The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston

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Welcome to The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston

Authentic experiences await at our luxury Boston hotel

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 originated as the storied Charles Street Jail. Today, our prominent location showcases sweeping views of the Boston city skyline and the Charles River, along with five distinct food and beverage venues and 14,000 square feet of meeting space. Reserve your stay at The Liberty Hotel 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.

Rooms & Suites

Ebersol Suite

Exceptional Suites

Each of the 298 rooms and suites at The Liberty represent the ultimate union of historic influence and contemporary design. Our magnificent Ebersol Suite provides a panoramic view of Boston, which can be enjoyed from any room in the suite or from the 300 square feet open-air patio.

Ebersol Suite - Bedroom

Luxury Accommodations in Beacon Hill

The Liberty, a national historic landmark and architectural gem built in 1851, is the imaginative transformation of the storied Charles Street Jail into a 298-room luxury hotel.

Presidential Suite - Patio

Luxurious Rooms & Suites

But don’t worry, these days, the doors lock from the inside only. But with rooms this luxurious, we can’t guarantee that you’ll ever want to leave.

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Historic Location
Historic Charm

Located at the foot of Beacon Hill, The Liberty Hotel is an imaginative transformation of the storied Charles Street Jail, a national historic landmark and architectural gem built in 1851. Beacon Hill is one of Boston's most charming neighborhoods; its architecture is reflective of old colonial Boston, consisting of brick row houses, decorative ironwork, brick sidewalks and gas lamps.

OUR LOCATION

GETTING HERE

The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston

215 Charles Street, Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 02114

Tel: +1 617-224-4000
Exceptional Events

Meetings at The Liberty

Located at the foot of Boston’s historic Beacon Hill, The Liberty Hotel infuses enchanting architecture with versatile event space ensuring that your wedding, private event, or meetings are limited only by your imagination.

The Liberty Ballroom - Classroom Setup

Liberty Hotel History

Completed in 1851, the Charles Street Jail was a collaboration between architect Gridley James Fox Bryant, widely considered Boston’s most accomplished architect of the time, and Rev. Louis Dwight, a prominent Yale-educated penologist whose travels shaped his interest in and advocacy for prison reform. Thought to be one of the best examples of the “Boston Granite Style” of the mid-19th century, the building “resonated with a strength and dignity appropriate for the era and for Bostonians’ sensibilities,” said historians.

Hotel Services

Concierge

Delight in personalized service at The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel. Let our team be at your service, from baseball tickets to dinner reservations. We will help make your stay in Boston unforgettable.

Fashionably LATE Thursdays

Fashionably LATE brings Boston’s fashion scene to life. Each Thursday at 10PM, our rotunda lobby turns into an interactive fashion show, featuring live music from DJ Frank White. Admission is complimentary.

Gallery Night Tuesdays

Join us for a night of art featuring local artists. Tuesdays at 6-8:30PM, admission is complimentary.

Destination Fee

The Liberty Hotel has a Destination Fee of $25 per night.

Inspiring Architecture

Drawn to the building’s dramatic spatial qualities, the team tapped Bryant’s original architectural drawings to ensure adherence to his creative vision for the cruciform-shaped building. Owing much of its character to the powerful Romanesque and Renaissance forms used in its design, the building consists of an octagonal central building featuring four circular wood “ocular” windows and four radiating wings, each with large three-story arched windows highlighted by articulated wedge-shaped, stone “voussoirs” characteristic of French design. At the time, the windows were thought to yield light “four times as great as that in any prison yet constructed.”

Exterior

Historic Preservation

The preserved jail cell facades within CLINK., The Liberty Hotel's signature restaurant, and wrought-iron work on the windows are just two examples of preservation. The jail’s former exercise yard is now a private, beautifully landscaped courtyard that takes its among the beloved “hidden gardens” of the Beacon Hill neighborhood.

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Attention to Detail

To that end, in a modern counterpoint to the building’s exterior, the hotel’s stylish reception desk is crafted of ebonized wood with lacquered stenciled patterns reminiscent of 1850’s embroidery work; carpets recall the old-fashioned crewel work of New England, enlarged and contemporized; and American colonial prints in historic colors such as maroon, grey and purple, creating an updated take on a traditional look.

Atrium Overview

Contemporary Interior

The interior design team was tasked with infusing the hotel with a distinctive personality that honors the building’s rich history while imparting contemporary vibrancy.

Striking Historical Charm

Finally, exposed brick walls and a striking wrought iron chandelier add visual interest to the lobby while underscoring a commitment to historic and understated materials.

Property Details

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