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Hotel AKA Back BayvsInterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by writers. Overall, InterContinental Boston scores significantly higher than Loews Boston Hotel. InterContinental Boston ranks #6 in Boston with praise from 16 reviewers such as Forbes Travel Guide, Zagat and Fodor's.
Hotel AKA Back Bay
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350 Stuart St., Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116
From $119/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
"Travelers rave about the sleek Loew's Boston Hotel... "Great staff"..."Great bar"..."Great vibe"—see a pattern yet?" Full review
Upscale
"This cozy, 225-room hotel in a beautiful old building -- the former police headquarters -- is full of nice touches, from hot towels at check-in to free Wi-Fi in rooms." Full review
"Masculine yet cozy, the 225-room Back Bay Hotel is laden with history: the 1925 limestone edifice with ornate friezes fronts one of Boston’s last Italian Renaissance Revival buildings." Full review
"Located in an attractive stone building that once housed the headquarters of the Boston Police Department, this hotel is ideal for tourists and shoppers."
"The 220 smallish rooms in this lavishly furnished hotel have huge beds, marble bathrooms, multi-head showers, and heated towel racks."
"Highlighting the public areas are a waterfall and open fireplaces. The dapper Stanhope Grille continues to serve three Continental meals a day." Full review
Top Choice
"Rooms are luxurious, draped in rich ivory and copper tones, and well stocked with amenities." Full review
"This hotel lacks the Turtle Beach's sophistication, but its spaciousness and breadth of facilities make it a preferred choice for American families." Full review
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Tip: Request an even-numbered room on one of the top two floors for the best views.
"The old Boston Police Headquarters Building."
"Chic city digs in Boston’s Back Bay with business class perks and a banging bar." Full review
InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
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510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
From $117/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
"With over-the-top amenities and helpful service, InterContinental earns repeat business from its predominantly corporate clientele." Full review
"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.
"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
Upscale
"Palatial, contemporary, and elegant, the InterContinental offers huge, immaculate rooms and an array of decadent amenities... in a scenic harborside location." Full review
"A bold hotel clad in reflective blue glass and polished granite, the InterContinental is located on the still-developing South Boston waterfront."
"Seen as a harbinger of the Waterfront’s rejuvenation, the Inter Continental offers deluxe amenities."
"It is a shining example of commercial efficiency and executive style that puts it at the top of the second tier." Full review
"This ultra-modern hotel with gleaming glass towers emphasizes excellent service in a sleek setting."
4.2
""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"."
Recommended
"InterContinental Boston sits on Boston’s waterfront, just steps from Faneuil Hall and the up-and-coming Seaport District." Full review