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The Newbury Boston
- Where:
- Why:Exploring Boston
- When:July 2021
- Who:Me and my partner
"A historical landmark in Boston"
AT A GLANCE: Located in the Back Bay neighborhood — Boston’s shopping and dining central — The Newbury comes with a host of amenities and a history of being one of the first Ritz-Carlton hotels in the United States, first opening in 1927. With 286 rooms, Contessa, an Italian restaurant on the 17th floor, a sexy bar, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a private contemporary art collection, you get to indulge in a bit of Boston’s high life with generous park views at The Newbury. The hotel is perfect for a weekend getaway, solo or with family.
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Your own Breakfast at Tiffany's experience
From across the street, lavished by nature
High-class hospitality happens here
The sexy library lounge is curated and sourced in collaboration with the historic Boston Public Library and Trident Booksellers (a premier independent bookstore)
A beautiful art collection. Here — Lauren Ewing's "Imagination and The Fold"
It was definitely hard to get out of bed here
The comforts of the very spacious suites
Wow — park views!
The original Ritz-Carlton letter boxes are still on display
"She wore blue velvet"
Welcome to The Street Bar
The Street Bar offers classic cocktails and quintessential culinary offerings of New England favorites
The lounge side of The Street Bar
Fun vibes arriving at Contessa
The restaurant is located on the 17th floor and has the best views in Boston
Classic Italian restaurant experience
Exquisite pasta...for lovers
A full, state-of-the-art gym with Peloton bikes
Highs & Lows
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Superb hospitality from the entire staff
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Location, location, location!
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The building is a historical landmark with lots of character
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The hotel houses a “21st century salon for the arts” — a private art collection with contemporary artists from various mediums such as paintings, photographs, sculptures, and prints
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The food and beverage program is wonderful
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Incredible park views that make you forget you are in an urban area
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No pool or spa
Important Bits
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Type
Historic Meets Modern
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Vibe
Old school fancy
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Location
Located in the Back Bay, the city’s premier shopping and dining neighborhood
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Rooms
286
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Pre-Arrival & Arrival Experience
Hospitality at its best; from the friendly bellmen to the attentive front desk personnel
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Future Forward
EarthCheck Certified
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Music
Pleasantly loungey
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Year Opened
Originally in 1927 as one of the first Ritz-Carlton hotels in the United States, reopened in May 2021 as The Newbury
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Designed By
Jeffrey Beers International, Champalimaud Design, Ken Fulk
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Health & Wellness
State-of-the-art fitness center designed by Jay Wright, featuring Peloton Bikes, luxury equipment, free weights, yoga mats, resistance bands and more
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Food
Operated by Major Food Group Contessa, the Italian restaurant located on the 17th floor is the main attraction. Food is also available at The Street Bar on the main floor
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Bar, Events & Nightlife
The Street Bar offers a 1920s vibe with classic leather barstools, a cozy fireplace, and dark wood accents. The hotel offers over 16,000-square-feet of meeting and event spaces
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Minibar & Retail
Minibar offerings curated by Major Food Group. The Newbury is also home to Tiffany and Co. in the lobby
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible and elevators
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Pet Friendly
Dog friendly with many dog amenities including a dog menu
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Children
Yes
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Price
Reassuringly expensive
- Tel.
- Website
The Newbury Boston
1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, United States
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115, USA
Public Garden
4 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Shopping on Newbury Street
Newbury Street, Boston, MA, USA
In the Area
Hotel Location 1 Newbury St, Boston, MA 02116, United States
Located in the premier shopping and dining neighborhood of Back Bay, adjacent to The Public Garden, this iconic establishment is a Bostonian landmark, which originally opened in 1927 as one of the first Ritz-Carlton hotels in the United States.