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Lenox Hotel

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Local(617) 536-5300
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Fax(617) 267-1237

710 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

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Lenox Hotel
Local(617) 536-5300
Toll-Free(800) 471-1422
Fax(617) 267-1237

710 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116

http://www.lenoxhotel.com

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The Open View

The Lenox Hotel, in Boston, is a 2-and-one-half star luxury hotel that caters to business travelers, has historical color, and features great views. The hotel caters to a hip crowd, can, on request, provide baby sitting, was recently renovated, is situated in the "back bay/beacon hill" area, and provides free parking, an airport shuttle, and internet access. Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "comfortable". Guests found the service "helpful" and "excellent". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Boutique Hotels) and seasoned travelers, who rate it 4-and-one-half stars. The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including L'Espalier , Clio , and Hamersley's Bistro . Also nearby: Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park , Karma , and New England School Of Law . Other local places to consider are Charlesmark Hotel and Clarion Collection Bulfinch Hotel.

Expert Reviews of Lenox Hotel

Citysearch | Among Back Bay residents, the Lenox Hotel's martini bar is a romantic final stop before the bedroom.

When is a hotel bar not a hotel bar? When non-guests commonly outnumber guests and there isn't a TV in sight. City-Bar is a dependable date spot for those who enjoy seeing and being seen while dropping serious...
citysearch.com - expert review - 02/06/2008
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Citysearch | A handsome, modern Irish pub and restaurant in the Lenox Hotel.

While this Irish pub doesn't sport a lived-in feel, it certainly lives up to its name--"solas" means "comfort" in Gaelic (a fact prominently painted on a back wall). The street level bar attracts a fine...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/23/2005
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Citysearch | A cozy and intimate atmosphere in an excellent downtown location.

Touting itself as "Boston's Baby Grand," this hotel property offers a nice alternative to the massive luxury chains in the area. It has been open for over a century, and it prides itself on a unique flair...
citysearch.com - expert review - 01/11/2005
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Gayot

Touting itself as Boston's Baby Grand, this hotel property offers a nice alternative to the massive luxury chains in the area. It has been open for over a century, and it prides itself on a unique flair...
gayot.com - expert review
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User Reviews of Lenox Hotel

Yelp.com Review - by Tina R.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVE City Bar. I came here on a first date, and it was just perfect for the occasion. Not too loud or crowded. The apple martini was the best I've had so far (little apple slices in your martini…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack J.

4.0 of 5 stars. GREAT atmosphere. Nice music at perfect volume...lights at pefect level. You can talk and hear the people you are with in a relaxed and chic atmosphere. Had a couple of appetizers which were very…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ranjit S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm in Boston for work, and this is my second time staying at the Lenox. First, the negatives: 1) Lack of power outlets near the desk
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stopped in here one night for after dinner drinks with one of my girls. I wasn't quite sure what to expect, this being a hotel bar and all, but it was a little swanky, plush, deep colors, dimly lit,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by JOHN s.

5.0 of 5 stars. City Bar is a single, square room. Everyone sees you, you see them. Nice label clothes on average looking people. The bartender maintains his dignity. Heavy use of eye contact and minimal use of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jon C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Solid hotel all the way around. Every member of the staff was cordial and helpful, from concierge to the bellman and the front desk. The location of the Lenox is the best. They are close to a ton of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really enjoy getting a drink at City Bar. It's a small space...but in a cozy, dimly lit, good for conversation kind of way. I think it would be a good date place, although I've never gone here for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dana T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to admit, I was slightly scared when I first came to City Bar with a friend of mine. The velvet rope, marble hotel lobby, and dimly lit interior promised expensive drinks and well dressed…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diane B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Now this, my friends, is a bar. Two friends and I went to this bar looking for a dark place to hold conversation and people watch. With comfy leather seats, muted lighting, music that wasn't too loud…
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by karen g.

