Presidential Suite, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston

The Ritz-Carlton has a long pedigree in Boston, first arriving in the historic city in 1927 to elaborate fanfare and quickly becoming a favorite haunt of the city’s elite. Though its new incarnation opened in 2001 in the form of a sleek 35-floor tower, it doesn’t skimp on the glamor.

A caramel-hued marble lobby with moody lighting and an elongated Art Deco bar, manned by smartly dressed bartenders rattling cocktail shakers, makes for an impressive first impression. 

Take the elevator to the 12th floor where you’ll find the Presidential Suite. The first thing you notice is the view, thanks to the enormous wrap-around windows in the lounge overlooking the adjacent Boston Common and the skyline beyond.

The suite even has a telescope to enable you a closer look at the abundance of iconic landmarks in your view line.

Furnishings are a modern take on classic design in tones of gray, toffee and a warming flicker of pumpkin. A generously proportioned curved sofa faces a statement fireplace positioned in a floating wall. On the other side is an eight-seat dining table lit by a statement chandelier.

Other benefits include a separate study and a large soaker tub with Asprey amenities. The spacious bedroom offers dazzling views of Boston’s gold-domed State House. 

Those staying at the Presidential Suite are granted access to the exclusive Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge located on the hotel’s top floor. Often described as a ‘hotel within a hotel’, guests can take advantage of culinary delights from morning till evening. This includes an evening presentation of seasonal New England favorites such as local cheeses, Maine lobster, Nantucket scallops, and Massachusetts calamari. 

The dedicated concierge can help create the ultimate itinerary to explore the city and beyond. And thanks to the hotel’s downtown location, you couldn’t be better positioned.