There’s no denying that Boston has some of the most diehard sports fans around, which means it should be no surprise that people flock from all over the region to attend Red Sox games, Celtics games, and Bruins games (Patriots’ games, too, but Foxboro, Mass. is outside of our realm of expertise). Below we’ll tell you about the most convenient hotels for getting to your favorite Boston sporting event, when you’re watching your kids row in the Head of the Charles or just hoping to see your fave baseball team hit it out of the park.
Fenway Park: Hotel Commonwealth
- Location: Back Bay, Boston
- Pearl rating: 4 of 5
Hotel Commonwealth is two blocks from Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. The 148-room Hotel Commonwealth is one of the most well-rounded boutique hotels in Boston. With its classical (if slightly dowdy) furnishings, large rooms, and impressive array of services, it captures the spirit of the city like few other hotels can. Read the full Hotel Commonwealth review.
Boston Marathon: Lenox Hotel
- Location: Back Bay, Boston
- Pearl rating: 3.5 of 5
Just a block from Copley Square, the Lenox Hotel has a prime location at the corner of Boylston and Exeter Streets, which, in addition to being near shopping and the Public Garden, is perfect for watching the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Plus, corner rooms have a bird’s-eye view of the race’s end. Read the full Lenox Hotel review.
TD Garden: The Onyx Hotel
- Location: North End and Beacon Hill, Boston
- Pearl rating: 3.5 of 5
TD Garden, home of both the Boston Bruins and the Boston Celtics, is just a five minute walk from the Onyx Hotel. Though somewhat removed from Boston’s other tourist attractions, the Onyx is a relaxed boutique with a free nightly wine hour — perfect for some classy pre-game boozing. Read the full Onyx Hotel review.
Head of the Charles Regatta: Hyatt Regency Cambridge
- Location: Cambridge, Boston
- Pearl rating: 3.5 of 5
Each October, more than 75,000 rowers head to Boston’s Charles River to compete in the world’s largest two-day regatta, and up to 300,000 spectators come out to watch the rowers compete in 55 different race events. The Hyatt Regency Cambridge sits on the north bank of the Charles, just a five-minute stroll along the water to the Boston University Bridge where the races kick off. The hotel’s quality on-site features (pool, fitness center, shuttle to Cambridge sights) and a charming, secluded location on the Charles River make the Hyatt Regency a great value for those headed to the regatta, even if rooms are pretty standard and the vibe is mostly business. Read the full Hyatt Regency Cambridge hotel review.
Not a Boston sports fan? You can read a similar post on where sports fans should stay in Los Angeles.
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