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The Liberty Hotel

Boston, Massachusetts • Beacon Hill • SPLURGE

avg. $495 / night

Includes $26 / night in cash back

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

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Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

Part of The Luxury Collection

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At a glance

A converted 1851 Boston jail with original granite facade, octagonal rotunda, and preserved cell details throughout.

Best for: Architecture enthusiasts and history-focused travelers

Highlights:

  • 1851 Gridley James Fox Bryant jail converted to hotel in 2007
  • Original granite facade, octagonal rotunda, and cell bars preserved throughout
  • Historic-wing rooms overlook original stone courtyard and cell apertures
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PB hotel design editorial

Completed in 1851 by architect Gridley James Fox Bryant, the Charles Street Jail on Boston's Beacon Hill was considered a model of enlightened incarceration — a granite Italianate structure whose octagonal rotunda and radiating cellblocks embodied the reformist ideals of its era. When Architectural Resources Cambridge transformed the building into The Liberty Hotel in 2007, the $150 million conversion preserved that original granite facade with its arched fenestration and rose window above the entrance, adding a fourteen-story contemporary tower behind without disturbing the jail's civic gravitas. The 298-room property carries its institutional bones openly rather than concealing them. That honesty extends inward: the bar named Clink retains original brick archways and iron cell bars, candle-lit banquettes set against masonry that held some of Boston's most notorious inmates for over a century. The rooms in the historic wing look directly onto the granite courtyard walls — as visible in the images, some guests wake to the sight of original cell apertures framed in stone. Interiors designed by Cheryl Rowley deploy a palette of deep navy, charcoal herringbone wallcovering, and custom key-and-lock motifs woven into the carpets, nudging the carceral theme into something wry rather than gimmicky. Brass-trimmed dark wood furniture and tufted leather seating throughout the lobby bar ground the conversion in a register that acknowledges the building's weight without being crushed by it.

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About

The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, in Boston, blends history, sophistication and hometown warmth and is the ideal place for a quintessentially Boston experience. Located at the foot of Beacon Hill, our Boston Jail hotel is steps away from outdoor fun on the Esplanade and posh shopping along Charles Street. A national historic landmark and architectural gem built in 1851, this refined 298-room hotel in Beacon Hill, Boston, MA, originated as the storied Charles Street Jail. Today, our prominent location showcases sweeping views of the Boston city skyline, along with five distinct food and beverage venues and 14,000 square feet of meeting space. Reserve your stay at our hotel near Charles River Esplanade in Boston, MA, and delight in our rich history, unique architecture and a team of passionate New England natives, ready to create an unrivaled guest experience in Boston, MA.

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The Liberty Hotel Reviews

1,744 reviews

"The rooms we booked were not allocated to us on arrival. With aggravation I got us moved but we had to wait several hours for this which is not ideal after a long flight. The AC is very very noisy. It is an old building and is very querky. The restaurant served lovely food. The gym was very poor."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 27, 2026

"I wanted to share our wonderful experience feedback with this hotel. Our Liberty Hotel experience was very different from other hotel stays. From the moment we arrived, everyone (and I mean everyone) had a smile on their face and greeted us with a pleasant hello… from the doorman/valet, to the front desk person, to the housekeeper who helped us after we arrived to our room… to the Liberty Bar staff where we enjoyed most evenings of our stay. We ate at the Clink for dinner, and the food was exceptionally good. Many times, hotel restaurants are fine but nothing special. The food and atmosphere here was excellent. The wait staff was personable and very welcoming, accommodating our various food changes due to allergies or interests. All through our stay, all the hotel staff continued to be welcoming and friendly - everyone always had a smile and pleasant attitude… we especially loved how dog friendly your hotel is. We would definitely stay at the Liberty Hotel again. Thank you for a wonderful stay!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 26, 2026

"I stayed at The Liberty last Friday, August 7th as a long time Marriott Bonvoy member. I was truly looking forward to enjoying the stay after a hectic week and reconnecting over dinner. When I arrived at the hotel at 545, despite checking in online 18 hours prior, they said that the check in ‘didn’t go through’ and they assigned me a room on the spot. The staff was nice enough. Well, when I got to the room I was a bit disappointed but I had some time sensitive work to finish by 630 so I concentrated on that before dinner. (Furniture was very worn looking, chipped up nightstands and just generally cheap and worn out looking.) Dinner and drinks at Scampo was wonderful, truly. The duck and steak entrees were wonderful and the service was fine enough. Cocktails after in the lobby were delicious, service was quick. We retreated to the catwalk to chat and catch up and the ambiance was nice. Well… once we returned to the room it became apparent that there was minimal sound proofing. The club music got progressively louder until almost 3AM and then parties apparently spilled over to the adjacent rooms. I got minimal sleep and was woken up by the glaring sun at sunrise because- the curtains were broken and didn’t fully close. The bed was lumpy, and… there was no coffee maker or easy way to order room service. The in room phone was not operational and the Bonvoy app did not connect the hotel menu to the services. I understand that I got this room through ‘points’ but it truly was NOT worth the 95,000 Marriott points I redeemed for this special night. Staff was fine. Location was great. Food and beverage lovely. As for the room? I’ve had more meticulously cleaned and quieter stays in highway motels on a roadtrip. I did submit this review on the Bonvoy app but it’s mysteriously been deleted. Such a shame."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 11, 2026

"Such a unique hotel. Love the history behind it. We have visited several times and always enjoyed our stays. Hotel restaurant….fabulous!"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 06, 2026

"Picked Liberty specifically for July 4th fireworks as proximity is excellent.  Hotel let us check in 2 hours early for 2-night stay, TA reviews accurate all staff aims to please and hotel is beautiful.  Room big and clean and included sofa.  Platinum's receive a large breakfast credit the food and service perfect.   The hotel has free coffee and tea station every morning and room ice is clever,  it's packed in bags (see pic).  If you want to watch the July 4 fireworks but don't want to make a night out of it, this is the place to stay.  We walked across the street to bend in path (ask valets) and saw the show, our flight the next day was cancelled asked and received 4pm check out no problem.  I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this hotel to anyone."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Aug 02, 2026

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