The Ritz-Carlton, Boston Common

Frommer's Review

This plush, ultramodern hotel is a magnet for visiting celebrities -- the state-of-the-art Sports Club/LA is a powerful draw -- but you don't have to be a movie star for the staff to treat you like one. The luxurious hotel opened in 2001 and underwent $11 million in renovations in 2007. The good-size guest rooms and huge suites feel more residential than commercial, with indulgent amenities such as luxury linens and feather duvets. Bathrooms are large, with a separate tub and shower. Rooms occupy the top four floors of the 12-story building; public spaces are at street level. You'll pay more for a room with a view of the Common. This neighborhood is convenient but not as attractive as the Back Bay, home of the Ritz's chief rival, the Four Seasons.

Facilities: Restaurant (contemporary American); bar; lounge; access ($20/day) to adjoining Sports Club/LA (100,000-sq.-ft. facility w/lap pool, complete spa services, salon, regulation basketball court, 10,000-sq.-ft. weight room, steam rooms, saunas, 5 exercise studios, and 4 squash courts); concierge; courtesy car; airport shuttle; business center; 24-hr. room service; in-room massage; babysitting; laundry service; same-day dry cleaning; club-level rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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