Charlesmark HotelvsThe Verb Hotel
Both Charlesmark Hotel and The Verb Hotel are rated very highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Charlesmark Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Verb Hotel. Charlesmark Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with praise from 10 publications like Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Fodor's.
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 Verb Hotel Show All Reviews
1271 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
From $89/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Gayot
"Rooted in Boston's distinctive musical heritage, the Verb Hotel puts a modern spin on traditional mid-century style."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Verb Hotel took a down-and-out HoJo property and turned it into Boston's most radical, retro, rock and roll hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located where the old 94-room Howard Johnson’s used to be, this Fenway/Kenmore newcomer exudes the aura of a ‘70s retro motel." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The newest and hippest kid on the block has risen from the most unlikely of origins: the Fenway Motor Hotel, a run-down mid-century relic that once housed all manner of misbehaving musicians." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A massive black-and-white photograph of a dude giving the peace sign welcomes guests to the entrance of the three-pearl Verb Hotel in Boston." Full review
Fodor's
"Formerly a Howard Johnson's, the Verb is now a dynamic reimagining of a classic mid-century motel." Full review
Jetsetter
"Refurbished motor lodge with a midcentury vibe that pays homage to Fenway’s rock club scene from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A refurbished 1950s motel next to Fenway Park baseball stadium, this fun and funky den caters to the young and young-at-heart." Full review
Bon Appétit
"Design hotel next to Fenway Park with rock ‘n’ roll vibes." Full review
Time Out
"Verb is about as close to LA as Boston gets, with its midcentury furniture, Mondrian stained glass windows and poolside scene...room furnishings are simple." Full review