Best Hotels for Boston Fireworks Views - 2012

Boston hotels for viewing July 4th fireworks

The best hotels for Boston fireworks viewing on July 4th overlook the Cambridge side of the Charles River - but many Boston hotels offer great views also.

If watching the 2012 July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular will be the highlight of your Boston stay, you may want to consider hotels in Boston and Cambridge where you can watch the display over the Charles River from your room.

Here's what you'll find in each category of hotels for Boston fireworks viewing.  Book as early as possible to find the most choices - the city fills up with visitors during this period, especially because the huge 6-day Boston Harborfest celebration begins at the end of June.

Watch the fireworks from the roof deck at this Boston hotel

Fifteen Beacon Hotel's roof deck

You'll find only 1 Boston hotel where guests can watch the July Fourth fireworks from its roof deck - the 10-floor XV Beacon Hotel at the edge of Beacon Hill, near the most historic part of downtown Boston.  One of the best Boston luxury hotels.  Rates will be high on the 4th - but your experience here will be priceless.

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Best hotels for Boston fireworks views from your room

Enjoy spectacular views of Boston's Independence Day fireworks from your room at these hotels.  

Check rates and reviews on-line, and then call the hotel directly to confirm that you'll get a room with a fireworks view.  (You'll find all of their phone numbers at the bottom of this page.) 

Some of these hotels have public areas on high floors with even better views - so ask about that option also.

The best hotels for viewing the fireworks from your room are actually from the Cambridge side of the river.  But keep in mind, the huge fireworks display feels like it fills the night sky, so as long as your room faces the river and isn't blocked by another building or trees, you should have a great view.

Royal Sonesta Cambridge

The Royal Sonesta offers excellent Charles River views, and is a popular place for watching the July 4th fireworks.  

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More to enjoy at the Royal Sonesta:  Beautiful indoor atrium pool with skylights - plus the hotel is across the street from upscale shopping at Cambridgeside Galleria and near lots of excellent restaurants.

Liberty Hotel Boston

Definitely one of the best hotels for Boston fireworks - views from guestrooms in the 16th floor tower overlooking the fireworks site cannot be beat!  For the ultimate viewing experience, splurge on a suite with a private terrace overlooking the Charles River.

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Expect a terrific experience at the Liberty, starting with a complimentary glass of champagne upon arrival.

Good hotels for Boston fireworks from guestrooms

These hotels are a little farther from the river, and may not have quite as many rooms with views of the July 4th fireworks - but if you can reserve a room with a view, it should be terrific. 

If all of the rooms with fireworks views are booked, the river is only a short 5-10 minute walk away. 

Taj Boston

The Taj is close to the part of the river where the barges used as the fireworks launch site are located.  Reserve a room on a high floor on the river side of the hotel, and you'll have a great view.

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The Taj does have a quite splendid roof top terrace, normally used only for private events.  However, if you happen to get invited to one, leap at the opportunity to attend, based on the view alone.  Or if you're planning a wedding or other big event, book it for July 4th and thrill your guests with the fireworks.

Another nearby luxury hotel with upper floor views is The Lenox.

Sheraton Boston Hotel

The Sheraton Boston Hotel has the advantage of being tall and well-positioned to see the fireworks over the river - so lots of rooms here offer terrific views, as do many of the hotel's the public spaces.

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Unfortunately, the rooftop indoor/outdoor pool and surrounding deck are not positioned to take advantage of the views - but you can still enjoy them during your stay in this upscale business hotel.  Similar height hotel to consider nearby:  Boston Hilton

Marriott Hotel Copley Place - Boston

This Marriott's Back Bay location near Copley Square places it almost directly in line with the fireworks launch site, even though it is about a 10-minute walk from the river, and its height provides excellent views from the higher floors on the river-facing side - so be sure to call the hotel and explain that you want a room with great fireworks views.  Public spaces also provide good viewing options.

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When you're not watching the fireworks, try out the pool - it's one of the best in the city.   Another similarly tall hotel almost next door:  Westin Copley Hotel

Marriott Hotel Cambridge - Kendall Square

As you can see in this photo, the Marriott Hotel near Kendall Square (the neighborhood where MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) is located) is tall enough to offer sweeping views of the Charles River from many of its guest rooms. 

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Although height alone makes this Marriott one of the best hotels for Boston fireworks viewing, you can also easily walk to the river (5 minutes at the most), where you'll find plenty of good spots for viewing and slightly smaller crowds than on the Boston side. 

If you need more space, you can find reasonably priced suites at Marriott's Residence Inn Cambridge, practically next door.   More information about the Residence Inn Cambridge

Nine Zero Hotel - Boston

Corner rooms on higher floors at Nine Zero Hotel offer spectactular views of the Boston fireworks on July 4th - although the vistas from these rooms provide plenty of pleasure on any day. 

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The Nine Zero's location near many of Boston's historic sites in the oldest part of the city puts it close to many of the HarborFest activities going on in early July. 

Other Boston and Cambridge hotels with views of the fireworks

A number of other Boston hotels, particularly in the Back Bay neighborhood and Cambridge, offer fireworks views from some of their rooms and public spaces, and are also close to the banks of the Charles River if you want to walk over for an outdoor view.

Westin Copley Place  - This Back Bay Boston hotel located near the Marriott Hotel Copley shares similar views and is a great choice.  Check rates / availability

Boston Hilton Back Bay - Located near the Boston Sheraton, the Hilton is another tall business hotel offering nice amenities and great fireworks views from its upper floors facing the river. Check rates / availability

Doubletree Guest Suites - Located at a bend in the river about a mile outside of the central part of Boston, near Harvard Business School in Allston, the Doubletree provides excellent views from its upper floors facing toward the fireworks site.  (As you can see from the photo on the left, you need to be above the tree tops.)

The Doubletree has nice amenities, such as an indoor pool, and is convenient to an exit from the Massachusetts Turnpike.  If you're arriving by car, this can be a good choice, especially since the hotel generally offers attractive rates.   Check rates and reviews

Hotel Marlowe - Cambridge - Located across from the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge, the Marlowe ofters similar views from river-facing rooms on the upper floors.  The Marlowe is known for its cool vibe, and like the Royal Sonesta, is just a short walk away from great viewing spots outside if all of the rooms with views are booked.  Check rates and reviews

Hyatt Regency Cambridge - The Hyatt Regency in Cambridge overlooks the Charles River and some rooms have wonderful balconies.  However, the hotel does not guarantee that the fireworks can be seen from a river view room.

Because of the hotel's location on the Charles River, you can find a spot on the river embankment to watch the fireworks.

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