The Lenox Hotel, luxury hotel in downtown Boston, Massachusetts
The Lenox Hotel is a historic hotel building in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood, at the corner of Boylston and Exeter Streets. The red and white terra cotta facade rises eleven floors and the property offers several on-site dining options along with valet parking.
The building opened in 1900 and was at that time the tallest structure in Boston. It was developed by Lucius Boomer, who also owned the Waldorf Astoria in New York and wanted to bring a similar level of ambition to the Boston property.
The hotel takes its name from Lady Sarah Lennox, a well-known British aristocrat of the 18th century. Guests walking through the lobby can notice the care taken to maintain original woodwork and period details that give the building a feel quite different from a generic modern hotel.
The hotel sits on Boylston Street in Back Bay, within walking distance of the Boston Public Library and Prudential Center, so most nearby shops, cafes, and museums are easy to reach on foot. Because it sits right at the Boston Marathon finish line, availability around race day fills up well in advance.
The hotel still has a working mail chute from its original construction, something rarely found in buildings of this age that remain in active use. A number of suites also have wood-burning fireplaces that staff will light during cooler months on request.
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