Langham Hotel Boston
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Boston
Boston is the capital of and largest city in Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest cities in the United States. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial "Capital of New England" for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had...
financial district, Langham Hotel Boston is an updated, yet historic, luxury hotel. Originally the Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
The twelve Federal Reserve Banks form a major part of the Federal Reserve System, the central banking system of the United States. The twelve federal reserve banks together divide the nation into twelve Federal Reserve Districts, the twelve banking districts created by the Federal Reserve Act of...
, this AAA four diamond property is a national architectural landmark.
The Langham Hotel Boston is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and a hotel under Langham Hotels International
Langham Hotels International
Langham Hotels International is a luxury hotels operator dating back to 1865, when The Langham, London originally opened as Europe's first 'Grand Hotel'....
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History
The Langham, Boston is a 1922 renaissance revivalNeo-Renaissance
Renaissance Revival is an all-encompassing designation that covers many 19th century architectural revival styles which were neither Grecian nor Gothic but which instead drew inspiration from a wide range of classicizing Italian modes...
style building. When it was first built it served as the Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
The twelve Federal Reserve Banks form a major part of the Federal Reserve System, the central banking system of the United States. The twelve federal reserve banks together divide the nation into twelve Federal Reserve Districts, the twelve banking districts created by the Federal Reserve Act of...
, established by president Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson
Thomas Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, from 1913 to 1921. A leader of the Progressive Movement, he served as President of Princeton University from 1902 to 1910, and then as the Governor of New Jersey from 1911 to 1913...
. The building was designed by R. Clipston Sturgis to look like the Palazzo della Cancelleria
Palazzo della Cancelleria
The Palazzo della Cancelleria is a Renaissance palace in Rome, Italy, situated between the present Corso Vittorio Emanuele II and the Campo de' Fiori, in the rione of Parione...
, in Rome
Rome
Rome is the capital of Italy and the country's largest and most populated city and comune, with over 2.7 million residents in . The city is located in the central-western portion of the Italian Peninsula, on the Tiber River within the Lazio region of Italy.Rome's history spans two and a half...
, with its granite exterior, life-size equestrian statues, and painted dome ceiling.
Formerly the Governor's Reception room, The Wyeth Room contains two historic N.C. Wyeth murals. The Governor's Rooms contain a Norman B. Leventhal map collection of historic Massachusetts maps. As the hotel was previously a bank, the first floor has long, skinny windows as to keep the building safe from intruders. The original entry-way doors off Pearl Street still contain the gold coin moldings, and the bank vault is now used as a pastry kitchen. The Wyeth Room now houses the four large lamps with gold coin emblems that used to be at the Pearl Street entrance.
The hotel used the be Le Meridien Hotel of Boston, but was branded a Langham Hotel in January 2003.
Features
The Langham has 318 rooms, including 17 suites. Rooms facing Pearl Street have a view of Norman B. LeventhalNorman B. Leventhal
Norman B. Leventhal was the chairman of The Beacon Companies, a developer and manager of office buildings, housing, and hotels. Leventhal is best known for his work in civic improvements to the city of Boston, and consequently has a park named after him of which he oversaw the creation.Born and...
Park at Post Office Square.
The Langham has several restaurants on-site. Café Fleuri serves breakfast and lunch and features a Saturday Chocolate Bar and award-winning Sunday Brunch (both Sept-Jun). BOND restaurant and lounge http://www.bondboston.com offers afternoon tea and cocktails for lunch and dinner along with small plates. The Langham also has a spa, Chuan Body + Soul.