Celebrate Love in The Heart of The City
101 to 150 guests
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Christopher Jones
CATERING SALES MANAGER
AWARD WINNER (3X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
The Bostonian is a historic and luxurious hotel wedding venue conveniently located in the North End of Boston, MA.
Seasons Ballroom is regarded as one of the best wedding venues in the region; located across from Faneuil Hall, The Bostonian hotel and meeting spaces offer historic value, beautiful views, and wonderful service. This boutique downtown Boston hotel offers a range of flexible function spaces, including the magnificent Seasons Ballroom. Boasting bay windows and a glass ceiling offer guests an abundance of natural light during the day. As the sun sets, you will see the Boston skyline transform, and buildings light the sky right before your eyes, providing the perfect backdrop to celebrate with your loved ones.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
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Ballroom
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Meet the team
Christopher Jones
Catering Sales Manager
Hello All! First of all congratulations on your engagement! I am so excited you are looking for your wedding venue. I know how overwhelming the planning process can be, and my number one job is to make your life easier. Let's get you married!
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4.7
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Camille H
3.0
6/06/2022
I'll start this review by saying that during our actual wedding weekend everything was fabulous and Emily and the rest of the staff took excellent care of us and our guests. Leading up to the wedding was a different story. We had originally signed on for our wedding to be November 2020 and had to postpone to November 2021. When we first toured the venue the staff were incredible and we were blown away by this little gem tucked away in the heart of downtown Boston. During the pandemic there were a lot of layoffs and furloughs, and it was difficult to get in touch with someone to actually signoff on the paperwork to move our date, but at the time of all of that was understandable. Leading up to our wedding in 2021 the customer service provided by the events manager, David Posadas, was atrocious. He would leave emails unanswered for weeks, only responding that if we wanted to get information it was best to call his desk phone and leave a voicemail.
Fortunately for us he left the hotel a few weeks before our wedding and Emily took over. She was incredible, answering all of our questions, double and triple checking details, and helping coordinating everything we needed.
Jesse G
2.0
9/15/2021
Even now, 10 days from our wedding, they haven't answered a question I asked 8 days ago and again 3 days ago.
We chose the Bostonian partly on the recommendations here (below) mentioning the planner Nicole -- but she left after we'd signed the contract. Since then, we've had a series of 7 different people assigned as points of contact and have trouble reaching them.
The space is nice but we were hoping for a lot smoother process.
Any questions?
A H
2.0
7/22/2021
I haven't even had my wedding yet, but I'm under contract and this process has been horrible so far. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. The staff is impossible to get in touch with. The woman who signed our contract apparently left the company and no one informed us of our new point-of-contact, nor did they set up email forwarding. For a while we were just emailing her and getting no responses and then we called and someone told us there's a new person in charge. Not the type of service you want to get when you just put down a huge deposit.
Carel C
5.0
2/07/2020
The Bostonian is the BEST place to have a wedding! It is located in the heart of the city and the venue/hotel is absolutely stunning. My husband and I were looking for a wedding venue that was elegant and timeless, but yet affordable. Being in our mid 20s our budget was everything. The Bostonian offers AMAZING packages and it is more than your moneys worth. The food was absolutely DELICIOUS and there was MORE than enough food for each guest. It has been a few months since our wedding and our guest are still talking about how great the food was and how much food was offered! The moment we walked out of our car and stepped foot in the hotel the staff was welcoming and so kindhearted. They truly made it feel like that weekend was only dedicated for you (even with all their other hotel guests). Even the wedding staff that helped serve our food and drinks had excellent customer service. One person who made our whole planning stress free was Rachel Pothier. Rachel
was our venue's wedding coordinator and let me start by saying she was the easiest and kindest person to work with. She genuinely cares about each of her brides/grooms and works extremely hard to make sure your wedding day is nothing but perfection. I was always told I would need to hire a third party wedding coordinator, but Rachel did EVERYTHING for me. From contacting each of my vendors to make sure they knew exactly what to do/where to go... to little details like rose pedals being placed down the aisle and tables. Rachel also made it so easy to contact her. Each time I emailed or called her she was always addressing my questions/concerns... even while she was on vacation! She even made an effort to answer all of my parents/in-laws several questions as well. I also remember making so many last minute changes and Rachel accommodated each and every one of them up until the day of the wedding. I do not believe my wedding would have gone as smooth as it did without Rachel. She made sure everything went the way WE wanted it. There are so many incredible things I can say about our experience at The Bostonian. If you are looking for a wedding venue this is definitely the place to do it! You will not regret it! Thank you to The Bostonian Hotel and their amazing staff for hosting the wedding of our dreams!
Jacquelyn S
5.0
1/27/2020
5 stars doesn't even seem to do the Bostonian justice. TL;DR: If you're looking for a fantastic venue with an even better value and want to work with best of the best, book the Bostonian immediately!
The Bostonian was the first venue we saw and knew that it was likely to be the one. We knew that we wanted to be in the city, but didn't want a stuffy hotel ballroom. Although it is a hotel, The Bostonian was far from a standard ballroom. We immediately fell in love with the amazing giant windows, incredible staff and the location. We did our due diligence and saw countless other options, but in the end, The Bostonian offered everything we were looking for and more for way less than the competitors. Not to mention, Nicole is a goddess among mortals and I wasn't going to pass on the opportunity to work with her!
Before booking, we had decided to have dinner at North 26 to get a sense of the food. The food was very important to us and while they are different menus, the same head chef handles both their restaurant and events menus. During our dinner they managed to give us a sampling of appetizers from the catering menu, which blew my mind! Everything we tasted, at that dinner and at our official tasting dinner, was incredible. Not a single person at our wedding had a bad thing to say about the food.
While the space and food was key for us, it was the people who really made The Bostonian stand out. Everyone we came in contact with from the door man to the front desk manager to our event manager, Nicole Shapiro, were outstanding! They went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and supported. Nicole answered my countless ridiculous questions - trust me there were a lot of them - quickly and without hesitation. If she ever once thought I was insane, she certainly didn't show it! She even helped us unload the uHaul of supplies we dropped off before the wedding and assemble our welcome bags.
As an event planner myself, I knew that the hardest part of my wedding was going to be letting myself enjoy the day and not focusing on running the event. With Nicole at the helm, I didn't worry for a single second that day or the two years we worked together leading up to it. She is a DREAM to work with and I can't recommend her enough!
If we were to do it all over again, we would 100% book the Bostonian again!
ps. You can see the fireworks from the balconies on New Year's Eve. Just saying ;)
Mackenzie D
5.0
12/13/2019
As soon as we saw the Bostonian, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding. My husband and I wanted a city wedding with skyline views. The Bostonian has such a prime location, right across from Faneuil Hall. You can walk to so many beautiful places for photos from here. I truly don’t think you can beat the location. The Seasons Ballroom has a unique vantage point of the city. You get skyline views without being 50+ stories high. Right out the window is Faneuil Hall & Quincy Marketplace, the clock tower, and some other beauties! We had our ceremony and reception in the ballroom and the setting couldn’t have bene more dreamy.
