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Harbor Hotel, Boston

70 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA (show on map)

Expert reviews

Frommers review:

“One of the best hotels in Boston faces the harbor and the Rose Kennedy Greenway, but the fantastic location is just one reason to stay here: Others include the superb service, a great pool and spa, excellent restaurants, and plush, luxurious rooms.”

Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Boston.

Fodors review:

“With its 80-foot-tall outdoor archway and rotunda and classic city and harbor views, the Boston Harbor Hotel is synonymous with über-hospitality.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Boston.

Forbes review:

“Boston Harbor Hotel is a beautiful blend of Boston’s colonial past and chic present, down to the American flag hanging under an ornate rotunda, waving in boats from their day at sea.”

Telegraph review:

“Sleep by land and by sea at the Boston Harbor Hotel, which envelopes evocative Rowes Wharf on one side and opens onto the city on the other. This modern classic offers a uniquely memorable experience, with first-class service, top dining, a superb fitness centre and spa, a relaxing atmosphere, and magnificent views.”

Guest rating

4.7 out of 5.0

Ranked 2nd in Boston


This an aggregated guest review rating of Harbor Hotel, Boston. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a guest review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0


What guests liked


Value for Money

89.67 %

Ranked 5th in Boston


We use a smart algorithm to determine the value for money each hotel offers. The score is based on a combination of aggregated guest review ratings and the average nightly rate. The higher the percentage, the better the overall value you receive for the price you pay.


All you need to know

Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf is a stunning choice. Completed in 1987, this five-star grand dame anchors the neighborhood with an eye-catching postmodern design. Its most famous feature is a dramatic, 60-foot-tall multi-story archway that serves as a grand gateway, beautifully framing the transition between downtown Boston and the harbor.

The building was envisioned by renowned architect Adrian Smith while he was with Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM). Smith faced a massive engineering hurdle due to the twice-daily high tides and water pressure at the harbor’s edge. To prevent the water from uplifting the foundation before the building was heavy enough to hold it down, the team used a rare “up-down construction” method, building the above-ground steel frame and the below-ground parking garage at the exact same time.

Inside, the hotel leans into its historic nautical setting. Beyond the coastal blues and luxury Frette linens in the guest rooms, history buffs will find a hidden gem on-site: the Magellan Gallery. This space houses the second-largest collection of rare, historic maps in Boston, offering a fascinating look back at early exploration.

Whether you arrive by car or pull directly into their 34-slip, mega-yacht-accessible marina, the property blends classic New England elegance with incredible architecture. It is a local landmark that truly celebrates the city’s seafaring soul.

Location

Recent guest reviews

5.0
Anne

24 March 2026

Exceptional

5.0
Maeve

4 March 2026

Everything about it is beautiful, the harbour view is stunning

4.0
David

18 February 2026

Very good

5.0
Diane

5 January 2026

Exceptional

5.0
Tracy

5 December 2025

Exceptional

5.0
Stephen

13 November 2025

Exceptional

5.0
Mohamed

11 November 2025

Exceptional

5.0
Christian

10 November 2025

Exceptional

1.0
Michael

19 October 2025

Don’t trust in this hotel to have what you reserved, they will just ruin your vocation.

I reserved a king size bed face to the harbor. And they overbook the reservation for this room. And gave a horrible wheelchair-accessible room.

5.0
Carlo

18 September 2025

Exceptional

5.0
Robert

29 August 2025

Exceptional

3.5
Victoria

25 December 2024

Great modern hotel by the harbor.

The view was great, the decor was very christmassy, the room was comfortable and the food was delicious. And we had a surprise waiting for us for our anniversary! Also love the dyptique presents.

The pool was closed for renovation and we were not warned when booking, which was disappointing as we came partly to enjoy it. The tub was a bit small.

5.0
Keith

12 October 2024

Excellent, we loved Boston

Lovely room, extremely comfortable bed, helpful staff

Only one thing - very surprised for such a quality hotel that when we wanted to have a cup of afternoon tea in the lounge map area we were given it in disposable cups not china.

