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Reviews of The Newbury Boston 5 stars

1 Newbury Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116, United States

#8 of 93 hotels in Boston

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 382 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.8

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: 10 June 2024

    9.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Monumentally rude waitress in the Street Bar - staff are clearly not properly trained. I joined my brother and niece at a table. They were waiting for breakfast - I ordered a pot of tea. The waitress took forever to take my order, came back with an empty cup and delivered herself of a jaw droppingly rude lecture about how it was a table for two people, not three and essentially I should not he sitting there but she would make an exception and allow me to. She should have offered to move us to a bigger table. Fifteen minutes later my tea had not arrived, we left, and my brother was presented with a bill which included the tea. He asked for it to be removed from the bill - they refused. No apology for poor and rude service. This fell well below the standard I would expect of a hotel such as this - it was truly appalling.

    Excellent location, beautiful rooms. Staff on the whole really efficient and polite.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    But on the pricey side for breakfast

    Excellent location comfortable friendly staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Elegant, family friendly and a great location. Incredible art.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We stayed here while visiting colleges with my 17-year-old and 9-year-old. I chose it to balance college shopping with some fun for my little one. The location is perfect across from the public garden and walkable to so many fun parts of Boston. Although the marathon was on our first day, it never felt crowded, and the concierge got us great reservations. Breakfast in the Street Bar was a treat and the service was exceptional (thanks Conch!). Every staff member we spoke with told us their Boston college experiences and we discovered that the concierge went to Tufts for piano. They doted on my kids and absolutely made our trip. Take a moment to notice the art - it was mostly curated from local artists.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2024

    10
    Luxe Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lobby was non-existent. Nowhere to sit or wait for a friend. Cost of the hotel was steep, so I guess you get what you pay for. Location is exceptional.

    Amazing. Walk into the lobby and the air has a captivating scent—fresh, clean cologne-like. The property was immaculate, the staff was attentive, reception was welcoming, elevators were quiet and smooth.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasurable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wait at reception to check in

    Licatikn was excellent and rooms were very comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic location in Boston with high quality furnishings and lovely feel, quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Beautiful and new room, clean bathroom, excellent breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 May 2024

    10
    Amazing weekend for Boston Marathon
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Nothing

    Wow, the staff at this hotel are just amazing. From the concierge, reception, cleaning as well as the bar staff in the bar downstairs, the service is impeccable and nothing is too much. We stayed for Boston Marathon and you couldn't have had a better location!! Even better, the hotel put on an amazing runners breakfast including bagels, porridge and gu gels! Then after the marathon they put on a finishers party which included lots of great food and drinks. The bar downstairs is great, but the restaurant at the top is bad. The staff are rude and the food is poor, but this restaurant is not run by the same owners as the hotel.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast arrangements

    Location, room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    The best in Boston
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Best location best staff!

    Wonderful hotel, top notch in Boston

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful classy hotel in the heart of Boston
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    From the moment we stepped in the hotel, service was excellent! We stayed there for the Boston Marathon weekend and it was the perfect location!!! Our room overlooked the Boston Public Garden and we could watch the BAA 5k from our window. Easy to catch Ubers and walking distance to many great sights! Rooms were nice and beds super comfy. It was quiet too. The hotel did some nice extras for the Boston runners on race day that were much appreciated!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Top quality hotel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights

    As it was cold in Boston, the windows were ill fitting which created a draft in the room, and the heating system was very noise. We kept it off most of the time. Bar drinks felt expensive which ultimately stopped us going. That said, something to be expected for this type/standard of hotel.

    The service provided by staff was very personal and the gym was very good. Large enough with a wide range of machines and equipment. The room was a good size with a great view of Boston Common. The hotel has an excellent location. We walked everywhere as it's very central in a lovely district of Boston.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    9.0
    Excellent choice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing in particular

    Modern and comfortable, spacious room, view on the park.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    I will stay here whenever i can
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hvac system moans a bit

    Size, elegance, friendliness and competence of all the staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    9.0
    Classy, cozy, charming and highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only criticism is that the restaurant at the rooftop, Contessa serves as a breakfast venue, and it’s gorgeous but the hostess staff are not the friendliest or most polite. Both times we ate there, they made us feel a little less welcome. The restaurant also has a limited menu. I would recommend trying it once, but then go elsewhere and try something else.

    Excellent location on the park, beautiful area, great for walks, coffee shops, restaurants and shopping. Staff are superb with a wonderful attitude and very welcoming and helpful. The room was beautiful. Excellent gym.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    As relaxing as a business stay could be; in luxurious accommodation
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room service was a bit slow

    High quality standard of accommodation and helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    10
    Warm , friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    10
    Thanks for everyone working there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect location

    Amazing hotel

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    David and the whole staff made my family feel so welcome.
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location and professionalism of staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    10
    It’s was an amazing experience for me and my family
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything on the hotel

    Location and service

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    Great hotel all round , not the cheapest tho
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite pricey

    Rooms, rooftop restaurant , bar , location , staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Stayed in a suite. Excellent size. Shower in the toilet seat (not usual in US standards - excellent option). Only thing negative was the view (into the hotel - not to the park).

    Excellent overall and not expensive for what it offers. Very exclusive / discreet hotel, it does not shout at you like some of the fancy chains. Excellent gymf, in front of the park.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 December 2023

    9.0
    One of the great places and I will stay here again
    • Couple
    • Studio
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed wasn’t so comfortable

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was little bit shabby.

    Great location, great bar and breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The one on the firs floor is more a bar rather than a coffe/restaurant

    Very good location, very clean, staff helpful and kind

    Stayed in November 2023

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