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4.5 of 5
15 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108
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XV Beacon
Ranked #4 of 73 hotels in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 414 Reviews
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What travellers say about this hotel
  • Gas fireplace(12)
  • Room service(12)
  • Boutique hotel(8)
  • Great location(5)
  • Next morning(4)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Flat screen TV(3)
  • North end(3)
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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“A little gem”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

I am a fan of this hotel. It is a gem. It is not a big hotel chain. It is more of a small boutique hotel located in the heart of Boston. I know about Moo but had neither dined there nor really took notice of the XV Beacon hotel. We celebrated a special occasion here and to my surprise, the rooms are much newer and trendier than I expected. I LOVE the bathroom with its marble finishes, a bathtub and the speakers! I love speakers in the bathroom! There is also a fireplace (that's actually very warm). The atmosphere is warm and romantic. One of the most important things is that it was quiet. It was a Sunday night though, not noisy at all. Decent size rooms and a king size bed (love). Most of all, the service was great, from the concierge to the front desk to the car service. Everything was just wonderful. Things don't need to come in big packages. I highly recommend this hotel! A wonderful experience!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Richmond, Virginia
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonderful Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
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person found this review helpful

XV Beacon's attention to detail is clear. From the well appointed rooms to the very helpful staff, all aspects of our stay were exceptional. XV Beacon is a lovely hotel!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
1 review
“Relaxing retreat just minutes from home.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

We live in Boston, but decided we needed a weekend to unwind after the holidays. We wanted to stay local, and thought it would be fun to stay in a boutique hotel in Beacon Hill. After reading rave reviews about Mooo... restaurant and about XV Beacon, we booked our room. Mitch, Kate, and the entire staff were remarkable. Our room was modern yet cozy, complete with a gas fireplace and all the amenities one could ask for. We can't wait to go back!

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
“Wonderful Option - Business of Pleasure”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

I am a frequent visitor of Boston and have always been impressed with the Beacon. Convenient to all major business and tourist sites, very comfy rooms and a real boutique feel with service to match.

Rooms: maybe a bit smaller than other options in Boston, but they are truly comfortable... stereo system equips all of the space and an awesome fireplace makes for the pefect place to relax after a day in the cold. Bed is plush, decor is cool.

Common Areas: really not much to offer here.. the lobby is tiny, but reflective of a boutique so it met my expectations. If you are looking for a gym, they have a contract with a spot about a block away. There is a restaurant/bar attached... which I did not find too exciting, but offers a place for a pre or post dinner drink. The fresh fruit in the hallways is a nice touch.

Service: not overly friendly, but very professional. No complaints. Really no need for much since I am usually on business.

Location: walking distance to all major touristy sites.. and convenient to most business locations. This is really a spectacular location I think.

Tip: eat at No.9 Park, right around the corner.

  • Stayed November 2011, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“A lovely hotel in a great location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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people found this review helpful

We spent Christmas at the XV Beacon and we had a great time. The location of the hotel is fantastic. We were a group of 7 staying in 3 rooms - the larger suite was lovely - the extra space really was handy for the group to spend time together. The in room fireplaces gave a great warmth to the room, The tolieteries were a great quality - and the lip gloss was a lovely touch. The staff were very good - but the hotel is not necessarily that child friendly, they only have two rooms with twin beds, however it was easy enough to get a roll away bed. The offer of the car is also very handy but when you are a group of 7 it was more difficult to take advantage of it. The coincerige staff were really helpful and provided great detail and information to help with sight seeing and meals. We ate at Moo on Christmas night - and the food was really great - but I was somewhat disappointed that there was no Christmas meal on offer. I would highly recommend this hotel for couples - it is amazing and well worth it,

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 15 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108
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