The Liberty Hotel

The Liberty Hotel occupies the former Charles Street Jail at 215 Charles Street, at the foot of Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts, beside the Charles River Esplanade and the Charles/MGH Red Line station. The granite landmark, built in the 19th century and converted to a hotel, retains its dramatic central atrium, soaring windows and some original jail features, which are now framed by modern interiors. The location is convenient for Massachusetts General Hospital, Beacon Hill, the Esplanade's riverside paths and, by short subway ride, Cambridge, Back Bay and Downtown. Accommodation includes standard rooms and suites, with nightly rates of roughly $350-650 in US dollars. Listed amenities include a concierge, valet parking, free Wi-Fi, room service and a fitness center, plus an unusually large number of bars and restaurants built into the former cell and administrative spaces, giving the property a lively social scene for visitors and locals alike. The atmosphere is more energetic and design-led than that of Boston's traditional luxury hotels, and the hotel is popular for weddings, events and evening drinks. Service is geared toward leisure travelers and business guests with medical-center or Cambridge appointments who want a distinctive base. The riverside position gives access to running and cycling routes along the Charles, and the Red Line connects directly to Harvard and MIT. Weekends can be busy in the public spaces, so guests seeking quiet may prefer higher floors. As with most downtown Boston properties, parking is valet-based and carries a daily fee, and advance reservations are recommended for autumn and graduation periods.