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The Colonnade HotelvsThe Lenox Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Colonnade Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Lenox Hotel. Colonnade Hotel scores 86 with approval from 14 publications including Oyster, Gayot and Zagat.
The Colonnade Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Afar Magazine Show All Reviews
120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Adjacent to Copley Place and the Prudential Center, the independently owned Colonnade caters to an international clientele of businesspeople, sightseers, shoppers, and families." Full review
Fodor's "The look is slightly masculine but quite comfy and clean, with pillow-top mattresses, high-thread-count sheets, and round tables perfect for both eating and working." Full review
Lonely Planet "There are many reasons to stay at the Colonnade, such as its handsome guest rooms, which are well equipped with both high-tech gadgetry and simple pleasures." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This 285-room Back Bay hotel offers spacious standard rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fitness center with South End views, and an affordable French brasserie." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The spacious and comfortable rooms at the Colonnade have been updated in modern style with rich, soothing colors."
Rough Guide "With its beige poured-concrete shell, the Colonnade looks weirdly like a parking garage."
Gayot "This popular Back Bay hotel has more to offer than just its ideal location within walking distance to Copley Square, the Prudential Center and trendy Newbury Street."
BlackBook "Celebrities and the people that make things happen for them hustle and bustle in stately lobby. Shiny checked tiles and stunning chandeliers."
Zagat3.5
"In an "excellent" Back Bay location "within an easy walk of shops and restaurants", this "wonderful", 11-story boutique veteran is headlined by a "cool", "relaxed" seasonal rooftop pool."
Afar Magazine "Over the past 30-plus years, this venerated Back Bay hotel has hosted all manner of visiting stars, from Ronald Reagan to Frank Sinatra to Katy Perry." Full review
The Lenox Hotel
Concierge Fodor's Lonely Planet Oyster DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Star Service Gayot BlackBook
Time Out Show All Reviews
61 Exeter Street, Boston, MA 02116-2699
From $175/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Head to the hotel's City Bar, a popular late-night hangout for the local club set."
Fodor's "A good alternative to chain-owned, big-box Back Bay hotels, the family-owned Lenox with top-notch service continues to please a well-groomed clientele." Full review
Lonely Planet "While the atmosphere is a tad old-world, you don’t have to forgo modern conveniences to live with that ethos." Full review
OysterUpscale
"A fixture in Boston since 1900, this 214-room, green-minded Back Bay boutique offers a prime location near Copley Square, two lively bars, and fantastic free amenities." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This landmark hotel, just off Copley Square behind the Boston Public Library, features sumptuous Edwardian detail in its public areas."
Rough Guide "Billed as Boston’s version of the New York’s Waldorf-Astoria when its doors first opened in 1900, the Lenox – after a recent renovation – remains one of the most upscale hotels in the city."
Star Service "The staff caters well to the hotel's diverse clientele, and the convenient location (with a T station nearby) makes this an ideal spot for both business travelers and leisure guests. " Full review
Gayot "Opened in 1900 by the same man who owned the New York Waldorf-Astoria, this small luxury hotel offers European charm in a prime Copley Square location."
BlackBook "Futuristic test kitchen for Legal Seafoods."
Time Out "The privately owned Lenox, which first opened in 1900, boasts a prime location next to the Boston Public Library and oozes quiet elegance." Full review
