The Eliot Hotel

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at The Eliot Hotel

Built in 1925, the historic Eliot Hotel is located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. It offers an on-site sashimi bar and elegantly decorated rooms with down comforters and marble bathrooms. Each room is equipped with soundproof windows, flat-screen TVs and WiFi internet. Concierge desk staff can arrange dinner reservations or nightly turndown service. Babysitting and petsitting are also available. The restaurant Uni is located in the hotel and features a Japanese sushi bar and small plates. The Eliot is less than five minutes away from Hynes Convention Center. Nearby shopping includes the Prudential Shopping Center and Newbury Street shops. Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, is 2953 feet away. #1 Hotel in Boston – Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 Voted one of Travel + Leisure’s T+L 500 World’s Best Hotels 2025 Best Boutique Hotel – Boston Magazine Best of Boston 2025.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of Boston, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

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Guests who stayed here loved

Aura
United States United States
“We stayed one night while attending an annual holiday event. We only wished that we had booked for the entire weekend! The Eliot is near perfection with its old world elegance and quiet luxury -- a rare gem in one of the best locations in Boston...”
Kirby
United States United States
“Lovely hotel. Great staff. The suite was fabulous. Excellent experience.”
Michael
United States United States
“Gorgeous property with the most comfortable bed! Loved everything and definitely would stay again. Great location with many shops behind the hotel. Staff friendly ❤️”
Joy
United States United States
“Every single staff member was AMAZING!!!! Jean is the prize of this hotel!! The staff accommodated all of our needs with promptness & kindness!! Excellent location! Beautiful historic hotel!”
Regina
United States United States
“The staff was so very kind and accommodating. The hotel is beautiful, location perfect ! The breakfast was the perfect compliment to a fall weekend ! We can’t wait to come back!”
Jasmin
United States United States
“Lovely hotel room was comfortable spacious staff friendly”
Seyla
United States United States
“Excellent location. Excellent service. Very comfortable room.”
La
United States United States
“The staff were so friendly & helpful. The room exceeded our expectations.”
Jane
United States United States
“The Only Hotel to Stay in, In Boston!! It is my only go to. Why? Environment, Staff, Location”
Lisa
United States United States
“Beautiful historic hotel, incredibly friendly staff and impeccably clean rooms. Great location.”

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 full beds
Bedroom
2 full beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom 1
2 full beds
Bedroom 2
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 queen bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
1 full bed
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Hotel area info

Food and Drink

UNI
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Service
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern
  • Menu
    À la carte
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House rules

The Eliot Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform The Eliot Hotel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.