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10 Avery Street, Boston, MA 02111
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Ranked #24 of 77 hotels in Boston
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012
tmgarrett Corona, California
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Corona, California
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48 reviews 48 reviews
24 hotel reviews
Reviews in 32 cities Reviews in 32 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
“Well Located and Upscale in Boston”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 28, 2012

This property is well located, being ON the Common, near Back Bay/Boylston and between Historic Boston and Cambridge. As you would expect for a Ritz property, it's upscale with terrific rooms and a nice restaurant with a separate bar. The staff are welcoming and well trained to remember you and call you by name. Those are the upsides. The downs - very pricey, no store in hotel (although there IS a Rite-Aid/CVS establishment around the corner), and the lobby is singularly unimpressive. Internet is an over-priced extra. The breakfast is extra and some of the waitstaff surly (maybe under different management than the hotel). The street in front is a wind tunnel. Good property for business or romance, I would not recommend for a family vacation or a stay with friends.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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goose creek, sc
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Loved it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 27, 2012

My every expected need and then some were taken care of. Beautiful hotel. The decor is well done. The room was very large, beautifully decorated, well appointed. I left roses on the table and my wife and I went out to explore the city. When we got back that evening, the room lights were dimmed, the honor bar was displayed, the tv armoire was opened, the bed linen had been pulled back with two robes displayed on bed with remotes for entertainment system and mints. Oh, and the roses were trimmed and had been put in a vase with water. The next morning, I heard a light knocking on the door; I was like, who the hell is that. I opened the door to find a stainless tray with a pitcher of water, glasses and a newspaper. Nice touch. I have no complaints. Yes, it is more expensive. The Ritz prides itself on service. There's always a cheap hotel in town if that's what you're looking for. But I would recommend staying in a Ritz once in your lifetime.

  • Stayed November 2011, traveled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Only ok for the price”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 25, 2012

Everything was fine, but certainly not outstanding given the price. Check-in was efficient and polite and the room was comfortable and clean, with a large marble bathroom. Service and food in the hotel restaurant were both acceptable but mediocre. No real complaints, except my bill for one night was over $700, and I didn't see the value over a Westin or Marriott for $300 less.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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3 reviews 3 reviews
“This is nit the Ritz quality but less than the Marriott!”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2012

I stayed there for 3 days. The hotel location is good. But this place is far from being a 5 star Ritz Carlton property!
The lobby , the bar and the restaurant have a the most ugliest terrible decor I had ever seen in a 5 star hotel! Cheap look!
The pool has no chez lounges , nobody gives you towels at all.
Service was good. Food was averege. That is why i am giving them a two star.

  • Stayed October 2012, traveled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Wonderful Stay!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 9, 2012

We can't say enough good things about this hotel. The staff were wonderful, the room lovely, the location perfect. The only thing that we could possibly complain about was the weather. Too bad it rained all weekend. The upside is that we decided to eat in the lobby restaurant (Artisan) because we didn't want to venture out in the pouring rain. Are we ever glad we did. The food was exceptional and the service wonderful. We liked it so much we ate there twice! Special thanks to the doorman for arranging our ride to the airport. So friendly.

  • Stayed September 2012, traveled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 10 Avery Street, Boston, MA 02111
Region: United States > Massachusetts > Boston
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Hotel Class:5 star (5*)
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