Interview with Pascale Schlaefli of The Eliot Hotel: Luxury Boutique Hotel Excellence in Boston

Pascale, you’ve been leading The Eliot Hotel for more than 25 years. How would you introduce the hotel and your own role in shaping its identity as a benchmark for boutique luxury in Boston’s Back Bay?

A refined Back Bay home base for campus visits, milestone weekends and academic travel

Boston is one of the country’s great university cities, and every academic season brings a different reason to visit: a first campus tour, an audition, a graduation, Parents’ Weekend, an alumni event or a faculty engagement.

A Celebration of the People and Moments That Define Us

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.

Recognized Among Travel + Leisure’s Top 500 for the Second Consecutive Year

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.

The Ultimate Boston Weekend Guide: Best Things to Do Near The Eliot Hotel

One of those cities that feels like it was designed for a perfect weekend. History at every corner, world-class museums, incredible food and the most beautiful urban streets in the country.

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.

Boston’s Back Bay is one of the city’s most beautiful neighborhoods

Tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue, historic brownstone facades and the Public Garden just around the corner create a setting that feels timeless. At the center of it all, since 1925, stands The Eliot Hotel.

Summer in Back Bay: Moments Just Beyond The Eliot Door

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

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.

Temperatures are dropping and days are getting shorter, which can only mean The Eliot is ready to welcome winter and all the magic of the holiday season.

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.

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.

Led by Boston-based interior designer Alix Keating, the redesign 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 offer something special for every kind of explorer.

The Ultimate Family Guide to Boston

Boston, a city brimming with history, culture and adventure, is a dream destination for families. From iconic landmarks to interactive museums, there is something to enchant every age.

Three Cities, One Destination: A Boston Weekend at 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.

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 new collection of travel-inspired totes, dreamed up during her adventures through France, we transformed The Eliot’s lobby.