Our 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.
Top 5 Best Hotels in Boston
Best Hotels in Boston at a Glance
| Hotel | Why Best | Neighborhood | T Station | WK Avg. Rate | WKD Avg. Rate | |
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| InterContinental | Luxury | Downtown | South Station | $324 | $348.36 | |
| Mary Prentiss Inn | Boutique | Romantic | Cambridge | Porter Square | $168.14 | $163.75 | |
| Holiday Inn | Tourist | Downtown | North Station | $156.75 | $181.25 | |
| enVision | Young Couples | Mission Hill | Heath St. | $147 | $146.5 | |
| Doubletree | Families with Kids | Dourchester | JFK/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 Station | 1 Block | |
| Wifi | $9.95 Per Day | |
| Parking | $12 Per Day | |
| Breakfast | $15.95 Buffet | |
| Restaurant | None | |
| Shuttle to Airport | Yes | |
| Hotel Shuttle | No | |
| Gym | Cardio machines and free weights | |
| Pool | No pool | |
| Room Type | Standard. King, Queen, Doubles | |
| Pets | No | |
| Smoking | No |
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 Station | 2 Blocks | |
| Wifi | Free Wifi | |
| Parking | $43Per Day | |
| Breakfast | Free Buffet. Hot & Cold Items | |
| Restaurant | None | |
| Shuttle to Airport | No | |
| Hotel Shuttle | No | |
| Gym | Small, and cardio machines only | |
| Pool | No pool | |
| Room Type | Standard & Suites Available | |
| Pets | No | |
| Smoking | No |
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 Station | 1 Block | |
| Wifi | Free Wifi | |
| Parking | $45 Per Day | |
| Breakfast | Available at hotel restaurant | |
| Restaurant | None | |
| Shuttle to Airport | No | |
| Hotel Shuttle | No | |
| Gym | Cardio machines and free weights | |
| Pool | No pool | |
| Room Type | Standard. King, Queen, Doubles | |
| Pets | Yes. Dogs. Fee $25. Up to 35lbs. | |
| Smoking | No |
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 Station | 4 Blocks | |
| Wifi | Free Wifi | |
| Parking | Free | |
| Breakfast | Free Buffet. Cold Items | |
| Restaurant | None | |
| Shuttle to Airport | No | |
| Hotel Shuttle | No | |
| Gym | No gym. Discount to local fitness center | |
| Pool | No pool | |
| Room Type | Standard. King, Queen, Doubles | |
| Pets | No | |
| Smoking | No |
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 Station | 2 | |
| Wifi | $14.95 Per Day | |
| Parking | $44 Per Day | |
| Breakfast | $12-$48 A La Carte | |
| Restaurant | Miel Brasserie Provencale (French), Sushi-Teq (Sushi), RumBa (American), VodkaBa (American) | |
| Shuttle to Airport | No | |
| Hotel Shuttle | No | |
| Gym | Cardio machines, free weights, some weight machines | |
| Pool | Indoor | |
| Room Type | Standard & Suites Available | |
| Pets | Yes. Fee $150/Stay. Up to 20lbs. | |
| Smoking | No |