An Urban Oasis in the Heart of Back Bay
101 to 150 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Raffles Boston is a luxurious wedding venue in Boston, MA. Located in the heart of the Back Bay neighborhood, the hotel embodies the city's spirit and is surrounded by iconic brownstones, cultural landmarks, and chic boutiques. With stunning views of the Charles River and the city skyline, this venue provides an enchanting setting for couples seeking to celebrate their love story in the City of Notions. Effortlessly pairing Boston's historic charm with contemporary comforts, this property is the premier choice for bespoke weddings in the Bay State.
The venue features 6,800 square feet of elegant event space spread across the 18th and 19th floors, connected by a beautiful, sweeping spiral staircase that provides a stunning backdrop that your photographer will love taking advantage of. The property's highlight is the 2,800-square-foot ballroom, which offers panoramic views of the Charles River and the city, creating a breathtaking backdrop for ceremonies and receptions. With a capacity of up to 180 guests, Raffles Boston caters to both intimate gatherings and grand celebrations, providing the perfect space for weddings of all sizes.
Raffles Boston provides exceptional services to ensure an unforgettable and stress-free wedding experience. Guests are greeted warmly upon arrival, with personalized attention from the dedicated staff. Raffles Boston brings some of the most talented and charismatic individuals in the world of modern gastronomy together under the same roof. Coming from a variety of backgrounds, they all bring a unique vision guaranteeing an extraordinary dining experience. Additionally, the luxurious on-site amenities, including a Guerlain Spa, fitness center, and pool, allow couples and their guests to relax and rejuvenate. Celebrate your special day in unmatched style and luxury at Raffles Boston.
+2 years in business
Speaks English and Spanish
14 team members
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 150
Settings
Ballroom
Hotel
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Food & Catering
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Evelyn Tee5.0
8/17/24
Beautiful hotel. Great service. Lots of attention to fine detail. The butler service is phenomenal. Long bar had great breakfast offerings. This is my second time staying here and it will be my hotel of choice for Boston.
Nour Co5.0
7/12/24
The Spa is absolutely wonderful. The staff is extremely polite and professional. Especially Kelly, she made us feel so welcomed and comfortable as soon as we walked in! Unfortunately I don't live in Boston otherwise l'd come back regularly to h...
ave treatments with Paula! All in one it was a huge pleasure to be there!
Cemil Atay5.0
8/26/24
Family of 4; husband/wife/2-teenagers. What a great stay! Would absolutely stay again!
We were in town for part of our summer vacation, our stay overlapped with a birthday and anniversary which the Raffles staff were so kind to greet us with...
a beautiful Boston Cream Pie cake upon entry to our room! I think I got one bite of it, the kids took care of the rest!
The butler service was exceptional and always responsive as was the valet if we ever needed our car it was ready in under 10 minutes and requested via text.
The room was beautiful, clean and felt spacious. The bathroom was the showstopper though! Thoughtfully laid out, very spacious and all ammenities needed including slippers/robes etc. Every night was a turndown service if needed. The mini-bar had alcoholic drinks if you wanted... it may sound odd but I absolutely loved the tea-pot and electric hot water boiler! We could easily make a pot of tea and enjoy a quiet evening as a family in the comofort of our room! Something so simple but it was spot on for our family!
The pool area and Gym were wonderful and extra clean! They had boxed water available which I appreciated over plastic water bottles.
The restaurant on the 17th floor was very nice and the view was something I could just stare at for hours. We had breakfast one morning and it was very good.
Location is great being close to Newbury street, multiple T lines, the park and so much more.
This hotel and the dining areas are not inexpensive; that said they are wonderful!
The staff are exceptional. We visited 3 other east coast cities on our trip and Raffles was the basis of comparison for all other places we stayed. The entire family wished we had stayed an extra couple days because the hotel was so nice.
This will be the first hotel I look at when I return to Boston.
J A5.0
7/29/24
We stayed for our Anniversary, guestrooms are absolutely amazing, staff is the best! We had brunch at Long Bar. I also noticed several people having afternoon tea, with a beautiful tiered display of pastries and sandwiches. We also saw several ...
families and a kids menu. Definitely planning next a girls weekend, with afternoon tea, and Spa day!! The entire team made us feel so welcome. Of course the views are also unbeatable. Everyone made us feel so welcome. Cannot wait to return. Great spot for couples, families or a girls weekend.
Madison Keka1.0
8/02/24
I had the worst experience at Long Bar today! First off, the restaurant was relatively empty and we were sat right next to a couple making conversation a little awkward. Next, our tea pot for three guests came ice cold with only one tea bag. We...
had to call over a different server to amend the situation, as our server was no where to be found for large increments of time. Upon telling our server, she was rather rude about the situation. We did not get a fresh pot of tea until our food came which ruined the flow of the experience. We then had to wait some time for new tea cups, which let our new pot get cold. The bread on the sandwiches was incredibly stale on the bottom. At the end of the meal, it took 30 minutes to get our check, and 15 more minutes to ask for a pen to fill out the check. The server was passive aggressive. Upon retrieving our car which we paid $50 to keep out front, the valet assumed we were there to pick up the ford, which was not ours and rude to assume. He then told us that our car was out back, and were given the keys and told to go get it ourselves. I had made this reservation a month in advance and was so excited, but the service was just awful. I will not be returning and do not recommend for the price.
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