1/5

The Whitney Hotel Boston

Boston • Beacon Hill • SPLURGE

avg. $497 / night

Includes $26 / night in cash back

Cash back is redeemable via Virtual Visa, Venmo, or bank transfer starting 24-48 hours after check-out

Exclusive PressBeyond Benefits

Get to where you see yourself

Ultra-clean, global, hand-picked hotel curation & imagery designed to help you visualize enticing environments and the elevated social experiences they create

Cash back

5% cash back on all completed stays (redeemable via Virtual Visa, Venmo, or bank transfer starting 24-48 hours after check-out)

Credit card points

Credit and debit card charges are processed directly by the hotel (i.e. not PressBeyond), meaning that any travel-specific credit card points or incentives that you normally get as a cardholder for direct hotel bookings are preserved

Hotel loyalty points

Points accrual and status eligibility with major hotel loyalty programs: Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton Honors, World of Hyatt, and others

Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

Extend your stay

Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

Location

Loading map...

PB hotel design editorial

At 170 Charles Street, where Beacon Hill's residential streets meet the Charles River Esplanade, a four-story red brick building with a softly curved corner façade and deep-set bronze-framed windows carries the confident proportions of early twentieth-century Boston commercial architecture. The Whitney Hotel Boston, which opened in 2017, was developed within a structure that sits comfortably among its older neighbors — the adjacent Massachusetts General Hospital buildings and the nineteenth-century rowhouses climbing the hill behind — while presenting something deliberately new: a ground-floor entry framed in dark steel and glass that signals a different interior register than the brick above. Inside, the design palette holds a tight conversation between navy, warm tan, brass, and off-white, executed with enough restraint to avoid period-room pastiche. Guest rooms are furnished with channel-tufted navy headboards, gold-framed mirrors, and layered geometric carpeting in grey and cream — the effect closer to a well-appointed private apartment than a conventional hotel room. The bar and restaurant spaces pull the scheme into livelier territory: herringbone oak floors give way to geometric encaustic tile beneath the bar, cognac leather stools line a white quartz counter, and deep navy walls hung with gilt-framed contemporary portraits anchor the dining room. Coffered white ceilings and Stilnovo-influenced multi-arm chandeliers in black and brass complete a room that balances clubby warmth with a studied sharpness of detail.

Travel notes

No travel notes provided yet.

About

The Whitney Hotel is a boutique Boston hotel opening in the Spring of 2019. A deluxe and exclusive oasis is coming to Boston.

Amenities

Internet

Suites

Room service

Free Internet

Wheelchair Access

Restaurant

Bar/Lounge

Pets Allowed

Wifi

Public Wifi

The Whitney Hotel Boston Reviews

726 reviews

"I travel to Boston frequently and am thrilled to have found The Whitney. Location is perfect — on Beacon Hill, steps from a footbridge across to Charles River path. Service impeccable. Rooms are lovely and beautifully appointed. Quiet, residential feel. Staff terrific! All was perfect. I will definitely be back."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Mar 15, 2026

"My favorite hotel in Boston for overnight stays and dining. Years ago, we hosted our small wedding and later a dinner party at this magnificent hidden gem. This recent stay was to escape a blizzard and enjoy a staycation in the luxurious, clean, and well decorated rooms. Watched the snow cover Beacon Hill while sipping cappuccino and enjoying a tasty breakfast at Peregrine. Very picturesque! That night I indulged in the delicious rolls and pasta. The front desk staff is outstanding and the Peregrine staff smiles warm the coldest of days. For non-Bostonians; the location could not be more perfect as an anchor for Boston sightseeing or business - across from the MBTA (no noise), next to the Esplanade/Charles River, walkable to major historical and cultural attractions, stone throw from Public Garden and Commonwealth Mall. While other hotels were making a getaway unrealistic with inflated storm pricing, I found the Whitney rates to be reasonable and the total experience valuable. Looking forward to a next stay to include wine in the garden during warmer weather."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 25, 2026

"We had a wonderful stay. The service was excellent from the moment we arrived, and the restaurant staff were equally attentive and welcoming. Our room was perfect—an exceptionally comfortable bed and beautiful, soaring windows overlooking the courtyard, which still glowed with white lights and added to the ambiance. The location On Beacon Hill was perfect! Everything about the experience was lovely. The only small note is that the apples/snacks placed in the hallway were empty and not replenished during our stay. The front desk mentioned upon arrival that they needed restocking due to children in the hallway, so it was a minor detail in an otherwise excellent experience."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 24, 2026

"A lovely hotel located in Beacon Hill near MGH. Comfortable and well-appointed room, attentive staff and delicious restaurant. Very pleased with our stay."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 22, 2026

"This boutique hotel is a gem! Modern elegance with exceptional service and a fantastic eclectic restaurant. The staff is stellar and the location is lovely at the footsteps of Beacon Hill. We have a special affection for Kamel at the front desk who strives to find the best room for your needs."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Feb 17, 2026

Guest photos

Guest photo
Guest photo
Guest photo
Guest photo
Guest photo

+27

Reviews and certain descriptive content powered by

Policies

The Whitney Hotel Boston | Best Design-Driven Stays in Boston