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U.S. News & World Report’s 16th annual list of the 25 Best Hotels in the U.S. is out, and one Boston hotel made the list of the top ten. The rankings evaluated more than 31,000 properties across 400-plus destinations, blending expert opinions, star ratings, industry awards and real guest reviews. Topping this year’s list are Four Seasons Hualalai, Four Seasons Lanai and The Langham Chicago. But right behind them, and ahead of most of the country, is Boston’s own Mandarin Oriental.
Anyone who has checked in to this Back Bay standout won’t be surprised. Recent guests describe the Mandarin Oriental as spectacular, comfortable and perfectly situated. The location alone makes it a strong contender. It sits adjacent to the Hynes Convention Center, two blocks from Newbury Street’s boutiques and cafés and less than a mile from Fenway Park. You can shop, catch a Sox game and be back in a plush robe before dinner.
Inside, it earns its five-star reputation. Rooms are spacious and polished, with luxe linens, marble bathrooms, soaking tubs and walk-in showers. High-definition TVs and thoughtful details round out the experience, but the real draw is the calm. It feels removed from the city without ever being far from it.
The Forbes Five-Star spa is a destination in its own right. There’s also a state-of-the-art fitness center and Ramsay’s Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay, which means dinner plans don’t require leaving the building.
The Mandarin Oriental wasn’t the only Boston hotel to make the cut. The Four Seasons Hotel, across from the Public Garden, ranked number 17 for its understated luxury and prime address. Across the Northeast, other standouts include the Mandarin Oriental and The Langham in New York City and The Chanler at Cliff Walk in Newport.
"The hotels highlighted in U.S. News' 2026 Best Hotels rankings set the standard for top-tier customer service, stellar amenities, and truly memorable guest experiences," said Zach Watson, senior data editor of travel for U.S. News. "Recognition in this year's rankings sets hotels and resorts apart as the industry's best, and each list provides a central starting point for travelers seeking the best options for them."
Ten best hotels in the U.S.
- Four Seasons Hualalai—Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
- Four Seasons Lanai—Lanai City, Hawaii
- The Langham—Chicago, IL
- Mandarin Oriental—New York, NY
- Mandarin Oriental—Boston, MA
- The Chanler at Cliff Walk—Newport, RI
- Auberge du Soleil—Rutherford, CA
- Rancho Valencia Resort and Spa—Rancho Santa Fe, CA
- Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club—Surfside, FL
- Montage Palmetto Bluff—Bluffton, SC