Boston Park PlazavsThe Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston
Both properties are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Liberty, A Luxury Collection Hotel scores significantly better than Boston Park Plaza. The Liberty, A Luxury Collection Hotel scores 93 with approval from 20 sources such as Gayot, National Geographic and Time Out.
Boston Park Plaza Show All Reviews
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
The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston Show All Reviews
215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Once home to Boston's most feared and reviled citizens, this remarkable granite structure on the Charles River is now populated by executives and trendsetters."
Fodor's
"This adaptive reuse of the former Charles Street jail is the perfect marriage between historic preservation and hyper-modern design." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"Occupying a former jail, the 298-room Liberty Hotel is truly unique, with a playful design that incorporates the incarceration theme in fun ways." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With contemporary interiors by Alexandra Champalimaud, and a restaurant run by Lydia Shire, the Liberty is a good place for a weekend furlough." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Housed in an imposing granite building that dates back to 1851... this atmospheric hotel sports a stunning central atrium and several trendy bars and restaurants."
Rough Guide
"The Liberty Hotel has taken over the labyrinthine digs of an 1851 prison and fashioned it with stylish furnishings and lush details."
Condé Nast Traveler
90.5
"This "unique and charming" Beacon Hill hotel was built incorporating the structure of the nineteenth-century Charles Street Jail." Full review
BlackBook
"This jailhouse rocks. A 19th-century prison turned grand ultra-luxe hotel, plays host to prim Beacon Hill patrons and karat-heavy high rollers."
Zagat
3.8
"This "posh" and "very hip" luxury hotel, housed in the renovated Charles Street Jail, offers "top-of-the-line" service and excites guests with the "fantastic concept" of its "unique interior"."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It is with intended irony that the notorious Charles Street Jail has been converted into the luxurious Liberty Hotel." Full review