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Hotel AKA Back Bay vs Boston Park Plaza

Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. Overall, Loews Boston Hotel ranks marginally better than Boston Park Plaza. Loews Boston Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 83 with recommendations from 13 publications including Lonely Planet, Star Service and Oyster.

Hotel AKA Back Bay
Hotel AKA Back Bay
8 / 10
350 Stuart St., Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116
From $119 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Travelers rave about the sleek Loew's Boston Hotel... "Great staff"..."Great bar"..."Great vibe"—see a pattern yet?" Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"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 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 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 Rough Guide
"The 220 smallish rooms in this lavishly furnished hotel have huge beds, marble bathrooms, multi-head showers, and heated towel racks."
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Boston Park Plaza
Boston Park Plaza
8 / 10
50 Park Plaza, Boston, MA 02116
From $139 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The Park Plaza does a hopping convention and function business and is popular with tour groups." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Two ballrooms and an elegant lobby make the Park Plaza the scene of many local celebrations, as well as business meetings and small conventions."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This hotel’s old-school elegance and hospitality – plus its central location – make it stand out; the high-ceilinged rooms, complete with internet access, are comfortable, too."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Historic hotel in historic locale provides direct access to Boston Common, Theater District and shopping mecca Newbury Street."
Fodor's Fodor's
"One of Boston's best locations, this antiques-laden hotel is ideal for those looking for old-world charm." Full review
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