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Hotel AKA Back BayvsCharlesmark Hotel
Loews Boston Hotel and Charlesmark Hotel are both praised by expert writers. On balance, Loews Boston Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Charlesmark Hotel. Loews Boston Hotel comes in at 83 with praise from 13 publications including Not For Tourists, Rough Guide and National Geographic.
Hotel AKA Back Bay
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350 Stuart St., Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Travelers rave about the sleek Loew's Boston Hotel... "Great staff"..."Great bar"..."Great vibe"—see a pattern yet?" Full review
OysterUpscale
"This cozy, 225-room hotel in a beautiful old building -- the former police headquarters -- is full of nice touches, from hot towels at check-in to free Wi-Fi in rooms." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Masculine yet cozy, the 225-room Back Bay Hotel is laden with history: the 1925 limestone edifice with ornate friezes fronts one of Boston’s last Italian Renaissance Revival buildings." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located in an attractive stone building that once housed the headquarters of the Boston Police Department, this hotel is ideal for tourists and shoppers."
Rough Guide "The 220 smallish rooms in this lavishly furnished hotel have huge beds, marble bathrooms, multi-head showers, and heated towel racks."
Star Service "Highlighting the public areas are a waterfall and open fireplaces. The dapper Stanhope Grille continues to serve three Continental meals a day." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Rooms are luxurious, draped in rich ivory and copper tones, and well stocked with amenities." Full review
Star Service "This hotel lacks the Turtle Beach's sophistication, but its spaciousness and breadth of facilities make it a preferred choice for American families." Full review
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Tip: Request an even-numbered room on one of the top two floors for the best views.
Not For Tourists "The old Boston Police Headquarters Building."
Jetsetter "Chic city digs in Boston’s Back Bay with business class perks and a banging bar." Full review
Charlesmark Hotel Fodor's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Gayot Oyster
Time Out
The Telegraph
National Geographic 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."
OysterMid-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 Telegraph7.0
"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
