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Reviews of Newbury Guest House 4 stars

261 Newbury Street, Back Bay, Boston, MA 02116, United States

#3 of 21 B&Bs and Inns in Boston

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 510 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.9

  • Facilities

    8.8

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Plan on returning and staying a couple of days longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quaint but with all modern amenities, very clean, very knowledgeable, helpful and attentive staff. The location was outstanding, situated amidst brownstones with every kind of restaurant and shopping within easy walking distance. One could literally stay here for 2-3 days and never have to go more than a couple of blocks away from the hotel

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Warm and friendly establishment in a great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Wonderful location with a delicious restaurant

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2024

    8.0
    Good value, warm and inviting staff and very neat and clean rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    They should provide pastries with the coffee service for those unable to get out immediately in the morning. The back of hotel is on an alley and a little noisy but on the other hand Newbury St is noisy as well. Keep windows closed and A/C on for comfort.

    No breakfast but coffee/tea in lobby, location very good-on fanciest street in Boston full of shops, restaurants and services and room was clean neat and comfortable. Staff was extremely friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant stay in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bay Window King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The elevator, when working, smelt really bad, like sewage

    Brilliant location in the heart of Newbury Street Room was decorated nicely

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    10
    The Newbury Guest House is a CHARMING, comforting place to stay in BOSTON.
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It would be helpful to have bedside access to an electrical outlet (for charging a phone or for those who travel with a CPAP/breathing device) ➕ It’s important to be prepared to walk up the outdoor steps from the street into the lobby.

    The LOCATION is superb and feels safe for a solo traveler. The young people staffing the hotel reception are eager to exceed expectations. Newbury Street is vibrant, brimming with fun shopping, lots of options for dining, and easy for UBER pickup. The room, albeit tiny, was so comforting, albeit tiny with a comfortable bed/bedding, an operative window overlooking Newbury Street, and the water in the shower is super hot with good water pressure.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The environment, the location, & the professionalism while still being friendly & approachable! Very nice facility! Thank you for the stay!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Good value. Really helpful and nice people. I certainly plan to return!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The breakfast was so-so. Through no fault of the staff, I might add.

    Great location. Superb staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely staff and incredible location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    8.0
    would recommend the guest house to other people
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just a bit noisy - probably aircon outside the window

    location was excellent - and breakfast place recommended by the guest house was close by and good

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathrooms showers.. to small, uncomfortable to get in.

    The staff, the location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Sometimes noisy on the street side.

    The hotel is excellent and our "go to place" in Boston. We love being on Newbury Street.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel. Wonderful staff. Exceptional location on Newbury Street.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking. Didn’t park there though. Attached restaurant and bar. BUT plenty within a short distance.

    Location. Unique style.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful building, comfortable room. Great location with great shopping and restaurants very nearby.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2024

    10
    Perfect- I will return
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cozy, cute, unique, amazing wine selection, fantastic coffee that is self serve, comfy beds, very clean. Parking option, great service and super helpful staff. Amazing location!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    8.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bay Window King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was not user friendly. Difficult to operate and I could not regulate the temperature.

    Location, restaurants.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Double
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was excellent and though the on-site parking was key to our choosing this hotel, everything about it was perfect for our 2 night stay in Boston.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Perfect place to stay with my husband for our first visit to Boston. Historic, well-located, comfortable, friendly staff. Would stay here again!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Great location and comfortable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Slightly overpriced for the accommodation. It's a guesthouse and not a hotel room but the location I suppose what you're paying for.

    Great location! You can walk around the entire Newbury area with ease. There are lots of restaurants and shopping right in the vicinity. It's also close to the train station, the library and other great spots.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our refrigerator didn’t seem to work. Our leftovers went bad.

    The location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    10
    Great place, great location, super great staff. Best hotel at Boston
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    10
    Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was in a fabulous location perfect for shopping and trying our taste buds out with new food! The staff were so friendly and very accommodating! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a cute place to stay!!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to do with the guesthouse, there was some construction right under our window early in the morning. (Friday morning)

    The bed was very comfy, staff really nice and great location.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 February 2024

    9.0
    Best Place in Boston!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing to not like. use the elevator if you don't like stairs.

    the location is perfect. easy to walk everywhere from here if you wish. great restaurants close by. right in the center of everything. Tried L'Voile ( in building restaurant) for the first time and it was superb. Newbury is our go-to location for visits to Boston. HIGHLY recommend. Quiet (even in high season) and very clean/comfortable. And we got our room serviced during our stay w/out asking for it. BRAVO!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    HVAC was too loud. Turned fan down low as I could, but was still noisy.

    Bed was super comfortable! Decor was pleasing. Staff was fabulous.

    Stayed in January 2024

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