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InterContinental Boston vs Encore Boston Harbor

InterContinental Boston is a 5-star waterfront downtown hotel on Fort Point Channel for travelers who want walkable access to downtown Boston, meetings, and a hotel spa and indoor lap pool. Encore Boston Harbor is a large 5-star casino-resort on the Everett harbor for guests who want resort-scale dining, nightlife, gaming, and a full-service spa.

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Exterior view of InterContinental Boston twin glass towers and waterfront park.

InterContinental Boston

Downtown waterfront · Meetings & events · Heated indoor lap pool

Best for business travelers and visitors who need a central downtown location, meeting space, and an indoor heated lap pool.

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Encore Boston Harbor, Everett, Massachusetts

Encore Boston Harbor

Casino-resort · Large dining/nightlife offering · Harborfront destination

Best for guests who want a resort-style stay with extensive dining, nightlife and a full casino on the harbor.

Quick Verdict: InterContinental Boston vs Encore Boston Harbor

InterContinental Boston wins when you prioritize central downtown access to the Financial District, Seaport and historic Boston sites, smaller-scale quieter rooms, and a complimentary heated indoor lap pool inside a spa complex.

Encore Boston Harbor wins when you want a destination resort: many on-site restaurants, bars, a large casino floor, nightlife and resort-style amenities in one property.

Bottom line: pick InterContinental Boston for walkable downtown convenience, meetings and a spa/pool that’s included for guests; pick Encore if a resort-casino experience with a broad F&B and entertainment program is your priority.

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InterContinental Boston vs Encore Boston Harbor – At a Glance

Side-by-side facts for InterContinental Boston and Encore Boston Harbor
CategoryInterContinental BostonEncore Boston Harbor
Overall vibeRefined downtown waterfront hotel focused on business, meetings and calmer waterfront diningLarge resort-casino with extensive dining, gaming and nightlife
LocationFort Point Channel waterfront between Financial District and Seaport — very walkable to downtown attractionsHarborfront in Everett; separate-city location across the river from downtown Boston
Size (rooms)424 rooms671 individually decorated guestrooms
Star rating & guest score5-star property (IHG); guest rating: known 5-star/4-diamond listing5-star; user rating 9.6 (supplier listing)
Pools45-foot heated indoor lap pool — complimentary for hotel guestsNot published
Restaurants & barsMultiple on-site venues including Matria, Bar Fellini, Loyall Counting Room and Five-10 WaterfrontAbout 15 restaurants and 1 bar/lounge on site, 24-hour room service available
Spa & wellnessSpa InterContinental (≈6,600 sq ft) with six treatment rooms, steam room and 24-hour fitness centerFull-service spa and fitness facilities listed; reservations may be required for treatments
Known forWaterfront downtown location, meeting & event space (≈32,000 sq ft across 11 rooms) and an indoor heated lap poolLarge casino floor, wide F&B selection, nightlife and harborwalk access
Parking & transport notesOn-site valet parking (hotel listing cites $65/day); no complimentary airport shuttle; water taxi dock outside hotelValet parking (surcharge) and free self parking available; preferred airport Logan (BOS)

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Location: Downtown Fort Point Channel vs Everett harbor

InterContinental Boston – Location

InterContinental Boston sits on Fort Point Channel between the Financial District and Seaport with many downtown attractions within easy walking distance.

  • Steps from the Harborwalk, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and South Station.
  • Walkable to Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market, the New England Aquarium and the Freedom Trail.
  • Water taxi dock directly outside the hotel offers an alternate harbor transfer option.

Choose InterContinental for the most walkable access to downtown Boston attractions and transit.

Encore Boston Harbor – Location

Encore Boston Harbor occupies a waterfront site in Everett across the harbor from downtown Boston.

  • Located on the Everett harborfront at 1 Broadway, separate from downtown Boston.
  • Property is close to Logan Airport and regional points of interest by short transit or road transfer.
  • The resort’s grounds provide direct harbor access and a walkway to the water.

Pick Encore if you want a harborfront resort experience outside the immediate downtown core.

Rooms: Smaller downtown rooms vs larger resort inventory

InterContinental Boston – Rooms

InterContinental Boston offers 424 rooms and a mix of standard rooms and suites arranged for business and leisure stays.

  • 23 room types including Classic Rooms, Club Room (InterContinental) and multiple suite options.
  • Club Lounge access available for an extra fee with complimentary breakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres.
  • Rooms emphasize waterfront or city views depending on type; elevators and accessibility features are in place.

InterContinental suits travelers who want a compact luxury inventory with downtown-facing views and a club option.

Encore Boston Harbor – Rooms

Encore Boston Harbor has a larger inventory of individually decorated rooms and multiple suite/residence options.

  • Room types include Room Premier King Bed, Premier Harbor View King and Signature Suite, plus 2-bedroom residences.
  • 671 guestrooms in total with minibars and in-room iPads noted in supplier listing.
  • A variety of harbor-view and non-harbor-view room configurations are offered.

