Lenox Hotel Starts Final Renovation Phase
The Back Bay landmark begins renovating its remaining 210 guest rooms and corridors, with new rooms expected to be bookable in early 2027.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2026 in Hotels
The Lenox Hotel has begun the final phase of its renovation, covering all 210 remaining guest rooms and corridors. The Saunders family-owned property is also upgrading its lobby and rebranding its three dining outlets.
Why it matters
The overhaul marks the last stage of a transformation initiative launched two years ago to mark the hotel's 125th anniversary. For Boston travelers, it signals a refreshed Back Bay option for lodging and dining as the project nears completion.
The property reports that 210 of its 215 guest rooms and suites are covered by the final phase, with wood-burning fireplaces retained in 54 rooms. Renovation cost and per-room reopening dates have not been disclosed.
The players
The Lenox Hotel
A Back Bay hotel at Boylston and Exeter Streets, built in 1900 by the owner of New York's Waldorf-Astoria and still owned by the Saunders family since 1963.
Louis Carter
A Bergmeyer design leader overseeing the Lenox Hotel's renovation.
The details
Every remaining room will be fully overhauled, including new furniture, carpeting, hardwood floors, wall coverings and bathrooms with walk-in tiled, glass-enclosed showers. The design is led by a Bergmeyer team under Louis Carter, with inspiration drawn from the nearby Boston Public Garden.
Timeline
November 8, 2026: Final renovation phase begins.
Early 2027: New guest rooms become bookable.
March 2027: Full room refresh is scheduled to be complete.
Historical Context
Built in 1900 by the owner of New York's Waldorf-Astoria, the Lenox was once Boston's tallest building at eleven stories. The current overhaul continues a century-plus pattern of reinvention for the property, which has been family-owned since 1963.
Travelers booking Back Bay stays should expect renovation activity through early 2027 and check with the hotel about which rooms are available. Guests seeking the wood-burning fireplaces should ask about the 54 rooms where they remain.
The takeaway
Travelers planning a Boston trip can benefit from booking early in 2027, when the refreshed rooms open, and asking specifically which room types are part of the updated inventory.
What happens next
New guest rooms are expected to become bookable in early 2027, with the full room refresh scheduled for completion in March 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Thebostonsun.
