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The Newbury BostonvsHotel Veritas
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Taj Boston is the choice of most reviewers compared to Hotel Veritas. Taj Boston scores 84 with praise from 13 reviewers like BlackBook, Afar Magazine and oyster.com.
The Newbury Boston
Frommer's
Concierge
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Star Service
Gayot
BlackBook
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
15 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $186/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "With its luxurious accommodations, wonderful service, and old-Boston atmosphere, Taj Boston appeals to both vacationers and business travelers." Full review
Concierge "The public spaces are gilded, service is genteel, and the dimly lit, leather-studded bar overlooking the park is still a favorite with Boston Brahmins."
Fodor's "The old-school elegant Taj is doing its best to win over the old Ritz fans... as well as woo new guests, with discounted weekend rates and a soft renovation." Full review
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Avoid rooms on the 16th floor, under the roof-deck party space.
Oyster Upscale
"Bought from the Ritz-Carlton in 2007, the Taj Boston holds on to the Ritz' elegant look, but also offers some superb perks, like chenille bathrobes and free rides in the house Jaguar." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The property became part of the Taj Hotel Group in 2007, but continues to emphasize elegance and excellent service."
Rough Guide "Replacing (albeit lovingly) Boston’s historic Ritz-Carlton, Taj Boston is the ultimate in luxurious, old-school Boston accommodation."
Star Service "The hotel also features complimentary daily newspaper and shoeshine, a 24-hour concierge, and perhaps the fastest and most expensive laundry service guests will ever encounter. " Full review
Gayot "As the original Ritz-Carlton, which opened in 1927, this hotel retained all of the glitz and glamour when it changed hands to become a Taj property."
BlackBook "A recent extensive restoration left glittering crystal chandeliers and shiny marble in its luxurious wake."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The venerable Taj Boston, perched at the top of Newbury Street across from the Public Garden, hasn’t changed much since it opened in the 1920s." Full review
Hotel Veritas Frommer's Oyster DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Gayot
Travel + Leisure
Jetsetter
1 Remington Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
From $224/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Multilingual
- Business Center
Frommer's "The only boutique hotel in Harvard Square is a lovely property that makes up for potential drawbacks with thoughtful amenities and great service." Full review
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Ask for a room at the back of the property (numbers that end in "01" and "02") if street noise is a concern.
OysterUpscale
"This cozy, 31-room boutique hotel has a stately Cambridge location a few blocks from Harvard Square, with easy access to the subway and several area colleges." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This luxury four-story boutique hotel near Harvard University features mostly queen-bedded, intimate rooms with rich linens, and relaxed contemporary styling."
Rough Guide "Right in Harvard Square, this chic thirty-room European-style hideaway really puts the “ooh” into boutique hotel."
Gayot "What it lacks in space it makes up for in New England charm. Even the maids here are decked out in Brooks Brothers uniforms."
Travel + Leisure "A night at this 31-room Harvard Square hotel would be well-spent lingering in the lobby. Rooms are equally intimate, decorated in warm earth tones with intricate molding details." Full review
Jetsetter "Reimagined Victorian townhouse, with French-modern interiors and smart service in Harvard Square." Full review
