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Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 3:00 PM
Location. The Back Bay Hotel is located in the Back Bay district of Boston, Mass. Copley Square and the John Hancock Tower are positioned two blocks from this property. Boston Public Garden is located four blocks away. Hotel Features. Water flows alongside and underneath milk-glass steps that illuminate a staircase leading to The Back Bay Hotel's marble-floored lobby. The on-site Stanhope Grille features an exhibition kitchen and seasonal outdoor dining on a sunken plaza. The restaurant serves American-style grilled favorites and traditional Irish breakfasts. Cuffs, An Irish Bar, features a two-sided gas fireplace and a burled cherry-wood bar. The bar serves Irish brews, martinis and wines by the glass. Il Barista offers coffee, specialty drinks and pastries. The hotel's business center is open 24 hours. Wireless Internet access is complimentary throughout the property. Recreational amenities include a complimentary, 24-hour fitness center that contains treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical trainers, a weight-training machine and free weights. Room service dining is available 24 hours a day. Guestrooms. This 10-story, smoke-free property offers 225 contemporary guestrooms decorated in ivory, mint and copper tones. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses and are dressed with 350-thread count Italian-cotton linens and down duvets. Marble-clad bathrooms include heated towel racks, makeup mirrors, telephones, terry-cloth bathrobes and Aveda toiletries. Bathrooms feature shower/tub combinations, showers only or separate showers and bathtubs. Most bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads. Expert Tip. The Back Bay Hotel took up residence in one of Boston's last Italian Renaissance Revival buildings. For 70 years, this building served as the headquarters of the Boston Police Department.
Stay Lazy Weekend
Book a stay now - March 31, 2010, for travel November 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010, and receive the following:
Complimentary breakfast for two in the Stanhope Grill
$25 dinner credit for the Stanhope Grill
2 PM late check-out
Must book a “Stay Lazy Weekend” room category for a weekend (Friday - Sunday) stay to qualify. Taxes and gratuities not included. Other restrictions may apply.
Romance Package
Book a stay now - March 31, 2010, for travel November 1, 2009 - March 31, 2010, and receive the following:
Complimentary breakfast for two in the Stanhope Grill
Complimentary champagne and truffles upon arrival
2 PM late check-out
Must book a “Romance Package” room category to qualify. Gratuities not included. Other restrictions may apply.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.Valet parking fee: $39 per 24-hour-period with in/out privileges
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Please note: Current laws prohibit smoking in any indoor areas, including guestrooms, and on guestroom balconies/patios. Smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor areas.
Number of Rooms: 225 Number of Floors: 10
Business Center, ATM/Banking, Elevator/lift , Security guard , Bar/lounge , Concierge services , Room service (24 hours) , Use of nearby fitness center (discount) , Parking (valet) , Number of rooms: 225, Number of floors: 10, Conference room(s) , Event catering , Audio-visual equipment , Air-conditioned public areas , Fireplace in lobby , Parking (surcharge) , Tour assistance , Breakfast available (surcharge) , Coffee shop or café , Safe-deposit box - front desk , Multilingual staff , 24-hour front desk , Porter/bellhop , Doorman/doorwoman , Banquet facilities , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - high speed , Internet access in public areas - complimentary , Meeting rooms (small groups) , Parking garage , Smoke-free property , Wedding services , Dry cleaning/laundry service
Premium TV channel(s) , Internet access - wireless , Bathroom telephone , Bottled water in room (complimentary) , Turndown service , Rollaway beds , Cribs (infant beds) available , Voice mail , Blackout drapes/curtains , Electronic/magnetic keys , Internet access - complimentary , Makeup/shaving mirror , Air conditioning , Television , Cable/satellite TV , Wake-up calls , Multi-line phone , Housekeeping , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Bathrobes , Hair dryer , In-room safe , CD player , Premium bedding , Pay movies , Clock radio , Designer toiletries , Desk , Climate control , Minibar , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Direct-dial phone , Refrigerator (on request) , Non-smoking rooms only , Hair dryer , Clock radio , Designer toiletries , CD player , In-room safe , Multi-line phone , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Housekeeping , Bathrobes , Wake-up calls , Cable/satellite TV , Air conditioning , Television , Premium TV channel(s) , Internet access - wireless , Blackout drapes/curtains , Electronic/magnetic keys , Makeup/shaving mirror , Internet access - complimentary , Voice mail , Pay movies , Desk , Climate control , Premium bedding , Turndown service , Bottled water in room (complimentary) , Bathroom telephone , Cribs (infant beds) available , Rollaway beds , Minibar , Refrigerator (on request) , Direct-dial phone , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Non-smoking rooms only , Electronic/magnetic keys , Makeup/shaving mirror , Internet access - complimentary , Blackout drapes/curtains , Internet access - wireless , Premium TV channel(s) , Cribs (infant beds) available , Turndown service , Bottled water in room (complimentary) , Bathroom telephone , Rollaway beds , Voice mail , Pay movies , In-room safe , CD player , Hair dryer , Designer toiletries , Desk , Clock radio , Premium bedding , Climate control , Housekeeping , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Bathrobes , Multi-line phone , Air conditioning , Television , Cable/satellite TV , Wake-up calls , Minibar , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Direct-dial phone , Refrigerator (on request) , Non-smoking rooms only , Bottled water in room (complimentary) , Turndown service , Bathroom telephone , Cribs (infant beds) available , Voice mail , Rollaway beds , Pay movies , Hair dryer , In-room safe , CD player , Climate control , Premium bedding , Clock radio , Designer toiletries , Desk , Bathrobes , Multi-line phone , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Housekeeping , Air conditioning , Television , Cable/satellite TV , Wake-up calls , Internet access - complimentary , Makeup/shaving mirror , Electronic/magnetic keys , Internet access - wireless , Premium TV channel(s) , Blackout drapes/curtains , Minibar , Complimentary newspaper (M-F) , Direct-dial phone , Refrigerator (on request) , Non-smoking rooms only
COPLEY SQUARE - 2 BLOCKS
Back Bay Station: 1 block
Copley Square: 2 blocks
John Hancock Tower: 2 blocks
Boston Common: 4 blocks
Boston Public Garden: 4 blocks
Boston Sports Club: 4 blocks
Prudential Center: 4 blocks
John B. Hynes Convention Center: 5 blocks
Charles River: 7 blocks
Financial District: 1 mile
Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum: 1.0 mile
Faneuil Hall Marketplace: 1.25 miles
Fenway Park: 1.5 miles
TD Banknorth Garden: 1.75 miles
New England Aquarium: 1.75 miles
Christopher Columbus Park: 1.75 miles
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.