InterContinental Boston, an IHG HotelvsCharlesmark Hotel
Charlesmark Hotel and InterContinental Boston are both recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, InterContinental Boston ranks significantly higher than Charlesmark Hotel. InterContinental Boston comes in at #6 in Boston with recommendations from 16 sources such as Rough Guide, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.
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
Charlesmark Hotel Show All Reviews
655 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
From $199/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"Hipsters and romantics who'd rather spend their cash on a great meal than a hotel bill have put this late 19th-century former residential row house on the map." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The design is classic modernism; and the effect is upscale, urbane and surprisingly affordable." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Constructed in 1886 as a private residence, this historic brownstone is now a renovated owner-operated hotel in the Back Bay area." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Very much in the mode of a contemporary European boutique hotel, the Charlesmark occupies an 1892 Back Bay townhouse on Copley Square."
Rough Guide
"Forty smallish, contemporary rooms with cosy beechwood furnishings, good rates, a lively bar and modern amenities such as wi-fi and CD/DVD players."
Gayot
"This former private residence, built in 1892, has been reincarnated into a modern hotel with luxurious amenities in a small, very attractive package."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This compact but stylish mid-range boutique hotel is one of the best values in Back Bay. The trendy lounge and outdoor patio contribute to a lively atmosphere." Full review
Time Out
"Converted from a private residence, the slender Charlesmark is a beacon of minimalist boutique elegance on busy Boylston Street." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Good value, smart hotel in an excellent location on Boston’s Boylston Street near the city’s major attractions and close to Copley T station." Full review
National Geographic
"“Nice contemporary style; feels like a hip spot with its bold red–and–white color scheme in the public areas and bright lights." Full review