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The Newbury Boston vs InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel

Taj Boston and InterContinental Boston are both recommended by professional travelers. Overall, InterContinental Boston ranks slightly higher than Taj Boston. InterContinental Boston comes in at 90 with recommendations from 16 reviewers including Oyster, The Telegraph and Forbes Travel Guide.

The Newbury Boston
The Newbury Boston
8 / 10
15 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $186 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"With its luxurious accommodations, wonderful service, and old-Boston atmosphere, Taj Boston appeals to both vacationers and business travelers." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The public spaces are gilded, service is genteel, and the dimly lit, leather-studded bar overlooking the park is still a favorite with Boston Brahmins."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The old-school elegant Taj is doing its best to win over the old Ritz fans... as well as woo new guests, with discounted weekend rates and a soft renovation." Full review
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Avoid rooms on the 16th floor, under the roof-deck party space.
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Bought from the Ritz-Carlton in 2007, the Taj Boston holds on to the Ritz' elegant look, but also offers some superb perks, like chenille bathrobes and free rides in the house Jaguar." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The property became part of the Taj Hotel Group in 2007, but continues to emphasize elegance and excellent service."
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InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
InterContinental Boston, an IHG Hotel
9 / 10
510 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
From $117 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Frommer's Frommer's
"With over-the-top amenities and helpful service, InterContinental earns repeat business from its predominantly corporate clientele." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"If you're up for a stiff caipirinha or an even stiffer rum, RumBa... is handsome and perpetually humming with hotel visitors and well-to-do Bostonians."
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Be sure to request a room in the north tower, so as to overlook the harbor.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Call it the anti-boutique hotel: The 424-room InterContinental, facing both the waterfront and the Rose Kennedy Greenway, consists of two opulent, 22-story towers wrapped in blue glass." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Palatial, contemporary, and elegant, the InterContinental offers huge, immaculate rooms and an array of decadent amenities... in a scenic harborside location." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"A bold hotel clad in reflective blue glass and polished granite, the InterContinental is located on the still-developing South Boston waterfront."
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