AMES BOSTON HOTEL, CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON, Boston

Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection By Hilton - A historic downtown landmark with hydroponic dining and panoramic city views

Located in the 1893 Ames Building, this 5-star Boston hotel stands as the world's tallest masonry load-bearing wall structure and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The 114 rooms feature premium bedding, 55-inch HDTVs, laptop safes, and bathrobes, with select accommodations overlooking the Old State House and Custom House Clock tower. Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton houses a 24-hour gym and the Cultivar restaurant, which serves sustainable dishes using ingredients from its on-site hydroponic garden. The Library offers daily breakfast, while weekend brunch adds dining flexibility. The Freedom Trail starts at the front door, with Faneuil Hall Marketplace and The Paul Revere House both 0.5 miles away. Boston Common and Public Garden lie within 0.5 miles, while the Boston Children's Museum and Tea Party Ships & Museum are also 0.5 miles from the property.

Pros

The historic Ames Building dates to 1893 and showcases unique architectural significance

On-site hydroponic garden supplies fresh ingredients to the restaurant

The Freedom Trail begins directly outside the hotel entrance

Multiple landmark views available from select guest rooms

Cons

Restaurant doesn't serve dinner daily

Business center shares space with meeting facilities