by Celeste Lipford and Terry Lipford - last updated on 7/8/2024
The Canopy by Hilton Boston Downtown is located at 99 Blackstone Street, Boston, MA 02109, USA. It offers a trendy and sleek accommodation experience. The hotel's location is praised by guests as a prime spot for exploring the city.
Accessible Rooms: The hotel offers several categories of accessible rooms, including options for guests with mobility and hearing impairments.
Wheelchair Access: Wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking are available, and the hotel is designed to accommodate guests with mobility devices throughout the property.
Accessible Bathrooms: Accessible bathrooms with features like grab bars and roll-in showers are available in designated rooms.
Visual Alarms: Visual alarms are provided for guests with hearing impairments in accessible rooms.
Other Amenities: The hotel also provides other amenities like accessible public restrooms and potentially assistive listening devices, depending on availability.
To see what others have said about the Canopy Hotel, click here to view the Google Reviews;
From the moment we arrived at the Canopy by Hilton Boston, we were impressed by how smoothly everything flowed. The front desk staff was welcoming and efficient, helping us get checked in quickly and answering our questions about nearby attractions and dining. They even offered complimentary filtered water bottles at check-in — a small touch that felt genuinely thoughtful.
Our room was clean, modern, and comfortable. While not overly spacious, it was well-designed, with smart use of space and sleek furnishings. The large windows brought in plenty of natural light, and the bed was exceptionally comfortable — the kind of restful sleep that makes a big difference after a day of walking around Boston.
The bathroom was spotless and stocked with quality toiletries. We appreciated the walk-in shower and the soft, oversized towels. Housekeeping kept everything in perfect condition during our stay.
On our first evening in Boston, we dined at the downtown Legal Sea Food — a long-time favorite of ours — but later that night, we stopped by The Rose, the hotel’s signature restaurant, for drinks and light appetizers. The bar had a warm, inviting atmosphere, and the staff were friendly and attentive without being overbearing. It was here that our bartender enthusiastically recommended we try the cannolis at Bova’s Bakery — a local tip that paid off deliciously later in our trip.
Although we didn’t use the fitness center extensively, we did stop in to take a look, and it was clean, well-lit, and stocked with modern cardio equipment. It was quiet when we visited, which we appreciated.
Our overall experience was positive, the room was good sized and had a fantastic view of the Greenway Park. The hotel feels upscale without being stuffy, and it’s in a great location for exploring the city. Whether you’re in Boston for business or leisure, it’s a comfortable, well-managed place to stay.
The Canopy by Hilton Boston Downtown offers a 24-hour fitness center accessible exclusively to hotel guests via room key. While we didn’t work out during our stay, we made a point to inspect the facility to get a feel for its features and layout.
The space is compact but modern, with an emphasis on cardio training. Guests will find several treadmills, stationary bikes, and elliptical machines—ideal for keeping up a routine while traveling. Free weights are available as well, though the selection is limited to 50 pounds or less, making the gym better suited for light to moderate strength training.
During our walkthrough, the gym was clean and not crowded, which added to its appeal. However, it's worth noting that the tight spacing between machines may limit accessibility for wheelchair users. There were no clear areas where a wheelchair could be comfortably positioned for a workout, and turning clearance appeared restricted.
Overall, the facility provides the essentials for a solid cardio session and light weight work—but may fall short for travelers with mobility limitations or those looking for a more robust strength- training setup.
Key features and details include:
While The Rose restaurant is physically located on the second floor of the Canopy by Hilton, it is directly accessible via a short stairway from the main lobby, making it easy to reach for hotel guests. The space is modern and stylish, offering a refined but relaxed dining experience that feels well-suited to both casual dinners and special occasions.
We dined here during our stay and found the atmosphere welcoming, with comfortable seating, well-balanced lighting, and a layout that encourages conversation without feeling crowded. The menu focuses on modern American cuisine with locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. We sampled the roasted beet salad and a pan-seared salmon entrée—both were fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully presented.
The wine list features a good mix of domestic and international selections, and the cocktail menu offers creative takes on the classics. Service was attentive and friendly without being intrusive, and our food arrived promptly. As an added bonus, the server at the bar gave us a great tip on where to find great cannolis in the North End and her advice was drop-dead perfect!
Prices are in line with other upscale hotel restaurants in Boston, but the quality of the ingredients and the convenience of the location made it a worthwhile experience. Whether you're staying at the Canopy or just in the area looking for a quiet, high-quality meal near TD Garden, The Rose is a solid choice.
To see what others have said about the Rose Town Kitchen & Bar, click here to view the Google Reviews;
The Canopy by Hilton Boston Downtown offers convenient covered on-site parking for guests:
If self-parking fills up, there are several nearby public garage options within a few minutes' walk:
Plan ahead — Boston garages book up quickly for events at TD Garden or in the historic North End. Booking via SpotHero or similar in advance is a smart choice.
An ATM is conveniently located in the hotel lobby, offering 24-hour access for guests. Whether you need quick cash for a local eatery, tipping, or transportation, having this service on-site is a helpful amenity. The machine accepts most major bank cards and provides instructions in multiple languages.
Note: Standard ATM fees may apply, depending on your card issuer.
The Canopy by Hilton does not offer on-site medical services or a hotel physician. However, should a medical issue arise during your stay, several nearby healthcare facilities are available:
Nearby Medical Facilities:
One of the top-ranked hospitals in the U.S., located ~1.0 miles from the hotel. Here is a Google Map link to their location.
Full-service hospital with a walk-in emergency department, ~1 mile from the hotel. Here is a Google Map link to their location.
Convenient urgent care ~0.5 miles from the hotel. Here is a Google Map link to their location.
In case of emergency, dial 911 for immediate assistance.
While The Rose Town Kitchen & Bar is a convenient and enjoyable dining option right inside the hotel, guests at the Canopy by Hilton Boston will also find themselves surrounded by some of Boston’s most diverse and flavorful restaurants. Here are a few within easy walking distance:
And since the hotel is just around the corner from Faneuil Hall, which has a number of places to eat or dine, we would be remiss if we did not mention it. Here is a link to a list of places in Faneuil Hall to dine or snack;
Here are the nearest MBTA stations, sorted by their proximity to the hotel. Please note that each station name is linked to a Google Map of it's location;
This station is wheelchair accessible; Bridge plates are available to span the gap between the platform and the train. Haymarket is a key accessible station with elevators for transferring between lines and reaching the surface.
Not wheelchair accessible; According to Wikipedia, this is the only non-accessible station on the Blue Line. A Google user review notes there is a single up escalator, but not full accessibility. No elevators are present for accessibility.
Wheelchair accessible; Passenger loading area, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot. This station has been updated and is considered clean and spacious with lots of natural light and elevators.
Accessible; Passenger loading area, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, and a wheelchair accessible restroom. Equipped with elevators for accessibility.
Accessible; Wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and passenger loading area. Some user reviews mention it's a clean station with staff assistance available. North Station has elevators for accessibility.
The MBTA is actively working to improve accessibility throughout its system, including expanding elevators and using technologies like NaviLens to assist visually impaired riders.
The Canopy by Hilton Boston Downtown offers several features to accommodate guests with disabilities, in compliance with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards:
Note: While most common areas are fully accessible, the fitness center layout may limit maneuverability for wheelchair users due to space between machines.
If you have specific accessibility needs, we recommend contacting the hotel directly to confirm the availability of ADA rooms and services tailored to your requirements.
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