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The Eliot Hotel

The Eliot Hotel
The Eliot Hotel – Boston, MA
The Eliot Hotel – Boston, MA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM

About 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.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting space
  • On-site dining
  • Valet parking
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Breakfast available
  • Business center
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Concierge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Family friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transit access
  • Smoke-free property
  • Elevator
  • In-room safe

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 2353 reviews
  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Such a cute hotel! All staff was helpful and friendly. The bed was comfortable, but the sofa bed was not. It needs a new mattress. I would absolutely stay here again. The hotel and neighborhood are excellent.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    The staff from greeting us when we pulled up to check in to check out were all great. Clean well appointed room. A tad pricey but worth it in my book.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    We traveled as a family of four and booked this hotel at the last minute because our options were limited. To our surprise, it exceeded all of our expectations.The suite was incredibly spacious, spotless, and very well maintained. The beds and bedding were exceptionally soft and comfortable, making it easy to get a great night’s sleep. We also requested a crib at the last minute, and it was delivered promptly. It was very clean and in excellent condition, which made traveling with our little one so much easier. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding. As soon as we pulled up, staff were there to help with our luggage, and the front desk team was warm, welcoming, and professional.The location was another huge plus. It was convenient and within easy reach of all the places we wanted to visit, making it easy to explore the city without spending much time commuting. We stayed for four days and enjoyed every minute of our stay. What impressed us the most was how unbelievably quiet the room was. Even though the hotel is located on a busy, lively street, we couldn’t hear any outside noise at all, allowing us and our children to sleep peacefully every night. Overall, this hotel offered exceptional value for money. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Boston.

  • Engine customer Aug 2026

    Great room, top tier service and an excellent location

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Wonderful stay, very accommodating of my moderately early arrival and very early departure.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The Elliot Hotel is a wonderful historic boutique hotel with nice size rooms and suite option (great for families). The location is convenient and the staff are lovely! It does not have a traditional bar or restaurant. Uni is an amazing Asian restaurant (make a reservation it is very popular) but closes early and does not serve lunch.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    This place was beautiful! The room was spacious and the location was excellent. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    the airconditioning wasn't working properly and they gave me a credit right away.. you learn a lot about how well a hotel is run by how they handle complaints and this one was excellent... would def stay there again

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location, beautiful hotel with elegant décor, and a very friendly staff. They were kind enough to allow us a late checkout, which we really appreciated. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely book here again. Highly recommend!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Best hotel and staff!! Cared for like I was a family member and will be the first place I check for availability the next time I am staying in Boston.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Honestly, we have stayed at the Eliot Hotel many times and love the staff there and the proximity to places we need to go. Overall, the air-conditioning unit didn’t seem to work well and the room was very damp. I did let staff know about this as we were leaving and they said they would have maintenance fix it. We also had four people in a room with a pullout couch and one bed and when we got there, the pullout couch did not have sheets or blankets on it. Staff was friendly and immediately responded to our room with sheets, etc. Not their best showing. I also really miss the old Bellman. He was very friendly.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location for shopping/lunch on Newbury Street and a concert at Fenway. Umi was great too!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    All of it! Stay here!

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    I would not recommend the restaurant attached to the hotel. We had a card in the room for 1/2 price oysters and would not honor it

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Beautiful and convenient

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The Eliot Hotel has a romantically elegant boutique vibe laced with 100 years of historical significance in our great city of Boston. What better “staycation”hotel to stay at while celebrating our nations 250th anniversary… Amazing on site restaurant(UNI), and even more amazing hotel staff members… we can’t wait to go back💙

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location. Right off of Newbury. But very odd bathrooms - toilet is literally right next to the door that you could trip over it. Barely any room to maneuver in the bathroom. Very outdated. Amenities not very luxurious for a 4-star hotel. Could use a major update. Physical keys were a nice touch. Had a decent stay, but for the price might look at other more updated properties

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    The biggest issue was cleanliness. It seemed like the room had only been spot cleaned. We found a contact lens on the bathroom floor and an empty plastic bag behind the bedroom door, which made us question how thoroughly the room had been cleaned before our arrival. The shower was also incredibly small, making it difficult to use comfortably. Finally, the service at the front entrance was disappointing. While I have no problem opening a door myself, a four-star hotel that offers bell service should provide that level of hospitality consistently. Most of the time, the bellmen were on their phones and didn’t acknowledge guests or offer to open the door. On only one or two occasions did we receive the attentive service we expected. The hotel itself has a lot of charm and is in a great location, but the lack of attention to cleanliness and customer service made it difficult to justify the four-star experience we were expecting.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Classic, well-maintained older property. Great location, around the corner from Newberry St and a brief walk to Fenway Park. I appreciated getting an upgrade - the room was comfy. My only complaint was the bathroom was quite small, though well-appointed - not an issue for me as I was traveling solo.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff was unable to unlock door to our suite upon arrival and we had to wait in the hallway for 30 minutes before maintenance arrived. Then we were locked out again and were moved to another suite where the chain on door was broke. The property is old (chipped paint-worn furniture) and has small windows and dim lighting. It does not have a small boutique charm. Entire staff is foreign.

Frequently asked questions about The Eliot Hotel

Does The Eliot Hotel have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Eliot Hotel offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Eliot Hotel offer parking?
Yes, The Eliot Hotel offers both self-parking and valet parking. Fees may apply.
Does The Eliot Hotel have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. The Eliot Hotel features meeting spaces and dedicated conference rooms, suitable for corporate meetings and group gatherings. Banquet and reception facilities are also available.
Does The Eliot Hotel have a fitness center?
The Eliot Hotel does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Eliot Hotel located, and how walkable is the area?
The Eliot Hotel is located at 370 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215. With a Walk Score of 97, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Eliot Hotel
  • Boston Marathon bombings 0.5 mi
  • Boston University 0.6 mi
  • Museum of Fine Arts Boston 0.7 mi
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology 0.8 mi
  • World Wide Web Consortium 0.9 mi
  • Boston Marathon 1.3 mi
  • TD Garden 1.8 mi

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