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W BostonvsThe Ritz-Carlton, Boston
Both W Boston and The Ritz-Carlton, Boston are praised by experts. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston scores significantly higher than W Boston. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston ranks #10 in Boston with endorsements from 13 publications like Time Out, Gayot and Frommer's.
W Boston
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Gayot
Time Out
Not For Tourists
The Telegraph
Star Service
100 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $135/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The W is a favorite with regular guests -- mostly corporate travelers drawn to the go-go public spaces and serene accommodations -- who seek out the boutique chain." Full review
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Ask to be as high as possible to avoid the chattering scene in the lobby and the traffic that buzzes through the Theater District well into the night.
Fodor's "Inside, the nature-inspired decor is modern through and through, with typical W brand touches like a sleek, sceney lobby lounge (complete with falling water display and open fireplace)." Full review
OysterUpscale
"The sleek, 235-room outpost of the trendy brand offers a striking, modern alternative to Boston's historic hotels and traditional chains." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located in the center of the Theater District, the high-rise W offers hip rooms and luxurious condos."
Rough Guide "Smack in the Theater District, this super trendy newcomer is adding some spice to Boston’s hotel scene."
Gayot "The W Boston is located in Boston's theater district and near the well-known Boston Common."
Time Out "Immediately on entering the hotel, you'll find yourself in a buzzing lobby bar, crowded with visitors and after-work locals making the scene." Full review
Not For Tourists "The hip W comes to Beantown."
The Telegraph8.0
"W Boston is a modern, chic breath of fresh air in Boston’s historic Theatre District, with funky décor, a lively nightlife, and a great location." Full review
Star Service "This W may not be the most impressive in Starwood's portfolio, but the location couldn't be better. Young cosmopolitans, hip corporate hands and night owls fill most of the rooms." Full review
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Frommer's
Concierge Fodor's
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service Gayot
Zagat Time Out
Jetsetter Show All Reviews
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
