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W BostonvsBeacon Hill Hotel

Both hotels are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro scores slightly higher than W Boston. Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro has a TripExpert Score of 86 with endorsements from 15 publications including Oyster, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.

W Boston
8/10
100 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $135/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The W is a favorite with regular guests -- mostly corporate travelers drawn to the go-go public spaces and serene accommodations -- who seek out the boutique chain." Full review
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Ask to be as high as possible to avoid the chattering scene in the lobby and the traffic that buzzes through the Theater District well into the night.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Inside, the nature-inspired decor is modern through and through, with typical W brand touches like a sleek, sceney lobby lounge (complete with falling water display and open fireplace)." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The sleek, 235-room outpost of the trendy brand offers a striking, modern alternative to Boston's historic hotels and traditional chains." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located in the center of the Theater District, the high-rise W offers hip rooms and luxurious condos."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Smack in the Theater District, this super trendy newcomer is adding some spice to Boston’s hotel scene."
Gayot Gayot
"The W Boston is located in Boston's theater district and near the well-known Boston Common."
Time Out Time Out
"Immediately on entering the hotel, you'll find yourself in a buzzing lobby bar, crowded with visitors and after-work locals making the scene." Full review
Not For Tourists Not For Tourists
"The hip W comes to Beantown."
The Telegraph The Telegraph
8.0
"W Boston is a modern, chic breath of fresh air in Boston’s historic Theatre District, with funky décor, a lively nightlife, and a great location." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"This W may not be the most impressive in Starwood's portfolio, but the location couldn't be better. Young cosmopolitans, hip corporate hands and night owls fill most of the rooms." Full review
Beacon Hill Hotel
8/10
25 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
From $249/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Shuttle Bus
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Just steps from Boston Common, this modern yet historical hotel offers great views of Charles Street and Beacon Hill."
Travel + Leisure 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 DK Eyewitness
"Rooms are fairly small but chic with soothing colors, plantation shutters, and flat panel televisions."
Rough Guide 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 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 Gayot
"The rooms here are small and intimate, but they aren'€™t the major draw."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Only 12 rooms and one suite available, (each one unique) but size gives a personal touch."
Zagat 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 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 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
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