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The Newbury BostonvsKimpton Marlowe Hotel
Taj Boston and Kimpton Marlowe Hotel are both highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Taj Boston scores marginally better than Kimpton Marlowe Hotel. Taj Boston comes in at 87 with accolades from 14 reviews like Time Out, Travel + Leisure and DK Eyewitness.
The Newbury Boston
Frommer's
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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
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel Frommer's
Travel + Leisure Rough Guide DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot BlackBook
Zagat
Time Out
Jetsetter Show All Reviews
25 Edwin H. Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02141
From $86/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Hotel Marlowe offers abundant amenities for both business and leisure travelers, with easy access to the CambridgeSide Galleria mall, the Museum of Science, the Charles River, and MIT." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Located just across the Charles River from downtown Boston, Hotel Marlowe is a boutique-style Kimpton property with a quirky-meets-chic design." Full review
Rough Guide "The funky decor at this hotel is cosy and plush, with faux leopard print rugs and bright, boutique-y designs in all the rooms."
DK Eyewitness "Next to the Cambridgeside Galleria, this sleek hotel has something for everyone."
Star Service "In East Cambridge, this vibrant Beantown hotel is this burg's hippest address, a fashion import from San Francisco." Full review
Gayot "A member of the Kimpton family of hotels, this property lives up to the fun, funky reputation Kimpton is known for."
BlackBook "Located on the Charles River, luxury boutique hotel from Kimpton group is situated directly between Boston and Cambridge."
Zagat4.0
"This "super pet-friendly" Kimpton property has a "modern", "swingin' vibe" with "comfortable and stylish" rooms, "top-notch" service and a "great" restaurant."
Time Out "Although the hotel feels removed from the main cultural and commercial areas of the city, it's only a short walk and a subway stop to the excellent restaurants and funky nightlife of Central Square." Full review
Jetsetter "Whimsical boutique outpost next to MIT with New American fare and free wine happy hours." Full review