Encore is better when you want many room choices, larger suite/residence options and resort-style accommodations.

Dining & drinks: Hotel-focused dining vs resort-scale F&B

InterContinental Boston – Dining & drinks

InterContinental Boston focuses on a compact set of well-defined dining venues tied to the hotel’s waterfront setting.

  • Matria is the on-site Northern Italian restaurant with waterfront terrace and set meal hours.
  • Bar Fellini and the Loyall Counting Room provide an Italian-inspired cocktail program and a speakeasy option.
  • Five-10 Waterfront offers seasonal American plates with water views; reservations encouraged.

Choose the InterContinental for refined waterfront dining and intimate cocktail venues close to downtown.

Encore Boston Harbor – Dining & drinks

Encore Boston Harbor runs a resort-scale F&B program with many on-site restaurants and late-night options.

  • Supplier listing notes about 15 restaurants plus 24-hour room service and at least one bar/lounge.
  • Multiple cuisine choices and on-site outlets support an all-in-one resort stay.
  • Late-night and nightlife options are part of the overall resort experience.

Encore is the pick for travelers who want a large selection of on-site dining and evening entertainment.

Pools & waterfront amenity: Indoor lap pool vs resort waterfront

InterContinental Boston – Pools & waterfront amenity

InterContinental Boston offers a 45-foot heated indoor lap pool inside Spa InterContinental.

  • Pool is complimentary for hotel guests and located on the spa/fitness level.
  • Pool hours published as typically 6:00 AM–9:00 PM; a pool hoist and wheelchair access are available.
  • Pool access may be included with spa treatments and day-passes for non-guests.

If an indoor heated lap pool included with your room matters, InterContinental provides that feature.

Encore Boston Harbor – Pools & waterfront amenity

Encore Boston Harbor lists a full-service spa and waterfront access but specific guest-published pool details are not included in the supplier listing.

  • Full-service spa and fitness facilities are listed; reservations required for some treatments.
  • Walkway to the water and extensive outdoor entertainment areas are part of the property.
  • Supplier listing highlights many on-site amenities tied to a resort footprint.

Encore has a broad waterfront and resort amenity set; specific pool details were not published in the supplier listing.

Wellness & nightlife: Spa and quieter wellness vs casino, nightclub and late-night options

InterContinental Boston – Wellness & nightlife

InterContinental Boston emphasises spa treatments, a steam room, and a 24-hour fitness center with a calm downtown setting.

  • Spa InterContinental: six treatment rooms, steam room, and a schedule of massage and body treatments.
  • Fitness center attached to the spa is open 24 hours with cardio and weight equipment.
  • Nightlife on property is intimate—speakeasy Loyall Counting Room and Bar Fellini rather than large-scale clubs.

InterContinental is a better fit for travelers who want a focused spa program and quieter evening venues.

Encore Boston Harbor – Wellness & nightlife

Encore Boston Harbor includes a full-service spa plus casino gaming, a nightclub and larger-scale evening entertainment.

  • Casino options include dozens of gaming tables and thousands of slot machines per the supplier listing.
  • On-site nightclub, bars and extensive late-night entertainment are listed as available.
  • Spa treatments require reservations; some facilities may have restricted access for certain services.

Choose Encore for a high-energy nightlife and gaming scene combined with resort spa services.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for downtown access & sightseeing
Hotel lobby seating area with sculptural lighting at InterContinental Boston.

InterContinental Boston

InterContinental Boston — walkable to the Harborwalk, South Station, Freedom Trail and many downtown attractions.

Best for resort dining & nightlife
Encore Boston Harbor, Everett, Massachusetts

Encore Boston Harbor

Encore Boston Harbor — a large roster of restaurants, bars, nightclub and a casino for evening entertainment.

Best for meetings & events
Lobby banquette seating and wall art at InterContinental Boston.

InterContinental Boston

InterContinental Boston — about 32,000 sq ft of meeting and event space across multiple ballrooms and meeting rooms.

Best for casino & all-in-one resort experience
Encore Boston Harbor, Everett, Massachusetts

Encore Boston Harbor

Encore Boston Harbor — resort-scale casino floor, many F&B outlets and a broad on-site entertainment program.

Frequently asked questions

InterContinental Boston vs Encore Boston Harbor: FAQs

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Which hotel is better for visiting downtown Boston attractions?

InterContinental Boston — it’s on Fort Point Channel and within easy walking distance of many downtown sights and transit at South Station.

Which property has gaming and late-night entertainment?

Encore Boston Harbor — the supplier listing notes a large casino floor, a nightclub and many restaurants and bars.

Do both properties have a spa?

Yes. InterContinental Boston has Spa InterContinental with treatment rooms and an indoor heated lap pool; Encore Boston Harbor lists a full-service spa (reservations required for treatments).

Are either of these hotels adults-only?

No. Both properties operate as general-audience hotels (neither is advertised as adults-only).

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