When I’ve traveled to Boston, I’ve typically planned my itinerary around historical sites, unique neighborhoods, craft breweries, and seasonal events. But Boston is also an excellent place to plan a spa vacation because of the excellent venues around the city that specialize in pampering, rejuvenating, and soothing the mind, body, and soul. One idea is to plan a sightseeing trip combined with a relaxing getaway by staying at a spa hotel in the city. Some “spa hotels” have menus of treatments and services offered by professionals, while others offer relaxing pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers, and healthy food options.
Here are the best spa hotels in Boston, Massachusetts to choose from.
The Langham, Boston
The Langham, Boston is a top hotel near Faneuil Hall Marketplace full of luxurious hotel rooms and various wellness facilities, including a redesigned fitness center, relaxing saunas, an indoor heated pool, and a whirlpool. Although it does not have a spa with treatment rooms and a menu of services, it stands out for its charming pool pavilion, Peloton exercise bikes, and state-of-the-art strength training equipment. There are various types of rooms to choose from, including family rooms and suites for a little more space to make yourself at home. Grana is the classic family restaurant on site, and The Fed is a New England-style cocktail pub. Meanwhile, the hotel’s location is a convenient home base for all your city adventures to the Boston Harbor, Back Bay, and other attractions.
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Indoor lap pool and whirlpool
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State-of-the-art fitness equipment
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Family restaurant and cocktail pub
Mandarin Oriental, Boston
One of the best hotels in the state, The Mandarin Oriental, Boston is a luxurious Boston hotel with 148 spacious guestrooms and suites. It is a 15-minute drive from Logan International Airport and has a five-star spa and state-of-the-art fitness center. The serene and expansive spa has a crystal steam room, vitality pools, and a couple’s spa suite. There are featured treatments and signature offerings to choose from at the Mandarin Oriental. During your stay, you can dine at Ramsay’s Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay or enjoy in-room dining 24/7.
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Spa with a couple’s spa suite
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State-of-the-art fitness center
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Gordon Ramsay restaurant
Four Seasons Hotel Boston
The Four Seasons Hotel Boston is a five-star luxury hotel and one of Boston’s best hotels located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. It is full of historic New England charm. There are guest rooms and suites, plus a spa, 24-hour in-room dining, complimentary premium Wi-Fi, and family-friendly services. Guests can use the 24-hour fitness facility, soak in the heated indoor pool and whirlpool spa on the eighth floor, and arrange for massage services from the comfort of your guest room. This is an excellent place to stay with kids because the hotel offers babysitting services, cribs, playpens, hot chocolate offered daily, children’s movies, and curated kid and teen movies.
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Massage services in your hotel room
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A heated indoor pool and whirlpool spa
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Children’s amenities, including babysitting services
W Boston
The W Boston is a Marriott-brand hotel that is stylish and sophisticated. This boutique hotel offers views of the iconic theater district and is home to New England and international cuisine at the Gallery Restaurant and W Lounge. There are themed guest rooms and renovated suites with views of the city skyline. You can listen to live music on Friday and Saturday nights while enjoying eclectic cocktails and small bites. For personal wellness, the W Boston stands out for its personal trainers and fitness apparel available. The fitness center offers a variety of equipment, and your stay here includes access to the Equinox Sports Club, which is five minutes from the hotel and offers 15 percent off all spa services for hotel guests. Book a signature massage for a reasonable rate right in the heart of downtown.
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15 percent off all spa services at a partner sports club
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Personal trainers and fitness apparel are available
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Live music on weekend nights
InterContinental Boston
This downtown Boston hotel is located on the harbor and is a waterfront hotel with posh rooms and gorgeous spaces. The InterContinental Boston is home to the Spa InterContinental, where you can book a hot stone or deep tissue massage, relax in the steam sauna, or restore your skin with a specialty facial. There’s a fitness center with Peloton bikes and an indoor pool at the hotel. The 45-foot indoor lap pool is heated and great for aquatic workouts year-round. Miel Brasserie is a farm-to-fork restaurant at the hotel, and 510 on the Waterfront is a seasonal cocktail bar.