The Seasons Ballroom has modern and clean feel, perfect for any decor you want to add. Most hotel ballrooms have bold and busy rugs, dated light fixtures, and feel overly stuffy, but this space is so modern and fresh. We worked closely with Nicole (and Rachel was great too, who we talked to a few times!) and she guided us through the whole process. The pricing was very fair, especially for a Boston wedding. Nicole worked with us on ironing out our day of schedule, made vendor recommendations, and was very responsive. The day of our wedding, she coordinated everything. I didn’t have to worry about talking to any vendors or worrying about anything at all. She handled everything. The staff at the Bostonian, especially Nelson, the head waiter was great. He took care of our sweetheart table and our parents tables and was so warm, friendly, and provided such a high level of service.
The food was wonderful. The options at the Bostonian were so hard to choose between since they have such a generous menu. People complimented the food and desert (we had the North End desert platter which was DELICIOUS!).
I couldn’t have asked for a better wedding day. Thank you to Nicole & the Bostonian for the big part you played in our day! :)
Laura C
5.0
12/11/2019
When looking at venues, my husband and I knew we wanted something in downtown Boston, but didn't have a major budget. When we found the Bostonian, the choice was clear. The venue is a lovely glass atrium, in an amazing location right next to Faneuil Hall. The best part is the amazing package deal at a variety of price points depending on your budget and each package is fully customizable. Nicole Shapiro was so helpful in coordinating everything and making us feel secure in our decisions and plan for day-of; we didn't even need to hire a coordinator because she handled everything from helping us select the menu to telling us when it was time to cut the cake. She's also a delight to work with and superstar at her job -- even while she was planning her own wedding! When it came to day of, the entire staff was super attentive and all of the guests raved about how caring everyone was. When I walked in to the cocktail hour, one staff member immediately offered me some of the passed hors d'oeuvres and made sure to check in on me and offer more food! The food was AWESOME and they were very flexible when it came to the menu, so I was able to tailor the menu and even add a completely custom salmon option. The package is unbeatable - you'll have a place to get ready with your ladies (with salon chairs and breakfast and mimosas!), and all of the tiny details are taken care of -- no need to worry about insane rental upgrades and Nicole handled working with all of our vendors to make sure everything ran smoothly. I could not be more thrilled with how our special day worked out and I would absolutely choose the Bostonian if I had to do it all over again. Your day will be amazing here and it won't break the bank to have an absolutely stunning wedding!
Vendor response 12/11/2019
Thank you so much for sharing such kind words Laura & Brent. You both were a dream to work...
with and I had so much fun detailing your special day! Can't wait to see you both for your One Year Anniversary stay!
-Nicole
Karlei F
5.0
11/20/2019
So, my review is coming a few months after our wedding (August) but I was/am that bride that was always scatterbrained and procrastinated everything. Thank god for Nicole! I cannot say enough kind and wonderful things about Nicole. She was always patient and understanding. She was amazingly helpful and even helped with small decisions when I couldn’t “see” it in my mind. Leading up to the wedding she kept me on target and made sure to check in about scheduling and keeping a timeline together. The day of the wedding she was a godsend. Ladies- your wedding day will be the happiest day of your life where you are pulled in one million directions at one time. Nicole was there in the background for the majority of the night making sure everything was running smoothly. All we had to do was enjoy our friends and family!! She not only was a great wedding coordinator but I truly felt like I had a friend throughout all of the planning. She even stopped by the lobby and talked to my family for a while the weekend of the wedding! Little touches like that make the entire experience feel amazing. I also want to praise the entire staff of the Bostonian- every single person we or any of our guests encountered was above and beyond helpful. The entire first floor's staff really give the hotel a ‘boutique’ feeling which was amazing! We also loved the getting ready spaces. The men took over the honeymoon suite and my bridesmaids and I had the entire meeting room. We had a breakfast snack with coffee and waters and they provided the makeup/hair artists with real makeup chairs. Overall- we looked at a TON of places for venues in Boston proper and none of them came with the amenities, help, experience, (and not to mention price tag) that The Bostonian did! I HIGHLY recommend booking your wedding here!
Vendor response 11/21/2019
Hi Karlei-
It was such a pleasure working with you and Darren on your special day. I trul...
y had an amazing time getting to know you during the wedding process. I hope I see you both throughout the year and come celebrate your anniversary with us.
Best Wishes,
Nicole
Heather S
5.0
11/20/2019
We are so happy that we chose the Bostonian for our wedding! We had both the ceremony and the reception there, and Nicole was a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process. She was incredibly responsive to questions and helped us with all the planning. The location is perfect, and allowed us to take really great photos on the Greenway and in Fanueil Hall prior to the wedding, all within an easy walk. The Seasons Ballroom is a beautiful glassed-in space (not your typical hotel ballroom at all, which we were thrilled to find!). The food was delicious, people were complementing us on the appetizers and dinner the whole evening. Nicole dealt with all the little details for us on the wedding day, the service staff provided wonderful service, and overall we were just thrilled with how everything came together. We would highly recommend the Bostonian to anyone else looking for a beautiful wedding venue in Boston!
Vendor response 11/21/2019
Hi Heather-
Thank you so much for the kind words, it was so much fun getting to know you ...
and Owen throughout your wedding process. I am so glad that you enjoyed your special day and I cannot wait to see you both back for your One Year Anniversary stay!
All the best,
Nicole
E.K. S
2.0
11/08/2019
We hosted our daughter’s wedding here in October. Thank goodness we hired our own day of planners because the hotel did not come through in this department. Numerous guests had booking problems, our daughter did not get the bridal suite as promised and there were 3 wedding crashers. The banquet staff, however, came through and our guest experience was good, even if ours was unnecessarily stressful.
Vendor response 11/20/2019
Dear E.K.S.,
Thank you for your feedback and we apologize for the issues you experienced ...
during the wedding. Since our staff is not familiar with who is a family member or a friend, it is difficult for us to distinguish a non-guest, however we are reviewing our business practices to determine a solution so this does not happen again. We strive for 5 star service and reviews, and apologize that we did not meet your expectations. We do appreciate your feedback and we look forward to welcoming your daughter and son-in-law on their complimentary One Year Anniversary stay.
-Hotel Management
Lydia S
3.0
11/02/2019
First and most important: the Bostonian provides an excellent service for your guests in a great location. The food is amazing and the staff is accommodating and friendly.
On the other hand, they’re not great with the couple and their family. They only do meetings during the day, so you have to take off of work to make them. The weekend-of they had issues with almost every guest reservation, including trying to get the bridal suite day-of. The suite was only available at 1:30 but our ceremony was at 2 at a church, so we ended up getting a different room. They also didn’t catch 3 wanna-be wedding crashers, our coordinators did.
The most stressful thing for me was how they charged the last payment. On the morning of the wedding, they tried to charge the full amount and it was declined as fraud (seems pretty reasonable). Then they kept trying multiple different amounts, I think to try and have something go through. All of those were declined as fraud too, and my card almost got locked. I approved the original charge, told them, and then they charged yet a different amount, which also got flagged as fraud. Our contact wasn’t even at the hotel at the time, so I had no one to talk to about it. My fiancé finally took care of it at the front desk, but it shouldn’t have come to that. If you choose this venue be prepared for last-minute hiccups and consider getting your own coordinators.
