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The Ritz-Carlton, Boston

Boston • Downtown • SPLURGE

avg. $578 / night

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PB hotel design editorial

Positioned at the edge of Boston Common where Avery Street meets the Theater District, the granite-clad tower that houses The Ritz-Carlton Boston sits within one of the most historically layered corners of American civic life — the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House visible from upper-floor suites, framed through floor-to-ceiling windows as a daily reminder of the city's particular relationship between power and place. The building, completed in 2001 as part of the larger Millennium Place development designed by Elkus Manfredi Architects, rises thirty-plus floors above the Common, its PostModern massing trading the delicacy of the original 1927 Ritz-Carlton on Arlington Street for a more assertive urban presence. Inside, the interiors work through a palette of warm taupe, charcoal, and walnut-toned timbers — evident in the guest rooms, where tufted leather headboards in cognac and saddle brown anchor beds positioned toward Boston Common views, and coffered ceiling details lend suites a residential weight that the exteriors only hint at. The bar carries a confident mid-century club atmosphere: bronze-trimmed backlit shelving, leather barrel-back stools, tufted banquettes in caramel and mocha, the whole room wrapped in book-matched walnut paneling that deepens under amber pendant light. The Artisan Bistro dining room strikes a more relaxed register — reclaimed oak communal tables, painted Thonet-style chairs, and a chalkboard wall that lets the space carry the feeling of a well-considered Parisian brasserie rather than a hotel restaurant.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Boston is located in the heart of Boston, Massachusetts' vibrant midtown, just steps from the theatre and financial districts and overlooking Boston Common. This modern 193-room luxury hotel features 43 suites and The Ritz-Carlton Club rooms. The most up-to-date technology includes in-room high-speed wireless Internet access for up to six devices as well as HD plasma screen televisions, meeting space with plasma display screens, and complimentary wireless Internet connectivity in The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and the hotel lobby.

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The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Reviews

1,108 reviews

"A short two-night stay. The busy lobby and greeting were a bit impersonal - for a Ritz-Carlton, I felt that a more personal, warm touch could be provided. The room was large, clean, but again I found it quite sterile in design. The hotel is not by any means bad, and the location is excellent, but it seems very corporate in nature and lacks the true luxury touches that would really make a stay stand out. Stay here, and you will get a consistent quality, but nothing that is really special compared to other luxury hotels, and Ritz-Carlton’s that I have stayed in."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Jan 07, 2026

"My three night midweek stay at the Ritz-Carlton Boston had a rough air con start — that quickly was remedied. And then it was pretty flawless. #boston #ritzcarlton #ritzcarltonboston #upgrade #airconfail #airconbliss #servicerecovery My NUAs were declined, but I wasn’t surprised since it seemed almost sold out. The hotel did bungle the original room air con, but they recovered with a new upgraded view room (even while almost sold out) with vastly better air con while I was away at dinner. They also offered a $100 F&B credit for the inconvenience, which I thought was more than fair. After coming back from dinner that first night, it was a pretty flawless stay. The air con remained around 64-66 F for the rest of my stay. The room is very comfortable, and they even brought 2 fans for me to be safe. They had a lovely chocolates amenity with extra bottles of water brought up from my original room as per my #prearrivalchecklist, as well. Shower pressure was almost too strong! But I loved it. WiFi was a solid 40 Mbps, but then I do expect more from a luxury hotel. In room dining breakfast and dinner both were great. I had one lunch at the Artisan Bistro restaurant and they couldn’t have been kinder — even getting me an omelette despite it being past time for breakfast. I enjoyed drinks one night at the beautiful lobby bar. Always a pleasure. I spent more time away from the hotel than usual visiting my family in the area. Another very pleasant stay at the Ritz-Carlton Boston. Considering the Four Seasons One Dalton is the only other luxury hotel in town that will guarantee my 65 F air con, I am very happy with the Ritz-Carlton. The FS is newer, but I vastly prefer the RC location (and Bonvoy credit)."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Nov 26, 2025

"Awesome! My favorite hotel in Boston. I prefer it to four seasons which is quite nice. Great rooms. Spotlessly clean. Always great to grab a bite at the club"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Oct 19, 2025

"Trust me it’s the horrible hotel ever with unprofessional management and staff. We used to stay here in April with our little baby and they was so rude and unprofessional"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Oct 17, 2025

"The hotel stole my wine bottle. Not only did they lie to me, they played stupid after. I left the bottle in my room and at checkout asked someone to bring it down, then they confirmed locating the bottle in my refrigerator, when I called they said they could not deliver it to me. Then they sent a picture of another bottle and Lied to me. A complete waste of time and energy, I will never return to a ritz Carlton. And I have been to many... niseko... Aspen.. SOcal... you name it. I really dont care about the bottle, it's the dishonesty and lack of safety I cant stand."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Sep 21, 2025

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