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Luxury Hotel Lobby & Restaurant Transformation in Boston

Written by James O’Brien, Project Executive

Holt Construction recently completed a major renovation at one of Boston’s most iconic luxury hotels, transforming its lobby-level restaurant, bar, and kitchen into a sleek, modern, and multifunctional destination. Finished in April 2024, the project updated 30,000 sq. ft. of space to improve guest flow, create flexible seating, and support faster, more efficient service, all while maintaining the hotel’s reputation for elegance and sophistication along the Rose Kennedy Greenway.

The renovation began with a complete gut of the existing restaurant. Holt expertly managed demolition and built out a new dining area, custom bar, speakeasy, and expanded event space. Back-of-house upgrades were equally critical: modern plumbing, electrical, and ventilation systems were installed to support smooth operations for years to come. Carefully selected finishes by the architect created a clean, contemporary aesthetic that compliments the hotel’s broader design.

Delivering a large-scale renovation within an active luxury hotel required precision, flexibility, and meticulous planning. Construction was carefully staged around high-traffic guest periods, while deliveries were scheduled around events. Temporary walls and noise-control measures ensured guests could continue enjoying the hotel without disruption.

In hospitality, the environment is always about perception. We had to adjust quickly to make sure construction never disrupted guests or services.

James O’Brien, Project Executive

Today, the renovated space serves multiple purposes: a destination for guests to enjoy a meal or drink, a casual meeting spot, and a flexible venue for private events. The project highlights Holt Construction’s expertise in delivering high-end hospitality spaces while navigating tight schedules, complex logistics, and active operations.

This renovation adds to Holt’s growing Boston portfolio, which spans hospitality, aviation, and commercial projects. Our Boston team is specially trained to operate in sensitive, high-traffic environments, always prioritizing the guest experience while delivering exceptional results in addition to a vast network of trusted trade partners, James, O’Brien and his team are just getting started. If you’re interested in working on these one-of-a-kind projects, check out our prequalification page for trade partners and join us on our next concept.

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James O’Brien

Project Executive

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General Superintendent

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