Iris Hotel Boston

The hotel has 119 suites and describes its design as meant for comfort. Room types range from King and Two Queens rooms to the Iris Suite, which has a king bedroom, a spa-style bathroom, a living area, a jacuzzi and a fireplace. Family configurations include two full bathrooms and kitchenettes, and one Family Suite Two Queens layout has a full kitchen with a dining table for six.

Each guest room comes with air conditioning, a desk for work, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a shower, an in-room safe deposit box, and a closet. Suites also include a Nespresso coffee maker and a Smart TV. Kitchenette rooms add a refrigerator, microwave, coffee machine, sink and cookware. Bath amenities are by Salvatore Ferragamo, and according to the hotel, it is the only destination in the United States that offers them. Guests have access to a fitness center, a boardroom and a business lounge.

The spa offers facial and body treatments. Options run from a 30-minute Jet Lag Facial and a 45-minute Ultrasonic Facial to 50-minute sessions such as the Stress Recovery Facial, the Classic Iris Facial and Hydrodermabrasion. The Rejuvenating Ultrasound Facial combines ultrasound with Eminence products and is described as firming, brightening and hydrating. Peels use lactic acid or salicylic acid, and an add-on mask is available. Massage includes a 50-minute Deep Tissue session and the Tranquil Escape, which pairs massage with heated stone therapy. First-time clients can book a relaxation or deep relief massage as an introductory special. The relaxation areas have soft music and essential oil scents.

Petal Restaurant serves international cuisine with an elegant presentation. It seats 50 and is open for breakfast from 7 to 11 AM and dinner from 5 to 10 PM. Lobster Night runs every Friday at 5 PM, and Georgian Night every Sunday features Georgian dishes and wines. The Nectar bar offers cocktails, wine and whiskey, including signature cocktails made with local ingredients. The restaurant hosts weddings, proposals, private dinners and corporate events for up to 50 guests, with custom menus, customized catering and vendor coordination. Decorators are available for an extra charge. Wedding packages include live music, a projector and lunch or dinner receptions, and booking 10 or more rooms for a wedding includes a complimentary night in the Iris Suite. Room block and event requests go through an online form, and a quote is sent within 48 business hours.

A shuttle runs every day from 7 AM to 10 PM, with departures about every 30 to 60 minutes, depending on demand. It serves Boston Logan International Airport, about 7.9 miles away, along with nearby medical centers, universities and local attractions. The City Center Shuttle costs $20, and the Airport Shuttle starts from $50. Guests can also arrange a private car for airport transfers, city tours, corporate transportation and special events. The MBTA Green Line C stop at Coolidge Corner is one block away, Harvard Street bus stops are nearby, and BlueBikes docks are located throughout the neighborhood. Overnight parking is $55 per night, offered on a limited, first-come basis, and hotel event parking is $20. An on-site electric vehicle charging station is open to guests and is arranged through the front desk. Gift cards range from $50 to $250 and expire 12 months after purchase.

The hotel says it aims for exceptional service from friendly, professional staff, and the spa builds its facials around Eminence organic skin care.

The spa's relaxation areas have soft music and essential oil scents, and the hotel is set in a quiet Brookline neighborhood near Coolidge Corner.