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Ranked #1 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"all the things you expect from a 4-star hotel - hailing cabs, opening doors, etc. It was certainly an expensive hotel, but very worth it...."
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"Here's the biggie-I have stayed at some nice hotels around the country but this was by far,the most expensive place I have ever stayed. Do I regret it? No. Not until the Visa bill..."
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Ranked #19 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"Staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Parking a little pricey. Overall good value in a city of expensive hotels. Recommend it...."
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"Boston is an expensive place to stay. We probably got a pretty good rate at the Back Bay Hotel (about $240 per night). But it still seemed a lot for what we got - room was nicely..."
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Ranked #4 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"This is an expensive hotel, but well worth a splurge for a special occasion (or if you happen across a great sale, like we did!) I would recommend XV Beacon to ANYONE!..."
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"This is an expensive hotel and I think if you are paying this amount you possibly might want all the services that go with a luxury hotel - that said, these were two niggles in what..."
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Ranked #23 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"It is also a very expensive hotel - but that's just what hotels are in a large city like Boston. I felt like the service, the ambiance, the overall comfort of the rooms and the..."
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"Boston is expensive and an upscale hotel in such a nice location is not cheap. I was there for a conference and the Fairmont is close to the other conference hotels and the..."
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Ranked #2 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"Cost - As a Four Seasons, it's the most expensive hotel in the city and doesn't present itself as anything else. If the cost is a deterrent that's understandable -- there are plenty..."
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"is a feeling of old-world civility that is rarely found in even the most expensive hotels these days. The lobby and the rooms are well appointed and feel rich. From the..."
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Ranked #6 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"morning. VERY NOISY EVEVATOR. This is an expensive hotel, but not as plush as many others where I have stayed in the US with lower rates...."
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"Room service is also mondo expensive. But this is one place where I'd spend the money: Clam chowder, a coke and a pizza is crazy costly, but that 'coziness' factor means a lot..."
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Ranked #27 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"It was not the cheapest nor the most expensive hotel listed but we knew it was a great location for what we needed. We were pleasantly surprised by the appearance of the room..."
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"As with all hotels, anything from the fridge was expensive. We didn't use the restaurant so can't give any tips on that. If you're going to Boston then this is a nice hotel in..."
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Ranked #7 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"I honestly feel that it isn't worth the money to go to such an expensive hotel. It is a lovely hotel and atmosphere but not so lovely that it is double the price of most nice hotels..."
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"The hotel was fabulous and while expensive, well worth it. The only negative is that they charge for wifi. In this day and age, why would you nickel and dime at such a high end..."
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Ranked #9 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"It's an expensive hotel, but I booked it using reward points and will probably book for future trips with or with out using reward points..."
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"About three days before the trip I emailed the hotel and explained what I was going to be doing over the weekend and asked how possible/expensive it would be to get a room upgrade...."
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Ranked #3 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"This is an expensive hotel and Boston is an expensive town. The Boston Harbor Hotel sets just the right mood for a traveler who wants to experience historic Boston...."
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"It's expensive -- but worth it, especially for a room overlooking the harbor. Ask for this view and you will not be disappointed. Rooms are comfortable and very nicely appointed..."
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Ranked #8 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"You may substitute, but be careful as ala carte items are very expensive, We experience trouble when my husband wrote our second room number down, which didn't have a notation for..."
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"I was so impresssed that I changed my business reservations for the next week from the nearby (and more expensive) Marriott at Copley Place to stay here again, this time for 3..."
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Ranked #5 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"you visit Boston, this a a great hotel in a fantastic location, so stay here - you won't be disappointed. (room service is expensive though)..."
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"As mentioned previously, room service is a little expensive. Would stay here again, and look forward to a return visit to Boston in the future...."
Ranked #17 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"Very nice hotel stay-somewhat expensive but definitely upscale. Nice bar and service was very good...."
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"This hotel is a bit expensive, but the quaility of the staff and accomodation shows you why you have spent the extra $. Concierge are more that happy to help you with bookings..."
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Ranked #14 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"Just because this is a fancy hotel in a historic building doesn’t mean that this expensive place is all you might think. I checked into a room that was stuffy and humid. The..."
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"Very nice hotel and the pool and health suite were first class but I suppose they should be it is quite expensive to stay here...."
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Ranked #20 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"Boston hotels are expensive (especially for South Africans paying R8.30 to the Dollar!) and we were not sure what to expect from this hotel which was most attractively priced in..."
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"Having looked at hotels in Boston most are the typical expensive center city hotels. I came across the Revere on accident and I'm glad I did. First off the rate I got was amazing..."
