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Newbury Guest HousevsThe Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston
Both hotels are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, The Liberty, A Luxury Collection Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Newbury Guest House. The Liberty, A Luxury Collection Hotel is ranked #2 in Boston with recommendations from 20 publications like BlackBook, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Newbury Guest House
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Frommer's
261 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides "Three 1880s single-family Victorian homes were renovated to create this elegant, 32-room inn, which features free internet and a hot buffet breakfast."
Fodor's "A homey feel and personalized service are at the soul of this elegant brownstone at the heart of Boston's most fashionable shopping street." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"A recent renovation has preserved the charming features like ceiling medallions and in-room fireplaces, but now the rooms feature clean lines, luxurious linens and modern amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Surrounding townhouses have been transformed into outdoor cafés, art galleries, and designer shops, and both Fenway Park and Symphony Hall are within one mile." Full review
DK Eyewitness "When three Victorian homes were linked to form this cozy inn, owners were careful to preserve such period details as ceiling medallions, parquet floors, and decorative fireplaces."
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Newbury Street can be noisy so ask for a room at the back.
Rough Guide "Big, popular Victorian brownstone that fills up frequently, so be sure to call ahead."
Gayot "The Newbury Guest House is perfect for travelers searching for a cozy, European-style guest house experience."
OysterMid-Range
"This 32-room boutique hotel is actually three converted attached brownstones on trendy Newbury Street in the upscale Back Bay district of Boston." Full review
Time Out "Perfect for shopaholics or anyone who wants to stay on Boston's chic-est strip, this pleasant townhouse B&B is set amid retail heaven." Full review
Frommer's "Housed in a trio of converted 1880s town houses, this sophisticated inn in Back Bay offers comfortable accommodations and New England charm" Full review
The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston
Concierge Fodor's Oyster Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
BlackBook
Zagat Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
From $169/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "Once home to Boston's most feared and reviled citizens, this remarkable granite structure on the Charles River is now populated by executives and trendsetters."
Fodor's "This adaptive reuse of the former Charles Street jail is the perfect marriage between historic preservation and hyper-modern design." Full review
OysterLuxury
"Occupying a former jail, the 298-room Liberty Hotel is truly unique, with a playful design that incorporates the incarceration theme in fun ways." Full review
Travel + Leisure "With contemporary interiors by Alexandra Champalimaud, and a restaurant run by Lydia Shire, the Liberty is a good place for a weekend furlough." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Housed in an imposing granite building that dates back to 1851... this atmospheric hotel sports a stunning central atrium and several trendy bars and restaurants."
Rough Guide "The Liberty Hotel has taken over the labyrinthine digs of an 1851 prison and fashioned it with stylish furnishings and lush details."
Condé Nast Traveler90.5
"This "unique and charming" Beacon Hill hotel was built incorporating the structure of the nineteenth-century Charles Street Jail." Full review
BlackBook "This jailhouse rocks. A 19th-century prison turned grand ultra-luxe hotel, plays host to prim Beacon Hill patrons and karat-heavy high rollers."
Zagat3.8
"This "posh" and "very hip" luxury hotel, housed in the renovated Charles Street Jail, offers "top-of-the-line" service and excites guests with the "fantastic concept" of its "unique interior"."
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"It is with intended irony that the notorious Charles Street Jail has been converted into the luxurious Liberty Hotel." Full review
