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The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston vs The Royal Sonesta Boston
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, The Liberty, A Luxury Collection Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Royal Sonesta Boston. The Liberty, A Luxury Collection Hotel comes in at #2 in Boston with endorsements from 20 publications including Time Out, Rough Guide and Bon Appétit.
The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston
Concierge
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215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
From $169 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge
"Once home to Boston's most feared and reviled citizens, this remarkable granite structure on the Charles River is now populated by executives and trendsetters."
Fodor's
"This adaptive reuse of the former Charles Street jail is the perfect marriage between historic preservation and hyper-modern design."
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Luxury
"Occupying a former jail, the 298-room Liberty Hotel is truly unique, with a playful design that incorporates the incarceration theme in fun ways."
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Travel + Leisure
"With contemporary interiors by Alexandra Champalimaud, and a restaurant run by Lydia Shire, the Liberty is a good place for a weekend furlough."
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DK Eyewitness
"Housed in an imposing granite building that dates back to 1851... this atmospheric hotel sports a stunning central atrium and several trendy bars and restaurants."
The Royal Sonesta Boston
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40 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142
From $109 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
Frommer's
"This luxurious hotel is popular with business travelers and with families, who enjoy the huge pool."
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The East Tower underwent a $6-million refurbishment in 2011; request a room there if possible.
Fodor's
"Right next to the Charles River, the certified-green Sonesta has one of the best city skyline and sunset views in Boston."
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Travel + Leisure
"The Royal Sonesta looks over the Charles River from the Cambridge side, with views of Boston Harbor and downtown Boston."
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DK Eyewitness
"The Royal Sonesta boasts a prime location on the pathway along the Charles River. Many of the comfortable rooms have river views and public areas are noted for outstanding art works."
Rough Guide
"Luxury quarters with good views of the Boston skyline, and a free on-site shuttle available to whisk you around town."
