The Liberty Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston

215 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“For a posh jailbreak, try the Liberty Hotel; once the Charles Street Jail, the 298-room hotel features five bars and dining spots and a captivating, multitiered lobby.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Boston.

Lonely Planet review:

“All 298 guest rooms come with luxurious linens and high-tech amenities, while the 18 in the original jail wing boast floor-to-ceiling windows with amazing views of the Charles River and Beacon Hill.”

Forbes review:

“You’d never think that people would be clamoring to get into a Boston prison, but the Charles Street Jail — now converted into The Liberty, A Luxury Collection Hotel — is one of the city’s hottest spots.”

Fodors review:

“Since it opened in late 2007, the buzz surrounding the chic Liberty—formerly Boston’s Charles Street Jail—was at first deafening, with bankers, tech geeks, foreign playboys, and fashionistas all scrambling to call it their own.”

Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Boston.

Telegraph review:

“Spend the night in the slammer: unique and luxurious, the Liberty Hotel is set in Boston’s former Charles Street Jail, built in 1851. In this century, the striking granite building has rooms you won’t want to leave, and some of the city’s best bars and restaurants. The old drunk tank is where locals go to play.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Liberty Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 10th in Boston

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What guests liked

All you need to know

For the “Quintessentially Boston” experience, the Liberty Hotel is the place to stay. Rich with history, the Liberty Luxury Hotel is centrally located in the vibrant Beacon Hill neighborhood. Only a 3-minute walk from the Charles River Esplanade, the posh hotel is the elegant transformation of the famed Charles Street Jail. The landmark hotel’s location in the heart of the city means that it is only minutes away from several tourist attractions such as the Museum of Science, Kendall Square, the shops at Faneuil Hall and the historic harbor area.

The amazing history of this hotel is expressed in its architecture with modern conveniences thrown in for the greatest of comfort. Each luxurious room features a flat-screen TV, allergy-free bedding, heating and air conditioning, microwaves, an in-room safe and a private bathroom just to name a few. There is even a bridal suite for honeymooning couples!

Just as it is a treat to every other sense, the Liberty Hotel offers fine cuisine that will make anyone’s mouth water. The delicious options include modern American cuisine at Clink, cocktails at Alibi, contemporary Italian dishes at Scampo and an extensive wine list at The Liberty Bar. And if guests need to work off the calories from those tasty experiences, the fitness center is open 24 hours a day.

Hotel Details
— 298 rooms
— Built in 1851
— Contemporary style

Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Free wired internet
— Restaurant
— Bar and lounge
— 24-hour front desk
— Room service
— Pets allowed
— Family friendly
— Child care services available
— Air conditioning
— Valet parking available
— Potter/bellhop
— Laundry services available
— 24-hour Fitness center
— Business Center
— Tickets and tours assistance
— Bicycle rentals nearby

Additional Info
— Check in begins at 3:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
— Minimum check in age is 21 years old

Address
215 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

 

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Recent guest reviews

3.5
Eva

24 April 2022

As expected but pricy

I asked for bath tub (not just shower) and got that.

Didn't replenish some of the toiletries (eg soap) Ordered taxi for 4.30 am (to get to airport) and it wasn't there.

4.0
Aimee

22 April 2022

Very good

Doorman was extremely friendly as was bar-tender and wait staff. Room was extremely comfortable

There was an issue at check in where my card was approved twice for payment. Im over a week now waiting for my card to be reimbursed from a held charge.

4.5
Zheng

11 April 2022

Very nice experience

Design

Breakfast

4.0
Alison

17 March 2022

Change of pace. Good for a destination. Less so for a chill stay.

Good location. Good front desk. Nice gym. Comfy rooms

Very club like vibe on the weekends. Indifferent doormen.

4.0
Jane

28 February 2022

AMAZING!! Would recommend. Lived up to all my expectations.

After visiting for drinks on a couple of occasions I was so looking forward to staying overnight, Wonderful stay. Room is vey spacious and some great touches in terms of the decoration. We were offered a glass of champagne on arrival. All the staff were so attentive and friendly. We ate at Scampo and also had drinks and food in the bar area. Breakfast at The Clink rounded out a really special weekend.

Restrooms on 2nd floor could have been cleaner

4.0
Maren

19 February 2022

Very good

Breakfast! Quiet room! Clean

The comforter on the bed was like a sheet of thin paper. I had to ask for another blanket. The comforters should we warm and puffy it was flat and crunchy and not warm.

4.5
Alexandra

14 February 2022

very good horel

the location, many restaurants and night activities A lot of history

don’t have packages including breakfast .

4.5
Andrea

29 January 2022

Fabulous

bed, pillow, toiletries, lobby bar, atmosphere

wish we had a view of the charles river

4.5
Kelley

29 December 2021

The Liberty has something for everyone and shows you the best of Boston.

