W Boston

Boston, USA

Star rating

The hotel

With views of Boston's glimmering city lights, W Boston Hotel overlooks the 24/7 Theatre District and is within walking distance of the best things to do in Boston, including Back Bay, Faneuil Hall, Boston Common, and Beacon Hill. 235 guest rooms are equipped with visionary amenities and innovative decor. Savour and sip cocktails in the vibrant W Lounge or take a trip to the Secret Garden, and live the high life with lobster sliders and champagne inspired cocktails. If you're open to new and exciting ideas then the W Insider is on hand to invite you into a world where anything can happen.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Close to City Centre

Where is it

Set right in the heart of the fashionable theatre district and within walking distance of Boston Common. Transfer time from Boston Logan International Airport: 15 minutes.

Hotel information

238 newly renovated rooms on 15 floors. All with 55” HDTV, WiFi access*, smartphone sanctuary charging station, Bose® SoundLink mini speaker, coffee/tea making facilities, mini bar*, iron and ironing board, safe, complimentary bottled water, hairdryer, W Signature spa robes and Signature W beds. 

Wonderful Rooms are 280–350 sq ft and have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Fabulous Rooms are 365 sq ft and overlook the Theatre District, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Spectacular King Rooms are 380 sq ft with iconic city views, and either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Mega Rooms are 400 - 510 sq ft and offer multi-faceted views of Boston's Theatre District, featuring an additional large chaise seating area with bar, and 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds with the option of an additional rollaway, sleeping maximum 5 adults.

Cool Corner Rooms are 480 sq ft and offer views of Boston's Theatre District from the corner location, and have an ample seating area as well as a separate bathtub and shower, with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

Marvelous Suites are 580 sq ft in size and situated on 15th floor featuring city views, with a large seating area as well as a separate bathtub and shower, and 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 3 adults.

W Urban Oasis (outdoor restaurant, open for dinner). Beer Garden @ W (serving a range of draft beers and Oktoberfest inspired plates). The Gallery (open for breakfast). W Lounge (serving light bites and drinks, open until 1:30am on Friday and Saturday). Secret Garden (serving classic summer dishes and champagne cocktails, advance reservations required). 

Resident DJ every Friday and Saturday evening. 

24-hour fitness centre. Art gallery.

WiFi access. W Insider concierge. Room service*. 

*Denotes local charge.

Please note: one person must be at least 18 years old to check-in to this hotel.

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating The valets are crooks! Don't trust them!!

May 10, 2025 greenlifevt Bolton Valley, Vermont

BEWARE THE VALET!! This hotel has valet only parking. A couple months after the fact... I just discovered the valet disabled my car's dashcam as soon as I dropped it off. I was just in an accident in May 2025. The literal last recording on my dashcam was dropping the car off to the valets at W Hotel Boston on March 20th, 2025. The cam was… Read more
BEWARE THE VALET!! This hotel has valet only parking. A couple months after the fact... I just discovered the valet disabled my car's dashcam as soon as I dropped it off. I was just in an accident in May 2025. The literal last recording on my dashcam was dropping the car off to the valets at W Hotel Boston on March 20th, 2025. The cam was purposely turned off within 5 seconds of the valet starting to drive it. It's supposed to run 24/7... and doesn't have the ability to shut off by itself. Three months later, I was in an accident and discovered my dashcam wasn't running... It was purposely turned off right after I dropped it off at W Hotel, Boston and the valet started driving. Don't trust them!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beware the hidden fees.

May 5, 2025 653markc653 New Jersey

The hotel was OK, but we were quite surprised to be hit with a last-minute $35-per-day "destination fee" (on top of all the other fees) that wasn't revealed until we checked in. So that's another $140 for the stay. We tried breakfast one day to offset the fee a little, but (of course) breakfast for two was easily $60+. And the bacon was raw on… Read more
The hotel was OK, but we were quite surprised to be hit with a last-minute $35-per-day "destination fee" (on top of all the other fees) that wasn't revealed until we checked in. So that's another $140 for the stay. We tried breakfast one day to offset the fee a little, but (of course) breakfast for two was easily $60+. And the bacon was raw on one end and cooked on the other. And I ordered tea and had to remind the waiter three times before I got it halfway through my meal. And one of the mini jars of jelly on the table was already opened. At least the eggs were good? Room was fine, service was fine. But the hidden fee absolutely left a bad taste in my mouth. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The W is a Winner

May 4, 2025 Navigate49616324957

Modern rooms stocked with an amazing assortment of snacks and beverages, great long views of the Boston skyline and beyond. Wonderful and easy walking location to The Boston Common, The Public Garden, Theater District, Restaurants and, Entertainment.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Okay but can be noisy

Mar 26, 2025 Adrian C

In general fairly happy with the hotel but would pick a different location next time. The hotel has a nightclub in the basement and 2 others in the nearby vicinity which all close at 2:00am, very noisy for an hour afterwards from police activity and guests talking when returning to their rooms.
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Feb 15, 2025 FT4Real London, United Kingdom

Great location in downtown Boston. Excellent welcome on check-in & out. No office desk/chair in the room, which I would have preferred, but there is a small table in the room as an alternative. Bottled water for free in the rooms, expected but not always provided, so good to see. Nice bar area. Check in is on the entrance level - easy to miss.