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Hotel AKA Back BayvsBoston Marriott Copley Place
Both Loews Boston Hotel and Boston Marriott Copley Place are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Loews Boston Hotel scores slightly higher than Boston Marriott Copley Place. Loews Boston Hotel comes in at 82 with accolades from 13 sources like Lonely Planet, Oyster and Not For Tourists.
Hotel AKA Back Bay
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350 Stuart St., Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Travelers rave about the sleek Loew's Boston Hotel... "Great staff"..."Great bar"..."Great vibe"—see a pattern yet?" Full review
OysterUpscale
"This cozy, 225-room hotel in a beautiful old building -- the former police headquarters -- is full of nice touches, from hot towels at check-in to free Wi-Fi in rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Masculine yet cozy, the 225-room Back Bay Hotel is laden with history: the 1925 limestone edifice with ornate friezes fronts one of Boston’s last Italian Renaissance Revival buildings." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located in an attractive stone building that once housed the headquarters of the Boston Police Department, this hotel is ideal for tourists and shoppers."
Rough Guide "The 220 smallish rooms in this lavishly furnished hotel have huge beds, marble bathrooms, multi-head showers, and heated towel racks."
Star Service "Highlighting the public areas are a waterfall and open fireplaces. The dapper Stanhope Grille continues to serve three Continental meals a day." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Rooms are luxurious, draped in rich ivory and copper tones, and well stocked with amenities." Full review
Star Service "This hotel lacks the Turtle Beach's sophistication, but its spaciousness and breadth of facilities make it a preferred choice for American families." Full review
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Tip: Request an even-numbered room on one of the top two floors for the best views.
Not For Tourists "The old Boston Police Headquarters Building."
Jetsetter "Chic city digs in Boston’s Back Bay with business class perks and a banging bar." Full review
Boston Marriott Copley Place
Frommer's Oyster Star Service
Gayot
Zagat Fodor's Fodor's
110 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116
From $109/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This 38-story tower with something for everyone... is extremely popular with convention and meeting planners and is the hotel component of countless package deals." Full review
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As at the Back Bay's other lofty lodgings, ask for the highest possible floor and you'll enjoy excellent views.
OysterUpscale
"A huge, 1,148-room hotel that opens into a mall and connects to a convention center, the Marriott appears impersonal and uninviting." Full review
Star Service "This is one of the busiest hotels in Boston thanks to its laudable convention space, location, design, and three floors of shops and dining and drinking establishments that hum with the activity." Full review
Gayot "This gigantic hotel resides in the heart of Copley Place, a huge shopping complex featuring over 60 upscale stores that include Tiffany & Co., Neiman Marcus and Gucci."
Zagat3.7
"This 38-story tower with something for everyone -- complete business facilities, a good-size pool, and direct access to Boston's shopping wonderland."
Fodor's "It's busy-busy, with throngs of tourists and their offspring, but you can't beat the location of this 38-story megahotel." Full review
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YOU SHOULD KNOW If you're over 62, ask for Marriott's senior discount of 15%.
Fodor's "It's busy-busy, with throngs of tourists and business travelers, but you can't beat the location of this 38-story megahotel." Full review
