Stays

The Lenox Hotel

Classic Back Bay hotel near Copley and Boylston, useful for travelers who want a polished but more traditional Boston base.

Back Bay + Public Garden Back Bay Boutique Hotel $$$$
Why it is included
  • Useful when Copley, Newbury Street, and a traditional Back Bay stay are the center of the trip.
  • Official contact page lists the hotel at 61 Exeter Street at Boylston.
Visit details

Address

61 Exeter Street at Boylston
Boston, MA 02116

Contact

+1-617-536-5300
Official website or action link

Appears in
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