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Spa with a couple’s suite and various treatments
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45-foot indoor, heated lap pool
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Farm-to-fork restaurant and waterfront cocktail bar
Battery Wharf Hotel Boston Waterfront
Located at the north end of Boston, the Battery Wharf Hotel Boston Waterfront is along the Boston Harbor and is a luxurious, boutique place to stay that also allows pets. It is home to the award-winning Exhale Spa, which is a relaxing sanctuary that offers massages, facials, waxing, and healing therapies. There are fitness classes offered for Barre, cardio, yoga, and cycling. The Battery Wharf Hotel also has a 24-hour fitness center, grille and lounge for food and drinks, seasonal water taxi service, and pet-friendly rooms.
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Spa with bridal services available
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Fitness classes and a 24-hour fitness center
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Waterfront location with water taxi service
Boston Harbor Hotel
You can stay at this waterfront hotel in Boston for a spa-like vacation (or staycation) and experience pure relaxation. Boston Harbor Hotel has an indoor swimming pool that is 60 feet deep by 20 feet wide and five feet deep. It also has a 24/7 fitness center. There are packages available for special family vacations and romantic getaways. The hotel has pet-friendly rooms for up to two pets, and the concierge can provide dog walking services for an additional fee. In-room dining is available daily, or you can dine and drink onsite at the waterfront grill, wharf bar, and tequila garden while watching the boats pass by.
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Indoor pool and fitness center
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Pet-friendly rooms with dog-walking services
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Restaurant and bar options, plus in-room dining
The Westin Copley Place, Boston
This Westin Copley Place, Boston is a Marriott hotel in the Back Bay neighborhood that offers family-friendly accommodations and amenities. There are onsite restaurants, a 24-hour fitness studio with Pelotons, a welcoming lobby bar, and pet-friendly rooms available. This hotel has the largest guest rooms near Boston Copley Square and Back Bay Station. There are also luxury suites and studio and one-bedroom suites available. The hotel offers six dining outlets and even offers cooking classes on Saturdays.
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Fitness hotel with Peloton bikes
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RunWestin Program guided running tours
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Multiple on-site dining outlets with cooking classes offered
Sheraton Boston Hotel
The Sheraton Boston Hotel is a pet-friendly Marriott hotel in the historic Back Bay neighborhood. It is directly connected to the Prudential Center and the Hynes Convention Center. At the hotel, guests can enjoy the expansive indoor swimming pool with a retractable room and adjacent outdoor sun deck. There’s a fitness center with Peloton bikes and business amenities if you are traveling here for work. The hotel offers activities for kids, a restaurant, a meeting space, and a convenience store, and it allows two pets weighing up to 40 pounds per room for a $50 fee.
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Indoor pool with a retractable roof
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A fitness center with Peloton bikes
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Pet-friendly rooms and activities for kids
Seaport Hotel Boston
The Seaport Hotel Boston is located in the Seaport District and has a historic waterfront location near parks, museums, and restaurants. It has residential-inspired décor and has one of Boston’s best gyms. It offers a rest-well program, free seasonal bicycles, and free bottled water daily. For onsite dining, there’s Tamo Bistro & Bar, Aura, and the Seaport Café. The hotel welcomes pets under 25 pounds for a $100 fee.
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Health club with a pool
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Multiple dining venues onsite
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Pet-friendly rooms for small dogs
The Charles Hotel
Situated in nearby Cambridge, The Charles Hotel is a lovely option for travelers to the Boston area. It has an onsite spa and salon with a French-influenced spa menu and touches of nature and local plants. The spa features a farm-to-spa concept with organic treatments and seasonal rituals. There are spa packages available that include Champagne, eucalyptus steam showers, and plush robes. When you stay in a room or suite here, you can also enjoy the family lounge, listen to live music at the jazz club, and savor regional cuisine at the restaurant.
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Spa with packages available, including Champagne
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French and local-inspired spa menu
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Live jazz club and restaurant
Four Seasons One Dalton Street, Boston
Situated in a 61-story skyscraper in the heart of Back Bay, Four Seasons One Dalton Street, Boston is modern and stylish, and it has a stunning wellness floor. The spa is open every day to offer treatments, and there is also an indoor lap pool and fitness center here. Among the spa services available are massages, facials, reiki healing, chakra balancing, foot detoxes, and meditation. Zuma is an internationally acclaimed Japanese restaurant and bar here, while there is also a breakfast buffet, cocktail lounge, and in-room dining available.
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Spa offering reiki, chakra balancing, and meditation
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64-foot lap pool and fitness center
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Famous Japanese-style restaurant and bar
