Overview of Famous Boston Hotels

The Omni Parker House is located by the Theater District, & has hosted countless celebrities through the years. Photo by Time Out.

1. The Liberty Hotel ($275+) = Major Hot Spot with Athletes & Alex Cooper’s Recent Podcast.  According to Alex Cooper, aka “Call Her Daddy,” this is the #1 hotel in Boston for celebrity sightings….particularly those of the athlete variety. You may run into a Patriot or two here ~ or even a Celtic or Red Sox slugger. Part of what draws celebs is the dimly-lit, sexy lobby bar, which plays music nightly. Aside from athletes, you may also find Kate Hudson, Eva Mendez, or comedian Larry David here. And fun fact: the Liberty used to be the Charles Street Jail!
2. Four Seasons Hotel Boston ($795+) = Perennially-Popular with Major Stars & Rock Bands.  There are actually two Four Seasons in Boston, one by the Back Bay, & the other by the gorgeous Public Gardens. Everyone from Britney Spears to the Rolling Stones have stayed here, & it’s also where the Yankees like to hang their hats when in town. A-Listers like Sandra Bullock & Pierce Brosnan are also fans, so if it’s A-List you’re looking for: head here. Or just head to one of their restaurants if room rates are too pricey…you may get lucky with a star-sighting.
3. Omni Parker House ($175+)  = Historically One of Boston’s Most Famous Hotels…with Legendary Guests.  Founded in 1855 & located by the Theater District, the Omni has long-attracted legends like Babe Ruth, former Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt & John F. Kennedy, Joan Crawford, James Dean, Stevie Nicks, & more recently: Ben Affleck. Interestingly, this is also where literary giants like Ralph Waldo Emerson & Henry David Thoreau used to meet during America’s “Golden Age of Literature,” in the famous Saturday Club. A great spot for history buffs to visit!!
   
4. Colonnade Hotel Boston ($215+) = Long Roster of Famous Guests + Famous Rooftop Pool & Bar Area.  Former President Ronald Reagan, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, & Matt Damon have all slept here….& perhaps had drinks on this famous rooftop. While its had a good, long run: the Colonnade isn’t quite as luxurious today as other hotels listed here. So if you’re looking for the best ~ try the Four Seasons or The Liberty!
5. The Charles Hotel  ($299+) = Jennifer Lopez & Ben Affleck Have Dined Here…at Bar Enza.  Chef Mark Ladner has created quite the culinary scene at Bar Enza, the Italian eatery located in The Charles Hotel. Other celebs who’ve stayed here include Barbra Streisand, former President Bill Clinton, several Supreme Court Justices, & even His Holiness the Dalai Lama! Quite an eclectic bunch…especially when mingled with J-Lo & Ben.

J-Lo & Ben at Bar Enza, inside The Charles Hotel. Photo by the Boston Eater.

“[The Charles] is the best hotel in Cambridge with wonderful courtyard terrace, restaurants, bars, spa, & well-appointed rooms. My first choice for business meetings & lunch with colleagues/friends (at Henrietta’s Table).”

 

– Paul Nakazawa