Renaissance Boston Seaport District
"A 4.1-rated modern Seaport hotel with a pool, contemporary rooms, and a central location near the convention center at a fairer price."
About The Hotel
Renaissance Boston Seaport District is a 4.1-rated modern hotel on Congress Street in the Seaport District with a pool, contemporary rooms, and a well-run, mid-luxury base near the convention center and the waterfront. Across 1,765 reviews, guests praise the convenient Seaport location, modern clean rooms, and pleasant atmosphere, with some noting the bathrooms feel dated and occasional outside noise on lower floors. The pool is the shared amenity. Jetted-tub rooms are a specific room type to confirm at booking. A large hotel rather than an intimate inn, it is a well-located, fairer-priced alternative to the Back Bay luxury towers for Seaport and waterfront travelers seeking modern, water-view stays.
What Guests Are Saying
“Stayed here recently and had a great overall experience. The location is hard to beat, right in the Seaport District with easy access to countless restaurants, and you can walk pretty much anywhere within 20 minutes. It’s also very convenient to the airport, which made travel days much smoother. The rooms are nicely decorated, comfortable, and some offer fantastic harbor views that really elevate the stay. At check-in, I was initially a bit concerned because there was a large volleyball tournament in town and the lobby was pretty overrun with kids. However, the hotel staff handled it very well. They made a clear effort to separate those groups from other guests, and I was placed on a higher floor away from the noise, which I really appreciated. That said, there are a couple of minor drawbacks. Being in a downtown location, you do hear some outside noise even on higher floors, it’s not overwhelming, but noticeable at times. Also, the bathrooms feel a bit dated compared to the rest of the room. Overall, this is a great place to stay in the Seaport District. Between the location, views, and thoughtful service, I would definitely return.” — AeroVoyager, 5 stars
“We stayed 1 night pre cruise. Great location. Very pleasant staff. Not sure why we were given a handicapped accessible room. I could only surmise that, since I was entitled to an upgrade, the location/ view made it an upgrade. If given the choice, a regular room would have been preferred. The “clam chowder “ credit at Yankee Lobster was outstanding. We each had the chowder and split a delicious lobster roll with more lobster than filler. Staff was personable and professional. The elite lounge was very nice with evening snacks, an honor bar and morning buffet breakfast.” — jbd1840, 5 stars
“Luxury hotel feel from the moment you walk into the lobby. Absolute great location for experiencing Boston. Within walking distance to great restaurants and seaport. Convenient location to airport, asking it ideal for those traveling by air. Room has unique local touches, with beautiful views. Overall very clean room, soft beds, great staff.” — kingofseafood, 5 stars
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- A pool and a fitness center
- Contemporary rooms and modern amenities
- A central Seaport location near the convention center
- A fairer price than the Back Bay luxury towers
- Near the waterfront and the Seaport dining
Cons:
- A 4.1 rating — modern and reliable rather than luxurious
- A large hotel rather than an intimate inn
- A jetted-tub room is a specific room type — confirm at booking; the pool is the shared amenity
- A Seaport setting that is modern rather than historic
The Location
On Congress Street in the Seaport District near the convention center, the waterfront, and the dining. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.
Guest reviews
What guests are saying about Renaissance Boston Seaport District.
"The overall experience during my six night stay was positive. The location along Seaport was ideal for food and shopping choices and for a great walk along Seaport. My room in the 16th floor had a great view overlooking the water and a view of planes taking off from the airport. The bed was super comfortable. The bathroom was small in that you had to close the bathroom door to be able to open the shower door - not great for someone who prefers to keep bathroom door open while showering to avoid extra steam and heat in bathroom. The technology on the TVs could use an upgrade to allow screen sharing. Chromecast or apply play. The Starbucks attached to the hotel is solid - great staff, relatively quick, and recipes made right. The resort fee of 35$ includes a $20 credit at Starbucks or onsite restaurant which I utilized. I also took advantage of the two vouchers for free clam chowder and beverage at nearby delicious Yankee Lobster. It also included a ticket to Contemporary Art Museum - which I did get to visit. The vouchers needed to be picked up from The concierge and she was incredible. My service stars would have been a four because the front desk was good and did the job but nothing over the top from a first experience perspective. The concierge was incredible."
— Frank Bowman
View on Google"We had a great experience staying at this hotel, it was a gorgeous facility. Sheets were high quality, overall aesthetic was nice. We stored our luggage here before our evening flight, no complaints there. However, I called the front desk and requested an additional blanket. I expected room service to show up at some point, but they never did. People have told me this is just American hospitality, but I would expect a little more from a 4-star hotel."
— jacob shoe
View on Google"This was a nice and very clean hotel. The room was nice and spacious. The location was near the convention center, about .5 mile walk. I loved being near the waterfront for the views and morning walks along the harbor. The staff at this hotel including the manager, Steven, were fantastic. The downsides of the stay were the following: There is no room service for breakfast or any other meals for that matter. The "destination" fees totaled over $40.00 nightly as there were taxes and fees on the fees."
— Lisa Brewer
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