Family at Four Seasons
Recommended
Kid-Friendly Hotel Amenities
Splash Above the Treetops
Make a splash in our heated indoor pool, where you’ll be treated to treetop vistas overlooking the best of Boston, including the Public Garden, Beacon Hill and Newbury Street. Order drinks and meals poolside, decompress in our whirlpool and lounge on our Willow the Swan–inspired floats.
Mystery Closet
Behind our front desk is a hidden room that can only be opened by a special key. Within the Mystery Closet, you’ll find toys and trinkets, from slinkies to colouring books, allowing our youngest guests to start their stay with a unique and unexpected treat.
Scavenger Hunt with Willow the Swan
Embark on a Hotel-wide scavenger hunt, where our VIKs (Very Important Kids) can explore their Boston home base while tracking down clues. Once complete, we reward children for their efforts with a locally made chocolate confection of our hotel mascot Willow the Swan.
The Vaults
The Vault represents kids’ wildest dreams: a room full of sweets and snacks they can visit throughout their stay. Our complimentary snack pantries are on every guest room floor and are available 24 hours a day with key access.
Sottovento Specials
While parents enjoy their favourite coffee or espresso beverages, the kids can enjoy hot chocolate or house-made babyccino, expertly crafted by our baristas at our lobby coffee bar Sottovento. Your morning beverages are brewed up with our compliments every morning of your stay.
Fun for the Whole Family
Our Guest Experience Manager is always close at hand to recommend family activities in Boston that match all ages and interests, from a visit to the Boston Children’s Museum to cheering on the Red Sox at Fenway Park.
Boston Activities for Kids
Zoo
The Franklin Park Zoo, nestled within the city’s Emerald Necklace park system, is home to more than 60 exhibits. Spend your day around a wide range of exotic animals, from lions and zebras to gorillas and hippos. Daily activities, including chats with zookeepers and a visit to a three-acre Children’s Zoo, creates a day of adventure for kids and kids at heart.
Aquarium
Set out on an adventure of oceanic proportions at the New England Aquarium, where families can explore the hundreds of diverse aquatic species exhibited at the historic Boston Harbor location. Between the captivating experiences of learning about marine life and the aquarium’s commitment to conservation and research, younger guests will have a field day.
Boston Children’s Museum
Explore an interactive world of fun and hands-on learning at the Boston Children’s Museum. Curiosity is central, as kids are encouraged to observe, think, wonder and ask questions about the world around them.
Public Garden
Just steps away from Four Seasons Hotel Boston is the Boston Public Garden, established in 1837 as the first public botanical garden in the United States. This Victorian-style park features more than 125 different species of trees, seasonal swan boats on the central lagoon and the Here Comes the Ducklings statue from Robert McCloskey’s widely celebrated children’s book.
Boston Common
Relish in the history and attractions of America’s oldest park, the Boston Common, founded in 1634. Stroll the tree-lined paths and visit the Frog Pond that functions as a spray pool in the summer and an ice-skating rink in the winter. Have fun at the nearby playground and vintage carousel.
Beacon Hill Bookstore
Along Beacon Hill’s Charles Street lies Beacon Hill Books & Cafe. Guests of all ages can enjoy perusing the shelves of this multi-storey literary haven, with each floor dedicated to a separate genre, including a children’s library.
Duck Boat Tour
Get to know Boston by land and by sea on this amphibious tour of the city’s major sights and landmarks. Go from navigating historic neighbourhoods to making a splash in the Charles River, all in the same vehicle.
Experience something unforgettable with a spending credit designed to elevate your stay.
- Valid for Selected Dates Between Dec 16 2025 – Dec 31 2027
Offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Blackout dates and other restrictions may apply. - minimum stay: 2 nights
included
- With stays in a guest room: USD 100 spending credit per stay
- With stays in a suite: USD 250 spending credit per stay
- With stays in a private residence: USD 500 spending credit per stay
Hotel Highlight
Four Seasons Hotel Boston is made for making family memories. Spacious suites offer room to relax, while kids delight in the beloved Mystery Closet and a property wide scavenger hunt. Just steps from the Public Garden, Boston Common and top attractions, it’s the perfect home base for exploring the city together with ease, comfort and a touch of magic.
Featured Amenities
Complimentary In-Room Amenities
Guests can enjoy amenities such as cribs, children’s robes, babysitting services, curated kids’ and teens’ amenities, children’s movies, night lights and playpens.
FAQs
We have a variety of family-friendly activities to experience in Boston within or near our Hotel. Experience an iconic duck boat tour to sightsee by land and sea, visit the Beacon Hill Bookstore or take a walk along the Freedom Trail to immerse yourself in the history of Boston. The Boston Public Garden and Boston Common are perfect for an outdoor stroll just steps from the Hotel, while museums, aquariums and the city zoo are just a short drive away. Once back at the Hotel, children will delight in our Mystery Closet, property scavenger hunt and The Vault snack closets. The wide range of programming is sure to please even the pickiest of young travellers.
Our family-friendly Hotel in Boston offers babysitting services and curated kids’ and teens’ amenities within the premises. From movie nights with children’s favourites on the big screen to playpens and cribs set up for the youngest travellers, we strive to provide travellers of all ages with a 5-star experience. Speak to our Guest Services team for a personalized experience.
Alongside many fun family-friendly things to do in Boston, we offer special experiences that families can enjoy without leaving the Hotel. Our complimentary amenities include a property-wide scavenger hunt, a hidden Mystery Closet stocked with toys behind the front desk and The Vault snack closets on all guest floors. In the mornings, stop by Sottovento Coffee Shop for a hot chocolate or vanilla steamer.
Four Seasons Hotel Boston offers a variety of family-friendly Boston dining options in our multiple restaurants. 24-hour In-Room Dining ensures that you do not need to go far to appease the kids’ appetites, no matter what time of day. Our restaurant Coterie offers lunch and dinner kids’ menus, and our breakfast outlet Aujourd’hui serves breakfast favourites and park views.
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