The Best Five-Star Hotels in Boston, According to a Local
Get local recommendations on the top luxury hotels in Back Bay, the Financial District, and more for every type of traveler.
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18 Fun Things to Do in Boston: A Local’s Non-Touristy Guide (2026)
After more than a decade living in Boston, I’ve gotten pretty good at fielding the “so what should we do?” text from visiting friends and family. This is my go-to list of the stuff that’s actually worth doing while you’re…
Mandarin Oriental Boston Review: Boston’s Best Luxury Hotel
There are only a handful of true five-star hotels in Boston, and the Mandarin Oriental, Boston, is one of them. Located on Boylston Street in the heart of Back Bay, this luxury hotel brings the Mandarin Oriental’s famously impeccable service and attention to detail to Boston.
Boston’s Most Festive Hotel
If you’ve ever watched The Nutcracker and wished you could live inside the set in real life, the Mandarin Oriental, Boston is ready to grant that very specific holiday fantasy. This season, the hotel has transformed itself into Boston’s most delightfully over-the-top festive escape. If the Sugar Plum Fairy ever booked a staycation, this is exactly where she’d hang her tiara.