Newbury Guest HousevsThe Eliot Hotel
Both Newbury Guest House and Eliot Hotel are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Eliot Hotel ranks significantly better than Newbury Guest House. Eliot Hotel is ranked #13 in Boston with accolades from 16 publications such as DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Jetsetter.
Newbury Guest House
261 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides
"Three 1880s single-family Victorian homes were renovated to create this elegant, 32-room inn, which features free internet and a hot buffet breakfast."
Fodor's
"A homey feel and personalized service are at the soul of this elegant brownstone at the heart of Boston's most fashionable shopping street." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A recent renovation has preserved the charming features like ceiling medallions and in-room fireplaces, but now the rooms feature clean lines, luxurious linens and modern amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Surrounding townhouses have been transformed into outdoor cafés, art galleries, and designer shops, and both Fenway Park and Symphony Hall are within one mile." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"When three Victorian homes were linked to form this cozy inn, owners were careful to preserve such period details as ceiling medallions, parquet floors, and decorative fireplaces."
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Newbury Street can be noisy so ask for a room at the back.
Rough Guide
"Big, popular Victorian brownstone that fills up frequently, so be sure to call ahead."
Gayot
"The Newbury Guest House is perfect for travelers searching for a cozy, European-style guest house experience."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This 32-room boutique hotel is actually three converted attached brownstones on trendy Newbury Street in the upscale Back Bay district of Boston." Full review
Time Out
"Perfect for shopaholics or anyone who wants to stay on Boston's chic-est strip, this pleasant townhouse B&B is set amid retail heaven." Full review
Frommer's
"Housed in a trio of converted 1880s town houses, this sophisticated inn in Back Bay offers comfortable accommodations and New England charm" Full review
The Eliot Hotel Show All Reviews
370 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215
From $215/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"On tree-lined Commonwealth Avenue, this exquisite hotel offers both a romantic atmosphere and top-notch business features." Full review
Concierge
"The hotel is distinguished by its world-class restaurant, Clio, and its sashimi bar, Uni, plus its uncommon kid-friendliness."
Fodor's
"One of the city's best small hotels is on posh Commonwealth Avenue... and it expertly merges the old blue-blood Boston aesthetic with modern flair." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"Just around the corner from Newbury Street, this French-inspired, 95-unit Back Bay boutique offers mostly spacious." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The suites with separate sleeping and sitting rooms here are equally convenient for guest musicians playing at nearby Symphony Hall, business people, and families."
Rough Guide
"West Back Bay’s answer to the Four Seasons, this independent, plush, nine-floor suite hotel has sizable rooms with kitchenettes."
Star Service
"On a tree-lined avenue in a slightly out-of-the-way spot between Kenmore Square and Back Bay, this hotel sits next to the Harvard Club and one block north of trendy Newbury Street." Full review
Gayot
"This Back Bay property was built in 1925, and its Gregorian manor style offers a charming alternative to the many chain hotels that populate the city."
Zagat
3.7
"Expect "comfort to the max" and a "welcoming", "attentive" crew at this "elegant" and "charming" hotel offering "luxurious", "European-style" guestrooms."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Akin to a small London hotel, the Eliot offers posh quarters, furnished in English chintz and Queen Anne mahogany; bathroom walls are dressed with Italian marble." Full review