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Ranked #25 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"Room service was superb, if expensive. Central to everything. Wifi is free. Years ago I stayed at the Marriott across the road, and remember thinking that the next time I was in..."
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"My mother, however, who booked a room for herself, payed about 40% more, no refunds possible, what I considered expensive for what we've got...."
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Ranked #24 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"Staying in the Downtown Boston area can be somewhat expensive (we paid over $600 / night!) but I would not hesitate to recommend this hotel as an outstanding option for anyone..."
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"I didn't like their room service options because they were super expensive so I asked the concierge for menus of places I could order from. The concierge gave me a couple of menus..."
Ranked #26 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"It was a bit expensive but considering just how expensive a hotel say is in Boston it was a bargin! (Club level was much less than the regular stay at other 4 and 5 star hotels in..."
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"Room service was great (albeit expensive), we had a decent view (although we didn't come to Boston for the view), and the room was beautifully appointed...."
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Ranked #22 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"electricity. Demanding an extra $15/night for this service is outrageous. All in all, what you’d expect from an expensive Boston hotel...."
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"guidelines & this is a close second. Prefer this hotel over the Fairmont Copley Plaza or Taj - both of which I find old /worn & expensive...."
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Ranked #11 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"Got the hotel on a special, but otherwise is expensive, but then again Boston is crazy pricey for nice hotels. Great stay, that ticked all the boxes...."
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"I will just say that the management of this hotel needs a pat on the back, Anyone can build a first class hotel, but the staff here is right on the money. ..."
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Ranked #15 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"I was able to change stations and control the volume doing this….but honestly, this is a luxury hotel and you should be able to change that TV from every angle in the room. ..."
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"It definitely felt like I was at a luxury hotel. But the fact that it used to be a jail and they kept part of the history, make this place truly unique and interesting. I read some..."
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Ranked #38 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"It seems to be marketed to 20-somethings with money to burn on an expensive hotel room. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay here, and it is one of the nicer places I’ve ever stayed..."
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"I always wonder why the ore expensive the hotel, and this is an expensive hotel, that you have to pay for what the economy hotel chains give you for free...."
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Ranked #49 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"expensive, but so are most other hotels in this part of the city. I might have expected a few more ammenities for such an expensive hotel...."
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"what a wonderful stay we all had the hotel was clean, the staff was friendly and even cleaners were nice, room ok, abit expensive. one of the best hotels i have stayed in...."
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Ranked #32 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"negative i have is that the standard room is a full size bed. If you want anything larger you must upgrade to a much more expensive room...."
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"Boston is a small city with very expensive older hotels with small rooms. With that in mind, I was pleasantly surprised and extremely satisfied with my stay at the Omni Parker..."
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Ranked #44 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"I booked one of the most expensive rooms to surprise my boyfriend for his 60th birthday. We arrived and when the bellman brought us up to our lovely room I asked about how we..."
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"While the hotel is expensive, it is not unreasonable for what it is and of course the Taj Group is known for its 5 star luxury. Staying at the Taj Boston definitely enhanced my..."
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Ranked #43 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"convienent. We didn't hear any noise in our room from the nearby airport. Room was on the expensive side - paid $176 for a king sized bed...."
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"It's a little expensive, but most nice hotels in Boston are. And in this case you really get what you pay for. This is a great place to stay before a flight!..."
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Ranked #41 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"However, as always seems to be the case with "upscale" hotels, some basic useful amenities are missing or expensive. There was no fridge (except the minibar), no breakfast, and you..."
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"Boston hotel rates, at least during the time I was traveling, are very expensive. It's a very large hotel and while I was there it was very, very busy. I think this is because it is..."
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Ranked #39 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"We went to our yearly reunion here tentatively - the most expensive hotel we've used in 28 years. Immediately, we were hit with additional fees for parking ($32/day!), the Cartoon..."
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"On the down side, I thought my room was pretty expensive given the location away from rest of the city. The nearest T station is a decent hike away. There is a free shuttle to the..."
Ranked #35 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"The location was good and the stay was fine but w/out the suite there is just nothing special about the Eliot (as an expensive but not super-luxurious) hotel...."
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"It is a bit on the expensive side but the quality of the rooms is excellent. You can walk to Fenway and great shopping is a few blocks away. Boston is a great city and the Eliot..."
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Ranked #51 of 76 hotels in Boston
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"Again, just a small thing but I think consistency would be good to maintain the brand since this is a fairly expensive hotel and part of what you pay for is service and knowing what..."
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"The rates are expensive considering the noise, dust and building works as well as the the hotel needs updating. See the photo of the cracked basin in our room. Also, the bath tub..."
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