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CitizenM opens largest-ever hotel in Boston

CitizenM, led by founder Robin Chadha, operates 15 U.S. hotels

CitizenM opens largest-ever hotel in Boston

CitizenM Boston Back Bay is now open in Boston. The 15-story, 399-room tower is the company’s largest property to date and its second hotel in the city.

The Netherlands-based citizenM, led by founder and chief brand officer Robin Chadha, currently operates 15 hotels in the U.S.


ENEWS 09 11 24 Opening citizenM Boston

Located in the mixed-use Lyrik development in Back Bay, the hotel was designed by citizenM’s long-time partner, concrete Amsterdam, with local firm Elkus Manfredi also contributing to the project, citizenM said in a statement. The hotel shares a campus with the new LEGO office and is near Fenway Park and Newbury Street.

“We are thrilled to open the doors to our second Boston location, and what will be the largest hotel in our global portfolio,” said Chadha. “Boston is known for its creative expression and captivating stories, and, likewise citizenM will spotlight locally inspired works of art and exciting opening campaigns with Boston citizens at the forefront. The Back Bay neighborhood is a historic area, featuring delicious eateries and bustling small businesses—we are excited to become part of this community and the Lyrik development. With our curated selection of artwork, rooftop bar and this prime location, citizenM Boston Back Bay will be the go-to spot for vibrant offerings and stunning city views.”

As part of the brand’s citizens of the world series, citizenM is showcasing eight Boston-area residents in a large-scale photography exhibition, the statement said. These citizens, representing culinary, music, culture, art and design, will be featured in lifestyle content across the brand’s digital channels. The series, which launched in 2018 with citizenM New York Bowery, has spotlighted more than 365 citizens to date.

Those featured in the Boston Back Bay campaign include Kimberly Flynn, Trident Booksellers’ director, marketing; David Littlefield, The Sausage Guy’s founder; Vivian Luo, electric violinist and performer; BREK.ONE, Official DJ of the Boston Celtics; Doug Ansine, Brainchild’s founder; Porsha Olayiwola, Boston’s Poet Laureate; Frank “The Butcher” Rivera, streetwear and sneaker designer and muralist Rixy.

Additionally, Maria Molteni, a queer interdisciplinary artist, has been commissioned to create artwork for the hotel’s entrance, citizenM said. The piece is inspired by quilting and weaving, reflecting their great-grandmother’s craft, and incorporates elements of the sea from Molteni’s experience as an ocean rower.

CitizenM opened its first hotel at Meta's Menlo Park campus in California in December, its second U.S. opening in 2023 after the debut of citizenM Miami Center.

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