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Hotel AKA Back Bay vs Newbury Guest House

Loews Boston Hotel and Newbury Guest House are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Loews Boston Hotel ranks slightly better than Newbury Guest House. Loews Boston Hotel scores 83 with accolades from 13 sources including DK Eyewitness, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.

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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Newbury Guest House
Newbury Guest House
8 / 10
261 Newbury St., Boston, MA 02116
From $129 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Insight Guides Insight Guides
"Three 1880s single-family Victorian homes were renovated to create this elegant, 32-room inn, which features free internet and a hot buffet breakfast."
Fodor's Fodor's
"A homey feel and personalized service are at the soul of this elegant brownstone at the heart of Boston's most fashionable shopping street." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"A recent renovation has preserved the charming features like ceiling medallions and in-room fireplaces, but now the rooms feature clean lines, luxurious linens and modern amenities." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Surrounding townhouses have been transformed into outdoor cafés, art galleries, and designer shops, and both Fenway Park and Symphony Hall are within one mile." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"When three Victorian homes were linked to form this cozy inn, owners were careful to preserve such period details as ceiling medallions, parquet floors, and decorative fireplaces."
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Newbury Street can be noisy so ask for a room at the back.
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