For 50 years, Jean has been a familiar and beloved presence at The Eliot — welcoming guests through the doors with warmth, kindness, and an unmatched knowledge of the building and its community.

While Jean is known as the doorman at The Eliot, his role has always been so much more. He is a historian of the building, a keeper of its stories, and a familiar face who has helped define the experience of arriving home. He remembers the names and faces of countless guests, recognizes generations of visitors, and knows The Eliot like the backof his hand — every corner, every detail, and every story that has unfolded within its walls.

To mark this special milestone, we gathered with the people who have been part of Jean’s journey — guests, friends, neighbors, longtime supporters, and members of the community. Four-legged friends joined the celebration as well, adding to the warmth and spirit of the occasion.

The gathering was a reflection of the countless connections Jean has built over the years. For many guests, seeing Jean is a familiar moment they look forward to each time they return. His memory, kindness, and genuine care have turned everyday interactions into lasting relationships.

Jean has become part of The Eliot’s history, carrying with him decades of memories, stories, and connections that make the building truly special. His dedication and deep connection to the community have created a legacy that extends far beyond his role.

Here’s to Jean — a storyteller, a historian, a welcoming presence, and an unforgettable part of The Eliot’s story. Here’s to the next 50!

We are honored to announce that we have once again been named among Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 Hotels in the World, marking the second consecutive year we have received this prestigious recognition.

This achievement is a testament to our team’s unwavering dedication to creating meaningful experiences and providing the highest level of hospitality for every guest who walks through our doors. From thoughtful service and personalized touches to the unique character of our property, every detail reflects our commitment to excellence.

Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 recognition celebrates the world’s most exceptional hotels, and being included among this distinguished group is a moment of great pride for our entire team. We are grateful to our guests who have shared their experiences, supported our journey, and made this achievement possible.

While this honor celebrates what we have accomplished, it also inspires us to continue raising the standard of hospitality. We remain committed to creating memorable stays, welcoming travelers from around the world, and delivering experiences that guests will cherish long after they leave.

Thank you for being part of our story. We look forward to welcoming you and creating many more unforgettable moments together.

Boston is one of those cities that feels like it was designed for a perfect weekend. History at every corner, world-class museums, championship sports, incredible food, and some of the most walkable, beautiful urban streets in the country. And when you base yourself at The Eliot Hotel on Commonwealth Avenue, every one of Boston's best experiences is practically at your doorstep.

Whether you are visiting for the first time or returning for the tenth, this guide covers the best things to do near The Eliot Hotel — from morning walks to late-night dinners.

Start with the Neighborhood

Commonwealth Avenue — the tree-lined boulevard where The Eliot has stood since 1925 — is itself one of Boston's great pleasures. A morning walk along the mall or a stroll to the Public Garden (where Swan Boats glide in season and the famous Make Way for Ducklings sculpture stands) sets a tone for the day that is hard to beat.

Newbury Street is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Boston's most celebrated shopping and dining corridor, it is lined with boutiques, galleries, and restaurants that range from casual to Michelin-worthy. Even if you are not shopping, it is worth a walk.

Must-Do Boston Attractions

Boston Common & The Freedom Trail
The oldest public park in the United States is the starting point of the Freedom Trail, a 2.5-mile walking path through 16 historic sites including the Massachusetts State House, Paul Revere's House, and the Old North Church.

Fenway Park
Home of the Boston Red Sox and one of the most iconic sports venues in the world. The stadium dates to 1912, and whether you catch a game or take one of the guided tours, it is a bucket-list experience. The Eliot is one of the best-located hotels near Fenway Park in all of Boston.

Museum of Fine Arts (MFA)
One of the world's great art museums, with nearly 500,000 works across art, architecture, and culture. The Eliot offers a dedicated Museum of Fine Arts Package that includes VIP MFA access, overnight accommodations, and breakfast at UNI.

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Designed after a 15th-century Venetian palace, this museum houses over 2,500 pieces of art collected personally by its founder. The garden courtyard alone is worth the trip.

New England Aquarium
A favorite for families, the Aquarium's 187,000-gallon tank is home to hundreds of species and a living coral reef. It has been a leader in marine conservation since 1969.

