InterContinental Boston, an IHG HotelvsStaypineapple A Delightful Hotel South End Boston
Both properties are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, InterContinental Boston is preferred by most reviewers compared to Chandler Inn. InterContinental Boston scores 90 with recommendations from 15 reviews like Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel Show All Reviews
510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"With over-the-top amenities and helpful service, InterContinental earns repeat business from its predominantly corporate clientele." Full review
Concierge
"If you're up for a stiff caipirinha or an even stiffer rum, RumBa... is handsome and perpetually humming with hotel visitors and well-to-do Bostonians."
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Be sure to request a room in the north tower, so as to overlook the harbor.
Fodor's
"Call it the anti-boutique hotel: The 424-room InterContinental, facing both the waterfront and the Rose Kennedy Greenway, consists of two opulent, 22-story towers wrapped in blue glass." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Palatial, contemporary, and elegant, the InterContinental offers huge, immaculate rooms and an array of decadent amenities... in a scenic harborside location." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"A bold hotel clad in reflective blue glass and polished granite, the InterContinental is located on the still-developing South Boston waterfront."
Rough Guide
"Seen as a harbinger of the Waterfront’s rejuvenation, the Inter Continental offers deluxe amenities."
Star Service
"It is a shining example of commercial efficiency and executive style that puts it at the top of the second tier." Full review
Gayot
"This ultra-modern hotel with gleaming glass towers emphasizes excellent service in a sleek setting."
Zagat
4.2
""Lovely" rooms are the "highlight" of this "fabulous upscale hotel", a "beautiful" and "modern" waterfront property offering "picturesque" views and a location that's "close to everything"."
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"InterContinental Boston sits on Boston’s waterfront, just steps from Faneuil Hall and the up-and-coming Seaport District." Full review
Staypineapple A Delightful Hotel South End Boston
26 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $93/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"Just 2 blocks from the Back Bay, the Chandler Inn was a bargain for its location even before it revamped its guest rooms." Full review
Fodor's
"The gay-friendly inn sits on one of the South End's prettiest streets, and is easy walking distance from shops, restaurants, the T, and Back Bay Station." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The Chandler Inn is looking fine, after a complete overhaul." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in the South End just two blocks from Tremont Street’s restaurant row, this tastefully decorated budget inn is well-situated for walking around Back Bay."
Rough Guide
"Contemporary yet cosy, the Chandler Inn offers 55 petite rooms in a European-style hotel above the popular Fritz bar."
BlackBook
"Centrally located in stylish dining and shopping hub of South End, and short walks to Newbury St. and Boston Common."
Time Out
"If you fancy staying in Boston's hippest residential neighbourhood, book a room at this gay-friendly South End guesthouse." Full review
National Geographic
"Ask for one of the updated Eric Roseff-designed deluxe guest rooms with plasma televisions, iPod docks, and marble bathrooms. " Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Truly a delight. The boutique spot is set in the charming South End, a neighborhood with great dining on tap, just minutes away from Back Bay and Boston’s many historic sites. " Full review