Raffles Boston The first Raffles in North America designed by Stonehill Taylor
Raffles' first hotel in North America celebrates Boston's extraordinary talent, culture and character. The mixed-use Raffles Boston Back Bay Hotel & Residences is Raffles' first property in North America, with 33 floors and a $400 million+ cost. Located in the heart of the Back Bay neighborhood, surrounded by historic brownstone buildings, legendary cultural institutions, bustling sidewalk cafes and chic boutiques, the hotel offers an unparalleled experience for guests who want to explore the City of Notions.
From Singapore to Back Bay, the lines are familiar and loved: the iconic Traveler's Palm is a symbol of the oasis. Make it easy for guests to enjoy familiar comforts. The hotel retains the brand's strong Asian design identity — lush greenery, dark wood, and delicate gold and black accents — but Boston's history comes with it.
Stonehill Taylor's approach to interior design blends seamlessly with the Backbay neighborhood, creating spaces that reflect the new while respecting the old. The design is inspired by Boston's historic cultural environment and the city's emerald necklace, which carries botanical influences throughout the hotel. The materials and patterns used in the art and sculpture design are in harmony with Boston's history and architecture. Copper accents are used throughout to pay homage to Paul Revere's copper-plated company, historical illustrations adorn custom wallcovering (paper), whimsical lighting inspired by flowers, and greenery referencing the glamorous window frames throughout Back Bay. The emphasis on art and sculptural design throughout the hotel creates a revolutionary and timeless feel.
One of the design highlights is the graceful and grand spiral staircase that ascends to the three floors of the Sky Lobby through an atrium of wrought iron handrails and glass windows.
Specialty Restaurants
Restaurant Amar serves modern Portuguese cuisine, and its emphasis on seafood is matched by Boston's history of seafaring culture – in the 19th century, many Portuguese immigrants came to southeastern Massachusetts to work in whaling and fishing, and the city still has a well-known Portuguese community. Chef Mendes himself grew up in New England and comes from a Portuguese family, and in this softly lit, intimate space, a menu of modern Portuguese cuisine pays homage to his heritage and his New England roots.
Bar & Terrace
Design Highlights – The speakeasy, inspired by Boston's emerald necklaces, custom floral wallpaper, 40-foot-tall oak columns, and dark green sculptures exude botanical appeal.
Spa & Fitness
Designed by the Rockwell Group, Guerlain Spa features three treatment rooms with private spa tubs, showers and bathrooms, as well as a couple's treatment room. There is a sauna, a steam bath and ice showers. Guerlain products are used throughout the process, and one of the signature treatments is the "Boston Energy" massage, which uses Guerlain balm, oils and hot stones to relieve the stiffness, soreness and dullness of city life.
Banquet & Meeting
Guest room area
The hotel has 147 rooms, including 29 suites, located on floors 6 to 14 with city views. Each room features Raffles' signature butler service.
Suite
Accessible suites
Presidential Suite
Abaot Raffles
Raffles, Accor's luxury hotel brand, advocates a philosophy of life – true luxury, born from a deep love of the world. True luxury is not in the bustle, but in deep emotion. Everywhere you go at Raffles, you can feel that genuine welcome and deep experience. It extends from the colonial feel of Singapore to the modern bustle of Dubai, Paris, Warsaw, and to the Paradise Corner of the Maldives and Bali. It's a story about global luxury. The name Raffles has been synonymous with elegance, adventure and transcendence, and each hotel is a jewel of the city with an irreplaceable Raffles charm. As the Group expands, Raffles is not just synonymous with luxury, it is a philosophy of life, a pursuit, and a world with the deepest respect and love. True luxury comes from inner abundance and love for the world.
Founded in 1986 (known as the TWA Hotel at JFK, The Ned NoMad in New York, and The Eliza Jane in New Orleans), Stonehill Taylor is a leader in hospitality design with a long list of domestic and international hotel clients. Projects include new construction, adaptive reuse, historic preservation, and renovations of all sizes. The firm is unique in the hospitality design industry, combining architecture and interior design studios, each informing the other's design process, and is widely recognized by the industry for its exceptional design and technical sophistication. The interior design team provides the brand's custom-designed environments and furnishings to support a unique narrative tailored to each project