Vendor response 11/20/2019
Dear Lydia,
Thank you for hosting your wedding with us and sharing your feedback. Our lo...
cation is one of a kind and we appreciate your comments about our excellent food and service. Because of the sold out nature of the hotel and our check in time of 3 PM, it’s unfortunate that we did not have a Millennium Suite earlier than 1:30 PM and we apologize that it caused an inconvenience. The reason why we don’t guarantee a specific room for Complimentary Bridal Suites is that we understand that having an early check in is a high priority for many of our guests and getting into a suite earlier than the posted check in time often depends on which of the five Millennium Suites will be available for our valued arriving guests. We apologize that your husband had to address fraud alerts from your bank when the credit card we were provided was not authorizing. We’re pleased that our front office team was able to assist him and we apologize that it caused an inconvenience. We pride ourselves on our service delivery and we have an opportunity to grow from the feedback you’ve provided. We look forward to welcoming you back for your One Year Anniversary stay, and wish you both a happy marriage!
-Hotel Management
Kim P
5.0
10/29/2019
We had such a beautiful wedding day at the Bostonian. Nicole and the Bostonian staff were super communicative and helpful as we planned our wedding and everything went smoothly on the day-of. Nicole truly went above and beyond as our wedding coordinator & we highly recommend the Bostonian to anyone looking for a Boston wedding venue with an amazing view & great staff.
Vendor response 10/29/2019
Hi Kim & Nick-
We had a blast getting to know you both as a couple and can't wait to see ...
you at your One Year Anniversary! Best Wishes,
Nicole
Jill L
5.0
10/20/2019
If you are looking for a venue in downtown Boston this is it. I am so happy we had our wedding here, everything was perfect. I worked with the coordinator Nicole mostly but also spoke to Rachel a few times and they are both amazing. They are both friendly, knowledgeable, and polite and that made our wedding planning experience really great. The entire event staff was great and very attentive throughout the entire night. They not only look at the big picture but also small details like making sure we had fresh napkins throughout the night so we didn't stain my dress or my husband's suit.
As for the room and location, we looked at dozens of locations in Boston and this was by far the best. Guests can walk to a number of popular Boston attractions and the reception hall looks out over, in my opinion, the best part of Boston. There are several balconies off of the room as well that give amazing views of the skyline and great photos.
Finally, the food and drink were amazing. It's been a week and people are still texting me on how amazing the food and drink was. It really was some of the best food I've had in a very long time! We did two signature drinks and they were a huge hit.
We highly recommend this venue!
Ali P
5.0
10/19/2019
Our wedding reception at the Bostonian exceeded all my expectations. From our first visit to our wedding day, our coordinator Nicole Stone, was incredibly helpful and made us feel like we were the only wedding all fall. The hotel, right in the heart of Faneuil Hall, has old Boston charm while being also having a city sleek vibe. The ballroom has a fantastic view of the skyline which helps bring the room to life once the sun goes down. There were numerous options for food and drink packages and Nicole helped guide us to what would fit within our budget. The food was outstanding and we have had many guests rave about their meals. I was happy that there were so many options to chose from as we are not chicken/filet people and were able to offer our guests fresh New England seafood. If food is one of your top priorities for your wedding, as it was for us, the Bostonian will not disappoint.
The staff was incredibly accommodating as we had quite a bit of decor to drop off and there were zero hiccups prepping for the big day. Nicole walked us through every step to ensure we would not have to worry about a thing the day of. The hotel uses a smaller conference room as a "bridal lounge" complete with salon style chairs and mirrors which made getting ready with the gals so enjoyable and we had so much space!
There are so many great things I can say about working with Nicole and the Bostonian, it truly made our day so memorable and bring our Boston theme to life. Thanks to the Bostonian for everything, it was the best day!
Tony&Cody B
5.0
10/12/2019
We are a same-sex couple who got married at The Bostonian and we couldn’t possibly done it without RACHEL POTHIER. She created our dream from a pile of decorations; she coordinated with all our vendors expertly; she was at our hand and foot all day, and she made every wish we had come true.
For instance, I hauled an electric piano for a ceremony performance into the space. RACHEL POTHIER organized the transportation of the instrument, she coordinated it’s location, and she even fixed an electronic issue 7 with the instrument less than ten minutes before our ceremony.
As if that wasn’t enough, we’ll legitimately miss her. She’s been such a relief for us throughout the planning process and we can’t possibly imagine a more skillful individual to help us plan and execute our day.
RACHEL POTHIER at The Bostonian is a genius, and if you’re getting married, you’d be lucky to have her on your team.
Vendor response 11/20/2019
Hi Tony & Cody-
Thank you so much for celebrating your special day with us! It was such a...
pleasure working with you both and I hope to see you soon.
-Rachel
Kathryn S
5.0
7/28/2019
I still cannot get over how wonderful and amazing The Bostonian was for our wedding! I have guests who still tell me that this was one of their favorite weddings and it's all thanks to The Bostonian staff and especially Nicole Stone, the lovely resident coordinator. She made sure everything was perfectly in place and did a fantastic job! The food was just outstanding. I was specifically impressed with the staff during cocktail hour--they always sought me out and offered me the first go around of the passed apps. Which okay yes I am the bride so maybe that's expected? But I just loved their attention to detail! Nicole and her crew also made sure that my husband and I had time to have some apps, eat, and drink a little BEFORE going into the receiption. Again, small things but I can actually remember what my delicious food tasted like, rather than miss out. The staff was just so friendly and attentive. It is also very affordable for what you get. I mean, a wedding's a wedding and it's going to cost something, but with Nicole, a suite to stay in overnight, delicious food, and then venue, the price tag was just so worth it. I can't say enough about the Bostonian and I'm SO happy we had our wedding there!
Vendor response 07/29/2019
Hi Kat-
Thank you so much for the kind words! We work with an extremely talented catering ...
team to ensure that your special day is taken care of. I am so glad that you and Ryan enjoyed your wedding here at The Bostonian. We look forward to celebrating your One Year Anniversary with you next year. All the Best!
Nicole
Andrea V
5.0
7/26/2019
This post is LONG overdue. If you are looking for the perfect venue in Boston – look no further, you have found it in The Bostonian. As my now-husband and I started our venue search, we found The Bostonian early on in our research and fell in love with the pictures. Couple those pics with the amount of 5 star reviews, we scheduled our meeting with Nicole early on, and we were sold! Nicole was a rock star throughout the entire planning process and the day of our wedding. She was not only efficient in answering all of our questions in a timely manner and offering suggestions, we felt like she genuinely cared about making our wedding the one of our dreams. I will also note that the entire staff at The Bostonian were a pleasure and honestly so refreshing to work with. We brought my parents on a tour before making our final decision and went to lunch during which every single executive that was in-house that day came over to our table and introduced themselves. This venue is something truly special – both because of the people and the location. Our photos were all taken within ¼ mile of the space and are quintessential Boston…and selfishly I think are stunning (check out some of them in the photo carousel at the top of this page). The space we held our wedding in is on the fourth floor of the hotel that overlooks Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market, which creates the most beautiful backdrop for your ceremony and reception. Almost 5 months after our wedding, people are still talking about how amazing our wedding was…and we know one we will never ever forget.
Vendor response 07/29/2019
Hi Andrea-
Thank you so much for the 5-star Review! I have shared the information with my ...
team and I am so glad that we were able to make it a memorable experience. We love what we do here at The Bostonian and putting together our couple's special days. We wish you and Tom a lifetime of happiness. All the Best!
