Background and Location
During a recent trip to Boston, I had the pleasure of touring the Newbury Boston which is located in the Back Bay neighborhood. It’s on prime real estate, on the corner of the famous upscale shopping street (Newbury Street) and across the street from the beautiful Boston Common Park.
The Newbury Boston is a landmark hotel, originally opening as the Ritz-Carlton in 1927. The hotel was the first-ever Ritz-Carlton in the US under the Wyner family. In 2006, it was purchased by Taj Hotels and then rebranded into the Newbury Boston after an extensive renovation in 2021.
There is a nice lobby library for hotel guests and when I was visiting it was serving complimentary breakfast pastries and offered refreshments all day.
Room Tours
We toured a few room types at the Newbury, from a standard room to rooms with a Park View, a Classic Corner Park View Suite, and the Presidential Suite.
The property offers 286 guest rooms, with 44 of the 90 signature suites having fireplaces. There is also a fireplace butler for these room types where they can curate the best firewood selection which I found interesting.
I enjoyed the light tones of the decor of the room, and of course, bathrobes and slippers were provided. Also, bath products are from Byredo, which is a brand I enjoy.
The hotel offers rooms with views of the Boston Common, which is quite a nice view to have.
My Favorite Room Type: Classic Corner Park View Suite
I loved the living area of this suite, and the wood-burning fireplace was a nice touch. The bedroom offered a nice view of the park.
And last up, was the Presidential Suite. Of course, it was wow!
A side note, I loved the do-not-disturb tassels. Such a nice touch!
Fora Travel Benefits
I work with a travel agency, Fora Travel, and can assist in booking hotel stays. Fora is part of Virtuoso. These partnerships give you special perks when booking with me. The Newbury Boston features:
- Room upgrade on arrival, subject to availability
- Daily Breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom
- USD 100 equivalent Hotel Credit
- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out, subject to availability
If you are interested in getting these perks and want to stay at the Newbury Boston, feel free to email me at takeofftotravel@fora.travel and I would be happy to help you plan your trip.
Amenities
The hotel offers a very large fitness center, and I have never seen such a stocked gym fridge before. The fridge had water, Gatorade, Nooma Sports Drinks, and Wellness Sodas.
Dining
On the first floor, there is the Street Bar, which serves locally inspired bar fare.
And, the signature rooftop restaurant, Contessa serves North Italian fare, with beautiful views and seating options.
The Verdict
Overall, the Newbury Boston offers an excellent location and has beautiful rooms. A perfect place to explore the city of Boston, while catching some relaxation back in your hotel.
Have you stayed at the Newbury Boston before? How was your experience? Comment below!
Cheers,
Ty
Have any questions? I’ve also started working with a travel agency, Fora Travel, and can assist in booking hotel stays or planning trips. Comment below or email me at takeofftotravel@gmail.com. You can also view all my other posts here! Thanks for stopping by!
