Aloft Boston Seaport District

Boston, USA

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The hotel

Bang on trend, this hotel’s industrial-meets-chic styling is completely in keeping with its neighbourhood, the fast-flourishing Seaport district. Its spot in this trendy borough’s pretty enviable too, just across the road from its coolest hangout space, Lawn on D, which hosts food trucks, live events, and free yard games and WiFi. Inside the hotel there's plenty to offer too, a suitably contemporary indoor pool space,  live entertainment at D's Keys Dueling Piano Bar or W XYZ Bar, and 24-hour dining and fitness - ideal whatever time you return from exploring Boston’s most famous attractions. From the Freedom Trail to the shopping around Faneuil Hall, the city’s biggest draws are all within a couple of miles.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

In the Seaport district and within a mile of the Boston Tea Party Shops & Museum, Children’s Museum, Institute of Contemporary Art, South Boston Waterfront, and Blue Hills Bank Pavilion outdoor concert venue. It’s also within 2 miles of the Freedom Trail, Boston Common and Public Garden, Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, New England Aquarium, North End, and the theatre district. Transfer time from Boston Logan International Airport: 10 minutes.

Hotel information

330 rooms on 13 floors. All with air-conditioning, 42” flat-screen TV, W Signature beds, complimentary WiFi, radio/alarm clock, iron and ironing board, mini-fridge, tea/coffee-making facilities, bottled water, safe, bathrobes, bathroom amenities and hairdryer. 

Standard Rooms are 240-323 sq ft and have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Lawn View Rooms are 323-359 sq ft with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 people. 

Urban Rooms are 323-359 sq ft with city views and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Breezy Rooms are 323-359 sq ft and overlook Lawn on D with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Savvy Rooms are 363 sq ft corner rooms with large windows, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Alma Gaucha Prime Brazilian Steakhouse (open for lunch and dinner). W XYZ Bar (lively bar and lounge serving drinks and light bites). Re:Fuel (24-hour grab and go restaurant). 

D's Keys (interactive rock and roll duelling piano show). 

Splash salt water indoor pool. Re:Charge(sm) gym (open 24-hours).

Complimentary WiFi access. Laundry service*. Concierge. Convenience store. Valet parking $50 plus tax per night (payable locally, fee subject to change). 

*Denotes local charge.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Staff, But Room Quality Missed the Mark

Jul 20, 2025 TheOnlyJonathan Atlanta, Georgia

I really wanted to enjoy my stay here, especially because the staff were truly fantastic—warm, helpful, and went above and beyond. Their customer service is what earned this place any stars at all. Unfortunately, the room itself was a major letdown. The beds were awful—just thin foam pads that were literally falling apart, not even proper… Read more
I really wanted to enjoy my stay here, especially because the staff were truly fantastic—warm, helpful, and went above and beyond. Their customer service is what earned this place any stars at all. Unfortunately, the room itself was a major letdown. The beds were awful—just thin foam pads that were literally falling apart, not even proper mattresses. It made for a hot, uncomfortable, and restless night. On top of that, the hotel doesn’t have central heating or AC. Instead, each room has its own outdated unit, which was incredibly loud—like sleeping next to a jet engine. Additional issues: • The shower leaked, leaving water all over the bathroom floor. • There were visible stains on the walls, which made the room feel unclean and poorly maintained. • Overall, the room lacked the quality and cleanliness I expect from a major hotel brand. To their credit, the team did try to make it right after checkout by offering points, but unfortunately, the poor sleep quality and condition of the room were hard to ignore. The hotel itself is large and has all the expected amenities, but none of that matters if you can’t get a good night’s rest. I suggest doing your due diligence before booking. Sadly, I wouldn’t stay here again—but I truly appreciate the great team working here. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great hotel for night before cruise

Jul 19, 2025 CherylfromSyracuse Syracuse, New York

All of the staff were amazing, especially the lovely lady who checked us in on the evening of July 18, the waiter in the outdoor patio section of the Brazilian restaurant, and the lovely woman, named Taz, who helped us as we were checking out on July 19. After borrowing her stapler to tag our luggage for our cruise, I mistakenly left my iPad on… Read more
All of the staff were amazing, especially the lovely lady who checked us in on the evening of July 18, the waiter in the outdoor patio section of the Brazilian restaurant, and the lovely woman, named Taz, who helped us as we were checking out on July 19. After borrowing her stapler to tag our luggage for our cruise, I mistakenly left my iPad on her counter and walked out to find our Uber. Taz tracked me down to return my iPad. I was so grateful that she took the time and effort to find me. Other helpful staff were Emmanuel and Hosea. Our room was well-equipped, efficient, clean and quiet. The hotel was ideally located between the Boston airport and the cruise port, making it very convenient for our overnight stay prior to our cruise. It would have been nice if there were a cruise port shuttle. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great restful stay!

Jul 19, 2025 Risa Z

Jeannie S is amazing! Friendly and welcoming! Very professional. Rooms clean and quiet. Location was perfect! Thank you.
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Jul 19, 2025 Haley V

JS was amazing!!! She helped us with all of our needs and was so very kind to us all. Couldn’t have imagined a better experience
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Jul 19, 2025 Vinisha D

She’s the best. So sweet and so welcoming. We really appreciated her help. I loved the hotel and it was very clean and nice