The Newbury Boston MA, USA
The Newbury Boston (IREP Newbury Hotel LLC)
One Newbury Street, Boston MA 02116
www.thenewburyboston.com
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
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Shareholders
Privately owned – Iconiq Capital, Management – Highgate Hotels
Date of Creation
Aug 26, 2021
Hotel General Manager
Carlos Bueno – Managing Director, Newbury Boston
Hotel Operator and leader with experience in NYC, Vancouver and Boston
Hotel Positioning
Star Luxury – LHW
Development Strategy
With full renovations & rebranding complete and hotel newly re-opened on May 18, 2021 the focus is to will be on repositioning the hotel as a 5 Star and establishing ourselves as the rate leader in the market.
The Newbury Boston
History & Story
The Newbury embraces the rich history of the building it occupies, paying homage to the past by celebrating timeless details that are uniquely Boston. Originally opened in 1927 as one of the first Ritz Carlton hotels in the United States, this historic hotel became home over the years to global leaders, dignitaries, and celebrities. Today, The Newbury Boston carries on this tradition with a modern sensibility, offering world-class amenities, one-of-akind experiences, and engaging service to welcome global travellers and local guests alike to this bold restoration of a Boston icon.
Date Renewal
May 18, 2021 – Complete restoration of the hotel rooms, spaces. Events/Public Spaces designed by Jeffrey Beers – Rooms designed by Alexandra Champalimaud and Roof designed by Ken Faulk
Date added extensions
Original building opened in 1927, additional connecting tower floors opened in 1982 – all rooms / spaces in both areas were completely restored & reopened in 2021.
Fully restored restoration of this iconic property. Exceptional location across from the Boston Public Garden, the Newbury features 16,000 sq ft of event space, private Library Lounge exclusively for hotel guests, 24- hour room service, state of the art fitness centre and Rooftop restaurant by Major Food Group – Contessa.
The Newbury, a beautifully restored and reimagined landmark at the intersection of Newbury and Arlington Streets, in the heart of Boston’s historic Back Bay & Directly across from the Boston Public Garden where leaders, innovators, and casual passers-by gather for celebratory occasions and everyday events.
Main Strengths, Special Touch
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Location
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Key sites/activities in the area
The Newbury Boston is located in the Back Bay, the city’s premier shopping and dining neighborhood. Adjacent to The Public Garden, the hotel is within walking distance to designer boutiques, fashion houses, art galleries, cafés set in elegant brick townhouses – as well as must-see attractions including Copley Square, 1800s landmarks Trinity Church and the Boston Public Library. Back Bay is home to some of Boston’s most desirable real estate, as well as a variety of entertainment and commercial establishments
Fun Facts
For more than 90 years, The Newbury’s location has served as a cherished and iconic destination, welcoming Boston residents, world leaders, dignitaries and celebrities alike including Shirley Temple, Duke Ellington & Duchess of Windsor, Amelia Earhart and notable that John Kennedy wrote his inauguration
speech while sitting it the (then) French Room at the hotel.
Children’s Corner
Hotel is family friendly and welcomes all ages of Children
Offer Children amenities, Make way for Ducklings and plush duck toys
Baby amenities – cribs, luxury baby bath product & bath tubs, children’s robes **Children stay with no charge
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
Newbury King – 375 sq. ft
Our charming Newbury King guestrooms feature a cozy king bed, lounge seating area, and luxurious marble bathroom with walk-in rainforest shower.
Studio Suite – 488-629 sq. ft
Our sophisticated studio suites are the complete package with living room space, king bed, work area, and marble bathroom with walk-in rain-forest shower.
Classic Suite – 580 – 780 sq. ft
Our one-bedroom Classic Suite offers residential comfort in a luxurious modern setting, featuring a plush king bed, separating living area, and marble bathroom with a walk-in rainforest shower.
Classic Fireplace Suite – 578-783 sq. ft
Our Classic Fireplace Suites invite you to indulge in luxury with a plush king bed, wood-burning fireplace, separate living and sleeping areas, and marble bathroom with a walk-in rainforest shower.
Classic Park View Suite – 540 sq. ft
Our Classic Park View Suites feature picture-perfect views of Boston’s idyllic Public Garden and offer a plush king bed, wood-burning fireplace, and separate living and sleeping areas.
Classic Corner Park View Suite – 705 sq. ft
Our Classic Corner Park View Suites boast enhanced views of Boston’s famed Public Garden from multiple angles and vantage points. Each suite features a king bed, wood-burning fireplace, and expansive separate living and sleeping areas.
Classic Accessible Suite – 554 sq. ft
This spacious and comfortable signature suite is both mobility and hearing-accessible. Along with its exceptional design, each accessible Classic Accessible Suite offers a roll-in shower, visual door knocker, alarm clock with bed shaker, TTY telephone, handset telephone amp, visual telephone ring signaller, and visual fire strobe.
• Number of Luxury rooms: 6
Grand Suite – 1063 – 1136 sq. ft (4)
A window into Boston’s famed Public Garden, our spacious signature Grand Suites overlook the corner of Commonwealth Avenue and Arlington Street. Featuring stunning views, these luxurious suites boast a separate living room area with a large bay window, a plush king-size bed, a walk-in closet, and a free-standing soaking tub.
