number of self park garages in the one block radius as well. cab stand adjacent to hotel and the T station is around the corner on Columbus. The hotel is a short walk to the commons, Newbury st and sights. all in all a hotel to come back to for sure.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

Au Bon pain, Starbucks 2 blocks down on Berkeley are quick cheap breakfast options to room service. dunkin donuts is around the corner (2 blocks) on Stuart st.. it's a New England must do:)

Review of The Back Bay Hotel

Reviewer score

4
lsan
houston, tx
Nov 26, 2012

friendly staff, great location

love the free wi-fi and refrigerator. great location to take trains or walk for shopping, sight seeing. very friendly staff... no snobs here. willing to help and not put off in the least. plush bed, very comfortable. quiet to sleep. wish the room was larger... desk crammed in. no place to sit exept the bed. small dressing area but large bathroom. Had a lot of itinerary with family so not in room much.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Back Bay Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Chris 24
Miami, FL
Nov 6, 2012

Birthday weekend getaway for two

My boyfriend and I stayed the weekend to celebrate my birthday. The location was excellent. We were walking distance to great restaurants, Boston Common, Copley Square, etc. We were able to check in early with no hassle. The room was clean and the hotel gave two complimentary bottled waters a day. Bed was comfortable with great, soft sheets. Room had central AC with heater for the cold nights. Heated towel bar in the bathroom was a plus. Bar downstairs was very nice as well. Overall we had an excellent experience and we would definitely go back.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: Short drive from hotel

Mikes pastry shop is a must! (In Little Italy).

Review of The Back Bay Hotel

Reviewer score

4
MLGVT
Burlington, VT, USA
Apr 25, 2012

Convenient location for touring Boston

My wife and I had a great time in Boston and the Back Bay Hotel was a large part of it. Boston hotels are all pretty pricey but this was more reasonable than most and was conveniently located in the Back Bay. It was just one block away from Newbury Street and a few blocks away from the Public Gardens. The T (what Boston calls the subway) was also very convenient and we toured Faneuil Hall and the North End.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Grill 23 was right across the street and is one of the best steakhouses in Boston!

Review of The Back Bay Hotel

Reviewer score

5
JLHM
Baltimore, MD, USA
Feb 20, 2012

Great weekend

This hotel has a great location. A five minute walk from 2 T stops. It has two places to eat within the hotel. The staff was very attentive. The room was excellent-heated beach size towels, a refrig and safe, comfortable bed, very quiet, great toiletries-just to name a few. We hope to be back next year on our annual trip.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Back Bay Hotel

Reviewer score

5
CSC in DC
Washington, DC, USA
Feb 11, 2012

Great hotel/great price

Perfect location in the heart of Boston. Staff was extremely helpful and the hotel room was a good size, very clean, and very nice. Great hotel for a nice weekend in Boston!

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

Metro/Subway stop is very close. Easy to get to airport via the "T."

Review of The Back Bay Hotel

Reviewer score

5
AMC79
South Bend, IN, USA
Feb 4, 2012

Excellent Weekend Getaway

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. The hotel was in a wonderful location and we were able to walk everywhere. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of The Back Bay Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Where are we going next
West Springfield, MA
Jan 30, 2012

good couples escape

Hotel was very clean and staff were very courteous, professional, and helpful. For a Boston downtown hotel, the room was fairly large with a spacious bathroom. The walk-in shower was great! The hotel was modern and stylish. Only complaint would be that there was a bit of noise from a nearby nightclub/bar with music audible from our 7th floor room. Otherwise though, the room and hotel were great and we would stay there again. There were lots of great dining choices within a 5 minute walk and the hotel was close to theaters like the Wang Center and Wilbur Theatre. The hotel is easily accessed from the Mass Pike. I have stayed in a lot of Boston hotels over the years, and this was definitely one of the best!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
3
Location:
5
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short walk from hotel

We used valet because the weather was awful, but there are several parking garages nearby which offer online coupons, so if you didn't have a lot of bags, you may want to consider parking and walking to the hotel.

Review of The Back Bay Hotel

Reviewer score

5
PLane
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Dec 14, 2011

Anniversary Memories!

Fantastic in every which way! Excellent and accomodating service. The location is easily accessible to all of your traveling needs.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Back Bay Hotel

Reviewer score

5
Shoshi
Miami
Nov 28, 2011

Great location- Excellent staff

Great location, close to subways, restaurantes, bars, attractions Staff was great specially Concergie (Heather) She was great, common sense, and help us with everything that we need. beautiful rooms, gret staff

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
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