The Taj is really a great choice. There's only so much I can say. It's kind of like Anna Karenina "good hotels are all alike." Well, that's true in a limited way. Like other hotels to which "luxury" might be added as a prefix, the Taj has opulent rooms, an attentive staff, impressive flower arrangments (okay, that doesn't really matter, but I'm try to create a sense of tableau)...in short, there's nothing to disappoint here. But those kinds of things don't really make it stand out. What does is 1) it is in a perfect location (and a great view) 2)the bar is really just enchanting in that dark-wood kind of way. If you're almost ready for bed but just not quite, it's certainly an asset. In short, if you're looking for a good hotel, this fits the bill. If you're looking for something that also happens to be ideally located, this is it. It's the perfect set-up for a little oasis in a little city with big buzz.

Stayed at the Taj for a long weekend mid November. Arrived at hotel around 1pm to be told room not ready until 3pm, they took our phone number and said they would call if ready any earlier, it wasn't. Room comfortable but bathroom really small. We were given a room on side of hotel, Newbury Street, we were woken every day but Sunday by workmen at 7am digging foundations on site opposite. We were woken at 4.30am one morning by Reception with our early morning call we hadn't booked !!. Good points lovely breakfast and lunch served by excellent staff in the "cafe" restaurant. The hotel is in a good spot opposite beautiful gardens. The concierge service again was excellent extremely informative, made a reservation for us at a great Steak house "Grill 55" short walking distance away. Shopping on Newbury Street great for shopaholics.

Only other bad point not to do with hotel beware taxis overcharging from airport, don't know if its the British accent and staying at a good hotel but we were charged more than double from airport to hotel as we were on return journey

The staff was fabulous and went the extra mile for guests. Thank you. Their lobby was not up to a TAJ standard whatsoever. The hotel and rooms were clean and beds linens were fine but could have been much better. The towels and robes were like cardboard so I was very disappointed. The shower plumber was let's just say no adequate. Boston has some really fabulous hotels and I would chose another next time.

We stayed at the Taj as part a night in the city (Boston). We surveyed a lot of options from large chains as well as the boutique hotels, and for the price we thought the Taj was actually cheaper than many of the options. Given its perfect proximity to the Commons and Public Gardens as well as the Boston Summerfest we were also attending we thought it would work well.

The Taj was definitely superior in virtually every way. We knew the rooms would be small, and it was, but they were still very well decorated and the bathroom was stylish and well supplied. We ordered breakfast to the room and it was brought very professionally by the hotel staff. And the breakfast was exceptional. Not usual hotel fare at all. French toast with candied orange strips, very well done.

The staff was very good in terms of watching our bags after we checked out .... and -- I can't emphasize enough -- the proximity in the middle of things was excellent. It didn't feel like we were on the edge of the city. We were in the middle of it!

Competitively, our reservation with the Taj was a great value. I would go there again for all it offers.