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Boston Harbor Hotel

70 Rowes Wharf
Rated 8.9 in 174 reviews

The Boston Harbor Hotel, located on the historic Rowes Wharf in Boston, Massachusetts, offers a blend of luxurious accommodations and stunning views of the waterfront. This five-star hotel stands as an iconic presence along Boston’s skyline, providing guests with a sophisticated retreat that combines contemporary comforts with a classic New England atmosphere.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted by the hotel's grand archway, which frames picturesque views of the harbor. The interior is elegantly designed, featuring a blend of modern amenities and timeless decor that creates a warm and inviting ambiance. Each room and suite boasts large windows, allowing guests to enjoy breathtaking vistas of the city or the harbor, while plush furnishings and high-end finishes ensure a comfortable stay.

Dining at the Boston Harbor Hotel is a culinary delight, with its renowned restaurant serving a selection of gourmet dishes that highlight fresh, local ingredients. The hotel also offers a stylish bar where guests can relax and unwind with a thoughtfully crafted cocktail while overlooking the water.

For those seeking relaxation and rejuvenation, the hotel provides a state-of-the-art fitness center and a luxurious spa offering a range of treatments to pamper and revitalize. Business travelers and event organizers will appreciate the hotel’s versatile meeting spaces and exemplary service, ensuring that both small gatherings and large conferences are executed with precision and care.

With its prime location, the Boston Harbor Hotel places guests within walking distance of some of Boston’s most popular attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. Whether visiting for business or leisure, this hotel offers an unparalleled experience in the heart of Boston.

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Climate and Weather

January
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 -5°
 5°
 5
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
February
 5°
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Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
March
 8°
 0°
 3°
 7
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
April
 14°
 5°
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 8
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
May
 19°
 10°
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Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
June
 24°
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 10
Sun hours / day
 21
Rain free days
July
 27°
 19°
 19°
 11
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
August
 26°
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 10
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
September
 22°
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Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
October
 17°
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 14°
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Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
November
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 21
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December
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USS Constitution
USS Constitution
1797 heavy frigate of the United States Navy, oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat
1.8km / 1.2mi
Boston and Maine Railroad
Transport company
1.9km / 1.2mi
Museum of Science
Museum of Science
Science museum in Boston
2km / 1.2mi
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Art museum in Boston, Massachusetts
0.7km / 0.44mi
Boston Common
Boston Common
Public park in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
1km / 0.59mi
Charles River Reservation
Charles River Reservation
Park in Massachusetts, United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
South Station
South Station
Train station in Boston
0.6km / 0.35mi
Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall
Historic marketplace and meeting space in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
0.6km / 0.38mi
Chinatown
Chinatown
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
0.9km / 0.58mi
King's Chapel
King's Chapel
Anglican church in Boston, US
0.8km / 0.49mi
USS Cassin Young
USS Cassin Young
1943 Fletcher-class destroyer
1.8km / 1.1mi
Boston National Historical Park
Boston National Historical Park
Group of eight sites in Boston, Massachusetts associated with the American Revolutionary War
0.7km / 0.41mi
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Statue by Thomas Ball in Boston Public Garden
1.7km / 1.1mi
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.1km / 0.71mi
Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts
0.9km / 0.55mi
Old State House
Old State House
State house in Boston, MA
0.6km / 0.38mi
The Embrace
The Embrace
Sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas
1.1km / 0.71mi
Boston African-American National Historic Site
Boston African-American National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States
1.1km / 0.67mi
New England Aquarium
New England Aquarium
Public aquarium in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
320m / 350yd
First Church in Boston
First Church in Boston
Church
2km / 1.2mi
Old North Church
Old North Church
Historic church building in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.2km / 0.72mi
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, by William Rimmer
1.8km / 1.1mi
Big Dig
Big Dig
Highway project
0.8km / 0.48mi
New England Holocaust Memorial
New England Holocaust Memorial
Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts
0.8km / 0.48mi
Arlington Street Church
Arlington Street Church
Church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
1.7km / 1.1mi
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts
0.8km / 0.48mi
Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts (also used as vaudeville theatre and opera house)
0.8km / 0.51mi
Paul Revere House
Paul Revere House
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
0.9km / 0.54mi
Boston Public Garden
Boston Public Garden
Botanical garden in Boston, MA
1.5km / 0.91mi
Boylston station
Boylston station
Subway station in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.2km / 0.74mi
Statue of Charles Devens
Statue of Charles Devens
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.9km / 1.2mi
Statue of George S. Patton
Statue of George S. Patton
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.9km / 1.2mi
Ether Monument
Ether Monument
Statue and fountain in Boston
1.7km / 1.1mi
Small Child Fountain
Small Child Fountain
Fountain and sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.7km / 1.1mi
Boy and Bird Fountain
Boy and Bird Fountain
Fountain and sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.7km / 1.1mi
Statue of William Ellery Channing
Statue of William Ellery Channing
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.7km / 1.1mi
Japanese Lantern
Japanese Lantern
Lantern sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.6km / 1mi
Statue of Charles Sumner
Statue of Charles Sumner
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.6km / 1mi
Louisburg Square
Louisburg Square
Human settlement in Massachusetts, United States of America
1.5km / 0.93mi
Triton Babies Fountain
Triton Babies Fountain
Fountain and sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.6km / 0.97mi
Statler Fountain
Fountain and sculpture in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.6km / 1mi
Statue of Wendell Phillips
Statue of Wendell Phillips
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.5km / 0.95mi
Statue of Maurice J. Tobin
Statue of Maurice J. Tobin
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.9km / 1.2mi
Statue of Henry Cabot Lodge
Statue of Henry Cabot Lodge
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.2km / 0.73mi
Statue of Anne Hutchinson
Statue of Anne Hutchinson
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.2km / 0.72mi

