Best hotels in Boston
Boston Marriott Long Wharf
296 State Street, MA 02109
Effortlessly stylish and with exemplary views of the city and Boston Harbor, this Marriott hotel is equipped with a plush indoor pool overlooking the quay – perfect for that luxury holiday atmosphere. You can customise room options by requesting a cot for little ones, or enjoy a romantic evening meal in Waterside, the hotel’s own New England-style restaurant.
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf, MA 02110
Bearing five stars and a prime position on Rowes Wharf, the Boston Harbor Hotel is kitted out with all kinds of creature comforts – Smart TVs in each room, plus coffee machines and free Wi-Fi. For the ultimate taste of New England luxury, book a suite in the John Adams Presidential Suite.
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
10 Avery Street, MA 02111
The Ritz-Carlton Boston offers warmth and luxury by the bucketload. The hotel’s redesign draws inspiration from the nature of nearby Boston Common, and the rooms are modelled with ambience front and centre. There’s an on-site spa, and the Club Lounge offers complimentary culinary experiences that go beyond breakfast and dinner.
Best restaurants in Boston
O Ya
9 E Street, MA 02111
A dimly-lit atmosphere sets the pace at O Ya, where sushi is served with elegance and inventiveness in mind. Sample delectable Japanese flavours as part of the 20-course menu that spans sashimi, nigiri-style wasabi delicacies and vegetarian delights.
The Paramount
44 Charles Street, MA 02114
A family favourite, The Paramount is famed for its all-American brunches. Dig into Mexican-style eggs, or indulge your sweet tooth on whipped butter-topped pancakes or waffles. There’s an extensive dinner menu, too – try the chef’s tacos, comforting meatloaf or mac and cheese from the kids’ menu.
Ostra
1 Charles Street S, MA 02116
Seafood comes in a mix of Mediterranean and New England styles at Ostra. On the daily shellfish menu, you’ll find catches mapped to nearby states. Maine lobster is served not in a chowder, but alongside black truffle and Italian gnocchetti.
Best things to do in Boston
Freedom Trail
139 Tremont Street, MA 02111
These 2.5 miles of historic delights are a must-see on any trip to Boston. From the Massachusetts State House to America’s oldest public park, you’ll get familiar with Boston’s history of colony, protest and revolution. The Old South Meeting House is the site where, in 1773, 5,000 colonists met to protest a tax on tea.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
306 Congress Street, MA 02210
Dig further into Boston’s heritage at the site of its most famous historical event – when the Sons of Liberty threw cases of tea into Boston Harbor. Bring the whole family to see reenactments and high-tech exhibits all floating aboard ships in the very same place.
Fenway Park
4 Jersey Street, MA 02215
The oldest ballpark still in use by Major League Baseball teams, Fenway Park is something like the Wembley of Boston. Take a ballpark tour for a deep-dive into the sporting culture, or simply book single game tickets to experience the roaring atmosphere.
