The 1985 red Back Bay building has an "ideal location" by the Boston Public Gardens and the Freedom Trail, as well as shopping on Newbury Street. Black-granite floors and custom gold light fixtures from Italy kit out the lobby. Views from the "traditional yet comfortable rooms" with neutral palettes looking out over the botanic gardens are "really sensational." The "lively Bristol Lounge" offers New England dishes ranging from Maine lobster to Boston cream pie.
(273 rooms)
Also featured on the: Gold List for 2005, Gold List for 2006, Gold List for 2007, Gold List for 2008, Gold List for 2009, Gold List for 2011