The Lenox, under family ownership for more than 35 years, has the personal attention and quiet, intimate atmosphere of a small, classic European hotel. It appeals to both leisure and business travelers and is a comfortable alternative to larger, commercial hotels.Recognized for its gracious accommodations, personalized service and attention to detail, The Lenox offers guests a full-range of services and amenities, from plush terry bathrobes to in-room fax machines and dual-line speaker phones. It is also ideally suited to meetings and social events. In a city graced by historic charm, The Lenox is a Boston landmark.
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During your Boston vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Harvard University Art Museums
The Fogg Art Museum, the Busch-Reisinger Museum, and the Arthur M. Sackler Museum house some 160,000 works, from ancient sculptures to contemporary photos. The exhibit spaces also serve as teaching and research facilities. If you prefer to explore with a guide, take a tour of the Fogg weekdays at 11am, of the Busch-Reisinger weekdays at 1pm (both year-round), or of the Sackler at 2pm weekdays September through June, Wednesdays only in July and August.The Fogg Art Museum (32 Quincy St., near Broadway) is composed of two floors of galleries opening off an impressive 16th-century Italian stone courtyard. Each of the 19 rooms here displays something different -- among the offerings are 17th-century Dutch and Flemish landscapes, 19th-century British and American paintings and drawings, French paintings and drawings from the 18th century through the Impressionist period, and contemporary sculpture. Changing exhibits often draw on the museum's extensive collections of paintings, drawings, prints, and photos.The Busch-Reisinger Museum in Werner Otto Hall (enter through the Fogg) concentrates on the painting, sculpture, and decorative art of northern and central Europe, specifically Germany. Particularly notable are the early-20th-century collections, including works by Klee, Feininger, Kandinsky, and artists and designers associated with the Bauhaus.The Arthur M. Sackler Museum (485 Broadway, at Quincy St.) houses Asian, ancient, Islamic, and Later Indian art. Here you'll find internationally renowned Chinese jades, superb Roman sculptures, Greek vases, Korean ceramics, Japanese woodblock prints, and Persian miniature paintings and calligraphy.
Massachusetts State House
Boston is one of the only American cities where a building whose cornerstone was laid in 1795 (by Gov. Samuel Adams) would be called the "new" anything. Nevertheless, this is the new State House, as opposed to the Old State House. The great Federal-era architect Charles Bulfinch designed the central building of the state capitol, and in 1802 copper sheathing manufactured by Paul Revere replaced the shingles on the landmark dome. Gold leaf now covers the dome; during World War II blackouts, it was painted black. The state legislature, or Massachusetts General Court, meets here. The House of Representatives congregates under a wooden fish, the Sacred Cod. John Rowe, known as "Merchant" Rowe (Rowes Wharf bears his name), donated the carving in 1784 as a reminder of the importance of fishing to the local economy. Tours (guided and self-guided) leave from the second floor; call ahead to see whether weekend hours have been reinstated.Whether or not you go inside, be sure to study some of the many statues outside. Subjects range from Mary Dyer, a Quaker hanged on the Common in 1660 for refusing to abandon her religious beliefs, to Pres. John F. Kennedy. The 60-foot monument at the rear (off Bowdoin St.) illustrates Beacon Hill's original height, before the top was shorn off to use in 19th-century landfill projects.To continue on the Freedom Trail: Walk down Park Street (which Bulfinch laid out in 1804) to Tremont Street.
Faneuil Hall
Built in 1742 (and enlarged by a Charles Bulfinch design in 1805), this building was a gift to the town from prosperous merchant Peter Faneuil. This "Cradle of Liberty" rang with speeches by orators such as Samuel Adams -- whose statue stands outside the Congress Street entrance -- in the years leading to the Revolution. Abolitionists, temperance advocates, and suffragists used the hall as a pulpit in later years. The upstairs is still a public meeting and concert hall, while the downstairs holds retail space, all according to Faneuil's will. The grasshopper weather vane, the sole remaining detail from the original building, is modeled after the weather vane on London's Royal Exchange.National Park Service rangers give free 20-minute talks every half-hour from 9am to 5pm in the second-floor auditorium and operate a visitor center on the first floor. On the top floor is a small museum that houses the weapons collection and historical exhibits of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts. Admission is free.To continue on the Freedom Trail: Leave Faneuil Hall, cross North Street, and follow the trail through the "Blackstone Block." These buildings, among the oldest in the city, give a sense of the scale of 18th- and 19th-century Boston. In the park at the corner of North and Union streets are two sculptures of legendary Boston mayor (and Congressman, and federal prisoner) James Michael Curley, the basis for the protagonist of Edwin O'Connor's The Last Hurrah. Pause on Union Street.