Nicole
Inda O
5.0
7/11/2019
We loved our experience at the Bostonian and also LOVED our experience working with Nicole! The level of support and organization was something so wonderful to have when needing to plan so many other things. Nicole was always responsive, friendly, and incredibly professional. The venue was beautiful and the food was delicious and we were treated with level of luxury that really felt special!
Vendor response 07/29/2019
Hi Inda-
Thank you for such a lovely review. We love having such wonderful couples that ma...
ke our jobs easy! You and Greg were so wonderful to work with, and your love shines through. Enjoy married life and we look forward to seeing you sometime soon! All the Best!
Nicole
Afrah N
5.0
6/02/2019
We had a great experience working with Nicole Stone. We planned the wedding with her in 3 months. The hotel has the best location, which works well if you have out of town guests.
Nicole, along with the chef, was able to customize the dinner menu according to our dietary needs. We had a tough international guest list, and everyone enjoyed the meals.
We had a very stress free wedding.
Vendor response 07/29/2019
Hi Afrah-
Thank you for the wonderful review! We loved working with you as a couple and ho...
pe that you share a lifetime of love and happiness. We look forward to seeing you soon. All the Best!
Nicole
Kelsie R
5.0
1/10/2019
Absolutely incredible is the simplest way to describe our experience with The Bostonian and Nicole! We couldn't have asked for anything more from the team to make our day absolutely perfect. Nicole walked us through the entire process step by step and was so wonderful about getting back to us quickly when we had questions on anything. The day of Nicole stepped into her role perfectly. As a project manager and planner myself, I was so relieved to know that no matter what Nicole had it under control and it would get done well. The venue was stunning, the views breathtaking and the food was DELICIOUS. We are still hearing about how great dinner was! Loved working with this venue and their team! Thank you so much, Bostonian!
Sarah C
5.0
1/03/2019
The Bostonian was the perfect hotel for our October wedding. The location, first and foremost, is outstanding - right in the heart of Faneuil Hall. I was so excited for my out-of-town guests to be able to experience the views of the marketplace on a perfect fall day. Another huge draw for the Bostonian was the price. As every review below me will state: this price can't be beat in Boston. For everything the package includes, the Bostonian is a steal. I was very happy with the bridal lounge that we were able to get ready in (it was huge!) and the accompanying snacks and drinks. I really did love knowing that we were the only wedding that day. During the course of a year, our wedding coordinator switched hands 3 times, but there was no issue with the transition. Rachel was our day-of coordinator and was very helpful in helping move things along at a perfect pace. The day moved so smoothly - nothing felt rushed, but right on time. Our food was honestly the best wedding meal I've ever had, and the menu had so many amazing choices on it. We had such a great weekend stay at the Bostonian. Our only complaint is that it flew by so quickly!
Christina K
5.0
11/15/2018
This is super late, but I couldn't have picked a better venue and Nicole was A+++. We were super nervous when the woman we were originally working with left for a new job 1-2 months before our big day and Nicole stepped up big time! Everyone was always very responsive and answered all my questions. Everything was set up just the way we wanted we couldn't have been happier. Our special day was perfect and ran very smoothly. I cannot thank Nicole enough for doing such a fabulous job!
Nicole M
5.0
11/07/2018
A++ I can not describe in words how spectacular my wedding turned out at the Bostonian. The venue, the food, the staff and setting was the absolutely perfect! Rachel was so amazing, patient and detail oriented. She went above and beyond for my bridal party! I can not say enough about the Bostonian and recommend this venue to any bride!!
Preethi P
5.0
10/07/2018
Since most of our guests were going to be from out of town, we wanted to find a venue that would give them the best taste of Boston. What better venue that the Bostonian! With it's downtown location, next to Boston's landmarks, the Bostonian was truly perfect for us. Nicole, the wedding co-ordinator was super efficient, responsive and made the process of booking and then planning as simple as possible. When we needed some vegan options, Nicole made it happen with the chef. As we got closer to the wedding day, Nicole stayed on top of things and this helped ease some of the natural stress that comes with organizing a wedding. We had a beautiful wedding and the entire Bostonian staff were truly outstanding. Everything was so well organized. Our guests loved the food and couldn't stop talking about how delicious everything was. Several of them commented on how beautiful the venue was, especially in the night with the downtown lights providing a pretty backdrop. I can't thank the Bostonian staff, chef and Nicole enough for helping make our wedding as glitch free and perfect as possible. We highly recommend the Bostonian!
Martha T
5.0
9/18/2018
Our wedding and reception at the Bostonian Hotel was perfect! Set in a historic and vibrant neighborhood, the hotel more importantly Nicole and all the staff made our special occasion perfect. Our coordinator , Nicole explained the process, the choices and options. She always responded in a timely and complete manner to our numerous questions
We still hear compliments on the food served by Chef Julia...delicious!
The concierge and all the Bostonian Staff were friendly and well informed.
To sum it all up our Bostonian Hotel experience was both wonderful and amazing! Special thanks to Nicole!
Melissa O
5.0
9/04/2018
The Bostonian was the perfect venue for our big day. The staff is incredibly attentive and detailed oriented and made sure everything stayed on track and went to plan. When we started the planning process we were working with Juliane and she was great. I was a little nervous when I was notified that she was leaving and we were being transitioned to another wedding coordinator but the process could not have been smoother. I can’t even begin to say how amazing Nicole is. She was so helpful throughout the entire process and was responsive to all of my crazy questions and requests. When we dropped off all of our decorations I knew that Nicole had everything under control.
The food is delicious! We got tons of compliments on how delicious our food was. The bartender did and amazing job with our signature drink that I simply gave them the ingredients for. The rooms are beautiful, clean and have amazing views.
There was only 1 MINOR miss. The staff asked if we wanted to have our meals wrapped and put in our room to which we said yes. Unfortunately, this didn’t happen. I didn’t say anything at the time because everything was so amazing that I didn’t want to bother with it. I know if I had though, they would have gone out of their way to fix this.
The day after our wedding I was in the elevator with a couple that was viewing the venue. I absolutely gushed about how amazing everything was. We couldn’t have asked for a better day, venue, or staff. So thankful to Nicole and everyone else at the venue for making our day unforgettable.
Laura P
5.0
8/13/2018
We recently had our wedding at the Bostonian Hotel. From the very beginning, we loved the vintage/boutique feel that the hotel offered and their excellent packages sealed the deal (for downtown Boston, these prices can't be beat). We worked very closely with coordinators Nicole, Rachel, and Jordan leading up to the big day and are so thankful for all that they did to ensure our day was perfect. There were a few bumps along the way, as there always are with planning a wedding, but I have to say that the Bostonian was fantastic about doing everything in their power to make things right and assure us that our day would be beautiful. The great thing about the Bostonian is that it is a smaller hotel that can only host one wedding/event per night. So the weekend of the wedding, everyone at the hotel, from the front desk to the waitstaff, knew that it was our wedding weekend. Everyone went out of their way to make the weekend wonderful and we are especially so grateful to Nicole, Rachel, Jordan, Stephen, Bruce, and Nelson. We had the best day and would recommend the Bostonian to anyone.
