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Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel vs The Ritz-Carlton, Boston

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel and The Ritz-Carlton, Boston are both recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Ritz-Carlton, Boston ranks significantly better than Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. The Ritz-Carlton, Boston scores 87 with accolades from 12 publications including oyster.com, Time Out and Jetsetter.

Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
7 / 10
606 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
From $183 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Ultra-high-tech features make the Renaissance a favorite with business travelers." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Set along the working wharves of Boston Harbor, near the must-visit Institute of Contemporary Art, the Renaissance plays to a watery theme." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Opened in February 2008, this bright 450-room hotel offers a lot for the price -- fairly large, stylish rooms; an indoor pool; a great restaurant; and a lively bar." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"One of the top commercial contenders beside the World Trade Center, offering the neighborhood's most sophisticated accommodations, sleek common areas and commendable service." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"Taking into account its waterfront location, this hotel embraces a water theme, with elements of the ocean in its decor."
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The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
The Ritz-Carlton, Boston
8 / 10
10 Avery Street, Boston, MA 02111
From $645 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This plush, ultramodern hotel is a magnet for visiting celebrities -- the state-of-the-art Sports Club/LA is a powerful draw -- as well as the Ritz-Carlton brand." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"The 193 rooms (43 of these are suites) are done up in cheery hues of apricot, blue, and yellow, with hardwood furniture and flat-screen TVs."
Fodor's Fodor's
"The Sports Club/LA, the Ritz's mega–fitness center, is the go-to gym for visiting celebs and poptarts, so you might feel a bit more fabulous... simply by hanging out here." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Boston’s only Ritz (the Taj chain bought the famous Back Bay property in 2006) is an 12-story glass-and-steel monolith that looms above the Common’s greenery." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"This is a good alternative for those seeking the trademark pampering of Ritz hotels, but who prefer a more modern decor and sensibility."
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