Staypineapple A Delightful Hotel South End BostonvsMandarin Oriental, Boston
Chandler Inn and Mandarin Oriental, Boston are both highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Boston is the choice of most professionals compared to Chandler Inn. Mandarin Oriental, Boston comes in at #3 in Boston with praise from 14 sources like Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and The Telegraph.
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
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."
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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."