January at The Newbury

New year, new rhythm at The Newbury. Winter in Boston arrives snow-kissed and hushed, suited for any sort of getaway or impeccably timed staycation (sometimes one night away from home is the true luxury).  After a season of celebrations, Champagne, and ambitious resolutions, you may find yourself in a spectrum of moods: in need of restoration, newly grounded, or perhaps taking your cue from the Year of the Horse, ready to move at a spirited trot. 

Whatever your pace, Boston and The Newbury, offers an array of experiences for all your auras and moods. Live sports with winning teams within reach, cozy neighborhood cafés made for lingering, elevated wellness rituals, fireside journaling and quiet manifesting, and brisk walks along Newbury street that satisfy both your step count and your inner explorer.

 Begin 2026 on your highest note with a January stay at The Newbury.

Battery Level: Slow Living & In Need of a Relaxing Respite

For the traveler craving soft landings and quiet corners, The Newbury lends itself to a slower vibe.  Let your phone rest face-down, and follow the glow of the fireplaces to our Ken Fulk-designed Library. This peaceful haven is where time loosens its grip: start a fresh journal and write your manifestations fireside, start the first pages of a new book with a perfectly made cocktail or calming tea in hand. 

Cozy dinners close to “home” (or, ahem, room service!) followed by an early night in a cloud-soft bed will transform into your own personal winter cocoon at The Newbury. Sometimes the most decadent start to the new year is as simple as an unhurried evening, a warm hearth, and not setting the alarm.

Battery Level: Balanced & Ready To Explore

If you’re easing into 2026 with one foot in rest and the other in adventure, Boston and The Newbury are perfectly suited for a gently curated day. Start with a cultural museum afternoon at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston or the gorgeous Isabella Stewart Gardner museum and admire the Italian palazzo columns and artwork by John Singer Sargent, Titian, and Rembrandt. The beauty of museums is they leave us feeling inspired, curious, and always learning. Sometimes, seeing a piece of artwork might spark a whole new insight for what lights you up in ‘26. 

Continue your day with some wellness-focused Zen and visit Remedy Place. Sweat out the toxins in a private sauna suite, try something new like a guided ice-bath breathwork session, or get an energy-boosting vitamin drip. Work on your step count with cold-air clarity and an energizing outdoor walk from the Public Garden through Back Bay, then do some much-needed “new year, new closet” shopping along Newbury Street, where browsing boutiques feels like a sport in itself.  

Return “home” for a beautiful dinner at The Newbury’s rooftop restaurant Contessa and indulge in a balanced dinner—Spicy Lobster Capellini, Veal Milanese, and a hearty glass of Italian wine.

Battery Level: High-Energy, Year of the Horse

For those taking their cue from the Year of the Horse, Boston in winter offers no shortage of adrenaline and after-dark high vibe sparkle. Let The Newbury’s concierge help you plan a packed evening, catch a Celtics or Bruins game, and cheer shoulder-to-shoulder with Boston locals. 

Or make it a culture-forward night out with theater or comedy shows, or live music at City Winery or across the river in Cambridge, with intimate music sets at The Sinclair.

When you return to The Newbury, the energy softens with a late-night cocktail, Boston’s city lights twinkling outside your window, and the comfort of knowing tomorrow can be designed as you like. In 2026, the luxury is in choosing your own speed, and letting every detail around you rise to meet it.