The Corner House – 1435 sq. ft (1)
One of two presidential suites, The Corner House resembles a luxury residential home complete with a dining room and expansive living room overlooking Boston’s beloved Public Garden. The ultimate for a luxurious getaway, this suite’s iconic amenities include a king bed, soaking tub, butler’s pantry, walk-in closet, and floor-to-ceiling views.
The Mansion – 1644 sq. ft (1)
One of The Newbury’s two presidential suites, The Mansion is a stately residence that features a dining room and expansive living room area overlooking Boston’s beloved Public Garden—perfect for pied-à-terre living. Among the property’s most iconic accommodations, this suite includes a king bed, wood-burning fireplace, dining room, butler’s pantry, walk-in closet, and floor-to-ceiling park views.
• Number of rooms, (keys) in all: 286 Total – 196 Guestroom
Newbury King – 375 sq. ft
Our charming Newbury King guestrooms feature a cozy king bed, lounge seating area, and luxurious marble bathroom with walk-in rainforest shower.
City View King – 503 sq. ft
Perched above Boston’s glamorous Back Bay, our City View King provides a tranquil environment to take in the energy of the city while relaxing in the comforts of a luxurious plush king bed, marble bathroom, and velvet chaise lounge seating area.
Park View Two Queens – 410 sq. ft
The Newbury’s Park View Two Queens guestrooms boasts coveted views of The Boston Public Garden and features a velvet chaise seating area, and Marble bathroom with walk-in rainforest shower.
Park View King – 390 sq. ft
Featuring coveted views of The Boston Public Garden, each Park View King guestroom offers a king bed, a velvet chaise lounge seating area, and The Newbury’s signature amenities.
Newbury Two Queens – 410 sq. ft
With two queen beds, our Newbury Two Queens rooms offer added comfort and stunning city views. Each Newbury Two Queens guestroom includes a velvet chaise lounge seating area and marble bathroom with walk-in rainforest shower.
Park View Accessible Two Queens – 373 sq. ft
Both mobility and hearing-accessible, each elegantly-styled, Park View Accessible Two Queens guestroom offers a roll-in shower, visual door knocker, alarm clock with bed shaker, TTY telephone, handset telephone amp, visual telephone ring signaller, and visual fire strobe, along with views of Boston’s famed Public Garden.
Newbury Accessible Two Queens – 373 sq ft.
Both mobility and hearing-accessible, each Newbury Accessible Two Queens guestroom offers grand accommodations and amenities, along with a roll-in shower, visual door knocker, alarm clock with bed shaker, TTY telephone, handset telephone amp, visual telephone ring signaler, and visual fire strobe.
Newbury Accessible King – 373 sq. ft
Both mobility and hearing-accessible, each accessible Newbury King guestroom offers contemporary comfort, along with a roll-in shower, visual door knocker, alarm clock with bed shaker, TTY telephone, handset telephone amp, visual telephone ring signaler, and visual fire strobe.
Restaurants & Bars
• Contessa – Full service restaurant, 240 seats + bar, by Major Food Group (founder Mario Carbone) – not included rate
• Street bar – Famous “Street Bar” at Lobby Level, F&B consulted by Major Food Group – not included in rate
• Library – Private Library available exclusively for hotel guests, booked curated for the public library Private Art Collection throughout the hotel. Dining available through the Street Bar. Beverages and small snacks / bites available throughout the day – included in rate
Wellness
• 4,000 Square ft. fitness experience – State of the art fitness center designed by Jay Wright, featuring Peloton Bikes, luxury equipment, free weights, yoga mats, resistance bands and more
• Hotel Bikes available to take out at guests’ leisure
Corporate & Celebration Events
The Newbury Boston offers 16,000-square-feet of meeting and event space suitable for gatherings ranging from intimate private dining, to grand weddings and lavish celebrations. Multiple event spaces with connecting pre function rooms make up the hotel’s expansive second floor. The Assembly Room, the hotel’s largest space, extends 3,835 square-feet with the capacity to accompany up to 400 guests. Lush green curtains and ornate carpet design mimic the flora of The Public Garden, while the silver leaf ceilings are an opulent homage to the building’s extravagant galas of the past. For more intimate gatherings, The Newbury Boston offers a variety of spaces that are each more unique than the other. The Garden Room, the building’s original Main Dining Room from 1927, features the iconic cobalt blue chandeliers of the Ritz Carlton era with restored gold leaf moulding dancing across the ceiling and windows overlooking The Public Garden. Connected to the Assembly Room by a walkway, guests can mingle and move between both ballrooms with ease and comfort. The Newbury’s other event and meeting spaces, the Newbury Salon, Hunt’s Room and Ivy Room, each offer a different vista for guests to enjoy and combine the modern heritage of the area, and all feature natural light Food and beverage service in all the event space is thoughtfully curated by Major Food Group, a collaborator on the project
Extra Notable Features
Private Library available exclusively for hotel guests, booked curated for the public library
Private Art Collection throughout the hotel
Chef Concierge available to curate tailored experiences in the city.
Hotel and restaurant Awards
Closed for Restoration in 2020 / early 2021
Hotel & Street Bar opened in May of 2021, Contessa in June 2021 – no awards yet
Hotel was the TAJ in 2018, closed for rebranding and restoration in 2019. Reopened in May 2021
Number of employees
200