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The Back Bay Hotel

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At a Glance

    Pros

  • lively bar
  • laptop safes
  • Aroma Therapy toiletries
  • friendly staff

    Cons

  • very small gym
  • the bar scene can get loud
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The Back Bay Hotel Review

"Great staff." "Great bar." "Great vibe." See a pattern yet? Travelers rave about the Back Bay Hotel (formerly Jurys Boston), one of the few hotels in the city where you can nip into the bar for a beverage and actually chat with a friendly local or two. Part of the Doyle Collection, a Dublin-based chain, the Back Bay Hotel may remind you more of Iceland than Ireland; from the bed of icy glass shards in the lobby's igloo-like gas fireplace to the puffs of steam coming from the main staircase's waterfall, its fire-and-ice decor is eye-catching. Blown-glass chandeliers and edgy statues only add to the cool appeal. The hotel gets the small touches right, such as free bottled water in the guest-room fridges, toasty down comforters, and heated towel racks. Readers praise the pub grub at on-site Cuff's Bar, a great place for a post-work cocktail.

    Hotel Details

  • 223 rooms, 3 suites.
  • Rate includes no meals.
  • Credit cards accepted.
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