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Holiday Season at The Back Bay Hotel

The Back Bay Hotel plays host to the Holidays like no place else.

Whether you’re from out of town or live in the neighborhood, The Back Bay Hotel -- Boston’s landmark hotel -- invites you to experience the warmth and tradition of the season that brings friends and families together.

From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, you’ll discover our welcoming professional staff, familiar stately presence, and convenient location enhance every holiday occasion.

Visitors and shoppers can enjoy our Seasonal Shopping package. Gourmands will savor what’s featured on our Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve menu. Families will enjoy the First Night festivities. And holiday party hosts will enjoy what we offer as much as their guests.

December 11 – 19 "Hanukkah"

Hanukkah is celebrated for eight days. A Menorah or a candelabrum is lit one at a time for eight nights. On the last day of Hanukkah all the candles are therefore lit. Menorah lighting taking place each night in Boston Common, December 11-18 - located within walking distance (approximately 3 blocks) of The Back Bay Hotel.

December 24 & 25 - Christmas Eve and Day

Shops and businesses will be open for limited hours on Christmas Eve. Limited holiday dinner menu being served between 5.30pm and 10pm in our Stanhope Grille restaurant. The Stanhope Grille will be closed for dinner on December 25. Cuffs ~ an Irish Bar will be serving meals and beverages from 11.30am until 1am.

December 31 - New Year’s Eve / First Night

Created in Boston over 30 years ago and now a celebrated festival worldwide, First Night is a day long celebration of art and community. First Night Buttons are available at our concierge desk. Join us at Stanhope Grille for our renowned 5 course New Year's Eve Dinner. The Stanhope Grille opens at 5.30pm and advanced reservations are recommended.  Please click here to view our New Year's Eve Menu.

Make us your Holiday Party Headquarters

From a small gathering to a large reception, let us host your holiday event. Please contact our catering team at (617) 532 3822 or click here to email us. 

Fine Holiday Dining At Stanhope Grille

 We're offering special prix fixe menus throughout the season - let your taste-buds celebrate, Boston-style and find out more about our Thanksgiving and New Year's Eve menus.

Click here to make a reservation at Stanhope Grille through Opentable.

Packages Wrapped for Holiday Pleasure

· Stay in the City, Shop at The Village

Enjoy a night at The Back Bay Hotel and shop 'til you drop at New England's favorite holiday season shopping destination - Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Luxury overnight accommodation, breakfast for two, a Snack Pack and round-trip transportation included - click here to learn more and book online.

· First Night Reveler's Package

Join us for First Night and enjoy overnight accommodation, breakfast for two and 2 First Night Buttons to explore the birthplace of this annual global event. Enjoy 250 exhibitions and performances from 1pm until midnight at over 40 venues throughout the city on December 31st. The First Night Button grants you admission to all First Night locations for the entire day.

· New Year's Gala Dinner Package

Join us at Stanhope Grille and ring in the New Year with our renowned 5 course champagne dinner. Our Chef has prepared a brand new menu especially for New Year’s Eve. Relax, and ring in the New Year with your choice of many delectable offerings such as Chestnut Apple Soup, Watercress and Endive Salad, the Chef’s Roasted Beef Tenderloin, and finish it off right with Warm Chocolate Chip Cookies and a Vanilla Shake. After you’ve enjoyed a delicious dinner stroll around the Back Bay neighborhood to enjoy the festivities or retreat to your room to quietly usher in 2010. Package includes overnight accommodation, breakfast for two and New Year's Eve champagne dinner for two.