Eliot's Blog

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.

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.

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.

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:

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.