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The Eliot Hotel

Boston • Back Bay • SPLURGE

avg. $312 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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PB hotel design editorial

At 370 Commonwealth Avenue, where Back Bay's brownstone procession gives way to one of Boston's few remaining Beaux-Arts apartment buildings, the Hotel Eliot has held its ground since 1925. The nine-storey brick facade — limestone base, projecting cornice, a pedimented entry portico flanked by cast-iron lanterns and red canvas awnings — carries the restrained civic confidence of an era when Commonwealth Avenue was genuinely residential, and the hotel's architecture still honors that register rather than competing with it. The wrought-iron balcony above the entrance, bearing a heraldic crest, and the pair of clipped topiaries framing the door give the arrival a quiet formality that feels earned rather than performed. Inside, the 95 rooms and suites take two distinct moods. Some lean into a clubby New England traditionalism — damask canopy beds with ikat draperies in tobacco and indigo, brass lamps with ring bases, upholstered wing chairs — while others strike a crisper, more contemporary note with bold black-and-white botanical prints, gilded mirrors, and navy geometric carpets. The hotel's two food and beverage spaces pull in a completely different direction: Clio, the main dining room, deploys coffered ceilings, Hans Wegner Wishbone chairs, and stacked-disc pendant lighting to achieve a moody, sophisticated warmth, while Uni, the attached izakaya, goes darker still — travertine floors, lacquered surfaces, and a large koi mural anchoring a bar built for serious drinking.

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About

The Eliot Hotel is first choice for downtown Boston boutique hotels because of its historical presence offering a warm touch of Paris in Boston, Massachusetts.

Amenities

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Suites

Free Internet

Free Wifi

Business center

Room service

Wheelchair Access

Restaurant

Bar/Lounge

Pets Allowed

The Eliot Hotel Reviews

2,374 reviews

"I felt like I was a guest in someone's house from the moment, I was first greeted by the doorman. This continued throughout my stay. Everyone gives you a smile and a welcome. They even remembered my name throughout my stay. I went up to my room and it was a beautifully decorated one bedroom suite. Also, the welcome cookies were great. Who could ask for anything more? I had the buffet breakfast and I definitely did not leave hungry. It was truly a five star experience and I will stay here whenever I need a room in Boston."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 15, 2026

"Lovely hotel. Classic, charming, superb staff. Book it!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 14, 2026

"A lovely hotel with a quiet suite, great bed linen and indulgent bathroom all set in a decent sized room in a good central location at a reasonable price. Staff were all chatty = very enjoyable three night stay."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 12, 2026

"I love everything about the Eliot ....The personal care I receive each time I return, the attentive service and old world charm of the building are all hallmarks of what makes a place special to me. The location is excellent for walking to destinations in several directions. The rooms are beautiful and comfortable. The breakfast in Uni is wonderful. Mini bar, coffee station and amenities are great. 2 chocolate chip cookies as an arrival gift? so nice. The 2 other hotels I used to like in Boston have both been redone and become more "corporate". I value the beauty and charm of the Eliot even more - seeing it retaining it's historic integrity in our competetive world."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 08, 2026

"We stayed in a two bedroom suite with family from overseas. Okay, there was a stain in the carpet by the bar, but otherwise everything was perfect. The suite itself was reminiscent of the apartments at the old Claridge's. There was a foyer, a living room, bedroom with two double beds. a bedroom with queen sized bed. The rooms were all generously sized, especially the living room. The living room functioned well as a gathering place, allowing separate couples some privacy in their bedrooms. The sofa bed was comfortable, too. The bathrooms were nicely sized and well appointed. There were two small refrigerators and a small sink and bar area. Each bedroom had a walk-in closet. Staff was attentive and friendly. Noise was not a problem in spite of fronting Mass. Ave on the third floor, as the windows were triple glazed. Some minuses: the lobby is small, and the restaurant nice, expensive, and booked-up when we tried to eat there on a Sunday evening. There are many restaurants nearby on Newberry Street, however, room services could have been had. For breakfast, I would recommend the adjacent Harvard Club over the in hotel restaurant as a better deal and better atmosphere. The Clubs breakfast plates are huge."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 31, 2026

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