Raffles Hotel
It’s Bad Out There. Can a Luxe Boston-Specific Massage Help?
Let’s face it: Boston moves fast. Between traffic-snarled commutes, interminable workdays, and packed schedules, it can be hard to find time to truly reset. Enter […]
Need a Staycation? Five Great Boston Hotels to Book Right Now
Trying to book a last-minute vacation can be overwhelming. Finding flights and accommodations, not to mention dealing with exorbitant baggage fees and snaking TSA lines, […]
Poof—Amar’s Star Chef Is Gone from Raffles Boston
A dramatic shakeup has hit Amar, the Portuguese restaurant perched on Raffles Boston’s 17th floor: Chef George Mendes, who launched the high-profile venture in 2023, […]
Where to Dine Outside around Boston
Patio season has arrived! From our May 2025 print issue, here are 16 al fresco dining and drinking spots we just can’t get enough of […]
The Italian Villa Grandeur of Boston’s Best New Restaurant
This article is from the winter 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. Since opening late last spring in Raffles Boston, La Padrona has […]
Inside a Raffles Boston Residence with a Secret Batman-Inspired Room
This article is from the winter 2025 issue of Boston Home. Sign up here to receive a subscription. Paula Daher and William VanArsdale have worked on five projects together. […]
A Bruno Mars Proposal, a Black-Tie Reception, and the First Wedding Held at Raffles Boston
The Story Love comes when you least expect it—or so the saying goes—and for Ciara Dimou and Gabrielle Russo, the age-old adage rang true. While […]
Five Great Shops, Boutiques, and Retail Experiences in Boston Hotels
FOR BESPOKE MEN’S SUITING Cad & the Dandy Raffles Boston In the market for some sharp new office attire? Every other month, this tailoring house […]
La Padrona, a Luxurious Italian Restaurant, Debuts at Raffles Boston
Italian restaurant La Padrona debuts at Back Bay’s luxurious Raffles Boston hotel on May 15, marking a full-circle, Italian-restaurant-in-a-hotel moment for acclaimed chef and restaurateur […]
You Really Need to Try the Pastries at Back Bay’s Café Pastel
There’s a new dawn rising on Portuguese food in Boston. Need more proof than the swanky September opening of Amar, the more recent arrival of […]
Inside the Layered Luxury of Raffles Boston
An artistic presence greets you upon arrival at Raffles Boston, the Back Bay’s newest luxury hotel. Above the welcome desk in the ground-floor lobby, a […]
Amar, from Acclaimed Chef George Mendes, Debuts 17 Stories above the Back Bay
George Mendes, a renowned chef at the forefront of the modern Portuguese cuisine movement in the United States, just opened his latest restaurant, Amar, in […]
Jody Adams to Open Italian Restaurant La Padrona at Raffles Boston
The international hotel brand Raffles is coming soon to Boston, and the culinary lineup at the mixed-use property is going to be stellar. Boston’s own […]
Raffles, the Iconic Global Hotel Brand, Comes to Back Bay
Picture this: Magnificent wood doors are adorned with an elegant brass doorknob at the center, embodying the essence of the Back Bay. But hold on—do […]
A Traveler’s Guide to Singapore
Singapore’s name comes from the Malay word for “Lion City,” which partially explains the nearly 30-foot-tall Merlion fountain on the waterfront (a can’t-miss Instagram opportunity). […]