5.0 of 5 stars. *sigh* I miss you, City Bar. You were clean, you served stiff drinks, you followed me through a very Sex and the City Carrie & Big relationship. You are the place to be seen if you are an above…
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Beth M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have only been twice and both times in the company of ladies I love! This place is pretty posh, great to grab a drink at after you have dinner. Beware if you go a little later...this place gets…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arryn W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not very easy to park near, but the drinks are great. This bar is very chill and they have top shelf everything here-nobody is pushing low end vodka. Small, but a gem- especially on a weeknight!
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've had a great stay at the Lenox hotel. All reviews about it being sort of foofy, anti-W, grandma decor are right on the money, but the hotel is extremely comfy (great bed, good shower, AC/heater…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Boston G.

5.0 of 5 stars. My fovorite Bar! I haven't been there in a very long time. I was out on a business trip. I would love to go there again.
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Luv it..great ambience..friendly staff.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Awesome Pear Martinis!!

My friends and I went here on a Saturday Night and had the best time! It was exactly what we were looking for. A trendy and upscale lounge with great martinis and a hot bartender!! Small, but not too crowded....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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one of the best bars in the world!

Along with a few friends, I ended up in the City Bar on a search for Scotch and Bourbon one Sunday evening earlier in March (2008) - and it was one of the best finds ever. Every one of us loved the place. In...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by K B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Upon walking in you may be surprised at the size of this place. It's pretty small, but wonderfully cavernous. During the week, the place isn't too crowded and you can easily find a leather chair. The…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lacey P.

5.0 of 5 stars. LOVED City Bar! Granted, we went shortly after it opened on St. Patrick's day (b/c we had a reservation at Azure, and not to get green beer!). In the spirit of the day, I got the "Emerald," which, as…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nestled away in the confines of the Lenox Hotel in the heart of the back bay, City Bar has long been my starting point of choice on first dates. The minimalist lounge oozes class while avoiding…
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren v.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like City Bar. The setting is intimate, warm and cozy. The seating is comfortable enough that you can sit and linger over drinks with your friends and there is no loud music pumping through the air…
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathleen J.

4.0 of 5 stars. The drinks are delicious. The music is not too loud so you can have agood chat with friends or someone special. Plush seating keeps you comfortable. Why one star? No TV.
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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Great place for a wedding

I got married at The Lenox last fall and feel the need to rave about my experience. Everything was great and beautifully decorated. The coordinator, KrisTina, was awesome as well as all the other staff that...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I really like City Bar and it's great to have a bar without a TV. There aren't too many in Boston and Citybar along with the Burren are two of my favorites for that same reason. It's nice during the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chase B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Tucked into the luxury Lenox Hotel is the City-Bar. Surprisingly trendy, the line can take as long as 25 minutes to be admitted on peak weekend hours. If you need to go outside to smoke or use the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom C.

5.0 of 5 stars. It has been our extreme pleasure to stay at The Lenox many times over the past several years. Situated in Boston's Back Bay area, this venerable hotel has been around since 1903. Recently expensively…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Trina S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best cocktails, best staff.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Great apple martinis!!!!!

Although not necessarily a pick-up spot, this is a great place for a date, good conversation, or girls night-out. Oh and did I mention GREAT martinis!!!! Overall, great atmosphere, highly recommended.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carrie E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lovely. Lovely. Lovely. And I'm not using the word ironically - it's the kind of place you'd recommend to your parents or your beloved Aunt Nana. The service at the front desk was great and when I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you hit this place at the right time, it's really great. Cozy, not too loud, the drinks are good... but if you come at the wrong time, it is overraught with older folks and divorcees, and people…
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by tman s.

3.0 of 5 stars. i can't understand why a boston-bar would hold a line if hardly that many people aren't there? Well anyway citybar has one of the best drinks in th ecity.. Can't believe no t.v. though.. oh yeah and…
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mihir S.

3.0 of 5 stars. City Bar has come to a point of popularity that it now has a line to get in. But at least you are in a lobby verses being outdoors which of course sucks in the winter time. We went in after waiting in…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by John G.

4.0 of 5 stars. City Bar is a pretty decent place. It is a lounge atmosphere with a really cool bar. The drinks are pricey, but not ridiculous. It is a little older (later 20's-40's) lounge. I like this place…
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren B.

