InterContinental Hotel Boston

Waterfront luxury at Boston's InterContinental Hotel

 

The sleek and luxurious InterContinental Hotel Boston, one of the city's most spectacular waterfront hotels, offers sweeping water views.

Like all of the Boston Harbor hotels, the InterContinental offers grand vistas and luxe amenities, plus the convenience of other downtown hotels. 

Look out your windows, and you'll see gorgeous sunrises across the harbor, sailboats heading out to explore the Boston Harbor Islands, and ferries bringing passengers to and from nearby wharfs.

The InterContinental Boston truly delivers the best of both worlds - a resort-like atmosphere with city convenience.

 

Walk out the hotel's front door, and you're just steps away from the bustling downtown Financial District.

The back of the Intercontinental Hotel Boston features serene patio dining flanked by lush flowers and spectacular views of Boston Harbor.   You can walk along Harborwalk, located right behind the hotel, and go all the way up to the North End, or across Fort Point Channel to the Boston Children's Museum and Institute of Contemporary Art in the South Boston Waterfront.

Or just sit in one of the water-facing benches and relax as you enjoy the sea breezes.

Why You'll Love the InterContinental Hotel Boston

Here are the top 3 reasons why you'll love the InterContinental Hotel Boston:

• Spectacular waterfront location on beautiful Boston Harbor.
• Convenience - you're steps away from Boston's Financial District, lively Waterfront and trendy Leather District restaurants and night spots, and family-oriented attractions such as the New England Aquarium and historic Freedom Trail sites. 
• Serious pampering - the InterContinental Hotel Boston's legendary attention to guest comfort - plus all the amenities you'd expect from Boston spa hotels:  a great 24-hour spa and gym complete with heated lap pool, and individualized services.

Why stay here?

In one word - luxury.  The Intercontinental Boston is one of the best Boston luxury hotels.

The 424 guestrooms and suites feature original artwork, luxe linens, and understated contemporary décor.   Hotel guests occupy the first 12 floors of the massive building.   

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But "luxury" isn't just "things" - it's also a feeling of comfort.  Making guests feel at home.  I must admit to having a soft spot for InterContinental hotels after staying in several in various parts of the world . . . Helsinki, New York, a little-known African city . . . yes, the linens were nice and the marble bathrooms splendid, but what really stands out still in memory how the staff made sure the guests felt at home.  I also find that the concierges at InterContinentals are super-knowledgeable, well-connected when you need hard-to-get reservations, and helpful.

For those who fall in love with InterContinental Hotel Boston's location and services, floors 14 through 21 contain 130 “ultra-luxury” condos - so you can really be "at home" here.

During warm weather, the Intercontinental Hotel Boston begins to feel almost like a resort. 

Step out onto the spectacular circular outdoor plaza overlooking Fort Point Channel.  Culinary and aromatic herbs such as rosemary and lavender scent the air.  You'll begin to think you're at a Mediterranean resort.

Back inside, this feeling is reinforced by the hotel’s Provence-themed Miel “Brasserie Provencal” restaurant featuring the Mediterranean flavors of France’s Cote d’Azur. 

For something lighter, try Sushi-Teq, a salsa bar that pairs sushi and tapas with vintage tequila. 

Then saunter over to RumBa, another on-site bar that specializes in distilled rums and Latin-Caribbean music.  A private Champagne Bar serves—you guessed it—glasses of bubbly.

But for those who are here to work despite being at one of the best hotels in Boston, there's also a well-equipped 24 hour business center, with all the services you'll need and staff to make sure that you get them easily.

What's Nearby

The Water Taxi at adjacent Rowes Wharf provides convenient 10-minute transit time to and from Logan Airport as well as a wonderful though brief cruise across Boston Harbor. 

The InterContinental Boston is within easy walking distance of most Downtown businesses and Boston tourism attractions, as well as the Boston Convention and Exposition Center in the Seaport District. 

On the city side of the hotel, the beautiful Rose Kennedy Greenway stretches from nearby Chinatown up to the North End. 

Feel like a Boston Harbor cruise or a whale-watching adventure?  You’ll find the harbor cruise departures at nearby Rowes Wharf and Long Wharf.

You Slept Where?!?

As an added historical bonus for staying at the InterContinental Boston, you can say you’ve slept on top of Boston’s most famous historic site. 

The hotel on the actual site of the Boston Tea Party, where 342 chests of tea were dumped overboard in 1773 to protest British rule and taxation of the 13 colonies - a gesture that ignited the American Revolution. 

Walk to the end closest to the water of the adjacent parking garage on what is now called Independence Wharf.  You’ll see a sign marking the location of the Boston Tea Party on the former Griffins Wharf. 

Want an even better view?   Go into the lobby of the Intercontinental Hotel Boston's parking garage (door is at the corner near the street), sign in at the front desk, and take the elevator up to the free 14th floor Observation Deck.  Along with the Prudential Skywalk, this is one of the best spots to get an aerial view of the city.

How to get best rates for the InterContinental Boston

Despite the fabulous waterfront location, terrific amenities, and top service, rates at this InterContinental are surprisingly reasonable - although of course they do rise during the summer.  To be sure you're finding the best deal, check out best rates and reviews from over 30 reservations sites. 

Sometimes by paying a little more, you can also find special packages with things like spa services or even a Boston Harbor cruise thrown in.