BACK BAY HOTEL - BOSTON - UNITED STATES

Area

• 3 km to the nearest station (backbay)
• 3 minute walk to the nearest metro station (backbay)
• 6 kms to the nearest airport (logan international airport)
• 5 kms to city centre
• 4 minute walk to the nearest bus stop

Lobby

The lobby is welcoming, with works of art and sculpture that will make you stop and study the pieces. There is a large lounge area for relaxing or meeting with friends.

General

This is an architecturally and historically interesting property. Its design reflects luxurious Irish undertones and its restaurant and stylish bar are popular. (04/08:JB) NOTE: This property will become a completely non-smoking hotel as of December 26 2006. (0807 LM)

Exterior

Located in the city's fashionable Back Bay neighbourhood, the hotel is a 1920's architectural landmark, the former Boston Police Headquarters. This $60 million preservation project stays true to the original building, yet offers a modern lift to correspond with its new life as a luxury hotel.

Restaurant

The Grille serves high quality, popular American favourites for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 7am-2pm. The dining area also extends into a seasonal open air terrace. This restaurant was also recently named in the Conde Nast Traveller Magazine's Hot List of the top 80 restaurants in the world. There is an Irish bar on the lower lever, complete with an old individual jail cell. There is also a coffee and lounge bar.

Rooms

There are 222 elegantly appointed guest rooms. All rooms are furnished for maximum comfort and functionality with spacious work areas, luxurious fabrics, marble baths and artwork depicting the historic and physical charms of Ireland. Includes refrigerator with complimentary bottled water, safety deposit box to accommodate laptops, luxury down-filled comforters and many other features.

Location

Located on the site of the former Boston Police Headquarters, in one of Boston's oldest neighbourhoods, dating back to 1752. Centrally located on Berkeley Street in the heart of Boston City and easily accessible from the airport, train station and on bus routes, the hotel serves as the ideal base for business, shopping and leisure travellers. Fashionable Newbury Street and Copley Place covered shopping centre are all within walking distance.

Facilities

• Disabled facilities: Disabled facilities
• Gymnasium: Gymnasium
• 10 floors: 10 floors
• Room service 24 hour: Room service 24 hour
• Porterage 24 hour: Porterage 24 hour
• 2 lifts: 2 lifts
• Earliest check-in at 15:00: Earliest check-in at 15:00
• Medium sized lobby: Medium sized lobby