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Raffles Boston

40 Trinity Place, Boston, MA, USA, 02116
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About us

│Boston Uncommon│ From up here, you don’t just see it—you feel it, too. The history that birthed a revolution. The intellect and energy that beckon from bustling squares, bookshops, and bistros. The skyline that promises even bolder horizons. Seventeen stories above the brownstones and tree-lined streets of Back Bay, surrounded by the windows of the sky lobby at Raffles Boston, the experience begins to cohere. And that’s only the arrival. Raffles Boston is located in Back Bay, the cultural epicenter of Boston, just nearby Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, Faneuil Hall, and some of the world’s most renowned universities and historic landmarks. │Gather for the Great Moments│ This city’s spirit of celebration comes to life in our dynamic event venues across our 18th and 19th floors. Host your headline-grabbing event in the Raffles Main Ballroom, with panoramas of the Charles River imparting a quintessentially Boston ambiance. More private get-togethers can be made to measure in our Neruda Boardroom, the flexible Malraux and Michener Meeting Rooms, and ample sunlit pre-function spaces. In every single venue, you’re supported by leading audio-visual technology and a team of professionals dedicated to your event’s success. │A Taste for the Finer Things in Life│ Amar pairs modern Mediterranean cuisine with an adventurous by-the-glass wine program. Time-honored New England classics abound at Long Bar & Terrace, with a refined approach to all-day dining and memorable nights. Just nearby, cleverly crafted cocktails await at Blind Duck speakeasy, you can become part of the city’s proud literary tradition with a visit to the Writers’ Lounge, or even indulge in a gourmet night-in with sumptuous in-room dining selections. Guests can start the day at Café Pastel with house-baked European-inspired pastries and espresso beverages or rendezvous with friends and colleagues at our effortlessly elegant second-floor restaurant. │A Stay Styled for You│ The interiors spark the conversation. The view sparks the imagination. Dramatic skies and city lights pair with the woodgrain and warm brass that re-imagine mid-century American decor in a thoroughly modern milieu. All the amenities you expect—and some you don’t—lend a curated residential touch to your stay with us in each of our 147 guest rooms & suites. Lastly, no stay with Raffles is complete without the complimentary services of a private butler—unique among North American hotels.

Venue Details

ChainAccor
BrandRaffles Hotels
Built2023
Renovated-
Total meeting space6,700 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms147
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AAA

Awards

Industry awards
Michelin 2 Keys

Venue Highlights

3D Event Space
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Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (ocean or water)
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Rental car service
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Sustainability

This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.

Certifications (1)

Sustainability Certifications
Green Globe Certification
Sustainability level: Certified

Certification body: Green Globe Certification

Issued: 10/31/2025 Expires: 12/10/2026

Need dates

Priority windows that venues prefer for hosting events

Feb 8, 2026 - Feb 13, 2026
Mar 4, 2026 - Mar 8, 2026
Apr 22, 2026 - Apr 25, 2026

Seasonal Availability

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High season
May 01 - Jun 30Sep 01 - Nov 30
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - Apr 30Jul 01 - Aug 31
Low season
Jan 01 - Feb 29Dec 01 - Dec 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
6,700 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,660 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
7
Second largest room
2,167 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available

Menus

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Meeting space

Meeting room floor plans

Amar (Mediterranean Fine Dining Restaurant) Download PDF
Amar (Mediterranean Fine Dining Restaurant)
Michener Meeting Room Download PDF
Michener Meeting Room
Malraux Meeting Room Download PDF
Malraux Meeting Room
Blind Duck Speakeasy Download PDF
Blind Duck Speakeasy
Raffles Main Ballroom Download PDF
Raffles Main Ballroom
Pre-Function Download PDF
Pre-Function

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
147
Single (1 bed)
131
Double (2 beds)
16
Suites
30
Tax rate
16.45%

