Raffles Boston

Boston, USA

Virgin rating

Hotel entrance
Pool
Premier Suite
Hotel exterior
Premier Room
Lobby
Signature Suite
Signature Suite
Long Bar and Terrace
Long Bar & Terrace
Deluxe Room Bathroom
Cafe Pastel
Grand Room
Pool
Hotel room features
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Hotel entrance
Pool
Premier Suite
Hotel exterior
Premier Room
Lobby
Signature Suite
Signature Suite
Long Bar and Terrace
Long Bar & Terrace
Deluxe Room Bathroom
Cafe Pastel
Grand Room
Pool
Hotel room features
Amar

The hotel

It's an iconic brand known for it's elegant, luxurious hotels - and this one was the first American outpost. Right in the heart of the city, with easy access to transport links and the neighbourhoods main hotspots, a stay at Raffles Boston offers top quality service everywhere you look. All rooms come with Raffles Butler service included, so no request will go unanswered. In between exploring the culture and history of Back Bay, you can relax on the 4th floor welness haven, complete with a lap pool, couples treatment rooms, sauna and steam room. All that relaxing and you'll be in the mood for an evening cocktail i'm sure. Long Bar & Terrace (a tribute to the original Raffles in Singapore) offers fantastic views to accompany your drink, or the Blind Duck is a speakeasy bar that you won't want to miss. 

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Adjacent to Boston Bay Bay train station, and one block away from Copley Square. Transfer time from Boston Logan International Airport: approximately 15 minutes.

Hotel information

147 rooms and suites across 35 floors, inspired by brownstone homes of the Back Bay neighbourhood. All with butler service, complimentary WiFi access, Bluetooth sound bar, 4K UHD 65-inch TV, bath robes and slippers, rain shower and/or deep soaking tub, Guerlain bath amenities, Nespresso coffee maker and tea facilities, and mini bar*.

Deluxe Rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Premier Rooms have an additional seating area, offering views of the Back Bay neighbourhood, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people. 

Grand Rooms have a larger bathroom with double vanity, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Signature Suites feature a separate living room, dining table for 2, wet bar and a seeparate powder room, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Premier Suites are slightly larger in size and feature a separate living room, dining table for 2, wet bar and a seeparate powder room, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 people.

Raffles Suite is located on the 14th floor with the best views of the city, and features an expansive living room, fireplace, baby grand piano, dining table, full bar counter, fully equipped kitchen, large bathroom, powder room, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 people.

La Padrona (Italian bar and restaurant, open for dinner) .Amar (Portugese cuisine, open for dinner). Blind Duck (cocktail bar, open Tues - Sat). Long Bar & Terrace (New England classics, open for all-day dining and drinks). Cafe Pastel (all-day European style cafe and bakery). Room service*.

4th floor wellness haven with swimming pool, jaccuzzi, 24-hour fitness centre, spa treatments*, sauna and steam room.

Complimentary WiFi access. Raffles butler service. Valet parking $74 per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). Laundry service*. 

*Denotes local charge

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (38)
  • Very good (4)
  • Average (2)
  • Poor (3)
  • Terrible (5)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Luxury Stay in Boston

Jul 14, 2024 cristian m

The hotel offered everything that a luxury stay in Boston could want. Central location, amazing staff available around the clock, in house Speakeasy, fantastic room. Highly recommended, they did everything and more to accommodate our needs
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Experience. Thank you

Jul 6, 2024 abdulhannank2016 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Great Hotel, beautiful city views, very clean and shining rooms, they go an extra mile to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable. Great food and drinks to enjoy, they have the best spa in Boston, This was amazing experience from welcome to Good bye and sure will see you later.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Incredible hotel in a fabulous location

Jul 5, 2024 Daydream586761

I felt relaxed from the moment I walked in. They take extremely good care of their guests at Raffles. My butler asked how I learned of the hotel, and when he found out I had received a gift card for a special occasion, my family was treated to some wonderful surprises. The pool area is very relaxing, and I loved the sauna with Himalayan salts as… Read more
I felt relaxed from the moment I walked in. They take extremely good care of their guests at Raffles. My butler asked how I learned of the hotel, and when he found out I had received a gift card for a special occasion, my family was treated to some wonderful surprises. The pool area is very relaxing, and I loved the sauna with Himalayan salts as well as the Guerlain Spa - c’était magnifique! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Trading on the Raffles name but not ultra luxe

Jun 21, 2024 Sabina K

Having stayed at Raffles Singapore, London and Warsaw, the Boston hotel is a massive disappointment. The rooms are small and poorly designed. The wardrobe is tiny and not suitable for leisure travellers staying multiple days. Even in the suites you barely get much more room. The beds are no larger than Kings. The bathrooms are small. The… Read more
Having stayed at Raffles Singapore, London and Warsaw, the Boston hotel is a massive disappointment. The rooms are small and poorly designed. The wardrobe is tiny and not suitable for leisure travellers staying multiple days. Even in the suites you barely get much more room. The beds are no larger than Kings. The bathrooms are small. The amenities are basic eg standard rather than Dyson hairdryers. The water pressure is mediocre. Note also that many of the rooms and suites overlook a car park - as does the swimming pool. Note also the corridors appear not to be air conditioned and are very hot on warm days. The breakfasts are good but extremely overpriced - well over fifty dollars a person. The spa is good but only does massage and facials. No manipedi, hair, other options. The butlers and concierge are friendly but response times are slow relative to similarly priced hotels eg Aman New York. I came back to my room today at 3 and it still hasnt been made up. This is basically a well located nice business hotel with smaller rooms than the MO or Four Seasons. It’s not suitable for a longer stay. It’s not a luxe product. I feel ripped off / mis sold on the Raffles name. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Taking Boston to another level

Jun 9, 2024 Antony A

Beautiful spacious room and wonderful customer service. Excellent cafe and bar with awesome views. Very well located and easy access to all of the retail and shops on Newbury Street and Back Bay. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommend.