The Langham, Boston

Luxury hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a sauna

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Dates

August 2025

September 2025

Breakfast, lunch, brunch served; Italian cuisine

1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Pet friendly

P30,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 14 - Aug 15

Room options

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Tonight

Jul 30 - Jul 31

Tomorrow

Jul 31 - Aug 1

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Renovated in 2021

Premium bedding

26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Family Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Renovated in 2021

37 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed

Very good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

37 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Family Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Renovated in 2021

37 sq m
City view
Sleeps 6
2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

102 sq m
City view
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Renovated in 2021

29 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Club Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

102 sq m
City view
Sleeps 6
2 King Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Club Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

51 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Club Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

74 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Club Suite (Chairman)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Individually furnished

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

Dining table

135 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Club Suite, 1 Bedroom (Vault)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

74 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Renovated in 2021

29 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Club Loft (Family, Suite, Multi-Level)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Renovated in 2021

City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed, Park View

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

29 sq m
Park view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Club Loft (Executive, Suite, Multi-Level)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

51 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Superior Room, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Renovated in 2021

Premium bedding

26 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed

Premier Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Renovated in 2021

37 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Renovated in 2021

29 sq m
City view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

Renovated in 2021

33 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Club Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

37 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Club Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Club Lounge

Free cribs/infant beds

LED TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Pillow menu

37 sq m
City view
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

250 Franklin St, Boston, MA, 02110

What's nearby

Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
New England Aquarium - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Boston Common - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
TD Garden - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

State St. Station - 6 min walk
South Station - 7 min walk
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Society on High - ‬3 min walk
‪Mariel - ‬2 min walk
‪Mr Dooley's Boston Tavern - ‬3 min walk
‪Sip Cafe - ‬1 min walk
‪Biddy Early's - ‬3 min walk

About this property

The Langham, Boston

Luxury eco-certified hotel renovated in 2021 and located near Rowes Wharf

Located close to Faneuil Hall Marketplace and New England Aquarium, The Langham, Boston provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a fireplace in the lobby. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site Italian cuisine restaurant, GRANA, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, and kids' meals. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

An indoor pool
Full breakfast (surcharge), valet parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
A 24-hour front desk, a ballroom, and a porter/bellhop
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location

Room features

All 312 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and pillow menus, as well as perks like laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Highchairs, baby baths, and children's books
Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and shower/tub combinations
50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/closets, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property

This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

The Langham, Boston is listed in the 2022 Condé Nast Traveler Hot List.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish

Similar properties

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

P15,002 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

Electric car charging station on site
Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
Valet parking on site (USD 70 per day; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

Weekday full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 42 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

GRANA
The Fed

Things to do

24-hour gym
Indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room

Family friendly

Baby bath
Baby toys
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's books
Children's games
Children's toys
High chair
Indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Microwave on request
Pool toys
Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Turndown service
Wedding services

Business services

11 meeting rooms
13,000 square feet of conference space
Coworking space

Outdoors

Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Assistive listening devices in meeting rooms
Braille/raised signage
High-pile carpet in room
No elevator
Pool access ramp on site
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchairs on site

9 floors
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
Biodegradable drinking straws available
Built in 1922
Comprehensive food waste policy
Comprehensive recycling policy
Fireplace in lobby
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic soft drink bottles
No plastic water bottles
Reception hall
Renovated entire property - June 2021
Reusable cups
Reusable tableware
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Egyptian cotton sheets
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Children's robes
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Slippers
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

50-inch LED TV with premium cable channels
Pay movies

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Late-night room service
Microwave on request
Minibar
Refrigerator on request

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Cleaning products are eco-friendly
Connecting rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Laptop-compatible safe
LED lighting
Phone
Recycling
Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Pets cannot be left unattended

Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 42 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
Valet parking fee: USD 70 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Tax ID - C0015150350

This property accepts credit cards and cash

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Covid-19 Update (Langham Hotels)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Parking height restrictions apply

Children under 17 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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The Langham, Boston Hotel

Langham Boston

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Langham, Boston have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–9:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at The Langham, Boston?

As of Jul 30, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Langham, Boston on Aug 14, 2025 start from P 26,093.34, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Langham, Boston pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 100 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Langham, Boston?

Valet parking is available for USD 70 per day.

What time is check-in at The Langham, Boston?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Langham, Boston?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Langham, Boston located?

This family-friendly Boston hotel is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Rowes Wharf, New England Aquarium, and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Boston Common and TD Garden are also within 1 mi (2 km). State St. Station is 6 minutes by foot and Downtown Crossing Station is 7 minutes.

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The Langham, Boston Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Shuhan

Jul 27, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice location. Friendly staff and excellent breakfast.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justyna

Jul 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We enjoyed our stay very much, the staff is super friendly, rooms are very clean, the restaurants offer delicious meals, breakfast are simply amazing ❤️

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Jul 29, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good location

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Jul 11, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location and nice friendly staff. Room was nice and spacious and the bed was really comfortable.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Jul 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Fantastic service and beautiful hotel

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Jul 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful, spacious, kind and attentive staff. Great location. Room was lovely.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Jul 28, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff was excellent and the rooms were very clean. I thought the bar closed too early.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

yoav

Jun 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

very good stay , already booked again for september

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vincenzo

Jul 25, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Friendly and professional service and care. Great location to walk to every site you need to get to. Staff especially Will and Howard (door men) always friendly and asked if you needed anything Thanks to the staff you made our first but not our last stay amazing

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Jul 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We loved everything about the Langham Hotel, from the wonderful staff, to the perfectly appointed room, to the incredible restaurants on premises! Make sure you take the self guided art tour, it was great! This is my favorite hotel!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Byron

May 26, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great hotel

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Jul 1, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful hotel, in a great location. Beautiful with many amenities and excellent dining. Highly recommend! I’d give it 10 stars if I could!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Jul 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Absolute luxury. Great service

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

May 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great place with great staff

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

virginia

Jul 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

fabulous everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

B.

May 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Lovely hotel with a superb staff. Location is fantastic.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise Marie

Jun 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilfredo G

Apr 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Everything about this hotel is outstanding

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria

May 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Probably one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept on.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoko

Mar 19, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Wonderful hotel!!!!

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

May 14, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This was a beautiful property. The Langham Club room on 8 was so worth it. And the service was exceptional. We will book here again for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey

May 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This hotel is absolutely amazing. Beautiful property. Fantastic rooms. Friendly and accommodating staff. The rooms are clean and bed is comfortable. Highly recommend everything about this property.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Jun 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Liked central location. Room was extrmely small for $800 a night and needed upgrading. Water hammer when using cold water tap.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Apr 6, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

We had a great stay at The Langham! It’s very convenient to everything Boston has to offer, super clean, and rooms very nice!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittini

Mar 31, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The best stay I’ve ever had in Boston

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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