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The best credit card for hotels in Boston.

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Why this card

Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card for hotels in Boston.

Boston has the Ritz-Carlton Boston, Mandarin Oriental (on FHR), Marriott Long Wharf, and the Westin Copley Place. Hyatt has Hyatt Regency Cambridge across the river and the Hyatt Centric Faneuil Hall. Hilton has Hilton Boston Park Plaza.

Annual fee

$250

Best earn rate

6 points per dollar at Marriotts, Gold elite status, 50,000-point free night cert annually

Signup bonus

Currently around 85,000 to 155,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offer

Marriott Long Wharf, Westin Copley Place, and Sheraton Boston all price around 40,000 to 55,000 points a night during regular weeks against $350 to $550 cash. The 50K free night cert covers a Friday or Saturday at any of them. Gold elite status gets you a 2 PM late checkout, which is meaningful for an evening flight from Logan. Reasonable annual fee for a Boston-frequent traveler.

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If the top pick is not right

Alternative: World of Hyatt Credit Card.

Hyatt Regency Cambridge has Charles River views and prices around 18,000 to 25,000 points a night against $250 to $400 cash. Anniversary free night covers it cleanly. The cheapest reliable doorway if you do not need to be downtown.

ChaseAnnual fee $95

At a glance

Side by side.

SpecMarriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express CardWorld of Hyatt Credit Card
Annual fee$250$95
Best earn rate6 points per dollar at Marriotts, Gold elite status, 50,000-point free night cert annuallySee alternative section above
Signup bonusCurrently around 85,000 to 155,000 points after spend, see issuer for the current offerVaries by month

Local tip

What to know before you book.

Boston Marathon week in mid-April triples downtown hotel rates and most chain hotels block points awards. Same for Red Sox playoff weekends in October. Stay in Cambridge or near the Seaport during these weeks and take the T (Red Line) to Back Bay in 12 minutes.

Questions

Frequently asked.

What is the best credit card for hotels in Boston?

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Marriott Bonvoy Bevy American Express Card from American Express. Marriott Long Wharf, Westin Copley Place, and Sheraton Boston all price around 40,000 to 55,000 points a night during regular weeks against $350 to $550 cash. Annual fee is $250.

How many points do you need for a free night in Boston?

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Roughly 45,000 points per night at the recommended chain for Boston. Cash rate is around $320 per night, so the points stay is a meaningful discount versus paying cash.

Is the World of Hyatt Credit Card a better choice for hotels in Boston?

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Hyatt Regency Cambridge has Charles River views and prices around 18,000 to 25,000 points a night against $250 to $400 cash. Anniversary free night covers it cleanly. The cheapest reliable doorway if you do not need to be downtown. Annual fee is $95.