The location, vibe,

4.0
Alina

18 December 2021

sexy hotel in a great location

beautiful property with excellent customer service

guests are treated like anyone else coming in from outside at the outlets like Alibj.

4.0
Kraus

2 November 2021

Nice hotel, offensive overdone prison theme

Amazing location and a very cool hotel. Restaurants were great, was able to get take out and eat in my room.

The jail theme is over done and crosses over the boundaries of good taste into being offensive. I appreciate the history of the building and that the hotel has chosen to lean into it. However, incarceration is not particularly funny and clearly people suffered in this building for years. Additionally, we currently live in a country with a huge incarcerated population who is mistreated and over-sentenced disproportionately based on race. Therefore, things like the "no not disturb" signs which were made to look like handcuffs and said "solitary" were deeply offensive to me. Solitary confinement and it's over use is a crime against humanity. The hotel needs to do some soul searching and pull back on its use of the prison theme, STAT.

4.0
Gerald

10 October 2021

Very good

Everything

Nothing

4.5
Kara

20 August 2021

Really loved our stay here. Staff was friendly and helpful. Would recommend to anyone coming to Boston.

Super nice hotel and the location is perfect for most activities in Boston.

4.5
Thomaz

26 July 2021

Great location and great staff

The location is perfect and the facilities of the hotel were good. The staff was great at the reception, valet, restaurant, bar, etc... really enjoyed the experience and will definitely be back in the future.

The pillows could be a bit more comfortable and the size of the bedroom for a family of four is tight.

4.5
Ioana

18 June 2021

Fabulous

Great decoration

At the bar they were not very quick nor attentive, did not get our order right and did not really bring us all we asked for even the second time around

3.5
Stephanie

16 June 2021

Historic but needs freshening

Location and sense of history made it unique, comfortable bef

Service in bar inattentive, decor disjointed and led to sense of dissonance, wall coverings did not relate to history or other furnishings, towel supply not consistent with luxury label, bathroom faucet and shower very loose , lighting insufficient

4.5
Shelly

5 June 2021

We loved it; everything was just as described and amazing

lobby was incredible

$8 for half an avocado seemed a little extreme

4.5
Sarah

4 May 2021

Very luxurious experience!

The room was beautiful! We even got a courtesy upgrade to a higher floor with an amazing view of Boston. The bed was very comfortable and the mini fridge was a great touch. again, remarkable views!!!

I wish the Clink restaurant was opened to sit inside the cells but because of COVID, we were unable to. My boyfriend is a corrections officer and that was one of the main selling points of me surprising him with this trip. When I found out we could only sit in the lobby, which is still nice, I was disappointed. Not the hotels fault.

4.5
Amanda

19 April 2021

Amazing location and food.

Atmosphere was so fun. It's like being in the heart if the city. Room had an amazing view. The beds were so comfortable.

I would have liked to have bathrobes available and a coffee maker in the room. Also, room service was not available which I think is weird during COVID because it seems more appropriate to have the food delivered.

3.5
Breda

12 April 2021

Pleasant

Service in bar is awful; service in restaurant was excellent. The hotel just feels very corporate; not very friendly - not unfriendly, just kind of "cold". Don't love it. I didn't have a car with me, but I did note that overnight parking is $65?!?! I thought that was outrageous!

4.0
Derik

8 April 2021

Beautiful Hotel, great location. The restaurant(s) and hotel are pricey.

Location

Price

4.0
Andrea

5 April 2021

Great Location

We loved how walkable this location was. We were able to get to the museum of science, duck boat tours and the north end without our car. The hotel is nice but I wouldn’t say pristine. There was a lot of visible wear and tear on items in our room. Our bed was very comfy and clean, the view was great, and the staff was exceptionally kind and accommodating. We also really enjoyed brunch at Clink, the eggs Benedict was delicious.

The room felt a bit beat up. The details matter to me when I am staying away from home and though aesthetically pleasing overall I felt it needed a bit of sprucing up.

4.5
Robert

3 April 2021

Excellent

My husband had surgery at Mass Eye and Ear so it was perfect for us. The staff was very helpful in getting him to and from the hospital. The doormen were especially helpful as were the staff behind the desk.

5.0
Bradley

21 March 2024

Amazing stay and staff!!!

Everything!

Absolutely nothing!

5.0
Broderick

21 March 2024

Great hotel and location

Champagne at check in

Maid service never came

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Wine/champagne

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Lift
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Soundproof rooms
  • - Car hire
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Minimarket on site

Business facilities

  • - Meeting/banquet facilities
  • - Business centre
  • - Fax/photocopying

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Currency exchange
  • - Tour desk
  • - Luggage storage

Activities

  • - Fitness centre
  • - Hiking
  • - Temporary art galleries
  • - Live music/performance
  • - Bicycle rental

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Ironing service (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Parking

  • - Parking garage
  • - Accessible parking

Miscellaneous

  • - 24-hour security
  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
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