Located in the heart of Boston directly on the water, the site of Rowes Wharf has always played an important role in the city’s rich heritage. Its history dates back to Boston’s earliest settlement in the 1630s when English colonists constructed a fort on the property. Subsequent years saw Rowes Wharf, which gained its name from John Rowe who built the first wharf in the 1760s, play a greater role in Boston’s seafaring and commercial activity that helped shape it into the world class city of today.
Rowes Wharf is now home to a mix-used development completed in 1987 and featuring one of Boston’s most iconic architectural structures: the monumental center archway over the wide public plaza between Atlantic Avenue and the Boston Harbor waterfront. Known far and wide as a gateway to Boston, Rowes Wharf’s centerpiece building has left an indelible mark on the city’s skyline. The archway connects the city and Greenway to the water, and in doing so celebrates Boston’s seafaring heritage while providing access to a vibrant mix of recreational spaces, restaurants, shops, residences and hotels, all offering dynamic programming throughout the year. Rowes Wharf also features a marina that has become on of Boston’s prime entertainment destinations.
This treasured landmark is also home to The Boston Harbor Hotel, a Forbes Five-Star & AAA Five Diamond waterfront hotel, and offers residents a white-glove living experience second to none. Hotel services include 24-hour room service from the hotel menu and catering services that may be arranged with the Director of Catering. In addition to hotel services, amenities include 24-hour concierge, doorman, storage, and a newly reimagined Health Club, now open in 2024 after $7 million renovation. The Residences at Rowes Wharf are steps from the vibrant Greenway and high-end restaurants, shops and hotels, all offering luxury living at its finest.