Institute of Contemporary Art
For lovers of modern and contemporary art, the ICA on Boston's Waterfront offers both permanent and rotating exhibitions that push boundaries in the best possible way.

For Families Traveling with Kids

Boston is exceptional for families. Beyond Fenway and the Aquarium, consider:

• Museum of Science — 400+ interactive exhibits, a planetarium, IMAX, and over 100 live animals
• Boston Children's Museum — Over a century of engaging children in discovery
• TD Garden — Home of the Celtics (NBA) and Bruins (NHL) for sports-loving families

The Eliot's spacious one- and two-bedroom suites are purpose-built for family travel, with separate living rooms and sleeper sofas.

For University Visitors

The Eliot Hotel is one of Boston's best-located accommodations for university visitors. We are:

• Walking distance to Berklee College of Music
• Under 1 mile from Boston University and Northeastern
• Minutes from MIT, Simmons, and a short commute to Harvard

Whether you are visiting for a campus tour, a graduation weekend, or a parents' weekend, The Eliot offers personalized service, spacious accommodations, and a central location that makes navigating the city effortless.

Getting Around

You do not need a car to explore Boston from The Eliot. The Hynes Convention Center MBTA Green Line stop is one block away, connecting you to the entire city. The hotel is also one block from the #1 bus to Harvard Square. For convenience, valet parking is available at the hotel for $65 per 24 hours.

End Every Day at UNI

However you spend your days in Boston, end them well. UNI Restaurant, right in The Eliot lobby, is one of the best dining experiences in the city — James Beard Award-winning cuisine in a warm, social setting. Whether it is dinner, cocktails, or room service back in your suite, the food here matches the level of the city you came to explore.

Book your Boston stay at eliothotel.com or call 617-267-1607.

The Eliot Hotel | 370 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215

When you stay at The Eliot Hotel, you are not just booking a room in one of Boston's most iconic boutique properties — you are getting access to one of the best restaurants in Back Bay Boston, steps from your door (or delivered directly to your suite).

That restaurant is UNI, and it has earned every accolade it has received.

Boston's Back Bay is one of the most beautiful urban neighborhoods in the United States. Tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue, brownstone facades, the Public Garden just around the corner — it is the kind of setting that makes a city feel timeless. And right at the center of it all, since 1925, stands The Eliot Hotel.

If you have been searching for a luxury boutique hotel in Back Bay Boston, you have found it. Here is why The Eliot consistently earns its reputation as one of the best hotels in the city.

A 100-Year-Old Landmark, Completely Reimagined

The Eliot Hotel celebrated its centennial by doing something bold: transforming all 95 guestrooms and suites from the ground up. Led by Boston-based interior designer Alix Keating, the redesign embraced a quiet luxury philosophy — residential warmth layered with refined details, Italian marble bathrooms, and soothing fabrics that make you feel like you are staying in a very elegant home, not just a hotel room.

The result is a property that feels deeply personal. When guests describe The Eliot, words like "home," "calm," and "effortless" come up again and again. That is no accident — it is the design language speaking.

Location That Cannot Be Beaten

At 370 Commonwealth Avenue, The Eliot sits in one of the most coveted addresses in Boston. Consider what is within walking distance:

• Newbury Street — 5-minute walk to Boston's premier shopping and dining strip
• Fenway Park — Home of the Red Sox, reachable in minutes
• The Public Garden & Boston Common — The oldest park in the country, just steps away
• The Charles River Esplanade — Perfect for a morning run or evening stroll
• Hynes Convention Center MBTA stop — One block away on the Green Line

Whether you are visiting for a Red Sox game, a college campus tour (MIT, Harvard, Boston University, Northeastern, and Berklee are all nearby), a corporate trip, or simply a romantic escape, the location makes every plan easier.

The Rooms: Elegant, Spacious, Suite-Forward

Most accommodations at The Eliot are suites, which sets this property apart from larger Boston hotels. Options include:

• Deluxe Guestrooms — Queen bed or two doubles; ideal for solo travelers and couples
• One-Bedroom Suites — Separate living room with French doors and queen sleeper sofa; ideal for families
• Two-Bedroom Suites — Two full marble bathrooms and generous common space; ideal for extended stays or groups

Every room includes complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen HD TVs with streaming, mini-bars, signature bathrobes, room service, soundproofed windows that open, umbrellas, and complimentary overnight shoeshine — a small touch that says a lot about the standard of care here.