3.0
Michael

27 September 2024

very expensive and disappointed with our noisy room

room layout, furnishing and ambiance

we were awoken by the sounds of elevator or furniture moving starting around 6:30 am until around 9 am every morning

4.5
Pamela

25 September 2024

Fabulous

Location and view from our room

Transfer from airport very very expensive

5.0
Amy

22 September 2024

Best hotel in Boston

Everything! The smell and air quality of the hotel helped my asthma. It is a beautiful hotel overlooking the water. It’s in a great location. Food is amazing. Rooms are spacious and clean and comfortable. Staff is extremely helpful. Best hotel in Boston.

Nothing.

4.0
Jennifer

20 September 2024

Used hotel for 3 night prior to a cruise, great hotel & location staff very accommodating

Easy reach of most tourist attractions. Friendly helpful staff, room very clean and spacious

No kettle in room only coffee machine. Room had a great view of harbour however it was a little noisy

5.0
Pamela

10 September 2024

Exceptional

Position Decor Space Room

We asked for a transfer from the airport and it cost 230 dollars. Absolutely ridiculous price.

5.0
Caroline

6 August 2024

Best place to visit and explore Boston

Great place with very friendly staff in the centre of the city, all attractions in walking distance.

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4.5
Alireza

1 August 2024

It Was a Great Experience and we were so relax during our stay

Great Room, Great Lobby and Polite Staff Very Lux Hotel

The Pool was Under Renovation

4.0
Michelle

31 July 2024

Worth the experience

Superb 👌

5.0
Hollie

29 July 2024

The Boston Harbor hotel never fails to deliver exceptional quality service to all of its customers. Sometimes, I get a f

There isn’t anything unlikable about this property.

3.0
Sue

23 July 2024

Pleasant

The location, I had a great view from my room. The live music on Friday night was excellent.

The swimming pool is being refurbished. I wasn’t a fan of the food I had there, especially the breakfast.

4.0
Kieran

9 May 2024

Nice hotel and service was excellent, but I'm not convinced it was worth the high price.

The room was comfortable - especially the bed. The TV and tablet were good. The view from the room was good. Room service was good - fast, efficient and friendly.

The bath had someone else's hairs clinging to the non-slip surface. The same ones were there throughout my stay (perhaps someone could try using sellotape or something to remove them). The snacks in the room were very expensive - $11 for a small tub of Pringles!!

4.0
Rob

8 April 2024

Very good

Staff were great

Pool area was not available due to refurb. Didn’t say that before e booked.

4.5
Shawn

11 March 2024

Fabulous

Water view and city view in the same room

I went outside for a smoke. Little while after being back in my room two employees came to my room and harassed me for smoking in my room. They admitted very quickly they were wrong. Very unprofessional!

5.0
Jake

20 February 2024

Exceptional

Easy to get to, polite and helpful staff, beautiful view

5.0
Peter

19 February 2024

Great time

room, view, service, food!!!

Nothing

5.0
Thomas

5 January 2024

Perfect accommodation to enjoy the harbour views in Boston, and exceptional customer service.

We had a surprise room upgrade which was a lovely gesture, and the harbour view from the room was breathtaking. The room was clean and had all the amenities we needed. We had a detailed introduction to the room from the concierge Dennis, who was very helpful. Our guest experience was exceptional throughout, thanks to some thoughtful touches such as a bottle of champagne and chocolate strawberries sent up for us. Rodney on reception and Rafael at breakfast were especially helpful and friendly.

5.0
Paul

1 January 2024

The perfect experience our family wanted.

We had an unfortunate situation with our daughter suffering an asthmatic situation in the middle of the night to which we had to go to hospital, the hotel assisted fantastically and moved us to a room more suited to allergy friendly conditions. The staff were all extremely accommodating and made the circumstance that much easier to handle.

