Top 5 Best Hotels in Boston

1484440513_08_thumbs_upOur website considers hundreds of Boston hotels in order to create our top five recommendations. To determine the best hotels in Boston we consider several aspects; rates, if parking is free, the quality of the neighborhood, and overall uniqueness of the hotel. Since Boston is notorious for terrible traffic our website advocates for hotels near public transit. Also, because every traveler is unique we have rated the best hotels by the best hotels for families with kids, tourists, couples, and the best boutique and luxury hotels. Below are the top five hotels from the 38  hotels located near Boston’s T (subway) and commute rail lines.


Best Hotels in Boston at a Glance

HotelWhy BestNeighborhoodT StationWK Avg. RateWKD Avg. Rate 
InterContinentalLuxuryDowntownSouth Station$324$348.36
Mary Prentiss InnBoutique | RomanticCambridgePorter Square$168.14$163.75
Holiday InnTouristDowntownNorth Station$156.75$181.25
enVisionYoung CouplesMission HillHeath St.$147$146.5
DoubletreeFamilies with KidsDourchesterJFK/Umass$139$137.33

Best Boston Hotel for Families with Kids

We selected the DoubleTree near the JFK / Umass T station as the best hotel for families with kids in Boston because of its close proximity to downtown, shuttle to th airport, and the nearby the beach and the JFK library. Families will appreciate the savings this hotel brings in opposed to staying downtown. Families can take advantage of letting the kids burn off steam at the beach and then taking them to the JFK library for an educational outing.

DoubleTree – JFK/Umass

Weekday Avg. Rate $139
Weekend Avg. Rate $137
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Hotel Specs

Closest Station1 Block
Wifi$9.95 Per Day
Parking$12 Per Day
Breakfast$15.95 Buffet
RestaurantNone
Shuttle to AirportYes
Hotel ShuttleNo
GymCardio machines and free weights
PoolNo pool
Room TypeStandard. King, Queen, Doubles
PetsNo
SmokingNo

Best Boston Hotel for Tourists

Staying the heart of Boston near North Station means tourist destinations like aquarium, Freedom trail, and Greenway are accessible. The Holiday Inn offer modest rates compared to all the other downtown options. Plus you are close to the T and commuter rail.

Holiday Inn Express – North Station

Weekday Avg. Rate $157
Weekend Avg. Rate $181

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Hotel Specs

Closest Station2 Blocks
Wifi Free Wifi
Parking$43Per Day
BreakfastFree Buffet. Hot & Cold Items
RestaurantNone
Shuttle to AirportNo
Hotel ShuttleNo
GymSmall, and cardio machines only
PoolNo pool
Room TypeStandard & Suites Available
PetsNo
SmokingNo

Best Boston Hotel for Couples

Young couples will appreciate the enVision hotel located near the Heath St. T station in the Mission Hill neighborhood. This is a hip area littered with college bars and provides easy access to downtown.

enVision Hotel – Heath St.

Weekday Avg. Rate $147
Weekend Avg. Rate $147
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Hotel Specs

Closest Station1 Block
WifiFree Wifi
Parking$45 Per Day
BreakfastAvailable at hotel restaurant
RestaurantNone
Shuttle to AirportNo
Hotel ShuttleNo
GymCardio machines and free weights
PoolNo pool
Room TypeStandard. King, Queen, Doubles
PetsYes. Dogs. Fee $25. Up to 35lbs.
SmokingNo

Best Boston Boutique Hotel / B&B

Located in the charming Cambridge neighborhood the Mary Prentiss Inn at the Porter Square T and Commuter Rail station offers free parking and a charming atmosphere that will stand out as a romantic choices for a Boston getaway.

Mary Prentiss Inn – Porter Square

Weekday Avg. Rate $168
Weekend Avg. Rate $164
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Hotel Specs

Closest Station4 Blocks
WifiFree Wifi
ParkingFree
BreakfastFree Buffet. Cold Items
RestaurantNone
Shuttle to AirportNo
Hotel ShuttleNo
GymNo gym. Discount to local fitness center
PoolNo pool
Room TypeStandard. King, Queen, Doubles
PetsNo
SmokingNo

Best Boston Hotel for Luxury

We selected the InterContinental at South Station for the amazing location, city views from upper rooms and routine outstanding reviews

InterContinental – South Station

Weekday Avg. Rate $324
Weekend Avg. Rate $348
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Hotel Specs

Closest Station2
Wifi$14.95 Per Day
Parking$44 Per Day
Breakfast$12-$48 A La Carte
RestaurantMiel Brasserie Provencale (French), Sushi-Teq (Sushi), RumBa (American), VodkaBa (American)
Shuttle to AirportNo
Hotel ShuttleNo
GymCardio machines, free weights, some weight machines
PoolIndoor
Room TypeStandard & Suites Available
PetsYes. Fee $150/Stay. Up to 20lbs.
SmokingNo