The Eliot Hotel

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Scored 9
Rated wonderful

Excellent location!

9.7

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.

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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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Donna
United States United States
“Outstanding quality and service. Highly recommend. Will only stay there when in Boston.”
Ying
Brazil Brazil
“Location was great. Staffs were friendly and amazing and rooms spotless clean.”
Kinsley
United States United States
“From the moment we arrived we were greeted by the friendliest staff. The hotel smelt amazing and was so clean. The rooms were spacious and a fantastic location. We attended a concert at Fenway and this location was super walkable”
Magdalini
United States United States
“Location is great - on what I gather is the most posh part of Boston, right on Commonwealth Ave, yet walking distance from the quaint Newbury str and the area around Berklee College of Music (with lots of cafes). Metro access was very easy too....”
Elizabeth
United States United States
“The staff are friendly and incredibly helpful. The location can’t be beat!”
Deborah
United States United States
“Excellent location- staff go above and beyond. I hope to stay here again- for sure!”
Roisin
United States United States
“Beautiful hotel in excellent location. The staff especially the staff at the door were rally friendly. The onsite restaurant Uni was exceptional.”
Ely
United States United States
“Should bring ice to rooms during turn down. Not enough not paper. Bathroom was tiny. Was disappointed that there was a lobby or other place to just sit.”
Howie
United States United States
“Great facilty, very friendly and helpful staff, good location.”
Deborah
United States United States
“Spotless room. Ample space in queen suite. All necessary amenities. I was in top floor with north facing view which was lovely. Location was perfect. Great staff. Great dining experience at Uni”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
UNI
  • Cuisine
    Japanese
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Modern

Amenities of The Eliot Hotel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

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

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

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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.

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