Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, BostonvsBeacon Hill Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro scores significantly better than Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, Boston. Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro comes in at 84 with praise from 13 sources including The Telegraph, Zagat and oyster.com.
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, Boston
3 McKinley Square, Boston, MA 02109
From $167/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet
"From the Custom House's open-air observation deck wrapped around the 26th floor, Boston stretches out in all directions."
Rough Guide
"All the rooms at this Downtown landmark-turned-hotel are high-end, one-bedroom suites with spectacular Boston Harbor and city views; there’s also a great gym on the top floor."
Gayot
"The Custom House Tower was Boston's first skyscraper and no expense has been spared in maintaining the integrity of the 1847 building."
BlackBook
"Gorgeous towering structure is historic Boston landmark. 26th floor observation deck provides beautiful panoramas of the city."
Zagat
4.2
"The "luxurious" villas and "gorgeous", "spacious" condo suites of this extended stay and timeshare property in a "historic building" feature "terrific" views of the city."
Travel + Leisure
"A 200-year-old historic landmark once known for regulating goods coming in to Boston Harbor, the building now houses a Marriott hotel." Full review
Beacon Hill Hotel Show All Reviews
25 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Insight Guides
"Just steps from Boston Common, this modern yet historical hotel offers great views of Charles Street and Beacon Hill."
Travel + Leisure
"Occupying two adjacent, refurbished 19th-century town houses on Beacon Hill’s best antiquing street, this hotel is a great choice if you prefer cozy inns to slick high-rises." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Rooms are fairly small but chic with soothing colors, plantation shutters, and flat panel televisions."
Rough Guide
"Pampered luxury in the heart of Beacon Hill, these thirteen small but sleek chambers occupy a regal mid-1800s brick building."
Star Service
"This is a lively little favorite, offering an informal yet elegant contemporary ambience that blends local history with updated modern accents, all in adjoining 1830 and 1850 town houses." Full review
Gayot
"The rooms here are small and intimate, but they aren't the major draw."
BlackBook
"Only 12 rooms and one suite available, (each one unique) but size gives a personal touch."
Zagat
3.5
""You get what you pay for" at this "comfy" and "well-maintained" small boutique hotel with "warm" service and a "great location" in Boston's toniest neighborhood."
Fodor's
"The intimate hotel on Charles Street, housed in two meticulously renovated 19th-century brick town houses, has minimalist-style rooms." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"Originally built in the mid 1800s, the three-pearl Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro scores high marks for its heritage character and coveted central location." Full review