Stefanie M
5.0
7/24/2018
I can't thank The Bostonian staff enough for the wedding of my dreams. I was convinced I had a venue picked out but my mom forced me to look at another for comparison. I picked the Bostonian because it was closest to my office, so easy to go tour but the second I met the staff and saw the space I fell in love - not to mention how reasonably priced the packages are compared to anything else in the city. Our whole theme was downtown Boston, and this is as downtown as it gets. I was very anti-hotel ballroom, but The Bostonian's ballroom is anything but traditional, with the floor to mid-ceiling windows and balconies. Plus they included space for the after party and the brunch. The only hiccup we had was staff turnover - my hotel planner left about 3 weeks before the wedding. I was petrified at first, as we had many non-traditional elements that we had very carefully choreographed with her over the past 10 months - our ceremony was in the ballroom, we were the largest wedding they had ever done (plus had a 7 piece band), we had the cocktail hour outside in the courtyard, we had a non-traditional "cheese" cake that the staff had to put together and decorate, some very specific food allergies, and more. Steven, the sales manager, went out of his way to make my mom and I certain that the transition would be fine, and generously comped some upcharges to make up for the last minute stress. A whole team seamlessly covered for my planner's absence, and Nicole went above and beyond to understand the plan and quickly answer my questions and make me comfortable once she took over - she is the best! Our guests told us it was the best food they ever had at a wedding; it's now 2.5 months later and people are still talking about what they ate. There were never lines at the bar, the servers were outstanding, and all of our small touches were setup perfectly - they even had champagne and our leftover dinners in our room after the after-party. I highly recommend The Bostonian.
a member
5.0
7/18/2018
Last Saturday, my husband and I celebrated our marriage by throwing a wedding for all our friends and family. We had already been married for four years, but were waiting to have a wedding until budget and time allowed.
For our occasion, we chose the Bostonian and that was the best choice we could have made. The wedding could not have gone better, which in large part was due to Nicole and the staff at the Bostonian. They were amazing and so accommodating, everything from our alternative tree ceremony that involved dirt to helping my elderly grandparents have a great stay.
Everything exceeded our expectations and our hopes for the day and we will always remember our wedding and the Bostonian with warm fondness.
Risa L
5.0
5/12/2018
All I can say is thankful and how incredibly grateful I am for the Bostonian and their staff - especially Nicole. They made the process so easy, especially since I was planning from halfway across the country. Planning out of town and rarely being able to be back in Boston, Nicole made it really easy and stress-free. Nicole would always respond to emails and questions so quickly (usually within an hour or so) and was so accommodating. The staff was all so friendly and nice and so very helpful, especially since we did not use a wedding planner, they truly thought of everything. Nicole made everything easy and she helped make sure I was thinking of everything and covering all the bases. The food was delicious and the location was perfect. The venue is unique and beautiful with it really giving a Boston, city feel. The Bostonian staff truly made us feel like close friends and that they truly cared about us and the success of our wedding. On our wedding night, they even wrapped all the meals we didn't have time to eat and sent them to our room for us to eat later, it was just a very thoughtful touch. Our guests can not stop commenting on how great the space was and how good the food was. There were a couple of staffing changes during our planning period, but it all transitioned seamlessly and with no issues at all, each staff member was great, but Nicole was really amazing in the last couple of months of planning and on the wedding day. Nicole was so invested in making it was wonderful experience for us and she was so helpful throughout the entire planning process. I would highly recommend it to anyone planning a wedding in Boston - it was such a good value and worth every penny. It is hard for me to put into words how wonderful the Bostonian and Nicole was, they were so welcoming to us from the very beginning. Thank you so much to Nicole and the Bostonian staff!
a member
5.0
4/15/2018
Truly a hidden gem in downtown Boston. We wanted a wedding that encapsulated the city we love and the Bostonian hit the nail on the head. Everything was easy and accommodating from the first visit, all the planning, to the day of execution. The weekend of the wedding we were treated like a kind and queen by every hotel employee and our coordinator Ashley was amazing! She helped us every step of the way and allowed us to enjoy the day since we were confident she would execute everything perfectly. Our guests are still telling us about the amazing views, food and service. I would recommend this venue to anyone and every one looking for a Boston wedding venue. Hands down amazing!
ruth K
5.0
3/27/2018
We just had Saturday night wedding at Bostonian. Everything was beautiful and Ashley was amazing. She kept everything and everyone on schedule and assisted in making the room look stunning. The hotel staff was extremely attentive and helpful. It was a perfect night!!
Sisir K
5.0
3/24/2018
We had an absolute blast on our wedding day at the Bostonian! For many reasons it was a tricky wedding to pull off with a confluence of cultures (indian and western w. south indian and jewish traditions) and most of the guests from out of town. We planned the entire wedding from California where we live with help from the bride's mother who lives in Boston. In particular, we would like to thank Ashley Fidler our sales manager who worked with us from the very beginning. She was responsive via phone, email and was also extremely helpful in planning and staging our wedding. She also coordinated with our vendors to ensure a smooth wedding. The Bostonian turned out to be a great choice as they were very accommodating in customizing the wedding to our needs. Not a detailed list , but they worked with us to get an Indian vegetarian entree for the guests, opened up the bridal lounge for a henna event, and provided gulab jamun (a traditional indian sweet) as an alternate desert option, gave us apriori access to the venues for custom decorations. Also of these little things and many more made our event special. In the end our guests loved the event, we loved the event and our parents loved it! Very happy customers! and by the way the location is stunning and lively which is very important when your guests are coming from all over the world.
Sisir & Rebecca
Wedding Day: 03/17/2018
Paoli R
5.0
2/04/2018
We did not hire a wedding planner for our big day; all details were handled between my Mother and I, and we made it through thanks to The Bostonian Hotel! Deciding on The Bostonian as the venue for our wedding reception made the wedding planning so much more manageable! Nicole, The Catering Sales Manager, was very supportive and guided us from the start. She was very patient and dedicated to ensuring our wedding was a success. From the food selection, to the planning for the "day-off", Nicole and the Hotel staff were an incredible team and beautifully executed our important day. My family, husband and I had an amazing time, so happy we chose The Bostonian.
Jillian K
5.0
1/19/2018
Honestly our wedding at the Bostonian could not have been more amazing. Ashley was spectacular. She helped us through every question we had during the planning process and on the day of the event everything came out perfect. All we had to do was bring the decor and the rest was taken care of. The bridal suite was amazing, and the honeymoon suite was beautiful (both were complementary). We had incredible experiences with all the staff we encountered, and could not have been more pleased with the service and accommodation. Our guests have since remarked that the wedding venue was stunning and all the interaction they had with staff was friendly and positive. We have not received one negative comment about anything regarding the wedding. The food was delicious, the space was beautiful, and the service was wonderful. We are more than pleased with everything and are so grateful to everyone who helped make our wedding day perfect. It is also an incredible all inclusive deal for downtown Boston. The experience we received was worth way more than the price that we paid. You would be crazy not to check this wedding venue out!
Allison G
5.0
1/16/2018
From top to bottom, my wedding aThe Bostonian was flawless. There were a few staff changes from the time we signed our contract until the day of our wedding, but each sales manager picked up where the other left off without issue. We also signed our contract about 15 months in advance, so I understood. Our contract was fully met and then some - Nicole, who worked with us for the remaining 6 months and on our wedding day, was AMAZING. I work in events and have experience in working with hotels across the US. Nicole is by far one of the most responsive and detail oriented managers I've ever worked with. Any question I had or concern I raised was not only answered the same day but was answered with care and concern. For example: I had issues with the room being divided by pipe and drape during the ceremony - Nicole responded immediately and let me know that sure, pipe and drape can be ugly, but it actually really works well in this space (she even sent pictures from other weddings!) This is only one example but I can assure you, Nicole really helped to minimize any stress I had leading up to the day of the wedding.
