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Harborside Inn vs W Boston

Both hotels are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, W Boston is the choice of most professionals compared to Harborside Inn. W Boston ranks #25 in Boston with recommendations from 10 publications such as Frommer's, Star Service and DK Eyewitness.

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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W Boston
W Boston
8 / 10
100 Stuart Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $135 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's 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 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
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"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 DK Eyewitness
"Located in the center of the Theater District, the high-rise W offers hip rooms and luxurious condos."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Smack in the Theater District, this super trendy newcomer is adding some spice to Boston’s hotel scene."
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