Seaport Hotel
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Millennium Bostonian Hotel Boston
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Holiday Inn Select BOSTON-GOVERNMENT CENTER
Please note that the hotel is undergoing extensive renovations through May 1, 2007. The Holiday Inn Select Hotel Boston-Government Center, the finest in Boston hotels, is located at the base of Boston®s most historic neighborhood, Beacon Hill. Book your room at one of the finest hotels Boston can offer on our web site with no booking fees and be guaranteed the lowest rate online. Earn points on your stay with Priority Club Rewards. This Beacon Hill Hotel Boston is walking distance to the ...
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Most recent user reviews
Great location!
Jean-Luc, Boston, MA
Prudential center is next door. Other amenities are just a few walks away (Newberry street). The weather was wonderful and allowed easy walks!
We loved the place in the center of Boston. It was easy to get from the airport and central to our points of interest. We visited with friends, and the restaurant was both comfortable and quiet. The food was wonderful and the staff attentive. We recommend it.
Business friendly, great location for evening activity
Robert, Philadelphia, PA
Abe & Louies just around the corner with a great bar and seafood. Busy fun atmosphere
Loved the Lenox, looking forward to my next stay. You don't have to leave the property for food and drink, great restaurant and martini bar. Located right in the heart of all the action. Easy to entertain clients within the property or just around the corner lies many find restaurants. Service was great, my friend sent me a chocolate gift arranged by the Lenox staff from a local chocolatier. Highly recommend the Lenox for all your travel to Boston
a cold night in boston
jeff
The bed was quite comfortable. THe hotel is undergoing a restoration so some of the normal amenities weren't quite available. The location is good and the bell captain was helpful.
Upgrade!
Anonymous, 2007-02-08
1st Public Library in the US, and First Public City Park.
The Lenox is an old hotel that is trying to get with todays business traveler. If not a need is quick kind of person, this is for you. First room they gave was very small, upgraded to delux. Phone did not work, wireless network needs the IT guy standing next to you. Overall okay place on short notice.
Great location
Anonymous, Minneapolis, MN, 2006-09-16
All the big name stores coupled with unique boutiques! A great source of shoes!
Walking distance from everything of interest in Boston's Back Bay. Extremely comfortable bed!
A remodel that worked
Joseph, Sacramento, CA, 2006-08-05
Boston's Newbury Street is one of the prime shopping distrcits in the country. Walk down Exeter Street and turn left on Newbury for hip, youth oriented shops, boutiques and cafes; turn right for high-end retsaurants and stores catering to the older and higher income set.
A a former Bostonian who also has stayed at the Lenox previously I was very mpressed by how the hotel now looks following its remodel. Quiet, classic stle and opulence and price. It's a great value in the middle of one of the city's best neighborhoods.
Great Hotel for Business Travelers
Kevin, 2006-06-27
There was a great seafood restaurant across the street.
The Staff was extremely courteous and friendly. Tye room and the bed were terrific, and it's location was excellent.
Beautiful old hotel
Margie, 2006-06-25
The hotel is very old and historic, yet the room was updated and nicely done. It it very centrally located, and easy to get around. They were very helpful in giving us information on where to walk in town. We really enjoyed it.
My review of Lenox Hotel
Catherine, 2006-06-06
Plenty of excellent restaurants in the neighborhood.
Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Close to everything. Very impressed with the management of the hotel
Good Location
Daniel, Canton/Akron, OH, 2006-04-23
Newberry Street with its taverns, shopping and cafes. One block away.
The Lenox Hotel was in a good location relative to visiting the Northend and in close proximity to the shops and cafes along Newberry Street. A short $10 cab ride to Canbridge from the hotel made a nice afernoon trip. The concierge and the bellman were both very helpful and attentive. This hotel is not a big convention hotel which made our weekend away very enjoyable.
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