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The Eliot HotelvsBoston Park Plaza
Both hotels are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Eliot Hotel scores slightly higher than Boston Park Plaza. Eliot Hotel ranks #13 in Boston with praise from 16 reviewers including The Telegraph, Gayot and Zagat.
The Eliot Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
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Oyster
DK Eyewitness
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Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
370 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
From $215/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "On tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue, this exquisite hotel offers both a romantic atmosphere and top-notch business features." Full review
Concierge "The hotel is distinguished by its world-class restaurant, Clio, and its sashimi bar, Uni, plus its uncommon kid-friendliness."
Fodor's "One of the city's best small hotels is on posh Commonwealth Avenue... and it expertly merges the old blue-blood Boston aesthetic with modern flair." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Just around the corner from Newbury Street, this French-inspired, 95-unit Back Bay boutique offers mostly spacious." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The suites with separate sleeping and sitting rooms here are equally convenient for guest musicians playing at nearby Symphony Hall, business people, and families."
Rough Guide "West Back Bay’s answer to the Four Seasons, this independent, plush, nine-floor suite hotel has sizable rooms with kitchenettes."
Star Service "On a tree-lined avenue in a slightly out-of-the-way spot between Kenmore Square and Back Bay, this hotel sits next to the Harvard Club and one block north of trendy Newbury Street." Full review
Gayot "This Back Bay property was built in 1925, and its Gregorian manor style offers a charming alternative to the many chain hotels that populate the city."
Zagat3.7
"Expect "comfort to the max" and a "welcoming", "attentive" crew at this "elegant" and "charming" hotel offering "luxurious", "European-style" guestrooms."
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Akin to a small London hotel, the Eliot offers posh quarters, furnished in English chintz and Queen Anne mahogany; bathroom walls are dressed with Italian marble." Full review
Boston Park Plaza Frommer's DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
BlackBook Fodor's Gayot
Time Out Star Service
Travel + Leisure
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50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The Park Plaza does a hopping convention and function business and is popular with tour groups." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Two ballrooms and an elegant lobby make the Park Plaza the scene of many local celebrations, as well as business meetings and small conventions."
Rough Guide "This hotel’s old-school elegance and hospitality – plus its central location – make it stand out; the high-ceilinged rooms, complete with internet access, are comfortable, too."
BlackBook "Historic hotel in historic locale provides direct access to Boston Common, Theater District and shopping mecca Newbury Street."
Fodor's "One of Boston's best locations, this antiques-laden hotel is ideal for those looking for old-world charm." Full review
Gayot "This 1927 original keeps up with the times while maintaining its ties to the style and atmosphere of the early twentieth century."
Time Out "A recent cosmetic overhaul has brought it somewhat up-to-date, upgrading the rooms with flatscreen TVs and high-thread-count bedlinen." Full review
Star Service "Individuals are apt to feel overwhelmed, but in spite of its size, which keeps many visitors away, the rates are frequently among the lowest in the city center. " Full review
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The hotel boasts a long and impressive list of dining and drinking options, with nearly a dozen in-house venues to choose from, including Au Bon Pain, a McCormick & Schmick franchise and the Melting Pot for Swiss-style fondue.
Travel + Leisure "A recent renovation has restored many of its public spaces and brought new design touches to each room, including business desks, luxe beddings, and more." Full review
Jetsetter "A luxe stay at a historic, recently revamped hotel just steps from Boston Common, with suite options." Full review
