Tag: Jill LeGrow

1/14Located in Boston’s Back Bay, Four Seasons Hotel Boston is surrounded by historic buildings and picturesque brownstones and sits across the street from the famous Public Garden. Its brick architecture fits seamlessly into the neighborhood.2/14The dramatic redesign of the porte-cochere is just one of the changes we noticed on arrival. Designer Ken Fulk paid attention to all the details when transforming the first floor into something that gives the feel of a traditional New England mansion – from the rich green color of the entryway to the light fixtures that are reminiscent of the old gas lamps on Beacon Hill’s cobblestone streets.3/14The lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel Boston used to be all woodwork and dark flooring before its redesign. Now, it made us feel like we were entering a s...

1/16View as articleWith 61 stories, Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston is the tallest residential building in the city. Its towering facade is visible from nearly every point in the city, and its distinctive triangle shape is an homage to a guitar pick, which is appropriate given its proximity to the Berklee College of Music and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Each side of the triangle has a unique viewpoint – from South Boston to Copley Square.2/16View as articleThe importance of art is evident throughout the hotel. Starting in the lobby, the pieces are representative of pairing a modern hotel with a historic city, such as Boston. Artist Duke Riley’s mural behind the front desk represents the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 (100 years before the hotel opened), while the grandfather...

1/16View as articleLocated in the Financial District, The Langham, Boston is the site of the former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. The building has been named a federal landmark by the Boston Landmarks Commission. The building’s architecture remains true to its history, with details like the narrow windows on the ground floor where bank security used to keep watch. We could even see the remnants of where the bars used to be on the windows.2/16View as articleWalking into the lobby, we immediately noticed the light ginger flower signature scent and the calming instrumental music. It’s particularly welcoming, as is the friendly and attentive staff. While you’re checking in, take note of the decor details that lean into the building’s history, such as the banker lamps and the commissioned ar...

1/15View as articleThe XV Beacon Hotel has a long-standing partnership with Lexus, which supplies house cars to the hotel (upgrading the cars each year to the newest models). Guests can take advantage of this car service to go anywhere within a 2-mile radius at no cost. The hotel also offers a flat-rate service ($40) for drop-offs to Logan International Airport in the town cars.2/15View as articleThe elevators and marble staircase in the lobby are original features dating back to 1903. When the owner of the hotel was renovating this Beaux Arts building, he kept these two elements to preserve a bit of history. The building itself is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and has had some notable occupants over the years, such as the Boston Transit Commission (1905) and Boston S...

1/16View as articleSituated across from the Rose Kennedy Greenway, the mirrored windows on the InterContinental Boston reflect the neighborhood around the hotel. Despite having more than 400 rooms, the hotel manages to keep from feeling overwhelming.2/16View as articleWhen we first walked into the lobby, we noticed the stunning floral piece in the middle of the room. The hotel’s florist creates these designs using seasonal flowers and changes them to reflect holidays and the changing seasons.3/16View as articleDuring the pandemic, the hotel offered local artists the opportunity to showcase their artwork around the property. This program allowed artists a wider audience for their pieces (guests have the option to purchase artwork) and has given new life to the hotel’s public spaces.4/16Vie...