THE LIBERTY, A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, BOSTON, Boston

The Liberty, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston - Historic Charles Street Jail transformed into a luxury landmark with river views and five dining venues

Located at the foot of Beacon Hill, this 298-room Boston hotel occupies the transformed Charles Street Jail, a National Historic Landmark built in 1851. The architectural centerpiece features an octagonal central building with four circular wood ocular windows and three-story arched windows adorned with French-inspired stone voussoirs. The Liberty's 18 rooms occupy the main building, while 280 rooms reside in a 16-story tower, many offering views of the Charles River and city skyline. Five distinct dining venues include CLINK serving North Atlantic seafood, Scampo by Food & Wine-recognized Chef Lydia Shire, and the 90-foot rotunda Liberty Bar. The property contains 14000 square feet of meeting space and hosts weekly events including fashion shows with DJ Frank White. The Luxury Collection hotel stands near the Esplanade's outdoor recreation and Charles Street's boutique shopping, with the Freedom Trail and Faneuil Hall Marketplace within 1 mile.

Pros

Weekly entertainment includes live jazz, blues music, and fashion shows with DJs

Preserved historical elements like jail cell facades and wrought-iron windows

Complimentary services include morning coffee, bicycle rentals, and shoe shine

On-site fitness facility provides chilled towels and fresh apples

Cons

$25 nightly destination fee applies

Located on a busy thoroughfare near Longfellow Bridge