The Revolution Hotel, Boston

The Revolution Hotel - A South End boutique hotel with innovative artwork, co-working space, and Cal-Mex dining

Occupying a former YWCA building from 1884, The Revolution Hotel features a striking two-story lobby adorned with a 65-foot pop-art mural and a three-story Innovation Tower sculpture. The 177-room Boston hotel sits in the South End, surrounded by Victorian brownstones and local restaurants. Guest accommodations range from 115-square-foot Bath Down-the-Hall rooms to 528-square-foot loft suites with kitchenettes. The Revolution Hotel houses Kohi Coffee Co., a Provincetown-originated walk-up coffee shop, and Cósmica restaurant serving Cal-Mex cuisine and weekend brunch. Additional amenities include a fitness center with Peloton bikes, complimentary bike rentals, and a co-working space open to guests and locals. Located at Berkeley and Appleton Streets, the property stands within walking distance of Copley Square, Back Bay Station, and SoWa Art District.

Pros

Three-story Innovation Tower showcases local inventions from basketballs to Bose headphones

Pet-friendly rooms available with beds and bowls provided

All floors feature private, single-occupant bathrooms with occupancy indicators

Convenient walk-up coffee window for quick service

Cons

Self-parking available only at nearby garages ($35-38 per day)

Some rooms require using shared bathrooms down the hall