What's included in a stay — and what costs extra
Your room rate at Boston Harbor Hotel includes access to the indoor lap pool and lounge, the 24-hour fitness center, public-area Wi‑Fi, and 24-hour front-desk services. Extras commonly charged separately are valet/self-parking, spa and massage treatments, pet fees, 24-hour room service and marina docking or event costs.
In this guide
- What’s included in your stay (basic amenities)
- Rooms and family amenities — what’s part of your booking
- Dining and room service — what you’ll pay extra for
- Spa, wellness and extras that have separate charges
- Parking, pets, marina docking and other assessed fees
- Events, meetings and wedding space — what’s charged
- Check-in/out, incidentals and payment holds
What’s included in your stay (basic amenities)
Registered guests have access to the Rowes Wharf Health Club’s indoor pool and lounge (open daily 5:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.) and the 24-hour fitness center at no additional charge.
Complimentary Wi‑Fi is available in public areas, and the front desk is staffed 24 hours a day. Express check-in/check-out is offered.
- Indoor lap pool (three-lane, year-round) and Jacuzzi — open 5:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- 24-hour fitness center with cardio, strength equipment and free weights
- Public-area Wi‑Fi (complimentary)
- 24-hour front desk and luggage storage
- House Car chauffeur service for short local trips (reservation required; see front desk)
Rooms and family amenities — what’s part of your booking
The hotel offers a range of room types (for example: Deluxe Room, City View; Deluxe Room, Harbor View; Superior Room, City View; Premier Room (Harbor); and multiple suites including the John Adams Presidential Suite). Standard in-room amenities vary by room type.
Boston Harbor Hotel is family-friendly: cribs, rollaway beds and connecting rooms are available. The property welcomes guests of all ages; individual guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at check-in.
- Room types include Deluxe Room, City View; Deluxe Room, Harbor View; Superior Room, City View; Superior Room, Harbor View; Suite, City View; Suite, Harbor View; Premier Room (Harbor); John Adams Presidential Suite; and others.
- Cribs and rollaway beds can be requested (availability and any fee should be confirmed with the hotel).
- The 15th floor is designated pet-free and hypoallergenic.
| Room example | Typical bed setup |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room, City View | 1 King Bed |
| Superior Room, City View | 1 King Bed or 2 Double Beds |
| John Adams Presidential Suite | 2 King Beds |
Dining and room service — what you’ll pay extra for
Meals and drinks are sold separately from room rates. On-site outlets include Rowes Wharf Sea Grille (breakfast, lunch, dinner), The Dark Bar (cocktails and small plates) and Dandelion (lobby café and grab-and-go).
24-hour room service is available from Rowes Wharf Sea Grille and is charged to your bill.
- Rowes Wharf Sea Grille — breakfast, lunch, dinner (reservations suggested)
- The Dark Bar — evening cocktails and small bites (hours vary, Fri–Sat later)
- Dandelion — coffee, pastries and grab-and-go items
- Room service — available 24 hours for an extra charge
Spa, wellness and extras that have separate charges
The Rowes Wharf Health Club offers massages and spa services that are not included with the room. Massage options include 60- and 90-minute treatments (types listed by the spa).
Locker rooms, saunas and steam-room access are part of the health-club facilities, but professional spa treatments carry separate charges and require booking.
- Massage services available to hotel guests and club members (60- and 90-minute options offered)
- Halotherapy salt and infrared saunas, eucalyptus steam room and dry sauna onsite (facility access included; treatments are extra)
- The health-club remodel added a golf simulator and personal training services — these are additional, fee-based services
Parking, pets, marina docking and other assessed fees
Parking, pet fees, marina docking and certain event or meeting charges are billed separately from room rates. Self-parking in the Rowes Wharf underground garage and valet parking are available; third‑party listings show nearby self-parking rates can vary.
Pets (dogs and cats up to 80 lbs) are permitted for a non-refundable daily fee per pet; service animals are exempt. The hotel also maintains a pet-free floor for allergy-sensitive guests.
- Self-parking in the on-site/Rowes Wharf garage (managed by LAZ Parking); valet parking is available
- Pet fee (non-refundable daily fee per pet; maximum two pets per room) — service animals exempt
- Marina docking and yacht accommodations are available for an additional fee
- Oversized vehicles or garage height restrictions may result in extra charges or limited access
| Extra service | Included in stay? |
|---|---|
| Self/valet parking | No (separate fee) |
| Pet accommodation | No (daily fee per pet) |
| Marina docking | No (separate fee) |
Events, meetings and wedding space — what’s charged
Boston Harbor Hotel operates a variety of waterfront event rooms (for example: the Wharf Room, Atlantic Room, Foster’s Pavilion and multiple salons and boardrooms). Use of event spaces, catering and audio/visual support are priced separately and require direct booking with the hotel’s events team.
Capacities and room sizes are published for planning purposes, but event rental rates, food & beverage minimums and service charges vary by event and must be confirmed with the hotel.
- Wharf Room: large waterfront ballroom with harbor-view windows (published capacities; fees on inquiry)
- Multiple salons and a Boardroom available for smaller meetings and private events
- Event services such as catering, AV, and room setup are billed separately
Check-in/out, incidentals and payment holds
Standard check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM (noon). Late check-out can be requested and is subject to availability.
At check-in a photo ID and credit card are required; the hotel authorizes the nightly rate plus tax and places an incidental hold (the dossier cites a $250-per-night incidental authorization).
- Check-in: 3:00 PM; Check-out: 12:00 PM (noon)
- Photo ID and credit card required at arrival
- Incidental authorization is placed at check-in (amount noted in records)
