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Boston Harbor Hotel
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Independent · Grand Luxury
Boston Harbor Hotel is the principal tenant of Rowes Wharf, the 1987 postmodern harborfront complex Adrian Smith designed while at Skidmore, Owings and Merrill. Guests look onto Boston Harbor and the Rose Kennedy Greenway from a building that helped redefine the downtown waterfront after the old Central Artery era. Forbes Travel Guide and AAA both put the house at the top of their 2026 lists, Five-Star and Five Diamond.
- 232 rooms
- Opened 1987
- Neighborhood: Back Bay
About Boston Harbor Hotel
- Adrian Smith's SOM design for Rowes Wharf made the hotel the signature lodging piece of a mixed-use wharf rebuilt for the late 1980s waterfront.
- Forbes Travel Guide awarded Five Stars for 2026; AAA rates Five Diamond the same year, a rare dual top-tier pairing in Boston.
- The hotel remains a Preferred Hotels & Resorts Worldwide member while operating from the Rowes Wharf address overlooking the harbor.
The setting
At Rowes Wharf on Boston's waterfront, with harbor walks and the aquarium nearby, looking onto Boston Harbor and the Rose Kennedy Greenway.
Restaurants and bars
- Rowes Wharf Sea Grille — Restaurant
- The Dark Bar — Bar
- Dandelion — Restaurant
Experiences
- Trillium Garden — Garden debuted in 2026 by Boston Harbor Hotel and Trillium Brewing Company.
- Summer in the City series — 27th Annual 'Summer in the City' Series returns with a redefined outdoor experience, described as one of Boston's beloved summer traditions.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
Awards
- AAA Five Diamond (2026)
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star (2026)
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