New hotels in Seaport District

South of Fort Point Channel, the Seaport District has replaced parking lots and warehouses with glass office towers, a dense restaurant scene and the Institute of Contemporary Art over the past two decades — Boston's newest-feeling neighborhood, built around wide streets and a waterfront promenade rather than cobblestones. Two hotels we track are already open here — The Envoy Hotel, one of the district's original anchors, and Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, its convention headquarters property — and a third, a 438-room project on D Street, is approved but not yet branded.

What to do in the Seaport District

For a weekend

Walk the Harborwalk along the water, stop at the Institute of Contemporary Art for its cantilevered harbor-view galleries, then head up to Rooftop at The Envoy for cocktails — one of the district's most consistently booked rooftop bars since it opened with the hotel in 2015. The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center anchors the district's western edge, directly across from Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport.

For a longer stay

With more time, the Fort Point Channel Historic District's cast-iron warehouses are a short walk northwest of Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, and the Seaport's restaurant strip along Seaport Boulevard and D Street fills most evenings. Logan International Airport is under 15 minutes away by car, and Downtown Boston is an easy walk or short rideshare across Fort Point Channel.

Where to stay in the Seaport District

Facing the convention center

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport opened in September 2021 directly across from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, linked by an underground tunnel — at 1,054 rooms, the largest hotel project the city had seen in decades, with Boston's largest single hotel ballroom.

The original Innovation District

The Envoy Hotel, Autograph Collection opened in June 2015 as one of the Seaport's first hotels, independently owned but flying Marriott's Autograph flag, with a rooftop bar that became a neighborhood fixture in its own right.

D Street

A 438-room, all-electric hotel is approved for a narrow lot on Butler Street, directly behind the existing Aloft that the same developer group already operates on D Street — described only as "select service" by its developer, with no brand chosen and no confirmed opening date.

Which hotel in the Seaport District for your trip

Convention and trade-show travelers

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport is purpose-built for this trip: 100,000 square feet of meeting space and an underground tunnel directly into the BCEC.

Travelers who want the district's rooftop scene

The Envoy Hotel's rooftop bar, switching from open-air lounge in summer to igloo dining in winter, remains one of the few Seaport addresses locals treat as a destination rather than a hotel amenity.

Travelers waiting on what comes next

The 438-room D Street project is approved but still waiting on financing and a brand decision — worth checking back as those details firm up.

Frequently asked questions

What is the newest hotel to open in the Seaport District?

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, which opened in September 2021 — though a further 438-room project on D Street is approved and could open next once a brand and timeline are confirmed.

Is there a hotel directly across from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center?

Yes — Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, connected to the BCEC by an underground tunnel.

Which Seaport hotel has the best rooftop bar?

The Envoy Hotel's rooftop, open since the hotel's 2015 opening, is the district's longest-running rooftop scene among the hotels we track.

Is the Seaport District within walking distance of downtown Boston?

Yes — Downtown Boston is a walk of about 15-20 minutes across Fort Point Channel, or a few minutes by rideshare.

What hotel brand will operate the new D Street project?

None has been announced — the developer has described it only as a "select service" hotel positioned as more affordable than its Seaport neighbors.