FirstSuites Score 8.71 out of 10, EMPTYJET 5★
XV Beacon
Boston · United States
89.1EMPTYJETEMPTYJET Consensus score out of 100$$$from ~$586 / night
- City
- Business
- business
EMPTYJET ApprovedEMPTYJET rank #1585
The Newbury Boston
Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.
1,418 guest reviews analysed
1 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116, USA
Distinctions
Hotel distinction
Forbes Travel Guide
Global excellence index- Industry awards
Advisor network
Card travel programme
EMPTYJET Consensus
85.5 / 100
Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.
Analysed from 1,418 guest reviews across Tripadvisor, Google, Booking.com, Priceline and Trip.com.
Most noted: rooms.
Best for
- city breaks
- food & wine
- business
- couples
About The Newbury Boston
The Newbury Boston offers a blend of residential-style luxury and notable dining in an approximate Boston location. Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine at Contessa, classic cocktails at The Street Bar, and afternoon tea in a refined setting. The hotel features accessible rooms, private access to The Library and Fitness Center, and suites with wood-burning fireplaces. Recognised with a Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star rating and listed in La Liste's Top 1000 hotels for 2026, The Newbury Boston is positioned among Boston’s respected addresses.
The property also provides iconic views of the Public Garden and a setting that reflects the spirit of the city. Afternoon tea and multiple dining venues add to its appeal for both leisure and business travellers.
Why it stands out
EMPTYJET lists The Newbury Boston for its Four-Star Forbes rating, La Liste Top 1000 placement, and Italian dining at Contessa. Its accessible rooms, fitness centre, and afternoon tea contribute to its appeal. The hotel’s Boston location and recognition for service and quality support its EMPTYJET status.
Key facts
- Official classification
- 5-star (google_maps)
- Type
- City
Amenities
Verified 19 Aug 2026Accessibility
- Accessible rooms — evidence: Accessible
Dining
- Multiple restaurants — Contessa; The Street Bar
- Bar — The Street Bar is the spirit of the Newbury and the ultimate expression
- Afternoon tea — evidence: Afternoon Tea in The Street Bar
Wellness
- Fitness centre — evidence: private access to The Library and Fitness Center
Dining
Verified 19 Aug 2026Awards & affiliations
- MICHELIN GuideTwo Keys
- Forbes Travel GuideFour-Star2026
- La ListeTop 10002026
- World Travel AwardsWinner · North America's Leading New Hotel2021
- American ExpressFine Hotels + Resorts
- VirtuosoMember
- American Express Fine Hotels + Resorts
Location
42.3529, -71.0713 · approximatePosition is approximate (area); exact coordinates are pending verification.
Sources+
- EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
- Official hotel websiteOfficial9 fields
- Serper (Google Maps data)Places provider2 fields
- WikidataEncyclopedia5 fields
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