Swissotel - overview.- This European-style hotel is located within the Downtown Crossing shopping district and the historic Financial District. Park Street Station just three blocks away offers access to buses, subway, and trolleys.
- Even with 501 guestrooms and 16 floors, the Swissotel feels like a small boutique property. Floors are divided into four levels, each with its own atrium, terrace, and sitting area.
- Guests enjoy free use of the hotel’s health club, with fitness equipment, sauna, indoor pool, and spa; personal trainers and massage are available. The sundeck is perfect for lounging.
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Swissotel - Room detailsThis hotel features 501 guestrooms, all of which include oversized desks and windows overlooking Boston. - Classic Room - These guestrooms on floors 6–14 offer one king or two European twin beds; rooms can accommodate a maximum of two guests.
- Superior Room - These guestrooms on floors 15–18 offer one king or two European twin beds; rooms can accommodate a maximum of two guests.
Swissotel - Property informationWhat to expect: The elegant, third-floor lobby has polished marble floors, plush carpeting, antiques, and Waterford-crystal chandeliers. In the evenings, a comfortable lobby bar becomes a great place for socializing. It opens into a spacious sitting area with chairs, settees, and cocktail tables—a nice place to unwind with coworkers and friends after business and shopping. - Amenity highlights: All the tastefully decorated guestrooms have views of Boston’s historic landscape. They are equipped with dual-line telephones and modem Internet access. The hotel’s business center offers administrative services, personal computers, printers, faxing, and copying.
- Insider tip: Boston Common is only two blocks from the hotel. In winter, children under 13 ice skate for free on the Frog Pond. In summer, guests see free performances staged by the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (it’s wise to bring something to sit on). Filene’s Basement, one block from the hotel, has superb discounts on designer clothing and accessories.
Swissotel - Dining information- Café Suisse - This comfortable restaurant serves Swiss, French, German, and Austrian cuisine, as well as traditional American dishes, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It also offers a fine Swiss-style Sunday brunch with muesli, cheeses, and fresh pastries. The café hosts its Winter Fondue Festival from January through March with a menu of Swiss style favorites, including a cheese fondue dinner and a chocolate fondue dessert.
- Lobby Lounge - In the hotel’s elegant atrium lobby, the hotel lounge offers a vast array of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and light fare such as salads, sandwiches, and chicken wings.
Swissotel - Recreation informationThe hotel has an indoor pool. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Boating
- Canoe
- Dock
- Golf - driving range
- Hiking/biking trails
- Ice skating
- Pool/billiards table
- Running track/path
- Sailing
Swissotel - Policy information- Guests who check out early will be charged an early departure fee of $50 by the hotel (subject to change).
- There are no room charges for children 17 and younger occupying the same room as their parents.
- Rollaways and cribs may be available and fees may apply. Both are subject to availability and should be requested at time of booking.
- Upon check-in photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required for incidental charges.
- All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in.
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is 12 PM
- Small pets allowed
Swissotel - Amenities- Bathrobes
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary newspaper (M-F)
- Desk
- Hair dryer
- High-speed Internet connection
- Iron/ironing board
- Mini/honor bar
- Modem Internet access
- Multi-line phone
- Non-smoking rooms
- Pay movies
- Smoking rooms
- Voice mail
- Wheelchair accessible
- Window open-operating
Swissotel - Attractions- In business district
- In city center
- In historical district
- Near airport
- Near convention center
- Downtown Crossing - 1 block
- Chinatown - 1 block
- Freedom Trail - 2 blocks
- Theater District - 1 mile
- Faneuil Hall Marketplace- 1.5 miles
- North End - 1.5 miles
- Fleet Center - 1.5 miles
- New England Aquarium - 1 mile
- Newbury Street Shopping - 1 mile
- Old Town Trolley Tours - 1 mile
- Copley Place Mall - 1.5 miles
Logan International Airport (BOS): Approximate driving time is 10 minutes and distance is 4 miles. Driving directions from Logan International Airport: Take the Sumner Tunnel to I-93 south. Continue onto Exit 22 (South Station). Take the first right at the light (Summer St) and continue until the road forks left. Continue onto Bedford St, and the hotel is two blocks up.
Swissotel - AddressSwissotel 1 Avenue De Lafayette Boston
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