When the ballroom doors opened and I saw the room all set up for the first time, I was moved to tears. This venue is absolutely gorgeous and I knew that going in, but with the soft lighting and city lights beyond the glass windows - its truly a unique ballroom. Neutral color carpet, chivari chairs, a good sized dance floor - its the perfect backdrop for whatever vision you're looking to execute. The food is also really good - we went with steak and chicken - and we had more than one guest compliment us on the menu
Last - if you're getting married on New Years Eve, like I did - book this venue. You can see the fireworks over Boston Harbor from the balconies off the ballroom. My guests were thrilled. It was a great way to cap off a truly special holiday.
I know it sounds cliche and I'm sure many brides will say their wedding was the best day ever, but Nicole Stone and The Bostonian Hotel made my dreams come true and helped my family make sure it was the best party and the best day ever.
Christina R
5.0
12/20/2017
We had our reception at The Bostonian on 12/2/17. We had 85 guest at our reception and everyone had a blast. The food was amazing and the space was beautiful. Nicole was our coordinator and she was perfect! Super easy to work with and very accommodating. The entire staff at the hotel is exceptional. So professional and helpful to our guest, which was greatly appreciated (obviously!). All of our guest keep telling us how beautiful the venue was. :)
Tracy C
5.0
12/11/2017
I couldn't have imagined a more perfect wedding day. From the beginning, the Bostonian staff were professional and personable. My husband and I went with a cocktail-style reception. Our wedding coordinator Nicole helped us achieve our vision, and provided appropriate pricing for food and beverage.
Nicole offered guidance for timeline, floorplans and flow.
And I can't say enough about Stephen the Banquet Manager, and my all time favorite bartender, Kathy. They kept the whole night moving smoothly, and my guests were properly attended to.
The hotel rooms offer a classic Boston venue with the exposed beams, and fireplaces. The honeymoon suite was lovely, and what a view of the Custom House.
The reception rooms is beautiful lit up with votive candles and the background of the city.
And the food did not disappoint, especially the seafood.
Wedding Day: 10/28/2017
Amanda W
5.0
11/10/2017
We just had our wedding with 50 guests on 9/23/17 at the Bostonian and it was AMAZING. Nicole Stone was our wedding coordinator and I cannot say enough nice things about her - she is new to the team this year but you would never know because she is an absolute PRO. From the very start of our experience, she was so friendly and on top of every detail, responding to our multiple emails within the hour, coordinating seamlessly with all of the vendors, accommodating multiple site visits with each of our parents, helping us to make multiple customizations to our meals (my husband has a nut allergy so they ensured that the entire event was nut-free even down to the liquor (Bombay has almonds) and some of our guests are kosher - they even offered to have a Rabbi come in and bless the kitchen!) On the day of the wedding she checked in with me multiple times but never made me feel rushed. Even though I finished dressing 30min late, we managed to get all of our photos done - BEAUTIFUL right in the middle of Fanueil Hall although there are parks nearby to choose from as well - but I am told that our ceremony started EXACTLY at 5pm. She checked in with us throughout the reception and was always on hand for anything that we needed.
The venue itself is gorgeous. We ended up with a deal where we had the Seasons Ballroom (all glass windows with balconies and skylights that looks directly down onto Fanueil Hall and the Clock Tower) for no charge which was a steal. The cocktail hour is held in the floating hallway outside of the Ballroom. In regards to decorations - Nicole 100% knew our style and set up the entire ballroom exactly how I would have imagined it with even a few beautiful changes. I trusted her completely.
The Josiah Quincy Bridal Suite looks onto the courtyard fountain where you drive in and was where we got ready for the day - including an absolute FEAST of breakfast and lunch items. (my husband got ready in his hotel room). Of note, we checked out the event room on the 1st floor for a different date and would not recommend it as its dark, no view and a retired cigar bar (and smells as such).
The food is DELICIOUS. Absolutely take advantage of the tasting - there is a variety to choose from and the package is unparalleled. We looked through multiple venues in Boston and the Cape and the Bostonian was a secret steal - it looks and feels expensive but the price point is amazing. The package includes pretty much everything and there were NO SECRET FEES. They sent me the entire spreadsheet of costs beforehand.
The honeymoon suite was massive and I'm pretty sure they upgraded us the night-of with an entire living room and 2 bathrooms.
The hotel staff was also super helpful. On our multiple site visits we had a new front desk person show us around each time and loved all of them.
Also included a private late-night lounge for post-reception and a private breakfast area in the morning which were awesome.
Downsides:
- The rooms are expensive ($300+) and the room-block didn't go quite smoothly (no doubles were included in our room block but they made up for it with other perks). However, a bunch of our guests stayed at other hotels or Air BnB in the area for cheaper. **Also there was a deal where if you signed up with the Bostonian you got 20% off your room. Look for these deals!!
- Parking is also pricey $49/day valet only. Theres a garage across the way but, if possible, find ways to leave your car outside the city.
Bev B
5.0
10/16/2017
Our daughter's wedding at the Bostonian was lovely! Ashley was quick & patient replying to my numerous questions! She was easy to work with & professional. Accommodations and food were first rate. The raw bar was a big hit! Would highly recommend this venue & staff!
Cori B
5.0
10/10/2017
Ashley was wonderful to work with and was very responsive to not only my numerous emails but also my parents who were helping plan from 3,000 miles away! All the staff the day/night of the wedding were fantastic and very attentive. As we made our way around to talk with our guests during the reception, they held our food and waited until we sat down to serve us so it was fresh. They even wrapped our dinner plates and delivered them to our suite so we could have it the next day. Getting all of our rental linens and tableware back to their respective vendors went smoothly and was easy to do. Food was awesome--definitely recommend the raw bar! We couldn't be happier and our families and guests were equally as impressed. -Cori & Mike
Ariel B
1.0
10/10/2017
First of all this review is nothing to do with the venue itself it is absolutely beautiful. Our experience started off great until about 5 and half months before our wedding when our coordinator left. Not a big deal – we got a new one – Ashley. I would email her occasionally and ask her questions to ensure that things that were included in our contract where being executed (upgraded rooms, breakfast on the day of, ect). Any time I would ask her these questions she would say they weren’t included in our contract in which I would then send her the contract and direct her to the right pages. This was fine in the beginning but when we finally met with her three weeks before the wedding and she still had no idea what was in our contract – says she hasn’t even looked it over. After that meeting she emails me that same day and says that she wont be there on the day of but Nicole will be. Ok – if you knew that why didn’t we just meet with Nicole that day then?
