
InterContinental Boston
Best for travelers who want waterfront views, larger event spaces, and immediate access to Seaport and Harborwalk activities.
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InterContinental Boston is a polished 5-star waterfront hotel on Fort Point Channel with a large meeting program, a spa and a 45-foot heated indoor lap pool. Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston is a modern 5-star tower in Back Bay that suits travelers wanting a contemporary luxury stay in the city’s high-rise neighborhood.
Updated · about 1.6 km apart

Best for travelers who want waterfront views, larger event spaces, and immediate access to Seaport and Harborwalk activities.

Best for guests who prefer a modern high-rise location in Back Bay with Four Seasons service standards and strong in-house wellness amenities.
When InterContinental Boston wins: choose the InterContinental if you want direct waterfront access, a range of dining venues that face the channel, a larger footprint for meetings and events, and a known on-site heated lap pool connected to an established spa.
When Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston wins: choose One Dalton Street for a newer, high-rise luxury experience in Back Bay and for travelers prioritizing a contemporary tower hotel and a Four Seasons–style service and facilities package.
Bottom line: both are 5-star options in central Boston; pick InterContinental for waterfront position and larger meeting/wedding venues, and pick One Dalton Street for a modern Back Bay tower stay with Four Seasons amenities.
| Category | InterContinental Boston | Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Polished waterfront luxury with a mixed business/leisure focus | Modern, high-rise luxury hotel in Back Bay |
| Location | Fort Point Channel waterfront between Financial District and Seaport | Back Bay, adjacent to Hynes/Prudential corridor |
| Size (rooms) | 424 rooms | Not published |
| Building / age | 2006-built, low/medium-rise waterfront property | Newer high-rise Four Seasons tower |
| Pools | 45-foot heated indoor lap pool (spa area) | Indoor pool listed (pool with view, swimming pool [indoor]) |
| Restaurants & bars | Matria, Bar Fellini, Loyall Counting Room, Five-10 Waterfront | On-site restaurants and bar(s) listed; specific signature restaurant name not published |
| Spa & wellness | Spa InterContinental (≈6,600 sq ft), 6 treatment rooms, steam rooms, 24-hour gym | Spa, steamroom, massage and fitness center listed |
| Known for | Waterfront views, large event spaces and ballroom capacity | Visible newer Four Seasons tower in Back Bay with high-end service |
| Accessibility & family | Family-friendly amenities; wheelchair-accessible pool and public spaces | Wheelchair accessible; family/child friendly listed |
| Nearby transit & attractions | Steps from South Station, Harborwalk, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum | Near Prudential and Symphony subway stations; close to Museum of Fine Arts and Fenway |
InterContinental Boston sits directly on Fort Point Channel with easy access to the Harborwalk and Seaport.
Choose InterContinental for immediate waterfront access and proximity to Seaport and ferry options.
Four Seasons One Dalton Street occupies a modern tower site in Back Bay near the Prudential Center corridor.
Choose One Dalton Street for a central Back Bay location and easy access to museums and shopping.
InterContinental Boston offers a broad mix of 23 room and suite types with channel or city views.
InterContinental gives a wide set of room types and water-view choices for different traveler needs.
Four Seasons lists a range of Deluxe, Premier and suite types including corner/back bay suites.
One Dalton Street focuses on contemporary room layouts and corner suites with Back Bay perspectives.
InterContinental has multiple on-site venues, including a waterfront restaurant and speakeasy bar.
InterContinental provides more on-site dining variety with several distinct venues and a waterfront terrace.
Four Seasons offers on-site dining options and an on-site bar; the supplier listing confirms restaurants and room service.
One Dalton Street has full dining and bar service typical of a Four Seasons, though specific outlet names aren’t published in the listing.
InterContinental’s signature amenity is its waterfront location paired with Spa InterContinental and a 45-foot heated indoor lap pool.
InterContinental’s pool and spa are integrated with its waterfront setting and are straightforward to access for guests.
Four Seasons lists a swimming pool [indoor] and spa facilities among its guest amenities.
One Dalton Street provides indoor-pool and spa facilities consistent with a Four Seasons, though specific pool details are not published.
InterContinental combines a full spa program, steam rooms and multiple bars for evening options.
InterContinental is a good choice if you want a hotel with both a developed spa program and multiple late-evening bar options.
Four Seasons supports wellness with spa treatments, salon services and fitness facilities, plus an on-site bar.
One Dalton Street suits travelers who prioritize in-room comfort and personalized Four Seasons service for wellness and evening plans.

InterContinental Boston — immediate Fort Point Channel location, Harborwalk access and water-taxi options.

Four Seasons One Dalton Street — modern tower in the Prudential/Back Bay neighborhood.

InterContinental Boston — ~32,000 sq ft of meeting space with two grand ballrooms and multiple function rooms.

Four Seasons One Dalton Street — new tower hotel with Four Seasons service standards and in-house spa offerings.
InterContinental Boston is directly on Fort Point Channel and is closer to the Seaport and Harborwalk than One Dalton Street.
Yes — InterContinental features Spa InterContinental with a 45-foot heated indoor lap pool, steam rooms and a 24-hour fitness center.
The supplier listing provides room-type names and confirms restaurants and bars, but the hotel’s total room count and a specific signature restaurant name are not published in the supplied listing.
InterContinental Boston — it lists substantial meeting and ballroom capacity and is geared toward larger events and weddings.
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