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Hotel AKA Back Bay vs Hotel AKA Boston Common

Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel scores significantly higher than Loews Boston Hotel. Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel comes in at 90 with recommendations from 17 publications like Zagat, BlackBook and Gayot.

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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Hotel AKA Boston Common
Hotel AKA Boston Common
8 / 10
90 Tremont St., Boston, MA 02108
From $83 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This centrally located boutique hotel offers a sleek, sophisticated atmosphere and service in the old-school customer-is-always-right mold." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Five minutes on foot to the financial district, this 190-room Kimpton property is a business hotel—as long as you're in tech stocks or A&R or the creative department."
Fodor's Fodor's
"Hotel rooms can get a little lonely, and that's why this downtown spot instated its "guppy love" program; yes, that's right, you get a pet fish on loan." Full review
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Request corner rooms (ending in 05) for the best city and river views.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"With its sleek, minimalist décor, Nine Zero brings modern chic to the historic area around the Freedom Trail." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Poised between Beacon Hill and Downtown Crossing, the elegant Nine Zero prides itself on winning numerous design awards from the hotel and travel industries."
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