4.0 of 5 stars. City Bar is a few notches darker than dim (good if you haven't reapplied makeup since 7:45 AM and bad if you want to check out your date or actually see the people you're talking to) with "special"…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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Delicious apps and good beer

I live right around the corner and just wanted to step out for a beer and a snack. Little did I know that I'd get one of the tastiest appetizers I've ever had in my life. It was cheese-based with bacon in it...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stacia M.

2.0 of 5 stars. FL----OP! I hate giving semi-bad reviews- as I do understand how some days go.
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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Exceeded my expectations - fabulous charming hotel in Boston's Back Bay!

I recently stayed at the Lenox Hotel in Boston and I have to say that the stay far exceeded my expectations! The lobby was recently renovated and was absolutely stunning - from the moment I arrived the staff...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Phoebe L.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 stars for the yummy martinis! try the ginger peach or pear.
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sowadi C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm surprised every time i walk in. it's very comfortable inside, the lighting is perfect, and the bartenders are sharp. the martini glasses are huge (beware ladies)- I'm guessing 5oz.... that aside,…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! The drinks are strong and the mood is perfect if you are looking for an intimate setting. The crowd is mixed...but If you would rather sit in a comfortable chair and hear the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene F.

4.0 of 5 stars. I occasionally love to shwank it up (ok, maybe not so occasionally) and I was at first rather pissed as they made us stand outside to help create the illusion of a line. Bastards. But that's what you…
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by m s.

2.0 of 5 stars. OVER-RATED Walking into this place feels like entering a sensory depravation chamber; it's too dark, too loud and too small.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by David H.

5.0 of 5 stars. City Bar located inside the Lenox Hotel is hard to find as you won't see it from the street and you need to enter though the lobby to find it. It is a comfortable bar/lounge with about 15 seats at the…
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris N.

4.0 of 5 stars. Interesting place for a hotel bar. They must be known for martinis however, those were not on our agenda for the evening. It has an upscale flavor complete with a bouncer later in the evening. If…
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mel V.

2.0 of 5 stars. I read Yelp reviews and thought this place sounded great. What I was looking forward to was mingling with the kind of people that yelpers say come here, I also thought that there would be a mix of…
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by TJ S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The lady and I found this by mistake while in visiting Boston in January during our house hunting. Now we frequent it whenever we're downtown on the weekends. Around 9-10ish it transitions from…
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by BB F.

4.0 of 5 stars. We headed there last friday, after having dinner at the Armani Cafe. Its a stylish, New Yorky feeling bar if you are down on Newberry/Boylston area. I didnt have my drivers license on me, only a paper…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Tristan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I like City Bar. Good drinks, no TV's, great prices for cocktails.Super staff who knows what they're doing. It's a lot less casual than the usual Boston place, and thusly, the audience is a bit older,…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Blake V.

5.0 of 5 stars. City Bar is far cooler than me. Which is a great thing. This bar is well appointed, has a fine vibe, and makes a mean cocktail (G&Ts, thank you kindly). Very urbane for the Back Bay -- which is what…
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Garth S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've never stayed at the Lenox Hotel but I use their men's room every chance I get. The toilets flush themselves. The soap dispensers and faucets are automatic. The hand dryers blow hot and are…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Cute little bar in the Lenox Hotel. In the past year the place has become quite the busy bee on weekends. Lines can be long and just not worth the wait. However, if you get there early you can enjoy…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Yihwa H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I first ended up going to this place because my friend has an affinity for staying in the Lenox whenever he visits, and it's convenient when we're feeling to lazy to trawl Boston for a chilled-out…
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by cheng k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I liked this hotel quite a bit! Great service, comfy room - Aveda products. The decor is old victorian american classic, you know - kinda foofy. But comfy nonetheless. Service was great and the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by me m.

4.0 of 5 stars. There's a split vibe here on the weekend - the out of town guys staying at the hotel talking to every female who will pay attention, the dressed up group that takes over the couches, the gaggle of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by s. b.

