The Lenox Hotel
15 expert reviews
“Head to the hotel's City Bar, a popular late-night hangout for the local club set.”
– Concierge
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
Oyster
Upscale
"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
Not For Tourists
"Boston’s Back Bay offers unparalleled retail therapy—everything from peek-toe pumps to designer condoms to antique settees. An enthusiastic shopper could easily spend hours sampling the..."
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Since Burberry and Cartier typically frown upon casual requests to use their facilities, it is a very good thing indeed that the bathroom at the strategically situated Lenox Hotel is free and (for our purposes) open to the public.
$175/night
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