Things seem OK with Nicole. Wedding day comes… Nicole comes in when I’m getting my hair done and says “ I lost your table layout – can you do another one” Ok fine. Annoying but fine.Ceremony – All but 1 of bridesmaids are out when …. The fire alarm goes off. Yes. You read that. Moments before I am to walk down the aisle the blaring fire alarm goes off. For at least 15 minutes. We later find out it went off from someone exiting the wrong door- a piece of information which is important for a later part of this review. Our 105 guests sat there throughout the entire thing because they had no idea what to do and didn’t want to be rude and leave. And they didn’t know what to do because NOT A SINGLE MEMBER OF STAFF CAME IN TO NOTIFY THEM. Furious that this happened but ready to move and pretend it had not we are assured that they will make up for the lost time (they don’t and claim it was a natural disaster so they didn’t have too) - And remember the table arrangements that I had to redo just hours before? They all turned out wrong. Our parents table (table 1) was nowhere near us and they were stuck towards the middle/ back. Our reception ends 10 minutes after the scheduled time despite the fire fiasco taking up at least 30 with having to reset everything. When we go to ask Steve the Banquet manager why it was ending so early he said that the fire alarm going off was a Natural Disaster so they didn’t have to make up for the time. The real treat comes after the wedding. We had agreed in writing that after the open bar was over that we would put $400 to a cash bar. Once that $400 was met we would be asked whether or not we wanted to extend or to have the bar closed – we never spoken to and so we figured it hadn’t been reached. Keep in mind – this agreement was in writing. It was quite a shock when we were charged $2500 to our card – without ever receiving a bill to dispute. When we called the billing department and explained about the fire alarm cutting into the time and yada yada yada we were faced again with the notion that the fire alarm going off (despite there being NO FIRE) was a NATURAL DISASTER and that the bill was correct. We were told we would be contacted by management that day. We don’t get in contact with management until 5 days later- Mind you – this is while we are trying to enjoy our honeymoon! It wasn’t resolved for an entire week after that. These are just the big things that went wrong mind you...
Vendor response 10/12/2017
Dear Ariel,
Congratulations! We wish you all the happiness and health in a lifelong marri...
age.
Thank you for your posted review and we understand that not every detail was to our mutual service expectation, and I offer a sincere apology for what was in our control. As one can see from a long list of past favourable reviews, yours’ is an anomaly and not in keeping with our standards.
Boston has some of the strictest fire codes for public buildings in all of the United States and anytime an alarm sounds, it is mandated by policy and equipment settings. Truly, we are happy that it was a false alarm regardless of reason and agree that timing could not have been more inappropriate. As for your guest safety, our public address identified for all guests to remain in their current location until further notice, and once cause was determined, this was communicated and we avoided rushing your wedding out of the building.
We realize that this interruption was extremely upsetting, especially for a bride and I know my team did all possible to relinquish your angst. For your inconvenience our Banquet Manager, Stephen, and your personal Wedding Planner, Nicole, allowed additional time to your Open Bar as a gesture of goodwill.
Your statement of a billing error is accurate, and, yes, great hotels make mistakes and we acknowledged this with a full adjustment, and as well waived your contracted additional $400 bar tab as an ‘olive branch’. This type of billing inconsistency should not have occurred and we have evaluated protocol to prevent any further inconvenience.
We wish you a wonderful first year in your new life together and look forward to your return, on your anniversary, with your Complimentary One Night Stay.
Thank you,
Robert Rivers
General Manager
Jocie K
5.0
8/24/2017
It was the wedding of our dreams! Ashley did so many extra things for us, patiently and promptly answered all our questions, and attended to every detail.
Ashley kept us on track during the planning stage and the day of the wedding! Our guests all had an amazing time, and it wouldn't have been possible without Ashley's help and guidance. Whether it was in the tasting where Ashley and the chef generously provided us with a large variety of delicious options to choose from, or in accommodating multiple guest requests at the final moment, or in working with the other vendors to ensure a seamless reception, we're extremely happy with all of the hard work and creativity that Ashley and The Bostonian staff put into making our wedding a success. All the staff at The Bostonian were so hospitable. We've never experienced such great service before. During the tasting, the chef introduced herself, and we had our own private waiter introducing all the dishes and wines. On the day of the wedding, the groom had forgotten his handkerchief, so the concierge ran through the streets of Boston to buy him one in time.
The bridal lounge and food and the wedding night suite were extremely nice. Our wedding had 125 guests and a 5-piece band, and we fit in the space great! It was beautiful to see Boston through the windows. All of our guests raved about the food, and I heard the bartenders were great! We had 2 bartenders, and there were no lines during cocktail hour.
Claudia G
5.0
7/23/2017
Everyone at The Millennium Bostonian Hotel was amazing! Ashley was very responsive and made sure I had everything I needed before our wedding. She and Nicole checked in with me on the day of and stayed with us through the night. The staff was so helpful and friendly. My dogs were the ring bearers and even they were spoiled by everyone at the hotel. The food was fantastic and had all of our guests raving about it. We truly had our dream wedding thanks to the hard work of the people at the hotel. I could not have asked for a more perfect venue.
Ruslana F
5.0
6/17/2017
The Bostonian hotel was an amazing choice for our wedding!
We had our wedding on Memorial Day weekend, probably one of the busiest weekends of the year, and everything was just awesome!
The reception venue was just the perfect size for our 85 guests, but it could easily accommodate at least 20-30 more. The location of the hotel is really great. It's so close to the North End and Faneuil Hall and it allowed our guests to really explore the city.
The rooms are very comfortable, the food was delicious, and the staff members really went out of their way to make everything work perfectly!
This place really offers the best package, and for a really great price too!
Chelsea T
5.0
10/20/2016
My husband and I hosted our entire weekend at The Bostonian with the unmatched expertise of our wedding coordinator and venue contact Lindsay Bernard. Lindsay helped us coordinate a weekend full of events: our rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, reception, after-party, and going-away brunch. Every single staff member we came in contact with at The Bostonian was exceptional, but I can honestly say without Lindsay, our special day and the events surrounding it wouldn't have been as amazing as they were. Lindsay and the Bostonian catered to our every needed and made each idea and thought that popped into my head a reality and they did it all without hesitation. All of the feedback from our friends and loved ones has been as glowing as ours and I would recommend The Bostonian and Lindsay to anyone without hesitation.
Tory J
5.0
9/28/2016
Everything about the Bostonian is fantastic. I planned my ceremony, reception, brunch AND a duck tour all through everyone at the hotel and everything went flawless. I emailed Lindsay MANY lists of questions over the course of my year planning and she always answered them same day, or if she didn't know the answer she would get back to me the next day. We were able to customize certain packages without issue. Everyone LOVED the location and the food was delicious. Brunch the next morning was a total hit as well. Gabriel with concierge helped set up a duck tour after brunch for us. I would absolutely recommend anyone to get married here.
Vendor response 09/28/2016
We must note that you were a wonderful couple to work with and every one of your guests we...
re equally pleasant. It is always rewarding to our entire team when we can insure that a celebration, as important as a new life together, starts with favourable lifelong memories.
Gareth M
5.0
4/07/2016
I cannot say enough wonderful things about our entire wedding experience at the Bostonian. From our initial meetings, to the tasting, to final preparations, to our wedding weekend....everything was absolutely perfect and it was all thanks to the incredible team here! They were attentive, organized, and made our entire group feel like royalty.
We had a lot of questions and special requests and Lindsey handled all of them with ease. She kept me organized and stayed on top of all the small details. I was able to spend my wedding wedding relaxed and pampered while the team at the hotel took care of everything.
The wedding itself was gorgeous, I really do not think there is a more beautiful space in the entire city. You are truly surrounded by Boston everywhere you look . The food was incredible and the staff went out of their way to make everything perfect. They treated our entire wedding party like VIPs for the entire weekend. Even 2 days after the wedding, when it was finally time for me and my husband to check out, they gave us a super late check out time so we could take our time and enjoy our final day at the hotel.
