Background

I did a property tour of the Raffles Boston during my last trip to the city, and it was nice to check out the first North American property for the Raffles brand.

a spiral staircase in a building

Raffles Boston Lobby

Raffles Hotels & Resorts is a Singaporean chain of luxury hotels that is part of Accor. It traces its roots to 1887 with the opening of the original Raffles Hotel in Singapore. The Raffles Boston offers 147 guest rooms in a 35 mixed-use tower with residential units.

Room Tour

I toured a standard room and found it quite nice. All come with the signature Raffles Butler Service, Garnier Thiebault linens, and Guerlain bath products. I liked the modern luxury vibes, and those who like darker tones will love the room.

a room with a bed and a chair and a table at the Raffles Boston

Guest Room

a bathroom with a black tub and sink at the Raffles Boston

Bathroom & Tub

a glass shower with a sink and a sink

Guest Room Shower

Fora Travel Benefits

I work with a travel agency, Fora Travel, and can assist in booking hotel stays. Fora is part of Accor HERA and Virtuoso. These partnerships give you special perks when booking with me. The Raffles Boston features:

  • Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
  • Daily Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
  • USD 100 equivalent Hotel Credit
  • Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability

If you are interested in getting these perks and want to stay at the Raffles Boston, feel free to email me at takeofftotravel@fora.travel and I would be happy to help you plan your trip.

Amenities

Also, we visited the nice indoor pool, fitness center, and Guerlain Spa. I loved that the fitness center felt airy, and had Pelotons.

a indoor swimming pool with a large window at the Raffles Boston

Indoor Pool

a gym with exercise bikes and treadmills

Fitness Center

a room with a counter with a variety of perfumes

Guerlain Spa

Dining

The Raffles Boston offers a solid lineup of restaurants. Amar is a Portuguese-inspired restaurant, with beautiful seating, while La Padrona serves traditional Italian dishes.

a restaurant with tables and chairs

Amar

a group of people at a restaurant

La Padrona

There is also the Long Bar & Terrace serving New England classics, and the Raffles Afternoon Tea, which I was happy to try. Plus, there is a hidden speakeasy called Blind Duck with crafted cocktails and small plates.

a tea set on a table

Tea Time

a tray of pastries and desserts on a table

Raffles Afternoon Tea

The Verdict

Leading the ultra-luxury market is the Raffles Boston, which provides a new modern option in the city. Hopefully, I can get a chance to stay here one day!

 

Have you stayed at the Raffles Boston before? How was your experience? Comment below!

 

Cheers,

Ty

Have any questions? I’ve also started working with a travel agency, Fora Travel, and can assist in booking hotel stays or planning trips. Comment below or email me at takeofftotravel@gmail.com. You can also view all my other posts here! Thanks for stopping by!