Location

Getting Here

Raffles Boston, located at 40 Trinity Place in the heart of Back Bay, is easily accessible by various transportation options: • Amtrak: The hotel is a short walk from Back Bay Station, ideal for guests arriving by train. • Red Line: Transfer to the Orange Line at Downtown Crossing and take it to Back Bay Station, just a short walk from the hotel. • Green Line: Exit at Copley Station, and the hotel is a 5-minute walk away. • Orange Line: Disembark at Back Bay Station, located steps from the hotel. Driving Instructions: For those arriving by car, Raffles Boston is conveniently located near major highways: • From I-90 (Massachusetts Turnpike): Take Exit 133 toward Copley Square/Prudential Center. Follow signs to Trinity Place; the hotel is located at 40 Trinity Place. • From I-93: Take Exit 20A toward South Station/Back Bay. Follow signs to Back Bay, then continue to Trinity Place. Valet parking is available at the hotel for added convenience.
Distance from airport 3 mi
Parking in the area
Valet parking
( $74.00/day )

Local Attractions

Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
Showcasing ancient artistry and modern masterpieces, local legends and global visionaries, the museum's renowned collection of nearly 500,000 works tells the story of the human experience—a story that holds unique meaning for everyone.
Fenway Park
Fenway Park
Since 1912, Fenway Park has been home to the Boston Red Sox. It is the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and one of the most well-known sports venues in the world. Because of its age and location in The Fenway, the park has been renovated or expanded many times, resulting in quirky features including: "The Triangle", Pesky's Pole, and the Green Monster in left field. The park has played host to the World Series ten times. Aside from baseball games, it has been the site of many other sporting and cultural events including professional football games, concerts, soccer and hockey games.
Boston Common
Boston Common
Founded in 1634, here the Colonial militia mustered for the Revolution. In 1768, the hated British Redcoats began an eight-year encampment. George Washington, John Adams and General Lafayette came here to celebrate our nation's independence. The 1860s saw Civil War recruitment and anti-slavery meetings. During World War I, victory gardens sprouted. For World War II, the Common gave most of its iron fencing away for scrape metal.
Boston Symphony Orchestra
The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert in 1881, realizing the dream of its founder, the Civil War veteran/businessman/philanthropist Henry Lee Higginson, who envisioned a great and permanent orchestra in his hometown of Boston. Today the BSO reaches millions of listeners through not only its concert performances in Boston and at Tanglewood, but also via the internet, radio, television, educational programs, recordings, and tours.
Boston Public Library
Boston Public Library
Just steps from the hotel, Boston Public Library is a pioneer of public library service in America. It was the first large free municipal library in the United States, the first public library to lend books, the first to have a branch library, and the first to have a children’s room. As a City of Boston historic cultural institution, Boston Public Library today features a central library and twenty-five neighborhood branches, serving nearly 4 million visitors per year and millions more online.
Boston Public Garden
Only a few minutes walk from the hotel, the Public Garden was the first public botanical garden in America, the Victorians ushered in the style of park which featured the gardener’s art. They designed vibrant floral patterns in the Garden which utilized new techniques of collecting, hybridizing, and propagating plants. Admire the rich and unusual plants, the Lagoon, the monuments, and the Swan Boats created and operated for over 100 years by the Paglet family. Boston calls the Public Garden one of its greatest attractions.

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Cancellation Policy

Varies; Standard transient reservation cancellation policy is 48-hours.

Additional details

A stay in any one of our international Raffles properties is an experience to remember. Every Raffles hotel reflects the mood of its location, with a personality that is both intimate and luxurious. Each of our hotels provide an oasis for the well traveled, allowing their guests to share stories and celebrations. Discover what we believe makes life worth living and our legendary history dating back to 1887 with Raffles Singapore.

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Raffles Boston Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Raffles Boston's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Please review our Sustainability Management Plan which is publicly available on our website. https://www.raffles.com/content/dam/raffles-aem/pdfs/raffles-boston/A%201.1%20Sustainability%20Management%20Plan%20Raffles%20Boston%202024.pdf
Does Raffles Boston have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Raffles Hotels employ waste reduction measures, such as implementing recycling programs, composting, and optimizing operational processes to reduce overall waste production. We encourage guests to participate in our waste management efforts by providing proper waste disposal facilities and promoting responsible consumption practices.

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Raffles Boston and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
No response.
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Raffles Boston's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
https://group.accor.com/en/careers/our-culture-of-inclusion/our-commitment

Health and Safety

Were practices at Raffles Boston developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes : CDC
Does Raffles Boston clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes : All new measures for opening.
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