Boston: Mandarin, Four Seasons, Ritz?
Feb 1, 2012, 2:07 pm
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Boston: Mandarin, Four Seasons, Ritz?
Greetings everyone. Just waiting to hear back from FSPP on pricing for all three hotels, but what one is a big hit on this board? I am assuming all 3 will be in the same price range so what are the points that sway your opinion on one or another? I've read the FS is a great location and pending nice weather, great for a walk during day or after dinner.
Surprising the wife with a night away for our 9 year (been together, not married) anniversary. I know one night stay we won't be able to experience what makes these hotels the top of the top, but we will do our best
Surprising the wife with a night away for our 9 year (been together, not married) anniversary. I know one night stay we won't be able to experience what makes these hotels the top of the top, but we will do our best
Feb 1, 2012, 2:20 pm
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As between 4S and RC, depends on what is most important to you:
Newer bathroom/more modern room: RC
Hipper atmosphere: RC
Location: 4S
Traditional Boston experience: 4S
Service: 4S
As between 4S and RC, depends on what is most important to you:
Newer bathroom/more modern room: RC
Hipper atmosphere: RC
Location: 4S
Traditional Boston experience: 4S
Service: 4S
Feb 1, 2012, 3:11 pm
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Having said that, I found the service at the Ritz to be a very thin cut below the FS, and the location, while removed in the immediate sense, is about a 90 second walk from the nicer part of the Common.
For an anniversary, I think the FS in a Common-view room would be the way to go. While I prefer the Ritz, I've only stayed there as a business traveler. The FS is definitely the most romantic experience.
Feb 1, 2012, 4:18 pm
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Greetings everyone. Just waiting to hear back from FSPP on pricing for all three hotels, but what one is a big hit on this board? I am assuming all 3 will be in the same price range so what are the points that sway your opinion on one or another? I've read the FS is a great location and pending nice weather, great for a walk during day or after dinner.
Surprising the wife with a night away for our 9 year (been together, not married) anniversary. I know one night stay we won't be able to experience what makes these hotels the top of the top, but we will do our best
Surprising the wife with a night away for our 9 year (been together, not married) anniversary. I know one night stay we won't be able to experience what makes these hotels the top of the top, but we will do our best
The Ritz is in the former Boston Combat Zone, a trashy neighborhood, replete, still, with hookers, homeless people and drunks peeing on the sidewalk.
Today was 60 degrees in Boston. Not sure when you're planning your trip to Boston.
Feb 1, 2012, 4:19 pm
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This is a pretty good assessment.
Having said that, I found the service at the Ritz to be a very thin cut below the FS, and the location, while removed in the immediate sense, is about a 90 second walk from the nicer part of the Common.
For an anniversary, I think the FS in a Common-view room would be the way to go. While I prefer the Ritz, I've only stayed there as a business traveler. The FS is definitely the most romantic experience.
Having said that, I found the service at the Ritz to be a very thin cut below the FS, and the location, while removed in the immediate sense, is about a 90 second walk from the nicer part of the Common.
For an anniversary, I think the FS in a Common-view room would be the way to go. While I prefer the Ritz, I've only stayed there as a business traveler. The FS is definitely the most romantic experience.
View from a Public Garden Room.
$2 million figure is not indicative of what the city of Boston spends, but includes private funding, as well. The $2 million figure is based on fact that I am privy to. In addition, if you factor in all of the volunteering in the Garden, the amount would more than double.
Last edited by laxconnorw; Feb 1, 2012 at 4:29 pm
Feb 2, 2012, 8:45 am
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The Mandarin Oriental gets my vote - lovely rooms, great bar and restaurant and a fantastic spa........ indeed everything is top notch and in a great location on Boylston Street. I can't wait to stay there again
The MO is not as big as the FS, so the service is more personal
The MO is not as big as the FS, so the service is more personal
Feb 2, 2012, 6:34 pm
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4S has the better location (by far).
MO has the better spa (by far).
I much prefer the lounge at the 4S and find the MO common areas to be chopped up and not very warm. The MO is much newer and the rooms reflect that.
I wouldn't even consider the Ritz over the other two.
I prefer the 4S, however my wife thinks the MO is worth it for the spa alone.
MO has the better spa (by far).
I much prefer the lounge at the 4S and find the MO common areas to be chopped up and not very warm. The MO is much newer and the rooms reflect that.
I wouldn't even consider the Ritz over the other two.
I prefer the 4S, however my wife thinks the MO is worth it for the spa alone.
Feb 2, 2012, 6:58 pm
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Haven't stayed at the Ritz, so I can't comment. IF you are a bar hound, the Bristol Lounge at the FS is one of my favorites in the world. It is normal to fight the locals for seats. I consider this a good thing for a hotel bar. When I stayed at the MO, I walked down to the FS to eat/drink at the bar. FS gets my vote.
Feb 6, 2012, 5:04 pm
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Feb 6, 2012, 9:05 pm
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I agree, the FS in Boston is one of my favorite big city Hotels and I also agree the rooms overlooking the public garden are not to be missed. Even with my fondness for the FS I hope to try the MO on some future trip. I don't care for the location of the RC.