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Harborside InnvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers. Overall, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston scores significantly better than Harborside Inn. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston is ranked #11 in Boston with praise from 13 publications such as Oyster, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
Harborside Inn
Concierge
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
185 State St., Boston, MA 02109
From $89/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Business Center
- Conferences
- Tennis Court
Concierge "The Harborside's location, near Faneuil Hall Marketplace and right alongside the Rose Kennedy Greenway, sounds expensive, but it's actually an affordable alternative."
Fodor's "With rates that are considerably lower than most Waterfront hotels... this hotel with an understated charm is an exceptional value." Full review
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For a great view, request a room overlooking the city; for a quieter stay, book a room that faces the interior atrium.
Lonely Planet "Ensconced in a respectfully renovated 19th-century warehouse, this waterfront hostelry strikes just the right balance between historic digs and modern conveniences." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This modest boutique hotel is housed in an 1858 granite spice warehouse building near Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the New England Aquarium."
Rough Guide "This small hotel is housed in a renovated 1890s mercantile warehouse across from Quincy Market."
Star Service "This tiny, briny inn is an easy-on-the-wallet boutique operation that appeals to families in search of something out of the box." Full review
Gayot "Formerly a warehouse when it was built in 1846, this eight-story building has since been renovated to accommodate a modern 116-room hotel."
Travel + Leisure "Based out of a renovated 1846 shipping warehouse, this modern, nautical boutique makes for a trendy couple’s retreat." Full review
Time Out "Occupying a converted warehouse at a prime downtown address, the sister hotel to the Charlesmark in Back Bay is one of the city's best bargains." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Frommer's Concierge Fodor's Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot
Zagat Time Out
Jetsetter 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."
Zagat4.0
"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
