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The Back Bay Hotel

Address: 350 Stuart St., Back Bay, Boston, MA, 02116 | Map It
Phone: 617/266-7200
www.doylecollection.com

Price range: $$$-$$$$
Location: The Back Bay

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Fodor's Review:

"Great staff." "Great bar." "Great vibe." See a pattern yet? Travelers rave about this hotel, formerly Jurys Boston, one of the few in the city where you can nip into the bar for a beverage and actually chat with a friendly local or two. There's something about this place that thaws even the frostiest Bostonian—and it's not just the Irish coffee talking. Part of a Dublin-based hotel chain, the Back Bay Hotel may remind you more of Iceland than Ireland, design-wise. There's a fire-and-ice thing going on, from the bed of icy glass shards in the igloolike gas fireplace on the lower level to the puffs of steam coming from the staircase waterfall. Eye-catching blown-glass chandeliers add to the cool appeal. The hotel gets the small touches right, such as free bottled water in the fridge, toasty down comforters, and heated towel racks. Readers praise the pub grub at on-site Cuff's Bar, but the noisy bar scene isn't for everyone. Pros: lively, friendly bar, great amenities, friendly staff. Cons: no pool, very small gym.

Hotel Details: 222 rooms, 3 suites
In-room: refrigerator, DVD (some), Wi-Fi.
In-hotel: restaurant, room service, bar, laundry service, Wi-Fi hotspot, parking (paid).
Credit Cards: AE, D, DC, MC, V
Metro: Back Bay/South End