BOSTON
The newly constructed Envoy Hotel opened last week in Boston's pioneering Innovation District, offering a new vantage point for visitors and locals alike.
Guests are greeted with bronze lettering etched into the entrance's sidewalk, urging them "This Way Forward;" and drawn in by stylish design, custom furnishings and some of the best views in the city. The Envoy Hotel fully embodies its role as a messenger, connecting and engaging with the innovative spirit of the neighborhood while keeping Boston proper within reach.
As part of the Autograph Collection, The Envoy Hotel aims to provide the rich experiences of an independent hotel stay that is Exactly Like Nothing Else with all the benefits of Marriott Rewards.
The hotel is designed with handcrafted, artisan-style décor; reclaimed woods throughout; sleek, modern finishes and expansive windows framing unparalleled waterfront and city views. Tech-forward amenities include a classic billiards table reimagined into an interactive touch-screen workstation with six separate screens that can be used individually or together. These features are all perched in a bright, communal lobby lit by a dramatically oversized chandelier made from reclaimed materials including rope and vintage phone cords.
Meanwhile, an interactive wall of heat-sensing bulbs that mirrors guests' movements sits behind the check-in desk. Communal seating areas are designed to encourage convergence, conversation and interaction.
While not hosting any traditional event space, the communal vibe extends to The Envoy's 4,000-square-foot rooftop deck and its Lookout Rooftop Bar, which can be used for group functions, The Outlook Kitchen and Bar also offers private and semi-private dining spaces for groups; it serves progressive, seasonally driven, regionally inspired cuisine under the leadership of Executive Chef David Verdo—a Boston native with prior experience including at the French brasserie Miel at the InterContinental Boston Hotel and Asana at Mandarin Oriental.
The Envoy Hotel's 136 contemporary, comfortable accommodations include 115 king-bedded rooms, 19 double-bedded rooms and two luxury suites. These guest rooms are outfitted in soothing, textural neutrals with pops of The Envoy's signature shade of yellow. Floor-to-ceiling, triple-paned windows provide unbeatable views of the city skyline or waterfront and cast natural light for a welcoming ambiance you can't find anywhere else in Boston. All furniture has been created specifically for the hotel, including sleek white desks wrapped with a retro-inspired leather belt and wooden trunks with metal accents.
A large-scale antique map of Boston, overlaid onto a glass panel, separates the bedroom from a spacious, open bathroom—which is complete with modern fixtures and Fresh bath products.
