Encore Boston Harbor
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Excellent rooms, but the ongoing strike makes this a qualified luxury pick.

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Axel’s rating: 8.2/10 · a five-star waterfront casino hotel in Everett, outside central Boston

Encore Boston Harbor is a five-star casino hotel whose strongest selling point is the room itself: generous space, comfortable beds, high-tech controls and sweeping views in harbor-facing rooms. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness and room comfort. We'd consider it for a casino-focused getaway, rather than a walk-everywhere Boston sightseeing trip.

The immediate caveat is the workers' strike, still ongoing as of October 23, 2026. October guests report restaurant closures, and one Tripadvisor reviewer also encountered unavailable room service and water transportation; other Expedia guests describe smooth stays despite the picketing. Confirm specific services before booking. There's no swimming pool, only spa dipping and plunge pools. We'd skip it for a family resort break or an occasion where uninterrupted five-star service matters more than an impressive room.

Rooms
Standard rooms span 650 square feet; guests consistently praise space, comfort and harbor views.
Cleanliness
A clear strength across Tripadvisor and recent verified Expedia reviews.
Service
Often warmly praised, but complaint handling draws criticism and the strike adds uncertainty.
Amenities
Casino, spa and fitness center; no swimming pool, and current dining availability needs checking.
Fees and surprises
Self-parking is complimentary; outside food beyond small snacks is prohibited, and strike-related closures may affect plans.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · wgbh.org · Kayak. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

The location

1 Broadway, Everett

Everett waterfront setting; better for staying on-property than exploring central Boston on foot.

Amenities and check-in

Casino, spa and fitness center; no swimming pool, and current dining availability needs checking.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $80 per guest per night; Deposit: $150 per room per night; Early check-in or late check-out: $200
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Encore Boston Harbor: from $263 for Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $263 total for Nov 29–30, 2026, 2 adults at Encore Boston Harbor on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Encore Boston Harbor is a five-star waterfront casino hotel in Everett, outside central Boston in Boston, United States.

Address: 1 Broadway, Everett. Property ID: 1163654. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/boston/encore-boston-harbor-1163654

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/boston/encore-boston-harbor-1163654/2026-11-29/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$781$1,026 on Expedia$245 less (24%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$547$640 on Expedia$93 less (15%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$884$1,015 on Expedia$131 less (13%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$490$546 on Expedia$56 less (10%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $263 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-11-30 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $529 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-01 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $800 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-02 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $1,150 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-03 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $1,506 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-04 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $1,854 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-05 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $2,287 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-06 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $2,571 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-07 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $2,885 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-08 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $3,207 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-09 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $3,528 USD

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12 nights

Total price: $3,812 USD

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13 nights

Total price: $4,153 USD

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14 nights

Total price: $4,591 USD

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Axel's take: 8.2/10

Excellent rooms, but the ongoing strike makes this a qualified luxury pick. a five-star waterfront casino hotel in Everett, outside central Boston, scored for what it is.

Encore Boston Harbor is a five-star casino hotel whose strongest selling point is the room itself: generous space, comfortable beds, high-tech controls and sweeping views in harbor-facing rooms. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness and room comfort. We'd consider it for a casino-focused getaway, rather than a walk-everywhere Boston sightseeing trip.

The immediate caveat is the workers' strike, still ongoing as of October 23, 2026. October guests report restaurant closures, and one Tripadvisor reviewer also encountered unavailable room service and water transportation; other Expedia guests describe smooth stays despite the picketing. Confirm specific services before booking. There's no swimming pool, only spa dipping and plunge pools. We'd skip it for a family resort break or an occasion where uninterrupted five-star service matters more than an impressive room.

  • Best for: casino-focused couples; travelers prioritizing spacious luxury rooms; harbor-view weekend breaks

  • Watch out for: ongoing strike and reported service closures; transport needed for central Boston sightseeing; no swimming pool

  • Location: Everett waterfront setting; better for staying on-property than exploring central Boston on foot.

  • Rooms: Standard rooms span 650 square feet; guests consistently praise space, comfort and harbor views.

  • Cleanliness: A clear strength across Tripadvisor and recent verified Expedia reviews.

  • Service: Often warmly praised, but complaint handling draws criticism and the strike adds uncertainty.

  • Amenities: Casino, spa and fitness center; no swimming pool, and current dining availability needs checking.

  • Fees and surprises: Self-parking is complimentary; outside food beyond small snacks is prohibited, and strike-related closures may affect plans.

Axel's opinion of Encore Boston Harbor, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · wgbh.org · Kayak. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.

About Encore Boston Harbor

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • Preferred
  • 1 Broadway, Everett
  • Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 20,145 reviews (location 3.5/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): North Station: 9 min by taxi · South Station: 12 min by taxi · Mystic Station: 14 min by taxi · Boston Logan International Airport: 15 min by taxi · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport: 56 min by taxi · Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport: 75 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Extra bed: $80 per guest per night; Deposit: $150 per room per night; Early check-in or late check-out: $200
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center, Sauna, Spa, Parking (free), Self parking, Valet parking, EV charger, Local shuttle, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in Boston

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Premier room

Premier room Harbour View

Premier Quadruple room

Premier Quadruple room Harbour View

Premier Double room (full double bed)

Premier Double room Harbour View (full double bed)

Premier Twin room (twin beds)

Premier Twin room Harbour View (twin beds)

Signature Suite

Signature Double Suite (full double bed)

Signature Double Suite Harbour View (full double bed)

2 Bedrooms Residence

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