History

The Story Of Our Hotel in Downtown Boston

The Colonnade Boston Hotel opened in 1971. Over the past 50+ years, this celebrated Back Bay Boston hotel has proudly met the needs of sophisticated travelers from around the world. During this time, neither the hotel's commitment to excellence nor its ownership has changed, perhaps the secret of The Colonnade's success. The present owner, Ronald Druker, is part of a distinguished hotel lineage spanning three generations. Ronald’s father, Bertram Druker, built The Colonnade. And his grandfather John founded the twin Braemore and Kenmore hotels, which stood in Boston's old Governor's Square, later named Kenmore Square in honor of the landmark property. Today, Ronald leads the venerable Druker Company, one of the city's most respected real estate firms. The Colonnade has distinguished itself among Boston Back Bay hotels with a world-renowned reputation for excellence. Through the years, we have attracted luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, and sports. These include Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Gerald Ford, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Shirley MacLaine, Harry Connick Jr., Val Kilmer, Matt Damon, Vanessa Williams, Mel Torme, Bill Russell, and Larry Bird. Why not visit us and add your name to the legacy?

The Colonnade Hotel has provided genuine Bostonian hospitality to residents and visitors for more than 40 years. A beloved Back Bay landmark whose opening launched the neighborhood’s renaissance in the early 1970’s, The Four Diamond Colonnade Hotel is home to the city’s only roof top pool and to a host of recently remodeled function rooms and the hotel’s grand ballroom, providing the setting for many of the city’s memorable business and social events. Our hotel in Downtown Boston is within walking distance of Newbury Street and many of Boston’s finest shops, museums, galleries, and landmarks including the Hynes Convention Center, Symphony Hall and Fenway Park and is located just minutes from Logan International Airport. The Colonnade Hotel is a member of the Preferred Hotels' LIFESTYLE collection. Preferred Hotels represents over 800 of the world's finest hotels and resorts with an extensive global collection in more than 100 countries.