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The Lenox HotelvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Both properties are rated very highly by experts. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston scores slightly better than Lenox Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston comes in at #10 in Boston with praise from 13 reviewers like Star Service, Forbes Travel Guide and Fodor's.
The Lenox Hotel
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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
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Frommer's Concierge Fodor's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot
Zagat Time Out
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10 Avery Street, Boston, MA 02111
From $645/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "This plush, ultramodern hotel is a magnet for visiting celebrities -- the state-of-the-art Sports Club/LA is a powerful draw -- as well as the Ritz-Carlton brand." Full review
Concierge "The 193 rooms (43 of these are suites) are done up in cheery hues of apricot, blue, and yellow, with hardwood furniture and flat-screen TVs."
Fodor's "The Sports Club/LA, the Ritz's mega–fitness center, is the go-to gym for visiting celebs and poptarts, so you might feel a bit more fabulous... simply by hanging out here." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Boston’s only Ritz (the Taj chain bought the famous Back Bay property in 2006) is an 12-story glass-and-steel monolith that looms above the Common’s greenery." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This is a good alternative for those seeking the trademark pampering of Ritz hotels, but who prefer a more modern decor and sensibility."
Star Service "Among the chain's finest, a contemporary outpost with a civilized residential undertone that appeals to a wide spectrum of well-traveled, well-heeled visitors including rock stars, politicians and CEO." Full review
Gayot "Accommodations feature marble bathrooms with large soaking tubs, Bulgari bath products and huge windows overlooking the Boston skyline."
Zagat4.0
"This "beautiful and classy" outpost with a "well-situated" Theater District location boasts "stunning" rooms that feel more "modern" than others in the luxury chain."
Time Out "The hotel offers all the luxury associated with the Ritz-Carlton name - although it eschews old-fashioned opulence in favor of more contemporary styling." Full review
Jetsetter "Ritz-worthy rooms with premium fitness on tap by day, theaters, craft cocktails and a bistro by night." Full review
