The Ritz-Carlton, BostonvsBeacon Hill Hotel
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston scores slightly better than Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston scores 88 with approval from 13 reviewers such as Forbes Travel Guide, Oyster and Frommer's.
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Show All Reviews
10 Avery Street, Boston, MA 02111
From $645/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This plush, ultramodern hotel is a magnet for visiting celebrities -- the state-of-the-art Sports Club/LA is a powerful draw -- as well as the Ritz-Carlton brand." Full review
Concierge
"The 193 rooms (43 of these are suites) are done up in cheery hues of apricot, blue, and yellow, with hardwood furniture and flat-screen TVs."
Fodor's
"The Sports Club/LA, the Ritz's mega–fitness center, is the go-to gym for visiting celebs and poptarts, so you might feel a bit more fabulous... simply by hanging out here." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Boston’s only Ritz (the Taj chain bought the famous Back Bay property in 2006) is an 12-story glass-and-steel monolith that looms above the Common’s greenery." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This is a good alternative for those seeking the trademark pampering of Ritz hotels, but who prefer a more modern decor and sensibility."
Star Service
"Among the chain's finest, a contemporary outpost with a civilized residential undertone that appeals to a wide spectrum of well-traveled, well-heeled visitors including rock stars, politicians and CEO." Full review
Gayot
"Accommodations feature marble bathrooms with large soaking tubs, Bulgari bath products and huge windows overlooking the Boston skyline."
Zagat
4.0
"This "beautiful and classy" outpost with a "well-situated" Theater District location boasts "stunning" rooms that feel more "modern" than others in the luxury chain."
Time Out
"The hotel offers all the luxury associated with the Ritz-Carlton name - although it eschews old-fashioned opulence in favor of more contemporary styling." Full review
Jetsetter
"Ritz-worthy rooms with premium fitness on tap by day, theaters, craft cocktails and a bistro by night." 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