location This new property is located in the completely renovated, historic Ames building. Ideally located near historic Faneuil Hall and Beacon Hill, the 114-room Boston hotel offers a restaurant and bar, a state-of-the art fitness center, rooms and suites accented by dramatic, Romanesque arched windows and original fireplaces. rooms There are 114 rooms and suites decorated in a modern, minimalist design in a historic setting. Each room feature flat screened, high definition TVs, IPOD docking stations, down bedding, wireless high speed internet (fee) and mini bar. restaurant There is no restaurant at this hotel. exterior Built in 1889, Ames is a historic landmark essential to Boston's history.Originally the first skyscraper in Boston, Ames still maintains the integrity of it's past. The granite building is ornate with detailed arches and an array of windows.Built in 1889,Ames is a historic landmark essential to Boston's history. Originally the first skyscraper in Boston, Ames still maintains the integrity of it's past. The granite building is ornate with detailed arches and an array of windows. lobby The lobby is medium in size and feature a beautiful, novel, chandelier - 20,000 discs creating a playful shadow intrigue during the day and a theatrical illumination at night. general This beautiful Byzantine-Romanesque Ames building was originally built in 1889 as the headquarters of the Ames farm equipment empire. It has been transformed into a 114 room, 14 story boutique hotel gem. pleasenote Please be aware that each individual guest will be responsible for incidental charges to be paid upon departure. To guarantee these charges, HOTEL requires a credit card at time of check-in. An authorization for the amount of 150.00 per day will be assessed for incidentals. HOTEL will be unable to register any guest that is not able to provide sufficient credit to cover their charges upon arrival.