In 1922, Boston architect Richard Clipston Sturgis designed the former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston to emulate the Palazzo della Cancelleria in Rome. This same palace inspired architect Charles Follen McKim when designing the Boston Public Library Central Courtyard in Back Bay, which is almost an identical iteration of the Roman palace. The Renaissance Revival–style building features a granite exterior, equestrian statues, and a hand-painted, dome-shaped ceiling—all recalling the famous Roman palace. The Federal Reserve Bank expanded in 1953, taking on additional real estate, and the city designated it a Boston landmark in 1978.
The building began its transformation into a hotel in 1981, opening as Hotel Meridien Boston. In 2003, new management rebranded it as The Langham, Boston.
After a multimillion-dollar renovation from 2019-2021, The Langham reopened with two new dining concepts: The Fed, a UK-meets–New England restaurant, and Grana, the property’s most-photographed space that offers all-day dining in an ornate setting beneath a crystal chandelier.
The Langham’s redesign highlights its UK-inspired aesthetic and signature pink while preserving the landmark’s architectural history—from its stately exterior to its intricate interiors. Whether guests enjoy the opulent decor or relax and enjoy one of its two dining venues, The Langham, Boston offers a journey through Boston’s storied past with touches of England and Italy woven throughout.
Find The Langham, Boston at:
250 Franklin Street, Boston