The Bostonian BostonvsMandarin Oriental, Boston
Both hotels are highly recommended by expert reviewers. Overall, Mandarin Oriental, Boston scores significantly better than Bostonian Boston. Mandarin Oriental, Boston comes in at 91 with positive reviews from 16 publications including Forbes Travel Guide, Frommer's and Time Out.
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
Mandarin Oriental, Boston Show All Reviews
776 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
From $476/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Mandarin Oriental's first New England property courts both devoted shoppers and international business travelers with its great location, sublime service, and top-notch amenities." Full review
Concierge
"There's a huge Asian-inspired spa that is a destination in itself, and a little-known spa café that's a hidden oasis in the busy Back Bay."
i
Even if you don't stay here, check out the impressive art collection in the public spaces, with selections by Frank Stella and David Hockney (ask for the guidebook to the collection at the front desk).
Fodor's
"With too many amenities to list, the 148-room hotel has helped redefine luxury in town... it offers services many guests are calling "out of this world." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"The 148-room Mandarin Oriental in Back Bay offers some of Boston's most luxurious standard rooms, plus a 16,000-square-foot spa and extraordinary service." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Connected to the Prudential Center, in the heart of Back Bay, the Mandarin Oriental offers some of the city’s largest rooms."
Rough Guide
"Boston is all abuzz with the opening of this glamorous, extremely expensive hotel."
Star Service
"This exceptional deluxe hotel has positioned itself at the top of the ranks beside the city's elite establishments: Four Seasons, Boston Harbor and the Ritz-Carlton." Full review
i
Reception is staffed with personnel who don't miss a trick.
Gayot
"This enormous Asian-inspired luxury hotel enjoys a Back Bay location on popular Boylston Street, just steps away from shopping on Newbury Street."
BlackBook
"A variety of opulent technology-loaded (flatscreens, wireless internet) room packages, with spacious bathrooms and fine details all the way down to the sheets."
Zagat
4.2
""Be prepared to break the bank" if you're going to stay at this "pitch-perfect", "peaceful" Back Bay outpost of the luxury brand."