CHARLESMARK HOTEL, Boston

Charlesmark Hotel - Historic Back Bay boutique hotel with cocktail lounge and Marathon finish line location

Located at the Boston Marathon finish line in Back Bay, this 3-star Boston hotel occupies a seven-story Victorian building from the late 1800s. The Charlesmark features 40 uniquely designed rooms ranging from 140 to 325 square feet, equipped with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and private bathrooms. The stylish Charlesmark Lounge specializes in Thai cuisine and martinis, while offering one of Boylston Street's premier outdoor patios. A complimentary continental breakfast of bagels, doughnuts, and fruit is served in the ground-floor lounge. The property sits 0.3 miles from Copley Square, the Boston Public Library, and Newbury Street's boutiques and galleries. The Copley MBTA station connects guests to city-wide destinations, while Logan Airport access is available via 24-hour taxi service or direct shuttle running from 5 AM to 10 PM.

Pros

Street-facing patio overlooks historic Copley Square

Direct access to Charles River running paths with Boston and Cambridge views

Located between Boylston Street shopping and Newbury Street's brownstone galleries

Pull-in bay available for convenient luggage handling

Cons

Some rooms (Queen Cabin category) have no windows

Standard rooms are compact at 140-180 square feet