The steep price tag of this palatial 4,800-square-foot apartment also includes top-tier amenities and perks.
Boston has no shortage of five-star hotels. Luxury travelers have their choice of lavish quarters to stay in during their time in the city. It’s no wonder why there’s also stiff competition between luxury brands to keep their clientele loyal. In 2019, the Boston Harbor Hotel unveiled its new luxury presidential suite to compete with other high-end establishments in the city’s downtown area like the Mandarin Oriental or the Four Seasons. It has since become the most expensive hotel suite in the city, starting at $15,000 for one night. The steep price of the palatial 4,800-square-foot apartment also includes top-tier amenities and perks. Welcome to the John Adams Suite.
Upon entry, the foyer opens to the majestic high-ceilinged open-concept living room, whose centerpiece is an extravagant chandelier with over 1,200 crystals. Design firm Smith Firestone Associates crafted the light, modern décor, and color scheme featuring touches from brands like Hermes. The décor also pays homage to the city’s historical best with the silhouette of the founding father’s figure seen in different accents through the room.
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The space has a bar area tended by your private butler, who does everything to make you and your guests comfortable for the duration of your stay, along with a formal dining room table set up for your meals. The suite features a master control center that allows you to set the mood for each room and set your playlist to curate the music for the evening.
The 20-foot floor-to-ceiling windows offer a view of the city and marina at the Rowes Wharf along the water and there’s a spacious 1,000-square-foot outdoor patio to relax or enjoy live music from a free summer show playing down below. The terrace also has an outdoor heating system, so guests can enjoy the space all year round, plus there’s a separate speaker system so you can play your own music while taking in the view.
Everything about the suite is designed to be a secluded, intimate experience from the exclusive private car and driver the provides roundtrip transfers from Logan airport to the private entrance.
Floral arrangements picked by preference, personalized welcome amenity, and your catered in-dining room experience for your meals and 24-hour concierge also help personalize your stay. The suite comes with high-speed WiFi and guests can also control the suite’s settings via the Bluetooth-enabled tablets.
The master bedroom has all the bells and whistles expected of a luxury suite of this caliber, including a king-sized bed wrapped in Frette Doppio Adjour sheets. If you don’t want to watch TV in bed, you can unwind in the media room that includes a 91-inch smart television equipped with all your hallmark streaming services and a media library, along with games for the entire family.
If you weren’t already impressed by the amenities, the highlight of your stay might be reveling in a soothing bath in the master bathroom overlooking the harbor–it’s the highlight of this grand suite. Guests receive toiletries made by Italian brand Bvlgari and have more than enough space to hang up their clothes in the private dressing room and closet. For guests in a rush, you can choose a separate rain showerhead.
Overall, the Boston Harbor is certainly one of the most lavish stays in the city. Its presidential suite has features that exceed its competitors, making it an attractive draw to wealthy travelers coming through for leisure or business. Even if you can’t afford to stay in the prized suite, the hotel’s other rooms still boast five-star amenities for a comfortable stay by the harbor.