The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Modern urban luxury with a quiet nod to New England literary heritage. Contemporary and polished, residential-feeling suites, without the stuffiness you might expect from the Ritz-Carlton name.
Park View rooms look directly over Boston Common — the upgrade from a City View room is worth it, especially in fall foliage season
Why It Matters
The original US home of the Ritz-Carlton brand, reborn in a modern tower with direct views over Boston Common and access to one of the largest urban sports clubs in the country. The Club Lounge tier genuinely changes the value equation — complimentary Equinox access, all-day food, and top-shelf drinks transform what could just be a very expensive room into something close to a private club.
Boston is the birthplace of the Ritz-Carlton brand in the US — the first property opened here in 1927. The current hotel is a modern downtown tower sitting directly across from Boston Common, not some stately historic building, which actually works in its favor. All 193 rooms and suites have the kind of contemporary design that feels genuinely refreshed rather than frozen in time, drawing on Colonial craftsmanship motifs and literary figures like Edgar Allan Poe and Ralph Waldo Emerson for their decorative language. The real ace up its sleeve is the adjacent Equinox Sports Club: 114,000 square feet of serious fitness space, squash courts, and a 25-yard indoor pool that few city luxury hotels can match.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Deluxe City View Guest Room
Contemporary guest room with city skyline views. Available in King or Double/Double configurations. Smart TV streams Netflix, Hulu Plus and Pandora, Ecosmart air conditioning, marble bathroom with separate soaking tub and walk-in shower.
Executive Suite
Spacious one-bedroom suite at 760 square feet, newly redesigned for both business and leisure travelers. Separate living area, full marble bathroom, and generous workspace.
KingLuxury Parkview Suite
Around 1,100 square feet looking directly over Boston Common. Separate living room and study, dedicated dining area, king bedroom with sofa bed, and 1.5 bathrooms with a whirlpool tub. Club Lounge access included — which means complimentary Equinox and all-day food presentations.
King · 99 sqmLuxury Suite
Approximately 1,000 square feet with a king bedroom, separate living and dining area. Marble bathroom with separate soaking tub and walk-in shower. A solid step up for travelers who want room to spread out without going full Presidential.
King · 90 sqmPark View Guest Room
Guest room facing Boston Common — one of the best value decisions at this hotel. Available in King or Double/Double. Same contemporary finish as other rooms with the added draw of looking directly over America's oldest public park.
Presidential Suite
The hotel's largest accommodation at 1,680 square feet. Sweeping views of Boston Common and the city skyline. Living room centered around a gas fireplace with floor-to-ceiling windows, private study, 2.5 bathrooms, and a dining table for six with butler's kitchen — genuinely set up for in-suite entertaining or private meetings. Club Lounge access included. Can be adjoined to a Deluxe King room.
King · 151 sqmTerrace View Double/Double Guest Room
Double/double room with terrace views. Suited to traveling pairs or small families wanting two beds. Contemporary Colonial-inspired design with full marble bathroom.
2 Double BedsThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
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On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Club Lounge features period-accurate colonial-era board games including 'Shut The Box', 'Nine Men's Morris', and 'The Royal and Most Pleasant Game of Goose' — games played by the likes of Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Paul Revere. A distinctly Boston touch.
The hotel concierge team can arrange Boston Duck Tours, Freedom Trail walks, Harvard tours, Fenway Park tours, North End food tours, theater bookings at the Boch Center/Citizens Bank Opera House, and more. Private sedan transfers from Logan Airport can also be booked ($160 one-way).
Full access to the adjacent 114,000 sq ft Equinox Sports Club: 25-yard indoor lap pool, Finnish sauna, steam rooms, four international squash courts, full basketball court, and extensive cardio/weight equipment. Over 100 weekly group fitness classes (yoga, barre, Zumba, Pilates). Open Mon–Fri 5:30 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun 7 AM–8 PM. Adults 18+ only.
Every Friday evening in the Club Lounge, a Milk Chocolate Fondue presentation with Brown Butter Financier, Belgian waffles, pineapple, strawberries, and Rice Krispie Bites. Exclusive to Club Level guests.
Young guests are greeted with a red wagon full of toys to enjoy during their stay. The program includes a scavenger hunt through the hotel, special welcome gift, Ritz Kids Healthy Taste Menus in all restaurants, children's coloring book menus, cribs and high chairs, infant toiletry and safety items, and child-proofing kits on request.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Nine meeting spaces on the second floor including wood-paneled boardrooms, natural light-filled meeting rooms, a pre-function area, and a Ballroom with silver-leaf ceilings and mother-of-pearl accents overlooking Boston Common.
Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct (up to 6 devices). Free Wi-Fi in lobby and Club Lounge. Non-members pay $12.95/day in-room.
Top-floor Club Lounge with dedicated concierge, all-day culinary presentations (breakfast through cordials and desserts), complimentary top-shelf beer, wine, and cocktails, complimentary Equinox Sports Club access, and technology work station. Club access requires booking a Club-level room — not included with Bonvoy Elite status.
Pets welcome. Maximum 2 pets per room, max 60 lbs each. Non-refundable $125 fee per stay. Pets cannot be left unattended in room.
Airport transfer to/from Logan International Airport (3 miles). $160 one-way, reservation required. Call +1 617-574-7168.
$70/day with in/out privileges included. On-site self-parking also available at $16/hr or $70/day.
The hotel does not have on-site EV charging stations.
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