Art Lives Here

Walk into The Eliot lobby and you are immediately greeted by something unexpected: a working art installation. The Reconstruction Clock by Dutch designer Maarten Baas — part of his celebrated Real Time series — permanently calls the lobby home. Time is redrawn by hand, continuously, before your eyes. It is the kind of thing you can only experience in person.

Alongside the clock, lobby sculptures by Bill Thompson and paintings by James Nares signal that The Eliot is not just a place to sleep — it is a place to experience.

Ready to Book Your Stay?

Rates at The Eliot start from $375 per night, and a range of curated packages — from romantic escapes to the Museum of Fine Arts Package — add exceptional value to your visit. Whether you are planning a weekend trip, a family reunion visit, or a business stay, The Eliot Hotel in Boston's Back Bay has everything you need to make it memorable.

Reserve your room today at eliothotel.com or call 617-267-1607.

Summer has a way of bringing Back Bay to life-and from the steps of The Eliot Hotel, it’s all right there in motion.

The neighborhood feels brighter this time of year. Tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue fills with café tables, lingering conversations, and visitors moving easily between parks, shops, and cultural moments that make Boston feel both historic and alive.

Copley Square is already hinting at what’s ahead, with a striking oversized soccer installation marking Boston’s anticipation for FIFA World Cup 2026. Just a few blocks away, the city is preparing for The Great Elephant Migration beginning August 7-an open-air installation of one hundred life-sized elephant sculptures that will transform Back Bay into a walking gallery celebrating art, conservation, and community.

July brings its own rhythm. Open Newbury turns Newbury Street into a pedestrian-friendly promenade, perfect for wandering, shopping, and people-watching. Nearby, the Boston Public Garden, Commonwealth Avenue Mall, and Charles River Esplanade offer some of the city’s most iconic summer walks-shaded, scenic, and just minutes from The Eliot.

The season’s calendar is full of classic Boston moments: the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on July 4, Shakespeare on the Common, courtyard concerts at the Boston Public Library, Eataly’s Summer Block Party, and a mix of pop-up fitness classes, workshops, and outdoor events throughout the neighborhood.

Summer is also best experienced at the table. Back Bay’s dining scene moves outdoors, with patios and sidewalk seating coming alive in the warm evenings. At UNI Boston, guests can enjoy inventive Japanese cuisine and signature cocktails on the patio-one of the most relaxed and lively spots in the neighborhood during the summer months.

Whether you’re visiting for a weekend or rediscovering the city from home, summer in Back Bay is best experienced slowly-on foot, outdoors, and just beyond your door at The Eliot Hotel.

Last month, we had the pleasure of gathering in our lobby to unveil a remarkable new addition to The Eliot: the Reconstruction Clock by Dutch designer Maarten Baas.Friends of the hotel, neighbors, and members of Boston’s design community joined us for an evening of Champagne and conversation as we celebrated the installation of this extraordinary work. Known for blurring the line between art and design, Baas created the Reconstruction Clock as part of his celebrated Real Time series by Maarten Baas, where time is continually redrawn by hand. The piece transforms the simple act of telling time into a living performance, an ever-changing moment unfolding in real time.

The clock has now found its permanent home in The Eliot lobby, where guests and visitors can pause, watch, and experience time in a completely different way.

At The Eliot, we have always believed that hospitality and art belong together. With works throughout the hotel, including the lobby sculpture by Bill Thompson and paintings by James Nares, the addition of Maarten Baas’ clock continues our tradition of celebrating creativity within our historic space.

We are especially grateful to Carpenters Workshop Gallery for their collaboration in bringing this special installation to The Eliot.

If you missed the unveiling, we invite you to stop by the lobby and see it for yourself. Like the best moments in travel, it’s something that can’t quite be captured in a photograph, only experienced in person.

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Temperatures are dwindling and days are getting shorter which can only mean The Eliot is ready to welcome winter and all of the magic of the Holiday Season.