What to do in Boston and near Boston Harbor Hotel

USS Constitution
USS Constitution
1797 heavy frigate of the United States Navy, oldest commissioned naval vessel afloat
1.8km / 1.2mi
Boston and Maine Railroad
Transport company
1.9km / 1.2mi
Museum of Science
Museum of Science
Science museum in Boston
2km / 1.2mi
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Institute of Contemporary Art, Boston
Art museum in Boston, Massachusetts
0.7km / 0.44mi
Boston Common
Boston Common
Public park in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
1km / 0.59mi
Charles River Reservation
Charles River Reservation
Park in Massachusetts, United States
1.8km / 1.1mi
South Station
South Station
Train station in Boston
0.6km / 0.35mi
Faneuil Hall
Faneuil Hall
Historic marketplace and meeting space in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
0.6km / 0.38mi
Chinatown
Chinatown
Neighborhood in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
0.9km / 0.58mi
King's Chapel
King's Chapel
Anglican church in Boston, US
0.8km / 0.49mi
USS Cassin Young
USS Cassin Young
1943 Fletcher-class destroyer
1.8km / 1.1mi
Boston National Historical Park
Boston National Historical Park
Group of eight sites in Boston, Massachusetts associated with the American Revolutionary War
0.7km / 0.41mi
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Equestrian statue of George Washington
Statue by Thomas Ball in Boston Public Garden
1.7km / 1.1mi
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue of John F. Kennedy
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
1.1km / 0.71mi
Granary Burying Ground
Granary Burying Ground
Cemetery in Boston, Massachusetts
0.9km / 0.55mi
Old State House
Old State House
State house in Boston, MA
0.6km / 0.38mi
The Embrace
The Embrace
Sculpture by Hank Willis Thomas
1.1km / 0.71mi
Boston African-American National Historic Site
Boston African-American National Historic Site
National Historic Site of the United States
1.1km / 0.67mi
New England Aquarium
New England Aquarium
Public aquarium in Boston, Massachusetts, USA
320m / 350yd
First Church in Boston
First Church in Boston
Church
2km / 1.2mi
Old North Church
Old North Church
Historic church building in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.2km / 0.72mi
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue of Alexander Hamilton
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts, by William Rimmer
1.8km / 1.1mi
Big Dig
Big Dig
Highway project
0.8km / 0.48mi
New England Holocaust Memorial
New England Holocaust Memorial
Memorial in Boston, Massachusetts
0.8km / 0.48mi
Arlington Street Church
Arlington Street Church
Church building in Massachusetts, United States of America
1.7km / 1.1mi
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue of Benjamin Franklin
Statue in Boston, Massachusetts
0.8km / 0.48mi
Orpheum Theatre
Orpheum Theatre
Concert hall in Boston, Massachusetts (also used as vaudeville theatre and opera house)
0.8km / 0.51mi
Paul Revere House
Paul Revere House
Historic house in Massachusetts, United States
0.9km / 0.54mi
Boston Public Garden
Boston Public Garden
Botanical garden in Boston, MA
1.5km / 0.91mi
Boylston station
Boylston station
Subway station in Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1.2km / 0.74mi

About Boston

Boston offers a rich blend of history, culture, and education. One of the most significant activities is walking the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile route that takes you through 16 historical sites, including the Massachusetts State House and Paul Revere's House. This self-guided tour provides insights into the city's pivotal role in American history.

Another noteworthy destination is the Museum of Fine Arts, which houses an extensive collection of art from different periods and cultures. It’s a place where art enthusiasts can explore works ranging from ancient Egyptian artifacts to contemporary pieces.

For those interested in education, visiting Harvard University and its surrounding area in Cambridge is essential. You can stroll through Harvard Yard, take in the architecture, and perhaps visit the Harvard Art Museums, which feature a diverse collection.

The Boston Common, the oldest public park in the United States, is a lovely spot for a leisurely walk or a picnic. It connects to the Public Garden, where you can see the famous swan boats and beautiful flower beds.

Sports fans might appreciate catching a game at Fenway Park, one of the oldest ballparks in Major League Baseball. Even if you’re not a baseball fan, the park's history and atmosphere are worth experiencing.

For a taste of local culture, explore the North End, known for its Italian heritage. You can enjoy authentic cuisine at various restaurants and cafés, and visit the historic Old North Church.

Lastly, a trip to the New England Aquarium provides an engaging experience for all ages, showcasing marine life and offering opportunities for education and conservation awareness. These activities reflect Boston’s unique character and its significance in American history and culture.




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