Strolling hand-in-hand through the Public Garden, sharing a candle-lit dinner at an Italian restaurant in the North End, gazing at historic houses on cobblestone streets in Beacon Hill — all of these Boston activities ring with a romantic undertone when you’re with your loved one. And when there is an amorous air, the right hotel is an excellent addition.
The following properties all understand the importance of a romantic getaway, which is why they’re committed to delivering luxurious touches and lovely details to ensure every stay is a memorable one for couples.
Fairmont Copley Plaza
Walk through the doors of this iconic Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Back Bay hotel and you’ll instantly see why so many special events, from weddings to proms, are held here. With its gorgeous ornate architecture, top-notch service and resident canine ambassador, Fairmont Copley Plaza is a special place.
Its ideal Copley Square location, with Trinity Church, the John Hancock building and the Boston Public Library just outside, and Newbury Street a block away, means the city is at your feet. Book a studio suite, which looks out over the interior courtyard, or the 1,600-square-foot presidential suite, designed to mirror a traditional local townhome, for extra space and amenities.
Couples should do their best to secure the cozy two-person loveseat at the hotel’s Oak Long Bar + Kitchen and toast with the bar’s legendary martini or another signature cocktail. Shareable appetizers include warm hearth-baked bread with honey butter, Georges Bank scallops or shishito peppers. For a late-night sweet treat, the molten chocolate cake is a great call.
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
This Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star property couldn’t be in a more romantic spot. Many of its guest rooms overlook the Boston Public Garden, the oldest botanical garden in America and a glorious attraction when in bloom. Book a garden-view room or an upper-floor suite to enjoy the outstanding vistas of the verdant landscape or the iconic swan boats floating on the pond.
The Four Seasons also features an indoor heated pool and whirlpool with equally impressive views. The hotel’s Back Bay location is close to all the city’s charms, from chic Newbury Street, packed with shops and restaurants, to the Theatre District, where you can catch the latest show, and alluring Beacon Hill, with even more cafés and trendy bars.
If the weather cooperates, have a drink at The Sanctuary, the hotel’s secluded alfresco space, where you place your order in a whimsical phone booth. Or stay inside for a nightcap at the inviting lobby restaurant and bar Coterie.
XV Beacon
Four-Star XV Beacon feels more like a historic home than a boutique hotel, making it tempting never to leave the property. When it comes to setting the mood, the accommodations do most of the work, coming adorned with fresh flowers and gas fireplaces. Book a room with a Jacuzzi and order a CBD bath bomb for an extra romantic touch.
While plenty of bars and restaurants are within walking distance, you may want to enjoy dinner at the hotel’s Forbes Travel Guide Recommended modern steakhouse, Mooo. But if you do decide to venture out, complimentary in-town transport in a Lexus is available.
At some point during your stay, head up to the rooftop terrace to enjoy views of Beacon Hill and the Charles River. You can bring a bottle of bubbly to toast the sunset and set the stage for a luxurious liaison.
Eliot Hotel
The historic 95-room Eliot Hotel, located on Commonwealth Avenue in the Back Bay, radiates an Old World vibe. While hotel packages often change, The Eliot always seems to have at least one promotion with a romance theme, which shows it notices its clientele’s needs. For example, the Romance Awaits deal includes champagne, chocolate-dipped strawberries, breakfast for two, overnight valet parking, a late checkout and a guaranteed reservation at chef Ken Oringer’s popular UNI Restaurant, a normally impossible table to snag. Its Japanese izakaya dinner menu features global street food-inspired small plates, makimono, nigiri and sashimi, craft cocktails and a creative sake menu.
Additionally, the Eliot Hotel is mere steps away from all the offerings of the Back Bay, with restaurants, attractions, shops and bars within easy walking distance. The highly knowledgeable and helpful staff will happily advise you on where to go and what to see, assist with tickets and reservations and make you and your partner feel like treasured guests.