Whether it's shopping on Newbury Street, the Boston Pops at Symphony Hall, or skating on the Frog Pond in the Common; so many options lie just outside our doors. From your friends at The Eliot, we wish you a stylish and cozy season ahead!

Autumn in Boston is a masterpiece waiting to be discovered. As the leaves turn gold and crimson along Commonwealth Avenue and the Charles River, the city’s art scene comes alive, offering a perfect backdrop for exploration and inspiration. Whether you are wandering museum halls or discovering hidden galleries, fall is the ideal season to immerse yourself in Boston’s artistic pulse. Enhance your stay with The Eliot’s Museum of Fine Arts Package, featuring overnight accommodations, VIP MFA access, and breakfast at UNI, so your art-filled adventure begins the moment you arrive.

This year, The Eliot Hotel celebrates a century in Boston’s Back Bay and with it, a complete transformation of all 95 guestrooms and suites. The redesign, led by Boston-based interior designer Alix Keating, reimagines the historic property with a fresh, residential sensibility layered in quiet luxury.

Nestled in the heart of Back Bay, The Eliot Hotel offers guests a front-row seat to Boston’s vibrant cultural scene. Whether you're an art aficionado, a history buff, or traveling with curious kids, Boston’s museums promise something special for every kind of explorer. Here are our top picks—each within easy reach of The Eliot:

The Ultimate Family Guide: Boston, a city brimming with history, culture, and adventure, is a dream destination for families. From iconic landmarks to interactive museums, there’s something to enchant every age. Whether you're exploring for the first time or rediscovering familiar places, here are the best family-friendly experiences in Boston.

Some destinations begin to relax you before you even arrive. Boston is one of them, especially in summer when the city’s historic streets, leafy parks, and sparkling harbor offer a welcome change of pace. What makes it even better is how easy it is to get there.

With nonstop flights from Los Angeles and Chicago and a direct train or short drive from New York City, Boston becomes the perfect long weekend destination for families, couples, and travelers with pets. Once you arrive, everything feels refreshingly close. At the center of it all, The Eliot Hotel offers a warm and elegant place to settle in.

From New York City
Whether you choose the Acela train, a short flight, or the scenic drive up the coast, traveling from New York to Boston feels seamless. Within hours, you can trade the energy of the city for the graceful pace of Back Bay. The Eliot Hotel, set on tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue, makes arriving feel like an occasion.

From Los Angeles
For West Coast travelers, Boston offers an East Coast experience full of charm, walkability, and history. With multiple nonstop flights from LAX each day, the journey is straightforward and the shift in setting is striking. In one flight, you go from palm-lined boulevards to cobblestone streets, from modern sprawl to old-world elegance.

From Chicago
Chicago and Boston share a love of architecture, food, and sport, but Boston’s coastal scale brings a slower rhythm and a new landscape to explore. With direct flights just under three hours, it is the perfect getaway for families looking to make the most of a long weekend.

A Hotel That Feels Like Home
The Eliot Hotel is a Boston landmark that feels both grand and intimate. Many accommodations are suites, making it ideal for families, longer stays, and those traveling with pets. The location near Newbury Street and within walking distance of the Public Garden, Fenway Park, and the Charles River Esplanade offers the best of the city at your doorstep.

Service at The Eliot is discreet and personal. The building with its Beaux-Arts architecture and warm interiors feels storied yet approachable. For families, the separate living spaces in each suite offer room to stretch out. For pets, the surrounding neighborhood provides leafy, walkable comfort. And for everyone, there is a quiet sense that you have arrived somewhere with history and heart.

A Summer Tradition in the Making
Whether you are traveling across the country or simply leaving the city for the weekend, Boston is closer than it seems. The Eliot Hotel is ready to welcome you. With nonstop routes and a calm elegance waiting on the other end, your next summer escape begins with something beautifully simple: booking the trip.

There are some evenings that feel like a page out of a storybook—and our recent spring pop-up with Maeve of @shopmaeflowers was one of them. To celebrate the launch of Maeve’s beautiful new collection of travel-inspired totes—dreamed up during her adventures through France—we transformed The Eliot’s lobby into a charming Parisian back shop, bursting with seasonal florals, soft light, and a sense of celebration.