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Seaport HotelvsThe Newbury Boston

Both Seaport Boston Hotel and Taj Boston are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Seaport Boston Hotel ranks marginally higher than Taj Boston. Seaport Boston Hotel ranks #11 in Boston with praise from 13 reviewers including Forbes Travel Guide, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.

Seaport Hotel
8/10
1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA 02210
From $134/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Chances are, if you've ever been to Boston on business, you've already stayed at the Seaport, where guest rooms are among the biggest in the city." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"With glorious views of the Boston Harbor, this business hotel is up-to-snuff when it comes to high-tech amenities." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A sleek, 426-room affordable business-oriented hotel with a great gym, a no-tipping policy, impressive eco-initiatives, and a floor's worth of obsessively hypoallergenic "PURE" rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This modern business hotel, connected by walkway to the World Trade Center, helped revitalize the waterfront district."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A luxurious Boston newcomer in the Seaport District, this hotel offers access to the Institute of Contemporary Art and convention centre."
Gayot Gayot
"Just ten minutes from Boston’s Logan Airport and the Financial District, this hotel sits across the street from the World Trade Center, making it an ideal business traveler hotel."
Zagat Zagat
4.0
"This "comfortable and elegant" harbor property offers "first-class" service and rooms done up in a "nice mix of classic and modern" decor."
Forbes Travel Guide Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center was one of the first hotels to grace Boston’s Seaport District, and today it is one of the most desirable hotels for visitors wanting prime views." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Smack-dab in the Seaport District, this hotel mere seconds away from the Institute of Contemporary Art, historic Boston Fish Pier, and adjacent World Trade Center." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Now that the nearby Institute of Contemporary Art has broadened its attractions and Fort Point is blossoming, putting up here offers a different perspective on the city." Full review
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The Newbury Boston
8/10
15 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $186/night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"With its luxurious accommodations, wonderful service, and old-Boston atmosphere, Taj Boston appeals to both vacationers and business travelers." Full review
Concierge 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 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 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 DK Eyewitness
"The property became part of the Taj Hotel Group in 2007, but continues to emphasize elegance and excellent service."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Replacing (albeit lovingly) Boston’s historic Ritz-Carlton, Taj Boston is the ultimate in luxurious, old-school Boston accommodation."
Star Service 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 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 BlackBook
"A recent extensive restoration left glittering crystal chandeliers and shiny marble in its luxurious wake."
Forbes Travel Guide 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
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