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The Lenox HotelvsInterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
Both Lenox Hotel and InterContinental Boston are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, InterContinental Boston ranks significantly better than Lenox Hotel. InterContinental Boston ranks #6 in Boston with positive reviews from 16 reviews such as Not For Tourists, Frommer's and Fodor's.
The Lenox Hotel
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Oyster
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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
InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
Frommer's Concierge Fodor's Oyster DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Star Service Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide Show All Reviews
510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "With over-the-top amenities and helpful service, InterContinental earns repeat business from its predominantly corporate clientele." Full review
Concierge "If you're up for a stiff caipirinha or an even stiffer rum, RumBa... is handsome and perpetually humming with hotel visitors and well-to-do Bostonians."
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Be sure to request a room in the north tower, so as to overlook the harbor.
Fodor's "Call it the anti-boutique hotel: The 424-room InterContinental, facing both the waterfront and the Rose Kennedy Greenway, consists of two opulent, 22-story towers wrapped in blue glass." Full review
OysterUpscale
"Palatial, contemporary, and elegant, the InterContinental offers huge, immaculate rooms and an array of decadent amenities... in a scenic harborside location." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A bold hotel clad in reflective blue glass and polished granite, the InterContinental is located on the still-developing South Boston waterfront."
Rough Guide "Seen as a harbinger of the Waterfront’s rejuvenation, the Inter Continental offers deluxe amenities."
Star Service "It is a shining example of commercial efficiency and executive style that puts it at the top of the second tier." Full review
Gayot "This ultra-modern hotel with gleaming glass towers emphasizes excellent service in a sleek setting."
Zagat4.2
""Lovely" rooms are the "highlight" of this "fabulous upscale hotel", a "beautiful" and "modern" waterfront property offering "picturesque" views and a location that's "close to everything"."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"InterContinental Boston sits on Boston’s waterfront, just steps from Faneuil Hall and the up-and-coming Seaport District." Full review
