LEED certified hotels in Boston on this page span two certification tiers. There are three hotels: Boston Harbor Hotel at Gold, and Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston and YOTEL Boston at Silver. YOTEL's rating is on the USGBC project directory; the Four Seasons and Boston Harbor Hotel publish theirs on their own sites. Any current LEED certification counted, from base Certified through Platinum.
How these hotels were selected
Hotels were included based on LEED certification listed in the USGBC project directory or published on the hotel's own site. Certification level, hotel quality, and neighborhood location were then used to organize the final selection across Back Bay the Seaport District and the downtown waterfront.
LEED certification covers four tiers: Certified (40-49 points), Silver (50-59 points), Gold (60-79 points), and Platinum (80+ points). All four tiers qualify for this page. Boston Harbor Hotel holds LEED Gold, while Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston and YOTEL Boston each hold LEED Silver, one tier lower.
LEED certified Boston hotels at a glance
| Hotel | Stars | LEED Level | Year Certified | Neighborhood |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Harbor Hotel | 5 | LEED Gold | Not published | Waterfront |
| Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston | 5 | LEED Silver | Not published | Back Bay |
| YOTEL Boston | 4 | LEED Silver | 2018 | Seaport District |
What to know before you book
- LEED Gold is a higher tier than Silver. Both appear on this page because 'LEED certified' covers the full certification family.
- LEED Certified is a level in its own right: USGBC awards Certified at 40-49 points, below Silver, Gold and Platinum.
- You can confirm any hotel's current certification status at the USGBC project directory at usgbc.org/projects before booking.
- LEED certification covers the building's design and operations, not individual room amenities. Eco features vary by property.
LEED certification: what the tiers mean
The U.S. Green Building Council awards LEED points across categories including energy use, water efficiency, indoor air quality, and materials sourcing. A project needs at least 40 points to earn any certification. Base Certified requires 40-49 points, Silver requires 50-59, Gold requires 60-79, and Platinum requires 80 or more.
For travelers, the tier signals how far a building went beyond minimum green-building standards. A Silver property met a meaningfully higher bar than base Certified.
The hotels
Boston Harbor Hotel
70 Rowes Wharf, Boston
9.4606 reviews
LEED GoldThe hotel's own sustainability page lists LEED Gold, along with 4 Green Keys from Green Key Global
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Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston
1 DALTON STREET, Boston
9.4320 reviews
LEED SilverLEED Silver certified by USGBC for the design and construction of the 61-story tower.
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YOTEL Boston
65 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
8.34,967 reviews
LEED SilverLEED Silver certified by USGBC in 2018 under LEED 2009 for New Construction.
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Frequently asked questions
What does LEED certified mean for a hotel?＋
LEED certification, awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council, measures a building's performance across energy efficiency, water use, indoor air quality, and materials sourcing. Hotels earn points in each category, and the total determines the tier: base Certified (40-49 points), Silver (50-59), Gold (60-79), or Platinum (80+). A certified hotel has met a verified third-party standard, not a self-reported claim.
Are LEED Silver hotels included on this page?＋
Yes. This page covers LEED certified hotels at every tier. Two of the three hotels listed, the Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston and YOTEL Boston, hold LEED Silver. Boston Harbor Hotel holds LEED Gold.
How can I verify a hotel's LEED certification myself?＋
Search the USGBC public project directory at usgbc.org/projects using the hotel's name or address. The directory shows the certification level, the year awarded, and the rating system version used.
Does LEED certification affect the guest experience?＋
It can, though the effects are often indirect. LEED buildings tend to have better indoor air quality, more efficient HVAC systems, and lower energy consumption. Guests may notice better air circulation or water-saving fixtures. The certification covers the building's systems and construction, not specific room amenities or services.
Is base LEED Certified a tier of its own?＋
Yes. USGBC has four levels, Certified (40-49 points), Silver, Gold and Platinum, so a hotel listed as LEED Certified is at the first level.
Which MBTA lines serve these LEED certified hotels?＋
The Four Seasons Hotel One Dalton Street, Boston is closest to Prudential on the Green Line E branch. Boston Harbor Hotel is a 5-minute walk from Aquarium on the Blue Line. YOTEL Boston is a 5-minute walk from World Trade Center station on the Silver Line, which connects directly to South Station and Logan International Airport.
