Double Rooms
All double rooms are spacious, accommodating 1 to 4 adults, have private bathrooms, and feature historic, non-working fireplaces. Specific rooms can be requested but cannot be promised.
Room 202 - Smith College Room
Room 202, the Smith College Room
Designer: Heather Wells for Heather G. Wells, Ltd.
Soft yellow walls, blue floral toile: the colors of Smith College create a spacial framework, within which select natural elements, such as a sisal carpet and woven Roman shades, create a sense of calm and relaxation.
This room delivers on the promise of every great B&B: a home away from home.
Room 204 - Boston University Room
Room 204, The Boston University Room
Designer: College Club member Janet S. Gaffey for Santini & Co. Interior Design
The decorative theme for the Boston University room was inspired by the age and grace of the College Club architecture.
A signature fabric, “Pansy,” a time-honored English design from Brunschwig & Fils, graces the ten foot windows. A contemporary rose damask creates a window sitting area. A cozy guest room set in an expansive space.
Room 302 - Connecticut College Room
Room 302, The Connecticut College Room
Designer: Former College Club Vice President Lisey Good for Good Interiors
The bedroom walls in Room 321 are painted a deep camel hair color in honor of Connecticut College’s mascot, the camel. Other nods to the mascot and the school include antique copper plate engravings; the antique map; Currier & Ives prints; and the blue and white school-colors fabric used throughout.
Room 304 - Wellesley College Room
Room 304 - Wellesley College Room
Designer: Karin Delaney for Karin Delaney Interior Design
The foundation for the overall design scheme began with the application of a soft grey/green wall color, chosen to bring the feeling of the exterior landscape indoors, and to highlight the room’s existing architectural features. A wood and cane radiator cover and a matching set of custom-designed bookcase doors provide additional textural and natural elements. A welcoming, tranquil bedroom suite with an understated, quietly sophisticated style.
Room 402 – Vassar College Room
Room 402 – Vassar College Room
Designer: Michael Carter for Carter & Company, Inc.
The concept for the Vassar Room was inspired by the classic gentlemen’s club aesthetic prevalent in the Victorian period when the building was constructed. The wall color draws upon the rich, deep terra cotta reds of that period, and coordinates with a wonderful antique tapestry, which hung for many years in the main parlor of the Club, and now hangs over this room’s fireplace.
Room 404 – Simmons College Room
Room 404 – Simmons College Room
Designer: Diana Kiker-Kearns
Sheer shades can be lowered from the top of shuttered windows to provide light and an upper-floor view. A fabric in the Simmons College colors of blue and gold trim highlights the bed and the windows’ seating area. Simmons College memorabilia and archival pictures of its students and buildings complement and provide personality to the space.
Single Rooms
Our cozy single rooms accommodate 1 person only, and share a hallway bathroom with one other room on the floor. Specific rooms can be requested but cannot be promised.
Room 201 – Oberlin College Room
Room 201 – Oberlin College Room
Designer: Barry DeCosta for Heather G. Wells Ltd.
Designed as a companion to the adjacent Smith College room, these two rooms can be used as a suite for guests. Oberlin College memorabilia give a sense of charm and history, while the blue and yellow color scheme and framed botanical prints create a warm and inviting space overlooking tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue.
Room 203 – Emmanuel College Room
Room 203 – Emmanuel College Room
Designers: College Club members John Montgomery, Susan Able, and Arleen Paquette
The watercolor of Mount Vernon Church in Boston pays tribute to the similar architecture at Emmanuel College, while the framed antique botanical prints reflect the flora found in Back Bay’s Fenway where Emmanuel is located.
Room 301 – Tufts University Room
Room 301 – Tufts University Room
Designer: Allison Hughes for Hughes Design
A traditional swag with jabot panels, fashioned out of a bold, wide-stripe fabric, frames the inside of a high-ceiling window, simultaneously accentuating the grand moldings while drawing the eye to the beautiful views of Commonwealth Avenue. A reading area captures the richness, warmth, and comfort of Tisch Library, the inspiration for the room.
Room 303 – Radcliffe College Room
Room 303 – Radcliffe College Room
Designers: College Club members John Montgomery and Susan Able
Photography: Rachel Boillot
The designers of the Radcliffe College room took aesthetic cues from Radcliffe’s women-in-sports photos from the 1920s and ’30s. Black and white photography around the room is complemented by an ebony trim on the bombé chest. The photo of the Public Garden above the chest reflect’s The Club’s most famous neighbor.
Room 401 – Emerson College Room
Room 401
Room 403 – Wheelock College Room
Room 403 – Wheelock College Room
Designer: Kristin Hunter for Kristin Hunter Fine Interiors
Photography: Rachel Boillot
The school colors of blue and white/gray complement a charming space. An antique rug and other traditional touches, as well as archival material from the college, complete the room.
About Our Single Room Shared Bathrooms
Unusual in today’s architecture, shared bathrooms were more common in the 19th century when our historic townhouse was built. Each of our three shared bathrooms has been newly renovated and redesigned.
Each bathroom is in the hallway a few steps from your room and is shared with just one other single room on the same floor.
Towels and bathrobes are available in each single room.
The Newbury Bath
Designer: Pat Finn for Finn-Martens Design
The Berkeley Bath
Designer: Janet Gaffey for Santini & Co.
The Arlington Bath
Designer: Janet Gaffey for Santini & Co.
Amenities
Rooms are furnished with elegant period antiques
Continental breakfast
Complimentary tea, coffee, cookies and fruits
Free wireless connectivity
Late arrival check-in is available
Well-stocked bookshelf and desk in every room
Individual air-conditioning units
In-room hair dryers
Daily housekeeping in shared bathrooms
General Booking Information
Check-in is at 3 PM and check-out is at 11 AM. You are welcome to leave your bags with the front desk either before check-in or after check-out. Please note that the front desk is open from 8 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday; 8AM to 3 PM on Saturdays and Sundays. After-hours check-ins are easily accommodated.
Transportation to/from Logan International Airport: There is a free express MBTA bus from Logan International Airport to Back Bay Station, which is 2 blocks (12 minute walk) from The College Club of Boston.
From Back Bay Station to Logan International Airport, the bus ticket cost is $3.00.
Our Neighborhood
Located in Boston’s historic Back Bay, one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Boston, the Club is within walking distance of the Theater District, Beacon Hill, the Public Garden, Copley Square, a diversity of shops, and many excellent restaurants.
The club is also close to public transportation (train and bus) and Boston’s many universities.
Policies
B&B Policies
- No pets allowed
- All rooms are non-smoking
- All reservations must be guaranteed with a credit card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. We do not accept personal checks.
- Please be advised that we cannot guarantee specific rooms. We do, however, honor these requests whenever possible.
- A room tax of 14.95% is added to the room rates. This includes a Massachusetts State room occupancy tax of 5.7%, the City of Boston room occupancy tax of 6.5%, and a Boston Convention Center financing fee of 2.75%. All rates are subject to change.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel more than 4 days before your arrival date, there is a $25 cancellation fee per night. If you cancel less than 3 days of your arrival date, you will be charged 50% of the total booking. If you cancel less than 1 day before your arrival, you will be charged 100% of the total booking.