The Bostonian BostonvsThe Lenox Hotel
Both properties are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Lenox Hotel ranks slightly higher than Bostonian Boston. Lenox Hotel comes in at #20 in Boston with recommendations from 14 publications like Fodor's, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
The Bostonian Boston Show All Reviews
26 North Street, Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Boston, MA 02109-1509
From $87/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Frommer's
"Across the street from Faneuil Hall Marketplace, this relatively small hotel offers excellent service and features that make it competitive with larger rivals." Full review
Fodor's
"Warmed up with red wall coverings, the lobby provides sofas and arm chairs, perfect for relaxing with a book chosen from one of the floor-to-ceiling bookshelves." Full review
Lonely Planet
"From the moment you enter the cool, contemporary lobby, to the time you step out onto your balcony overlooking the bustle of Haymarket, you’ll appreciate this hotel’s singular position." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This upscale hotel is housed in three former warehouse buildings."
Rough Guide
"Right in the heart of Downtown, the Millennium Bostonian has splendid quarters, some with fireplaces and – unusual for Boston – balconies."
Star Service
"Located in the heart of downtown, on the oldest block in Boston, across from Faneuil Hall and historic Quincy Market, this mixed-bag midrange hotel is a good bet for travelers in all categories." Full review
Gayot
"The property offers easy access to public transportation and the North End. The atmosphere is sophisticated, and the rooms are elegantly decorated."
Zagat
3.7
"With an "ideal" location across the street from Faneuil Hall, this Downtown property offers a "great way to see Boston", plus "lovely" staffers."
Time Out
"Housed in two adjoining converted warehouses and arranged around a central brick courtyard, the hotel boasts an excellent location next to Faneuil Hall Marketplace." Full review
Frommer's
"Stylish hotel directly across the street from Faneuil Hall Marketplace and on the Freedom Trail, putting visitors in the center of Boston’s historic tourist area. " Full review
The Lenox Hotel Show All Reviews
61 Exeter Street, Boston, MA 02116-2699
From $175/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Head to the hotel's City Bar, a popular late-night hangout for the local club set."
Fodor's
"A good alternative to chain-owned, big-box Back Bay hotels, the family-owned Lenox with top-notch service continues to please a well-groomed clientele." Full review
Lonely Planet
"While the atmosphere is a tad old-world, you don’t have to forgo modern conveniences to live with that ethos." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"A fixture in Boston since 1900, this 214-room, green-minded Back Bay boutique offers a prime location near Copley Square, two lively bars, and fantastic free amenities." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This landmark hotel, just off Copley Square behind the Boston Public Library, features sumptuous Edwardian detail in its public areas."
Rough Guide
"Billed as Boston’s version of the New York’s Waldorf-Astoria when its doors first opened in 1900, the Lenox – after a recent renovation – remains one of the most upscale hotels in the city."
Star Service
"The staff caters well to the hotel's diverse clientele, and the convenient location (with a T station nearby) makes this an ideal spot for both business travelers and leisure guests. " Full review
Gayot
"Opened in 1900 by the same man who owned the New York Waldorf-Astoria, this small luxury hotel offers European charm in a prime Copley Square location."
BlackBook
"Futuristic test kitchen for Legal Seafoods."
Time Out
"The privately owned Lenox, which first opened in 1900, boasts a prime location next to the Boston Public Library and oozes quiet elegance." Full review