Boston Park Plaza

Boston, USA

Superior Room
Library
Off the Common
Superior Room
Library
Off the Common

The hotel

As synonymous with Boston as the eponymous tea party and cream pie, Boston Park Plaza has been a landmark on the city’s hotel circuit since it opened 90 years ago. Reinterpreted for the 21st century traveller with a $100 million mega-makeover, it now adds contemporary décor and mod-cons to its timeless elegance. And you’re in good company, with all bar two US Presidents staying here since it opened. It’s easy to see why, with a top-drawer location near Boston Common. Of course, they wouldn’t all have experienced today’s attractions, which include a mammoth 20,000 SF Health Club, the nightly cocktail hour (well 5 hours) in the Library, and the New England inspired dining of its Off the Common restaurant, with Boston’s signature lobster rolls a menu favourite.

Amenities

  • Spa
  • Valet parking
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Close to City Centre
  • Restaurant

Where is it

In the heart of historic Back Bay and steps from Boston Common. Transfer time from Boston Logan International Airport: 30 minutes.

Hotel information

1054 rooms. All with 47” interactive smart TV, Keurig coffee maker, safe and 100% blackout shades. Standard Rooms are 100 sq ft and have 1 double bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults. 

Superior Rooms are 180–280 sq ft and have 1 king-size bed, 1 queen-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (3rd guest on a rollaway bed*).

Deluxe Rooms are 280–380 sq ft and have 1 king-size bed or 2 double beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child (3rd guest on a rollaway bed*).

One Bedroom Suites are 530 sq ft and have a separate living room, full bathroom and additional powder room, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Studio Suites are 350_550 sq ft and have city views and a living space with leather sofa, with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Off the Common (lobby restaurant; open for breakfast and limited late night menu). STRIP by Strega (sophisticated lounge and contemporary steakhouse). M.J O'Connor's (Irish pub). Starbucks®. In-room spa services*. Lynx Fitness Club (group training classes, yoga, Pilates, cardio, strength equipment and Topgolf Swing Suite). Room service*. Concierge. Valet parking $58 plus tax, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

This hotel has a resort fee of $28.74 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - Unlimited streaming quality high-speed WiFi in guest rooms, for up to 6 devices - Unlimited local and domestic long distance phone calls - Unlimited access to digital news and magazines via PressReader - ChromeCast streaming for personalised entertainment in each guest room - Complimentary access to the state-of-the-art fitness centre - Quick and easy e-checkout via the guest room TV - Complimentary boarding pass printing at the FedEx Business Centre - Complimentary notary services upon request, Monday-Friday​ only - Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

* Denotes local charge.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Less than perfect

Oct 26, 2021 William C Dorset, Vermont

My family and I had stayed at the Plaza several times - in the old days, before the recent renovations. Back then here was an "in-house" Legal Seafoods restaurant, a theater on a lower level hosting "Forbidden Broadway" and the large open lobby with a raised area at one end where one could have tea while listening to a string quartet and watching… Read more
My family and I had stayed at the Plaza several times - in the old days, before the recent renovations. Back then here was an "in-house" Legal Seafoods restaurant, a theater on a lower level hosting "Forbidden Broadway" and the large open lobby with a raised area at one end where one could have tea while listening to a string quartet and watching the comings and goings of the clientele. None of that existed when we returned earlier this month. Our room was quite small (we had once had a standard room with two baths!) and everything had been renovated from comfort and welcoming to sleek and cool. It is still a fine hotel but for us it has lost its character. The attentiveness and friendliness of the staff is still very much in tact, with a special nod to the Concierge in the lobby who added greatly to our enjoyment of the city. One minor flaw was at breakfast where I ordered French Toast with "pure Vermont maple syrup". Being from Vermont I thought that would make me feel more at home. When the plate arrived it was accompanied with a packet of Log Cabin corn syrup. I was told that they had run out of maple syrup and this was a temporary fix even though the menu didn't mention that. It is still a very nice hotel but not as nice as it used to be. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Mediocre and pricey

Oct 25, 2021 Aicyla22 Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Window wouldn't close, was reported to front desk and told it would be fixed, returned hours later to the window left wide open and still broken. Also had a broken fridge and safe. My food spoiled bc of the fridge. Room was a bit noisy bc of neighbors blasting music, but it didn't last long so it wasn't too much of a bother. Overall the hotel had… Read more
Window wouldn't close, was reported to front desk and told it would be fixed, returned hours later to the window left wide open and still broken. Also had a broken fridge and safe. My food spoiled bc of the fridge. Room was a bit noisy bc of neighbors blasting music, but it didn't last long so it wasn't too much of a bother. Overall the hotel had a good location and was clean, but I wouldn't stay there again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating An honest review about those “small rooms”

Oct 23, 2021 mmills522 Columbia, South Carolina

When I first read the reviews of this hotel I was already booked . I saw complaints about small rooms and I thought “Omg! What have I done .” I was worried- and that was completely unwarranted . Americans tend to book based on bed size . They see “queen bed” and they think “ 2 people .” That’s their fault. I booked a “cozy queen room” and that’s… Read more
When I first read the reviews of this hotel I was already booked . I saw complaints about small rooms and I thought “Omg! What have I done .” I was worried- and that was completely unwarranted . Americans tend to book based on bed size . They see “queen bed” and they think “ 2 people .” That’s their fault. I booked a “cozy queen room” and that’s what I got. I got a beautiful room, a queen bed, excellent service, excellent house keeping…. Not a detail was overlooked. My room was cozy- that meant it was perfect for one person- two people would not have fit - nor should I have expected them to . If you see reviews about small rooms- those are people who booked on bed size . This is a beautiful hotel, a safe hotel, a friendly hotel, and the service is over the top . If you aren’t sure, call before you book, but don’t blame them . My only negative from a truly great experience is that hotel WiFi kicks on and off. I ended up going into safety mode because the WiFi would suddenly kick off and I didn’t notice. Other than that - I highly recommend . Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating “Excellent Staff at the Front office Reception and Excellent Stay”

Oct 22, 2021 Alishianair786

I am highly pleased with the host Bishal and Tevin.They were so professional comforting and always ready to help with assistance required throughout my entire stay. I would definitely recommend Park plaza to all my friends and Family in Boston. Excellent stay and comfortable rooms with a great view. well done Bishal and team for an excellent… Read more
I am highly pleased with the host Bishal and Tevin.They were so professional comforting and always ready to help with assistance required throughout my entire stay. I would definitely recommend Park plaza to all my friends and Family in Boston. Excellent stay and comfortable rooms with a great view. well done Bishal and team for an excellent performance and hospitality feels like home each time i visit Park Plaza. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible Management

Oct 20, 2021 Tourist55196819362

I was forced to leave the hotel at 3am in the morning via police escort over apparently a noise complaint. Someone in my room was ill and vomiting, which can understandably be disturbing to nearby occupants, but we we're never asked to quiet down or given any kind of warning. Instead, Police show up to my door at 3am and DEMAND we leave the room… Read more
I was forced to leave the hotel at 3am in the morning via police escort over apparently a noise complaint. Someone in my room was ill and vomiting, which can understandably be disturbing to nearby occupants, but we we're never asked to quiet down or given any kind of warning. Instead, Police show up to my door at 3am and DEMAND we leave the room immediately. Again, as embarrassing as someone getting ill and making a commotion at 3am is, not being asked to quiet down or given any warning at all is completely unacceptable. We were forced out onto the streets of Boston at 3am in the pouring rain with no place to go. Clearly this management staff have have no respect for their customers or their safety. Not providing at least ONE warning to remedy the situation is totally unacceptable. Read less