We are delighted to officially announce that we have won the 2019 Gay Travel Awards winner for the Hotel, Boutique category! The annual Gay Travel Awards serves to support and promote LGBTQ+ travel and tourism by identifying and rewarding select companies, like yours, which exemplify a genuine spirit of inclusiveness, superb customer service, and…
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Best Hotel In Back Bay Boston
We are thrilled to share that XV Beacon has been named No. 2 best hotel in Back Bay Boston in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. Thank you to readers and our guests who voted! Condé Nast Traveler’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards
XV Beacon’s 20 Year Anniversary
XV Beacon Situated on a historic site dating back to 1722, XV Beacon creates the perfect home base for the holidays for travelers and locals to experience many of the city’s most anticipated seasonal events As XV Beacon toasts to its 20th anniversary and reminisces on its rich history, visitors and locals alike are invited…
Signature XV Beacon Hotel Scent
Did you know XV Beacon has a signature hotel scent? When you walk into our Boston luxury hotel, you’re immediately transported away from the hustle and the bustle of the city, and into a quiet retreat of relaxation and luxury. Part of that experience includes our candles, the best hotel scent for home, made exclusively for…
Winter is Upon Us at XV Beacon
If you’re visiting Boston this winter, there are a few things you’ll need to be bring: warm clothes (scarves, hats and gloves), an umbrella, and a great attitude. When the leaves finally fall and the wind whips through the air, it can get quite chilly in Boston, but at XV Beacon we’re always serving up something warm….
Fall in Love with XV Beacon
It might still feel like summer in Boston, but at XV Beacon, we’re all things pumpkin spice and everything nice. That’s why we’re offering this fall package, perfect for guests who want to enjoy the famous New England fall foliage, with a little bit of luxury: Fall into Fifteen Hotel Package: Stay 3 nights or…
Where to Give Back and Volunteer this Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time of joy and abundance. We share meals with friends and family, reflect on a long year, and restore for the new year ahead of us. The holidays also remind us to give thanks and show gratitude, and what better way to do so than by volunteering with the local community? -Boston…
Getting to Know our XV Beacon Team Members
Meet Mark! Mark Frishman, our hotel courtesy car driver, was hired pre-opening in 1999 and is our longest continuously working employee. Mark defected from Russia and although didn’t speak a word of English or knew the city upon his arrival to the States, Mark studied diligently to learn all and is now extremely engaging and…
The Perfect Picnic in Boston Common Starts at XV Beacon
Boston is the perfect picnic city, considering our comfy temperatures, great parks, and stunning sunsets. Enjoy the splendor of The Boston Common or The Esplanade with a delightfully prepared picnic basket when you weekend with us this summer. Package Details: Boston is the perfect picnic city, considering our comfy temperatures, great parks, and stunning sunsets. …
Fourth of July in Boston
The Boston Pops 4th of July 2019 mark the beginning of the celebration, and once darkness has fallen, the fireworks in Boston finish off the festivities. While many locals leave the city for the beaches over this long weekend, more and more are staying to enjoy the multi-day 4th of July celebration called Harborfest. Come…