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XV Beacon Hotel vs The Newbury Boston
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, XV Beacon ranks significantly higher than Taj Boston. XV Beacon scores 95 with endorsements from 21 publications such as Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Rough Guide.
XV Beacon Hotel
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15 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108
From $365 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"Nonstop pampering, high-tech appointments, and outrageously luxurious rooms make this Boston's premier boutique hotel."
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Concierge
"A 62-room Beaux Arts beauty high up on Beacon Hill, this place generally gets top billing in the Boston boutique stakes."
Fodor's
"The 1903 beaux arts exterior of one of the city's first small luxury hotels is a study in understated class and elegance."
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DK Eyewitness
"This chic hotel occupies a 1903 Beaux Arts office building. Furnishings mix traditional and contemporary styles."
Rough Guide
"Ultra-decadent boutique hotel across from the Boston Athenæum, with 61 spectacular rooms complete with marble bathrooms."
The Newbury Boston
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15 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $186 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"With its luxurious accommodations, wonderful service, and old-Boston atmosphere, Taj Boston appeals to both vacationers and business travelers."
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Concierge
"The public spaces are gilded, service is genteel, and the dimly lit, leather-studded bar overlooking the park is still a favorite with Boston Brahmins."
Fodor's
"The old-school elegant Taj is doing its best to win over the old Ritz fans... as well as woo new guests, with discounted weekend rates and a soft renovation."
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Avoid rooms on the 16th floor, under the roof-deck party space.
Oyster
Upscale
"Bought from the Ritz-Carlton in 2007, the Taj Boston holds on to the Ritz' elegant look, but also offers some superb perks, like chenille bathrobes and free rides in the house Jaguar."
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DK Eyewitness
"The property became part of the Taj Hotel Group in 2007, but continues to emphasize elegance and excellent service."