5.0
James

22 December 2023

Wonderful

We liked the hotel, but more especially the staff

There was nothing we didn’t like

5.0
Kevin

27 November 2023

Exceptional

Stunning view

5.0
Jennifer

22 November 2023

Exceptional

Beautiful hotel, friendly staff! Amazing room

5.0
Todd

17 October 2023

Excellent customer service, beautiful room with a fabulous view of the harbor, and great location!

Excellent customer service! The room was beautiful and very clean and the harbor view was amazing. I can't say enough good things about the Boston Harbor Hotel. We will definitely visit again.

5.0
Catherine

18 September 2023

The Boston Harbor Hotel is an 11/10!

The hotel is absolutely beautiful. The staff were pleasant and attentive. The room was patently luxurious. Views of the harbor and airport were stunning.

Nothing - everything was perfect.

4.0
Keith

6 September 2023

Very good

Harbour view and location

All OK

1.5
David

28 August 2023

I will not return the restaurant staff asked me to leave while I was on my laptop working from my dining table. They as

Good location

The restaurant staff extremely rude and disrespectful.

4.5
Victor

22 August 2023

wonderful, would consider revisiting.

convenience of walking to all attractions

having free parking

5.0
Valentina

17 August 2023

Highly recommended

The hotel is very nice , very well maintained and very well located .

The air conditioning too cold in the public areas , typical of USA

4.5
Jeremy

8 August 2023

I really liked the hotel.

The room was perfect for a family like ours

If the breakfast could have been less pricey for hotel guests, that would have ben excellent.

3.0
James

12 July 2023

Today’s guests expect a more “homey” environment . Heavily scented to cover up old carpet

Location

Dirty carpets overpriced rooms in room dining menu trying to hard to be fancy/unique. Ridiculous prices for bottles of liquor

4.0
Pamela

11 July 2023

Very good

Location

Service was a bit poor at times. We waited ages for some requests, and breakfast was not made to order even after complaining the first time..

4.0
Monica

11 July 2023

Wouldn’t stay here again.

Location

Over rated. Not worth the price

4.5
Brandy

27 June 2023

Fabulous

Great location, rooms extremely clean

Valet was a little pricey but attendants were extremely pleasant!

5.0
Ginger

22 June 2023

Exceptional

Absolutely EVERYTHING was perfect!!

5.0
Barry

14 June 2023

lovely stay

pool, gym, room

1.0
Yang

13 June 2023

The hotel was old and unprofessional.

The hotel was old and unprofessional.

The hotel was old and unprofessional.

1.0
Yang

13 June 2023

The hotel was old and unprofessional.

The hotel was old and unprofessional.

The hotel was old and unprofessional.

4.0
Sandra

3 June 2023

Very good

Bouildings

Room coffe and canned water

4.5
Nick

1 June 2023

We enjoyed our stay at the Boston Harbor Hotel, our room was 5 star as was the service staff and the views are great, bu

Beautiful property in a great location. Great staff service.

Rather low water pressure in the shower, sink and toilet will definitely bother some guests. Food served at the hotel restaurant was excellent, but my wife and I found it to be loud, not very much seating and the service could be better for a 4.5 star hotel.

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Breakfast in the room
  • - Snack bar
  • - Special diet menus (on request)
  • - Kids' meals
  • - Wine/champagne

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Shared lounge/TV area

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage
  • - ATM/cash machine on site
  • - Concierge service

Activities

  • - Sauna
  • - Fitness centre
  • - Golf course (within 3 km)
  • - Massage (additional charge)
  • - Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • - Indoor pool
  • - Indoor pool (all year)
  • - Steam room
  • - Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • - Fitness
  • - Fitness classes

Outdoors

  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor furniture

Entertainment & family services

  • - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Trouser press (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Electric vehicle charging station
  • - Accessible parking

Accessibility

  • - Wheelchair accessible
  • - Toilet with grab rails
  • - Raised toilet
  • - Lower bathroom sink

Pool and wellness

  • - Infinity pool
  • - Heated pool
  • - Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming pool

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
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