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

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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

4.0
Lisa

2 October 2022

Overall, good experience.

Clean, upscale, proximity to Mass General

Clink Restaurant- food was good but the service was SLOW!!! Went there 3 times, so it wasn’t fluke. Need more staff. The wait was UNACCEPTABLE!

3.5
Marie

19 September 2022

Okay hotel with an interesting history.

The location was great.

I wouldn’t call the hotel luxury. For the price of the room I expected more. There was a fire alarm that went off around 12am which caused an evacuation. That wasn’t fun.

3.5
Bethan

21 August 2022

Pleasant

Location and design were very cool. Good room size

Noisy air con and lifts and scratchy bed sheets

4.0
Daniel

8 August 2022

amazing g few days in Boston and seeing Def Leppard in Fenway priceless 🤘

great location and lovely hotel

all good staff were lovely

4.0
Kathleen

3 July 2022

Very nice hotel, interesting history but for $600/night we would like the toilet to work

nice lobby, love the history of the hotel

The toilet in our bathroom didn’t work properly. We had maintenance come up but he couldn’t fix it.

3.5
London1951

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.

2.5
Ki

23 July 2024

Very disappointed, I sent a present to the Hotel before my stay and was never thanked by Mirko.

There's not really anything good to say.

No drawers, very few hangers so I had a challenge with my wardrobe. The lighting in the room was horrible, especially in the bathroom.

1.0
Virginia

18 July 2024

Do better, Bonvoy. If you’d like to continue to charge $600+ per night and $75 valet per day plus several destination f

The Clink and Scampo are good restaurants

Small shower, uncomfortable bed & pillows, small rooms, dirty hallway littered with garbage, high room rates for poor value.

3.0
Bradley

11 July 2024

Passable

Overall extremely beautiful, modern with keeping history in tact. Food was delicious. Staff was wonderful!

Room was absolutely filthy. Sheets had blood as well as saliva. Carpet was stained with hard residue to which looked like vomit. Existing ice was melting and glasses were murky. We’ve stayed several times and always had a wonderful experience. Also, over charged and were to be credited for having to switch rooms late into the evening and credits were never made to us. Also, charged fees of excess of $500 with no specific detail on our bill. Do better especially when you’re go to phrase is committed to excellence!

3.0
Justine

2 July 2024

No Release of the deposit after 2 weeks

Interesting Loud as it just next to the Highway

After 2 Weeks they are still holding on to my deposit of 200 $ and although I asked Tahisha at the reception to release my deposit on time she told me she would Not be able to do it. A week later I wrote to the Accounting Team , but Roy Perez still didnt release it. Not Sure why but its a shame

3.0
Laureen

4 June 2024

Convenient to Mass General, not value for money

Location was perfect to Mass General

Amenities disappointing. In service restaurant disappointment.

1.0
Gen

22 May 2024

The loud music, lying, and rude staff mean I’ll never go back.

I booked a 2-night stay at the Liberty and had a terrible experience. The DJ played until almost 2 AM, and the soundproofing was awful. When I called the front desk around 1:40 AM to ask when the music would stop, the staff lied, saying it had already stopped and blamed the noise on people outside. It was obviously the music still playing. When I said I couldn't sleep because of the noise, the staff rudely told me I should have known about the DJ from the website. If they mention the DJ, they should also mention the poor soundproofing.

1.0
Guo

2 May 2024

Bad

Nothing

Attitude

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

Outdoors

  • - Terrace

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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