BOSTON
A historic hotel in downtown Boston is unveiling a top-to-bottom renovation that aims to enhance the property's time-tested appeal while also integrating new design features.
Courtyard Boston Downtown first opened in 1924 as an Elks Lodge for traveling entertainers. Original architectural features, such as Bas-relief ceilings and friezes, Doric columns, and antique crystal chandeliers, serve as a luxurious framework.
Meanwhile, new elements, including black and white harlequin marble floors and Jazz Age inspired contemporary artwork, will add chic ambience to the property.
Named for Elks' Boston Lodge No. 10, the new Post No. 10 restaurant offers a stylish black bar, and seating for groups. A menu of fresh favorites is available for breakfast, and classic New England noshes, as well as local draft beer, wines by the glass and cocktails, are served from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily, allowing guests to enjoy an on-site libation.
Renovated guest rooms have been designed to promote productivity and rest, including furnishings and bath fixtures, extra electrical outlets, and new task lighting, now available in more than half of the hotel's 315 guest rooms.
Four remaining guest room floors will be completed in spring 2015.
Courtyard Boston Downtown provides 13,000 square feet of completely renovated and unique event space. All meeting rooms contain exquisite architectural features, and several have large windows for natural light. The 4,320-square-foot Empire Ballroom is just up a short flight of marble stairs from the lobby, and accommodates 450 guests under antique chandeliers.
The oval-shaped Library Room can host up to 130 guests, while the Executive Boardroom seats 12. Three additional conference rooms hold 100 guests.
The hotel also offers a fitness center as well as a business center and valet parking.
