Charlesmark HotelvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Both properties are praised by expert writers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston scores significantly better than Charlesmark Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston comes in at 88 with praise from 13 sources including Gayot, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.
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
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Show All Reviews
10 Avery Street, Boston, MA 02111
From $645/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"This plush, ultramodern hotel is a magnet for visiting celebrities -- the state-of-the-art Sports Club/LA is a powerful draw -- as well as the Ritz-Carlton brand." Full review
Concierge
"The 193 rooms (43 of these are suites) are done up in cheery hues of apricot, blue, and yellow, with hardwood furniture and flat-screen TVs."
Fodor's
"The Sports Club/LA, the Ritz's mega–fitness center, is the go-to gym for visiting celebs and poptarts, so you might feel a bit more fabulous... simply by hanging out here." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Boston’s only Ritz (the Taj chain bought the famous Back Bay property in 2006) is an 12-story glass-and-steel monolith that looms above the Common’s greenery." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This is a good alternative for those seeking the trademark pampering of Ritz hotels, but who prefer a more modern decor and sensibility."
Star Service
"Among the chain's finest, a contemporary outpost with a civilized residential undertone that appeals to a wide spectrum of well-traveled, well-heeled visitors including rock stars, politicians and CEO." Full review
Gayot
"Accommodations feature marble bathrooms with large soaking tubs, Bulgari bath products and huge windows overlooking the Boston skyline."
Zagat
4.0
"This "beautiful and classy" outpost with a "well-situated" Theater District location boasts "stunning" rooms that feel more "modern" than others in the luxury chain."
Time Out
"The hotel offers all the luxury associated with the Ritz-Carlton name - although it eschews old-fashioned opulence in favor of more contemporary styling." Full review
Jetsetter
"Ritz-worthy rooms with premium fitness on tap by day, theaters, craft cocktails and a bistro by night." Full review