W BostonvsHotel Veritas
Both hotels are recommended by experts. On balance, W Boston ranks slightly better than Hotel Veritas. W Boston has a TripExpert Score of 80 with endorsements from 9 sources including Not For Tourists, oyster.com and Gayot.
W Boston
100 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The W is a favorite with regular guests -- mostly corporate travelers drawn to the go-go public spaces and serene accommodations -- who seek out the boutique chain." Full review
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Ask to be as high as possible to avoid the chattering scene in the lobby and the traffic that buzzes through the Theater District well into the night.
Fodor's
"Inside, the nature-inspired decor is modern through and through, with typical W brand touches like a sleek, sceney lobby lounge (complete with falling water display and open fireplace)." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The sleek, 235-room outpost of the trendy brand offers a striking, modern alternative to Boston's historic hotels and traditional chains." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Located in the center of the Theater District, the high-rise W offers hip rooms and luxurious condos."
Rough Guide
"Smack in the Theater District, this super trendy newcomer is adding some spice to Boston’s hotel scene."
Gayot
"The W Boston is located in Boston's theater district and near the well-known Boston Common."
Time Out
"Immediately on entering the hotel, you'll find yourself in a buzzing lobby bar, crowded with visitors and after-work locals making the scene." Full review
Not For Tourists
"The hip W comes to Beantown."
The Telegraph
8.0
"W Boston is a modern, chic breath of fresh air in Boston’s historic Theatre District, with funky décor, a lively nightlife, and a great location." Full review
Star Service
"This W may not be the most impressive in Starwood's portfolio, but the location couldn't be better. Young cosmopolitans, hip corporate hands and night owls fill most of the rooms." Full review
Hotel Veritas
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.
Oyster
Upscale
"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