The Newbury Boston

Checked in very late at night. Regular checkin. Was asked if I wanted help to my room which I thought odd. Yes, I want help, an older woman traveling alone...

There is no lobby per se, rather a large closed off room called The Library open to guests. Water, snacks, coffee available. Drinks can be ordered.

Small one bedroom. If view is important, book a higher category suite. This suite had good sunlight, a few tree tops, lots of brick walls.

Decor is BLAND contemporary, no color, could have been a dentust waiting room although my dentist has better taste and regard for her patients. Bedroom is decent. Bed very comfortable, quality linens. TINY bathroom for a suite. One sink, no tub, great shower. Cost was $1K/night with third night free, I stayed three nights.

Bell service was terrific, as was room service. Server in The Library (where I hosted friends for drinks) was great.

I ate only room service. Good club sandwich and fries (which I'm not supposed to eat). Breakfast ok. Their tea service lacks quality black tea. Coffee is regretable.

Location is enviable, directly across street fro the Public Garden and st the base of uber fancy Newbury street lined with all the stores reasonable people eschew to shop.

Next visit, it's back to the Four Seasons for me.