I cannot recommend the Bostonian enough! You will NOT be disappointed.
Elizabeth B
5.0
6/30/2015
We had a truly wonderful experience with the Millennium for our May 2015 wedding of about 80 guests. The view from the ballroom, the fantastic food, and the downtown location are all amazing and we continue to receive compliments from our guests. One of the things we really liked about the Millennium is that it's a great venue for not-too-big not-too-small weddings: many of the other venues we looked at had ballrooms that were just too big for our size. The Millennium venue offers a great combination of old Boston (without being stuffy) charm and an urban, modern feel. But the best thing by far about our wedding was the SERVICE. Every staff member from the doormen to the catering team was superb. Anne and Lindsey, the wedding coordinators, went far above and beyond (and even that seems like an understatement). For any bride considering the Millennium, rest assured you will be in exceptional hands with Anne and Lindsey. We are so, so thrilled that we held our big day there.
katie K
5.0
6/09/2015
Our experience with The Millennium Bostonian Hotel was nothing short of amazing.
Staff: We worked with 2 wedding coordinators during our planning and both were incredible and very experienced in the wedding industry. Our day-of coordinator, Anne Wilkes, did everything to make the day perfect.
Service: The catering staff for the reception was first class. Food: We are still getting compliments on the food! Great variety of appetizer and entree options and they were able to accommodate a few special meals (gluten free, vegan, etc).
Venue: Can't beat the view from the Seasons Ballroom! Looking over Faneuil hall all lit up at night was the perfect backdrop for our city wedding. The hotel is in a great location for out of town guests to enjoy Boston.
Hotel Rooms: all recently renovated and very nice. I highly recommend the Millennium for a great city wedding!
Nicole F
5.0
9/08/2014
Eleni and her team were amazing! Eleni came in during the middle of our wedding planning, and exceeded all of our expectations. She was professional and quickly caught up on all of our details. It was clear throughout that she loves her job and was working very hard to make this our dream wedding. She was incredibly responsive and coordinated all of our vendors which took a lot of pressure off of us in the days leading up to the wedding. The hotel and event staff were equally professional, friendly, and efficient. We had an amazing day and can't say enough how much we recommend having your wedding at the Millennium!
HLeaShea
5.0
9/07/2013
My husband and I got married at the Millennium this past New Year's Eve. We had an evening ceremony onsite in the ballroom overlooking Faneuil Hall. It ended up being a total of 125 people which is just right for this space - more would have felt cramped. There is alot included in the wedding package that somewhere else may be extra (for example, we were able to pick chairs with any color fabric we wanted for the seats.) The food was delicious and the bar pricing some of the best for a Boston wedding. We were able to host the reception past midnight allowing everyone to cheers and celebrate the new year. One of the best perks is that you can see the Boston waterfront fireworks display from the ballroom which was such an awesome, special touch the evening. The service at the hotel was great and they accommodated us throughout the night. We had a fabulous mini slider bar with french fries late night, and since there was so much left over they transferred it up to our room so guests could continue to enjoy. The hotel coordinator was a delight to work with when it came to all of the planning. Overall this was the perfect location for a fun, lively New Year's Eve wedding and celebration and we look forward to going back to cheers to our 1 year anniversary!
Ashley G
5.0
8/29/2013
I hate that it took me so long to write this review! This venue is a hidden jewel and I'm so glad I found it before anyone else I know did. My wedding day was beyond fantastic thanks to everyone at the millennium. From the moment I stepped on site till the moment I left everything was top notch. The planner was new but really knew what she was doing. The food was fantastic.... like a five star restaurant no joke. The ballroom has this amazing view of fanueil hall and its all so modern. I couldn't find a better place or better people to work with. I want to do it all over again at the Millennium! Choose this place you wont be disappointed.
Danielle M
4.0
7/08/2013
Millennium is an amazing venue. It is in an amazingly historic area of boston, the food is amazing, the ballroom is small but perfect for a wedding of about 80-100 people. We had our wedding there and it was a great night. They give you a space to get ready and to have for the whole day for whatever you want. The carpet unlike in lots of other hotel ballrooms was not a gross chessy design or color. Overall the experience was great. There were a couple of things that we had trouble with. Our day of coordinator was changed 3 times. The place was a revolving door. Maybe it was just bad timing for me but it was frustrating. Despite it being changed everything went as I wanted. The favors were never put out for my guests which I was not happy about. The coordinator who I thought was supposed to stay all night left shortly after all the dancing started. However that is really the only negative things about it. Otherwise it was all great. They were very accomidating, you are the only wedding there that day which is nice. The package comes with the bridal suite for the night of the wedding for the bride and groom. Overall amazing!!!
Sarah W
5.0
7/07/2013
If you want a downtown Boston wedding that isn’t going to break the bank, you cannot do much better than the Millennium. My husband and I had one basic requirement for our wedding venue: beautiful views of the city in a great location. The Millennium delivered city views in spades. The ballroom is modern with huge windows, no air walls, or outdated décor. The ballroom has amazing balconies, allowing guests to step out and enjoy the view of the financial district, including the Custom’s House Tower, during the reception. For out of town guests, you cannot beat the location. Our guests loved being right across the street from Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, and many turned our wedding into a weekend trip to explore the city.
Other positive notes about the Millennium: the food was amazing, better than we had expected given the number of meals to be served (and your typical wedding food). We got many compliments on all of the food. Also, the Millennium is unique in that they only book one wedding a day; we were able to change the start time of the reception with no problems and had the full attention of the staff on our wedding day.
There were a few communication issues, but I think those arose from the fact that they got a new catering manager about a month before our wedding. Everything was resolved for the wedding day, however, and as far as I could tell, everything ran smoothly and happened as it was supposed to.
Basically, if you want a Boston wedding, where everyone cannot help but know you are right downtown, I highly recommend the Millennium, we could not be happier with our choice.
Jill G
5.0
12/31/2012
We could not have asked for a better venue for our wedding!! I am from the Boston area, but live with my now husband in LA. We wanted to get married in downtown Boston since a lot of our guests would be flying into MA for our big day. From the very start of the wedding planning to the actual wedding day, Michelle Sullivan was fantastic! She was so helpful in all of the planning - giving us advice, sending pictures that we requested, recommending vendors. Our final guest count was 140 and the room was set up perfectly with plenty of space on the dance floor as we knew we had a dancing crowd. The view from the ballroom is gorgeous - it overlooks Faneuil Hall from 4 floors up. And the food was delicious...our guests raved all night about everything from the appetizers to the entrees. We looked at a lot of venues in Boston and couldn't haven been happier with our choice. I highly recommend The Millennium and Michelle!!
Paula W
5.0
10/14/2012
We had our wedding ceremony and reception at the Millennium Hotel. The wedding ran so smoothly and we had so much fun. Everything was arranged beautifully and exactly how we wanted. The staff all went above and beyond our expectations and we were more than pleased. Personally, I was very happy with the dessert table that I ordered (their Kids at Heart display)- the whoopie pies were way bigger than I expected! Overall, the serving staff and bartenders were so nice, the service was great, the venue was beautiful, our catering sales managers were awesome in dealing with us, and we couldn't have asked for a better night. I was very happy with our experience at the Millennium Hotel.
Julie H