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Awards and Affiliations
A Green / Sustainable Property - Third Party Certified
This property participates in Green Globe Certification, a third-party certification program that has been independently certified. Third-party certification measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. An objective assessment of a company's sustainable tourism practices has been performed at this property by an auditor who is independent of the third-party certification program.
Accessibility Options
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Property Amenities
This Boston hotel upholds the Taj trademark commitment to attentive personal service in elegant surroundings. A 3,000-square-foot fitness center offers a range of cardiovascular and weight-training equipment, and massage therapy.
The Taj Boston hotel offers a special functions area, including private dining salons, ballrooms, and a wine cellar; available in summer, the Roof on the hotel's 17th floor has views of the Public Garden, Boston Common, and Financial District. The hotel offers valet parking (surcharge), and complimentary car service to the Financial District is available. A Chanel boutique can be accessed from the hotel lobby. All public areas of the hotel are smoke-free.
Rooms
The Taj Boston hotel's 273 guestrooms are decorated in French Provincial furnishings, with premium bedding and high-speed Internet access (surcharge). Marble baths include designer toiletries and complimentary use of plush bathrobes and slippers.
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Dining
The Café - A wall of windows with panoramic views of Newbury Street creates a lively backdrop for power breakfasts, animated lunches, and pre- or post-theater dining on such traditional American favorites as chicken pot pie, lobster salad, and clam chowder. Open daily for breakfast and lunch; dinner Sunday through Thursday. Collared shirts and slacks required for men during the day; jackets suggested for evenings.
The Bar - This well-known spot for cocktails opened in the 1930s to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. Thie bar features club-like décor, fireplace, and Floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Public Garden. Open for light dining service Monday through Saturday.
The French Room - The hotel's spacious drawing room, with windows overlooking Newbury Street, is an ideal setting for afternoon tea, glass of port, and champagne. Tea offered Saturday and Sunday during two seatings, with music by a violinist. Special teas for children are offered during the holidays, including a Nutcracker Tea and a Teddy Bear Tea. Reservations are required.
Room service is available (24 hours).
Recreation
The hotel features a 3,000-square-foot fitness center on the fourth floor, with a range of weight and cardiovascular equipment, including treadmills with private televisions. Shelves are stocked with complimentary headphones, towels, water, and fruit. A professional massage therapist is available; reservations can be made through the concierge.
Two blocks away is a jogging path along the banks of the Charles River with views of Boston and Cambridge.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
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“Enchanting Taj”
I stayed at this hotel for a meeting of the American Bar Assoc Board of Governors when it was the old Ritz-Carlton. It was excellent then; it may even be better today. Our room was large, most comfortable, facing on the Public Garden and with a working fireplace that staff offered to fetch wood, set and light for us. In the restaurant, the Cafe, we had a prix fixe New Year's Eve dinner that was among the very finest meals either of us has ever enjoyed; I lived in Paris many years ago, Judith grew up in Prague and we both lived in New York City most of our adult lives. New Year's morning we treated ourselves to room service breakfast - lobster omelets and the half-bottle of champagne that remained from New Year's Eve. An utterly enchanting weekend and the Taj contributed importantly to it.
“Convenient Hotel with a Boutique Feel”
This was avery friendly hotel with a boutique feel. The service was excellent. The rooms were clean and well furnished. A nice touch was the chocolate every night on your pillow. Very conveniently located just south of the Boston Common and close to the Back Bay area. Highly recommended.
“Visiting Harvard”
Perfect hotel in a spectacular location! We shopped on Newbury and ate there as well. Grille 23 and Capital Grille within walking distance on Boylston.
“Very happy with this hotel”
Great location. Elegant old-style hotel. Service was excellent. All the staff was friendly and efficient. Room was spotless. We stayed in older section of the hotel, which apparently has super thick walls, so room was very quiet. Overlooked the park with a grand views. Highly recommended. This hotel was previously the Ritz and has been well maintained, although it is reaching the point that some remodeling may be needed. The building has charm though; it is from the 1920's and they don't build them like that anymore.
“Still classy”
Overall, the experience was quite lovely. I still remember the old Ritz Carlton, however, so I believe I feel just a touch of nostalgia for it. Still, I love the location and the hotel. It brings back many happy memories. I'm glad the new owners have chosen to stay with the feel of the Ritz overall.
“Better than the standard fare”
Classic old school hotel where service is king. Decor is tasteful and amenities are aplenty. Seems to attract an older clientele, so don’t look for a trendy in-house café or bar (adequate only), but the hotel’s location right between Back Bay and Beacon Hill (and just 2 blocks from the Arlington green line “T” station) more than makes up for any perceived short comings here. In addition, for fitness enthusiests – the hotel’s fitness room (actually 2 adjoined) is big and well appointed, and the hotel is only 3 blocks from a pedestrian overpass leading to the trail the runs along the river. Great place to stay.
“The Taj is Tops”
Stayed at the Taj for one night. Everything was absolutely perfect from the car valet/check in to the spotless room. The hotel is right accross from the Boston Common and the start of the Freedom trail. Starbucks, clothing stores, and restaurants complete the neightborhood.
“Just delightful....”
From the doorman to the front desk to the waitstaff at breakfast, everyone throughout the stay, was extremely cordial and helpful..... a perfect get-a-away!!
“Charming, comfortable and welcoming”
We had a room on the city side and it was really nice and quiet. The check-in was quick and efficient. We dinned in our room once and the food was hot, tastefully presented, delicious with good portion for the price. The Concierge staff is very helpful and really took the time to explain some good location for shopping and pointed one area to stay away after dark for our safety. The only issue we had was that we didn't have a remote for the television. we called once and after 90 minutes called back to cancel as we were going to sleep. The next day we called again to get our remote and someone came in promptly with it. People in Boston are so friendly, we will make it top destination for next year too.
“Love this hotel...went twice in ten days”
Wonderful staff, great beds, delicious food, very convenient and centrally located next to the most beautiful public gardens and on the very chic Newbury street ...I love this place and will stay there everytime I'm in Boston.
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The preferred airport for Taj Boston is Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi.
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