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The Boxer BostonvsInterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
The Boxer Boston and InterContinental Boston are both recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, InterContinental Boston scores significantly higher than The Boxer Boston. InterContinental Boston comes in at #6 in Boston with approval from 16 publications such as Forbes Travel Guide, Star Service and Time Out.
The Boxer Boston
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Star Service
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Michelin Guide
107 Merrimac St, Boston, MA 02114
From $161/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterUpper-middle-range
"The Boxer reopened after a massive renovation in May 2013. We are in the process of updating our review." Full review
Star Service "Within walking distance of most sights (a 10-minute walk to Boston Common), it is now a popular midrange operation with lots of color and a determined young staff." Full review
Gayot "This restored nineteenth-century building offers great value in the historic Bulfinch Triangle neighborhood just a few blocks from Beacon Hill and within walking distance of Quincy Market."
Jetsetter "Downtown cool meets turn-of-the-century design in a boutique hotel that captures Boston’s independent spirit." Full review
Not For Tourists "Formerly the Bulfinch Hotel."
The Telegraph7.0
"Even Bostonians are surprised that such a stylish hotel exists in the West End." Full review
Frommer's "One block from North Station, the Bulfinch is a leisure-traveler magnet that attracts thrifty businesspeople with its convenient location and reasonable rates." Full review
Lonely Planet "This place oozes understated sophistication." Full review
Michelin Guide "The guest rooms strike a balance between cool earth tones and curious metalwork...distinctive accommodations abound — in the Boxer Bunk rooms, twin beds stretch above full size mattresses." Full review
InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel Frommer's
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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
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
