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Hotel AKA Back BayvsOmni Parker House
Both Loews Boston Hotel and Omni Parker House are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Loews Boston Hotel ranks slightly better than Omni Parker House. Loews Boston Hotel is ranked #24 in Boston with approval from 13 publications such as Time Out, Jetsetter and Travel + Leisure.
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
Fodor's "Travelers rave about the sleek Loew's Boston Hotel... "Great staff"..."Great bar"..."Great vibe"—see a pattern yet?" Full review
OysterUpscale
"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
Travel + Leisure "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
DK Eyewitness "Located in an attractive stone building that once housed the headquarters of the Boston Police Department, this hotel is ideal for tourists and shoppers."
Rough Guide "The 220 smallish rooms in this lavishly furnished hotel have huge beds, marble bathrooms, multi-head showers, and heated towel racks."
Star Service "Highlighting the public areas are a waterfall and open fireplaces. The dapper Stanhope Grille continues to serve three Continental meals a day." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Rooms are luxurious, draped in rich ivory and copper tones, and well stocked with amenities." Full review
Star Service "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.
Not For Tourists "The old Boston Police Headquarters Building."
Jetsetter "Chic city digs in Boston’s Back Bay with business class perks and a banging bar." Full review
Omni Parker House
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60 School Street, Boston, MA 02108
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides "The country’s oldest continuously operating hotel (since 1854), across from Boston Common, completed a $30 million overhaul in 2008."
Fodor's "What better base from which to learn about our nation's heritage than America's oldest continuously operating hotel?" Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Steeped in history, stuffed with ghost lore, and teeming with old-world grandeur, the surprisingly affordable Omni Parker House is the place to stay for a taste of Boston's literary and political past." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Memorabilia on display in the ornate lobby emphasizes Parker House’s status as the oldest hotel in continuous operation in the US."
Rough Guide "Though the present building only dates from 1927, the Omni Parker House is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the US."
Star Service "This plush traditional property is one of Omni's best, with a storied past and a reputation for service and fine dining that put it in the same boat with the Taj Boston." Full review
Gayot "Opened in 1885 and claiming to be the longest continuously running hotel in the U.S., this fourteen-story property prides itself on keeping up with the times."
Lonely Planet "The lovely guest rooms are decorated in rich red and gold tones and equipped with all the high-tech gadgetry." Full review
Time Out "Established in 1855, this is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the country which became a famous literary hangout for the likes of Longfellow, Hawthorne and Emerson." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Since 1855 the Omni Parker House has been welcoming guests, making it America’s longest continuously operating hotel." Full review
