Boston is a beautiful place in the summertime, but so many of us leave the city every weekend. A staycation can be a great way to unwind without the hassle of adjusting to a new time zone, dealing with delayed flights or losing luggage. The Newbury in the Back Bay is the place to spend a weekend when you want to enjoy the balmy New England weather while escaping the hustle and bustle.
Where is The Newbury?
What Bostonians call the “old Ritz”, which was also once the Taj Boston, is now The Newbury. Located on the corner of Newbury Street and Arlington Street, perched overlooking the Public Garden, The Newbury is a chicest place to stay in Back Bay.
The Accommodations at The Newbury
The Newbury has many beautiful rooms, but for a real treat upgrade to the Classic Park View Suite. Live like a true Brahmin (even if it’s just for a night or two) as these suites are complete with one of the best views in Boston, a large living room, spacious bedroom and modern bathroom—just the place for a getaway right in your own backyard. Enjoy the Frette linens, pillowy bed and unlimited views. The Newbury offers all the comforts of home with the perks of a 5-star hotel.
Dining
The first thing you will want to do when staying at the Newbury is book a table at the Street Bar. Beloved for decades, the lobby bar here has been revamped just as we all hoped—refreshed, but with the old world feel maintained and possibly even enhanced. This is the type of bar that locals swing by for a drink, so it has that feeling that everyone is a regular even if they are just hotel guests. No matter what time it is, the Street Bar possesses that magical buzz that any great hotel bar does. Enjoy a craft cocktail alongside a half dozen oysters while you decide if you should stay for dinner or head to one of the beautiful patio restaurants down the street. Faccia Brutta perhaps?
And in the morning, while you definitely deserve to sleep in, don’t skip breakfast at Contessa. The views are truly sweeping, and the Ken Fulk interiors do not disappoint. Linger over a few cappuccinos while you plan out your day. The best part about a staycation is that you get to be a tourist in your very own city so take a look at our list of the best things to do in Boston in the summer or our roundup of the best cruises to take in Boston. But if you want to leave things a little looser, why not just stroll down Comm Ave and see what the day brings?