Luxury hotels and fine dining restaurants in Massachusetts

Holidays in Massachusetts 

 Welcome to a state rich in early American history, crucial to the United States’ journey towards independence; rich too in its scenery, from the small towns and beaches of its Atlantic coast to its forest-covered national parks; and rich in variety for travelers and explorers, with plenty to do, delightful places to stay and incredible places to eat. 

 At its heart, cosmopolitan Boston, a cultural melting-pot, a renowned seat of learning (home to Harvard and MIT) and a contemporary financial center. But Massachusetts is also a gateway to other delights of New England, with this small state sharing borders with Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and New York – so well-located is it that weekend trips and brief immersions are possible from New York City in our luxury hotels in Massachusetts, as well as plenty on offer for longer stays. 

Small towns, big cities, beaches and mountains: discover it all from our luxury hotels in Massachusetts 

Holidays in Massachusetts is an adventure that combines historic and modern America; spectacular unspoiled natural surroundings and buzzing, urban centers; small-town life and buzzing, multi-cultural populations. To take advantage of these beautiful contradictions, Relais & Châteaux presents smalltown properties, spectacular country hotels and urbane restaurants – covering all types of experience. 

 Imagine your home from home being in a charming, clapboard colonial-style building, in the heart of a pleasant, leafy, low-rise town, where historical locations are just footsteps away. Or perhaps you see your Massachusetts sojourn spent in grander surroundings, secreted in a manor house setting amid a genteel estate of manicured lawns and woodlands – the definition of old-world charm and a journey back to a gilded bygone age. Maybe you’ve simply come to enjoy its culinary delights. Either way, we’ve got you covered. 

Fine dining restaurants in Massachusetts that epitomize New England cuisine 

 Our gourmet restaurants in Massachusetts celebrate a farm-to-table philosophy that puts an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients from New England producers and fishers. From there, the choice is yours as to the style of food, type of dishes and surroundings. Cozy dining rooms with open fires, grand wood-paneled restaurants, modernist palaces to design and dining and welcoming eateries all feature.  

 You’ll find American classics, from comfort foods to seafood staples that celebrate the coastal terroir and abundant farms of the region – think Clam Chowder, oysters and lobster to cheeseburgers, honey-brushed duck and beef tenderloin. Then there are New England interpretations of French and Italian cuisine, presented in innovative and refined, creative dishes that are a feast for the eyes even before you’ve tasted them.  

 Our sommeliers also pride themselves on bringing to life the terroir to better complement the helps emphasize the authenticity of the food offer, with varied bottlings from local vineyards, national and international wines. 

Best hotels in Massachusetts to enjoy the history, culture and nature of the state 

 From the culture of Boston, filled with museums and galleries, to the great outdoors, you won’t be starved of activities. Downtown Boston is easily reached from our luxury hotels in Massachusetts by car. Then, beyond, we invite you to discover the romance of the Cape Cod peninsula, with its quaint towns, wild beaches and picture-postcard lighthouses.  

 Alternatively, head inland and explore nearby historical parks and the scenic greenery of Massachusetts’ famed national parks. Lots to tick off your bucket list here – with our delightful accommodation well-located for whatever you, your family or friends want to do. 

The personal touch: discover Relais & Châteaux in Massachusetts 

 Our luxury hotels and restaurants in Massachusetts are independently owned, but have become part of Relais & Châteaux because of their passionate and dedicated approach to hosting guests. This sense of hospitality, from a warm welcome for new guests (and an even warmer one for returning guests), to attentive service that treats every visitor as an individual, is what drives our owners. It’s a modern, genuine manifestation of the personal touch – something that has become a cliché elsewhere. Coupled with celebrating local food, drink, history and culture and the formula becomes what we describe as l’art de vivre (the fine art of living).  

 With every guest stay, we widen the appreciation of this art – of what we do, and why we do it – building an ever-bigger family. And with many of our property owners actually running family-owned businesses that stretch back decades, it is their hope that the quality of service they offer means you will be keen to return. 

Advocating for the environment: our eco-hotels in Massachusetts 

 Our luxury hotels in Massachusetts are also passionate advocates for preserving, protecting and restoring the beauty of their surroundings. Many take an eco-responsible view to running their business, with programs designed to cut carbon dioxide emissions, save energy and eliminate waste. It’s an approach that requires cultivating extensive local links with the community they are part of. That means they source food, drink and other in-room features from the local area where possible, and use local tradespeople to ensure their property is at the heart of the community.  

 That combination of preserving their historical legacy and keeping one eye on the future is a commitment shared by all Relais & Châteaux properties globally.