New Seaport Hotel to Join Over 900-Room Development Across from Menino Convention Center

The new hotel will add 438 guest rooms to the existing Aloft and Element Boston Seaport hotels.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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A new hotel will bring over 400 guest rooms to the expanding hospitality development across from the Menino Convention and Exhibition Center in the Seaport, moving ahead with Boston Zoning Commission approval. The three-hotel campus includes a total of 18,000 square feet of land on D Street owned by the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority.

Why it matters

The new hotel development is part of a larger effort to expand the hospitality options near the Menino Convention Center, which is expected to see increased demand as the facility plans for future expansion. The additional hotel rooms will help accommodate more visitors to the city.

The details

The new hotel, proposed as a joint venture between Global Hospitality Investment Group (GHIG) and a global investment management firm, would add 438 guest rooms to the existing Aloft and Element Boston Seaport hotels across from the Center. The 15-story hotel will be sustainably designed to meet LEED Gold Certification and include parking in the existing lot at the project site.

  • The Boston Zoning Commission approved the new development on Feb. 11, 2026.
  • The Boston Planning Department unanimously approved the project in January 2026.

The players

Global Hospitality Investment Group (GHIG)

A hospitality investment firm that is developing the new hotel in partnership with a global investment management firm.

Kevin Colket

The CEO of Global Hospitality Investment Group.

Massachusetts Convention Center Authority

The owner of the 18,000 square feet of land on D Street where the three-hotel campus is being developed.

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What they’re saying

“We look forward to growing our presence in Boston by expanding our footprint next to the Aloft and Element Hotels and completing the vision of delivering a mixed-use campus with a collection of hotel brands and active retail that supports the Convention Center and enhances the vibrancy of D Street.”

— Kevin Colket, CEO, Global Hospitality Investment Group

“The tourism and hospitality industry is very strong here, and we're excited to bring a new lodging experience for guests, significant economic activity, and additional jobs to the City and Commonwealth.”

— Kevin Colket, CEO, Global Hospitality Investment Group

What’s next

The new hotel development is the final phase of the campus's development, which was initiated in 2016. The project is expected to be completed in the coming years.

The takeaway

The new hotel development is part of a broader effort to expand the hospitality options in Boston's Seaport district, catering to the anticipated growth in visitors and events at the nearby Menino Convention Center. The project highlights the city's continued investment in its tourism and convention infrastructure.