4.0 of 5 stars. im giving this bar 4 stars because it has my favorite drink in all of boston. i should first say that i dont generally drink martinis. however, the loco noche here is a ginger-peach martini that is…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by chase w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ahhhh City Bar... Why are you so popular? Is it because you're so hot? Probably not. It's just cuz your friends next to you are so freakin horrendous... Seriously though, it's a decent spot, but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline A.

4.0 of 5 stars. City Bar is a tiny little place in the Lenox Hotel. A lot of tourists and happy hour crowd during the week, it is still a very nice place to meet up with friends for a drink. The bar specializes in…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lia M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went here on a Monday night, so there wasn't a huge scene, looked like mostly afterwork people, but I really enjoyed the place. It's very small and I feel like you need to be dressed up to come…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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cozy atmosphere, trendy

Trendy place with a cozy atmosphere, great drinks, and good service. A nice spot for a drinks-date or to meet a few friends before going out.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Loose K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lurk city man. That's what I did at this place. On first blush, you'll note a lot of "SweetDudes" with popped collars and the lucky ladies who accompany them, wearing asymmetrical white tops from…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole Rynee B.

5.0 of 5 stars. My fave bar / lounge in all of Boston! Located just off the lobby in the Lenox Hotel, City Bar is a fabulously swanky and striking lounge! The bar is lit in neon - sounds cheesy, but its understated…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by kathy a.

1.0 of 5 stars. So I was expecting this bar to be a really nice one..I have already "given up" on bars/clubs in Boston and now know that Boston night life is different from other major cities. However, because of all…
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gabriella L.

5.0 of 5 stars. City Bar is really my main haunt in Boston. If you ask ANYONE that knows me at all what my favorite bar is they will readily answer with City Bar. It's really the only bar I frequent! The atmosphere is…
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Billie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the kind of place I like coming to for a few drinks a bit earlier in the night. It's small, so when it gets crowded, it gets CROWDED, but the staff always manages to stay friendly, even when…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I must admit I was on my fifth whiskey when I got here and feeling extremely friendly. This place is inside a hotel which usually is a big red flag but not this time. No aging Willy Loman types at the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carley B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Apparently the red sox were in town the weekend we wanted to slum it and get a room at the Howard Johnson's. 175 a night?! So we said "screw it" we'll go a little fancier if we have to! We opted for…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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great atmosphere, good food, better beer!

I love the atmosphere here. It is lively, but not too loud. The waitstaff is great. The beer selection was more that satisfying, and the food is good as well. My only complaint would be that one time I went...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2007
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really nice hotel bar

One of Boston's best date spots. The food is pricey but good, and ditto re: the drinks. They infuse different liquors.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel S.

1.0 of 5 stars. Excellent eco-friendly rooms and great amenities off-set the shockingly stupid staff. I lived here for a bit when I first moved to Boston. The large bed, great view, perfect location, tasteful decor,…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina F.

4.0 of 5 stars. City bar is a chic spot in the Lenox Hotel. The atmosphere is dimly lit and the ambiance is cozy. The lights illuminating the bar subtly change colors, and the martini glasses are chilling right out…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by john j.

5.0 of 5 stars. The room decor takes you back to Grandma's house, so think of the Lenox as the anti-W. Both for those familiar w/Boston and newbies, the location perfectly suits the visitor, as numerous…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is a nice little place to grab a drink and light apps with a date or small group of friends. Its not very big so I don't think a big group would work here. The menu is out of the Azure kitchen…
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice and relaxing - especially if you get in there early enough to grab a spot at the bar. Excellent drinks - the dirty martini's (my barometer of drinks) is like something I would make myself. So,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by ann c.

4.0 of 5 stars. maybe it's the company, but city bar hits all the right spots for me. hotel lounge, yes- but not your typical. none of that tyipcal, bright lit, black vested bartenders soiree.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by genevieve r.

3.0 of 5 stars. I have been here a couple times out of convienience,,I think the drinks are okay, If you can even get close to the bar.. This last time , we finally got a table, and my friend order a couple apps,…
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2006
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luxurious

I stayed here all expenses paid while being flown in to the city for an interview. I'd say that it is probably a place I can't afford but it was pampering. The concierge was also a big help in getting advice,...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006