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Hotel AKA Back Bay vs Harborside Inn

Loews Boston Hotel and Harborside Inn are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Loews Boston Hotel is the choice of most reviewers compared to Harborside Inn. Loews Boston Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 82 with approval from 13 sources like Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Jetsetter.

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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Harborside Inn
Harborside Inn
7 / 10
185 State St., Boston, MA 02109
From $89 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Multilingual
  • Business Center
  • Conferences
  • Tennis Court
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Concierge Concierge
"The Harborside's location, near Faneuil Hall Marketplace and right alongside the Rose Kennedy Greenway, sounds expensive, but it's actually an affordable alternative."
Fodor's Fodor's
"With rates that are considerably lower than most Waterfront hotels... this hotel with an understated charm is an exceptional value." Full review
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For a great view, request a room overlooking the city; for a quieter stay, book a room that faces the interior atrium.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Ensconced in a respectfully renovated 19th-century warehouse, this waterfront hostelry strikes just the right balance between historic digs and modern conveniences." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This modest boutique hotel is housed in an 1858 granite spice warehouse building near Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the New England Aquarium."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"This small hotel is housed in a renovated 1890s mercantile warehouse across from Quincy Market."
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