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Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, Boston vs Mandarin Oriental, Boston

Both properties are rated highly by travel writers. On balance, Mandarin Oriental, Boston ranks significantly higher than Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, Boston. Mandarin Oriental, Boston ranks #3 in Boston with positive reviews from 14 sources like Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and oyster.com.

Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, Boston
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, Boston
7 / 10
3 McKinley Square, Boston, MA 02109
From $167 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
  • Fitness Center
  • Multilingual
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"From the Custom House's open-air observation deck wrapped around the 26th floor, Boston stretches out in all directions."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"All the rooms at this Downtown landmark-turned-hotel are high-end, one-bedroom suites with spectacular Boston Harbor and city views; there’s also a great gym on the top floor."
Gayot Gayot
"The Custom House Tower was Boston's first skyscraper and no expense has been spared in maintaining the integrity of the 1847 building."
BlackBook BlackBook
"Gorgeous towering structure is historic Boston landmark. 26th floor observation deck provides beautiful panoramas of the city."
Zagat Zagat
4.2
"The "luxurious" villas and "gorgeous", "spacious" condo suites of this extended stay and timeshare property in a "historic building" feature "terrific" views of the city."
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Mandarin Oriental, Boston
Mandarin Oriental, Boston
8 / 10
776 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02199
From $476 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Mandarin Oriental's first New England property courts both devoted shoppers and international business travelers with its great location, sublime service, and top-notch amenities." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"There's a huge Asian-inspired spa that is a destination in itself, and a little-known spa café that's a hidden oasis in the busy Back Bay."
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Even if you don't stay here, check out the impressive art collection in the public spaces, with selections by Frank Stella and David Hockney (ask for the guidebook to the collection at the front desk).
Fodor's Fodor's
"With too many amenities to list, the 148-room hotel has helped redefine luxury in town... it offers services many guests are calling "out of this world." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Luxury
"The 148-room Mandarin Oriental in Back Bay offers some of Boston's most luxurious standard rooms, plus a 16,000-square-foot spa and extraordinary service." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Connected to the Prudential Center, in the heart of Back Bay, the Mandarin Oriental offers some of the city’s largest rooms."
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