Best Spa Hotels in Boston

When it comes to this hotel, guests say its excellent waterfront location and elegant decor set it apart from nearby properties. And once you step foot in the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf, you'll see why. The lobby is decked out in marble and vintage chandeliers, while guest rooms overlook the city's beloved harbor. Accommodations feature flat-screen Smart TVs, complimentary internet access, marble bathrooms and rainfall showers. However, what keeps guests coming back to this impressive (albeit pricey) hotel is the friendliness of its staff. Some even say the Boston Harbor Hotel offers the best customer service in the area, and visitors particularly highlight the employees' professionalism and warmth. Plus, you'll have access to top-rated eats at on-site dining venues Meritage and Rowes Wharf Sea Grille. What's more, members of the iPrefer program can earn or use points when bedding down here.

Sitting on the pier of the Battery Wharf, this hotel is where luxury and location meet. On this coveted waterside piece of real estate, guests can take advantage of two dining venues, a full-service spa and even an on-site maritime museum. If you aren't already sold, the Battery Wharf Hotel makes a great home base for your Boston tour, with prime access to the Paul Revere House, Faneuil Hall and the Freedom Trail, as well as a variety of shops and restaurants. Take it from recent guests, who refer to this hotel as nothing short of impressive and accommodating. Previous visitors applaud the sophisticated restaurants and lounges, and the airy rooms, appointed with pillow-top beds, windows that open, flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi access (for a fee).

This hotel lives up to its five-star reputation. Recent guests describe the hotel as spectacular, comfortable and well-situated. Located adjacent to the convention center and just two blocks south of Newbury Street (not to mention less than a mile east of Fenway Park), the Mandarin Oriental hotel ranks high on almost every luxury seeker's list thanks to its 16,000-square-foot spa, incredible food at Bar Boulud and spacious guest rooms. Each of the property's elegant accommodations displays art deco accents and extravagant touches, such as luxe linens, marble bathrooms with separate soaking tubs and walk-in showers and high definition LCD TVs. The Mandarin Oriental also makes an ideal choice for families, since it offers strollers, playpens and certified babysitting services for traveling parents. There's also an extensive library of kid-friendly DVDs and some Sony PlayStation 3 consoles for guests for rent.

The Four Seasons Hotel Boston is known for catering to even the most discerning of luxury seekers. Perched on the southern edge of the Boston Public Garden, this hotel is beautiful inside and out. Recent guests praise the lavish amenities at this Four Seasons, which include spa services and an indoor pool (with fresh fruit available poolside). Guest rooms and suites feature understated New England decor in neutral tones and luxurious touches, such as glass-topped desks, refrigerated private bars and marble bathrooms. But it's the overly accommodating hotel staff, the serene setting and the flavorful dishes served at The Bristol that keep visitors returning year after year. Plus, this Four Seasons property sits within walking distance of top sites like Boston Common and the Freedom Trail.

When it comes to luxurious lodging, you can count on InterContinental – and its Boston branch is no exception, boasting a wide variety of amenities, including a bounty of spa services and several on-site restaurants. The InterContinental also serves as the perfect home base for family travelers; it's located just a short walk from the harbor, the Boston Children's Museum, and the New England Aquarium. Plus the elegant accommodations, which feature a warm beige and yellow color scheme and upscale amenities, such as flat-screen TVs, minibars and waterfront and skyline views, win over guests consistently. If you frequent InterContinental properties and take part in the company's IHG Rewards Club program, you may earn extra perks, such as free stays and discounts, by choosing to stay here.

Situated within walking distance of Newbury Street and Fenway Park, the Sheraton Boston Hotel makes a great home base for sightseers. Business travelers will also appreciate the rich array of amenities offered here, including a fully outfitted business center with free Wi-Fi access, not to mention a few distractions like the fitness center and indoor pool. After a long day hard at work, unwind at SideBar & Grille, which boasts inventive cocktails and tasty dishes, such salads and sandwiches. And when it's time to turn in, you'll be happy to note accommodations boast the same signature amenities as other Sheraton properties, including Sweet Sleeper beds and Shine bath products. Though some recent guests said they found the bathrooms to be slightly small, most reported a pleasant stay overall. If you're a Marriott Bonvoy member, you will earn points and can redeem perks, such as room upgrades, by deciding to stay here.

Located just southeast of downtown Boston – a few blocks from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center – the Seaport Boston Hotel lives up to its name: If you want waterfront views, this is the place for you. Boasting bright, spacious rooms filled with amenities, including Keurig coffee makers, Frette linens and minifridges (not to mention free Wi-Fi), the Seaport Boston and its staff work hard to ensure its guests feel welcome. But it's not just the deluxe accommodations that previous visitors rave about. Guests also compliment the three on-site restaurants and fitness center along with the gracious hotel employees.

Set in historic downtown Boston, this hotel makes a great choice for sightseers. Stay here and you'll be just a short walk from both the Boston Children's Museum and the New England Aquarium – a major selling point for families. Plus, historic attractions like Faneuil Hall are also easily accessible. But location isn't the only thing recent visitors love about this property: The elegant New England-inspired decor, The Reserve and Café Fleuri restaurants and Chuan Body + Soul spa also earn high marks. The hotel's opulent accommodations, appointed with wooden furnishings, iHome docking stations, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, serve as a relaxing place in which to unwind after a long day of exploration. And it's the luxurious rooms and friendly service staff that continue to impress travelers, bringing them back to The Langham time and again.

Resting on the southern edge of Emerson College – just a few blocks south of the Boston Public Garden – the W Hotel grants visitors lodging in a convenient location. The W features an all-glass exterior with interiors featuring funky modern decor and simple-yet-stylish furnishings. The fanciful design extends to the accommodations, which feature modern accents, locally crafted artwork and high-end amenities like iPod docking stations, flat-screen TVs and Bliss Spa bath products. Most recent guests report a pleasant stay overall, however some do complain about the floor-to-ceiling windows' inability to drown out the noise from nearby nightclubs. Past visitors suggested booking a corner room for additional space. And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here. When you're ready to step outside your stylish digs, head to the W Lounge for casual bites and inventive cocktails.

Westins carry a reputation for excellence and, according to recent guests, this Copley Place branch meets those expectations. This property serves as an ideal choice for luxury seekers thanks to its prime location near the Newbury Street boutiques, its Grettacole Spa, and its variety of stylish on-site dining venues. Those of you traveling with children should also consider the Westin Copley Place, as it's just a few blocks from the Boston Public Garden and about a mile from Fenway Park. After a day spent exploring town, retreat to your spacious room, furnished with a Westin Heavenly Bed and linens, a large workspace and Wi-Fi access (for a fee). And because this hotel is part of the Marriott hotel family, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and use points here.