Four Seasons Hotel Boston
Hotel · Downtown
200 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
Highlights
Elegant rooms, exceptional service, and prime location overlooking Public Garden
Elegant rooms, exceptional service, and prime location overlooking Public Garden
"A luxury family-oriented hotel in Boston that stands out for on-site amenities tailored to kids, described as counting a 'mystery toy closet and snack vaults among its amenities,' positioning it as a high-touch, pampering option for families seeking concierge-level services and kid-focused surprises." - Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning Sarah Bruning is the special projects and surveys editor at Travel + Leisure, where she has been on staff since 2018. She assigns stories across the magazine, primarily for the Experiences section and feature well. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"In one of Boston’s most prestigious neighborhoods, I found the Four Seasons Hotel Boston to be unabashedly glamorous with spacious rooms and outstanding views of the Boston Public Garden; the hotel was redone in 2023 to reflect the Public Garden and nearby brownstones. What stood out to me were the super-thoughtful amenities—each guest floor has a complimentary pantry called 'The Vault,' there’s a special family check-in with a vintage-toy closet for kids, a sixth-floor terrace you can order drinks on via a classic red telephone booth, and a coffee bar that will deliver free espresso anywhere in the hotel—though this level of luxury comes with luxe pricing." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Each floor at the Four Seasons Hotel, Boston has a 'vault' with delights like fountain drinks, popcorn, jelly beans, and boxes of Swedish Fish." - Travel + Leisure Editors
"Tell us about this hotel.Not many hotels with a central location like this are able to channel the composure and tranquility of the Four Seasons. Since opening across the street from Boston Common more than 30 years ago, and after a multimillion-dollar renovation in 2017, the hotel continues to be a favorite for upscale travelers in Boston. What’s the crowd like?A buttoned-up crowd of lawyers, bankers, and other professionals. You'll likely run into politicians from the nearby State House power lunching at The Bristol or strategizing over martinis. Tell us about the digs.The best rooms here have tranquil views over the Boston Public Garden; even just two or three stories up, you'll see the treetops, not hectic Boylston Street below. The recently renovated rooms have a gentle palette, textured plaster, Colonial-blue wall coverings, and medium-toned woods. Between the view and the décor, you'll love waking up here. How about the little touches in the rooms. Anything you want to shout out?From the custom mattresses designed exclusively for the hotel by Simmons and the blackout shades, to the luxurious bedding and soundproof double-walled windows, one thing is clear: the Four Seasons takes sleep seriously. After just one night here, you'll be wondering how to steal a mattress. Is the room service any good?The room service menu, from the downstairs foodie favorite Bristol, doesn't mess around. Before the streamlined late-night menu kicks in, get your hands on the decadent Duo of Duck ($42), made with lavender-honey glaze, rhubarb jam, and wild mushrooms. How about the staff?Whether it's arranging an in-room spa treatment or an in-room private yoga lesson, the concierge is masterful. Should you decide to step foot outside the hotel—there's so much to do here you actually don't have to—you'll be armed with dinner reservations, theater tickets, and anything else you fancy. Anything else we should know?There's a fantastically equipped gym overlooking Beacon Hill, an indoor pool on the eighth floor, and valet parking for a price. So, bottom line: Why are we booking here?Although this hotel certainly comes with a Four Seasons price tag, there's no beating its commitment to luxury and service. If you're looking to splurge in Boston, this is where to do it." - Todd Plummer
"At the Four Seasons hotel (200 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston), a festive bar is popping up in the lobby from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily throughout December, serving Louis Roederer Champagne, bourbon-spiked apple cider with a custom blend of Berkshire Bourbon from Berkshire Mountain Distillers, and spiced apple cider without bourbon as well." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
