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The Newbury Boston, located in the city’s Back Bay, is currently undergoing a transformative renovation and restoration. Originally opened in 1927, this iconic Boston landmark will debut in 2020. The property will be re-imagined with a thoughtful new floor plan, dramatic public spaces, 286 redesigned guestrooms (including 90 suites), stunning event spaces and new food and beverage experiences, including a rooftop restaurant and the restoration of the beloved Street Bar.

Residential in feel, each of The Newbury’s 286 guest rooms and suites will incorporate a calming color palette and tactile materials. Rooms will be appointed with hand-selected, richly textured furnishings and original artwork, along with amenities exclusively curated for guests.

The Newbury Boston will offer 16,000 square feet of dramatic and flexible event space which will be beautifully renovated and updated with modern functionality, providing an ideal setting for meetings and celebrations overlooking The Public Garden.

In addition to the event space, the new food and beverage experience includes the restoration of The Street Bar and the addition of a Library Lounge, available exclusively to hotel guests. The seasonal rooftop space will be converted into a year-round restaurant, operated by Major Food Group, a leading hospitality and restaurant company.

Our experienced wedding planners will help orchestrate every detail of your celebration to create a seamless experience from start to finish.

Facilities and Capacity

The Assembly Room- With seating up to 220 guests including dance floor, this room is adorned with chandeliers, large columns, and dramatic windows overlooking the Boston Public Garden.

The Garden Room - With seating up to 140 including dance floor, this room is features crystal chandeliers, guilded columns and views overlooking the Boston Public Garden.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

6

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Historic Building
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Pet Friendly
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Tastings

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of The Newbury Boston

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Melanie Sent on 10/23/2016
5 out of 5 rating
If you want the perfect hotel for your Boston wedding look no further! The staff and service at the Taj are amazing. The food at the cafe is incredibly fresh and both American and Indian menus are delicious. The bar is very relaxing with friendly and quick service and has views overlooking the Public Garden. Both ourselves and our guests stayed here and the attentiveness and attention to detail were impeccable. We couldn't recommend the Taj more!
Kathy
Kathy Sent on 08/01/2016
5 out of 5 rating
When it comes to beautiful old school elegance and outstanding service, you can't beat The Taj. We visited no less than a dozen Boston venues for our daughter's wedding. A friend in the wedding business advised us that we could look and compare but in the end we would be happiest with The Taj. He was so right. Emily Conroy, our event manager, over saw every detail so we did not need a 'day-of' planner. She had great suggestions along the way and was always available to answer questions. The staff anticipated all of our needs and our hotel guests felt totally cared for, including elderly family who needed extra TLC. The cake, designed on site combining some of our Pinterest ideas, was spectacular, and like the dinner, delicious! With photos in the Public Garden, a short walk to Arlington Street Church, a six day honeymoon stay at another Taj property, it really was spectacular and a very good value as compared to other top hotel venues in the city.
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Martha Sent on 07/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Our ceremony was at the Old South Meeting House. We really wanted to show our guests the beautiful contrast of old Boston and new Boston, so the modern black and white roof space with city views was perfect for our reception. The venue was initially more than we wanted to spend, but we booked a Friday and it was honestly the best decision we could have made. The Taj exceeded our expectations on every level!

We were lucky enough to have Alyson Levine as our event manager. We cannot say enough nice things about Alyson! Alyson was always warm very responsive and punctual with responding to any questions. I got sick the week of the wedding and after speaking with her on the phone with what little voice I had left, she immediately sent chicken noodle soup and tea to our suite. She took such good care of us and is awesome at her job.

The food was amazing! We were spoiled rotten at our tasting in March. We highly recommend the miniature lobster club, tuna tartar and baby lamb chop with mint glaze hors d’oeuvres - our guests are still talking about them! We chose the green and white asparagus risotto as our first course, and then selected steak and the chilean sea bass for our entrees with a cheese cake bar for dessert. Everything tasted incredible and was cooked to perfection! I had many industry friends at our wedding, all of whom raved about the venue and service.

Our suite was amazing. The night of our wedding we came back to our room to find red rose petals on our bed with notes from our family, a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries and a sweet note from Alyson. The room block was fantastic, we were so excited that the majority of our guests wanted to stay at the Taj with us.

Unfortunately we can only give the Taj 5 stars, they honestly deserve 10, but that was not listed as an option. The overall service at the Taj is beyond phenomenal. We would highly recommend the Taj to anyone who is interested.
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User2445938 Sent on 11/29/2015
5 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding reception at the Taj Boston rooftop and it was an incredible experience. The staff at the Taj were very accommodating and flexible. Many guests said that ours was the best wedding they had ever been to! And the food was delicious as well. We also were able to spend our honeymoon at the Taj Cape Town, which is included in the wedding reception package. Highly recommend!
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Wendy Sent on 01/27/2015
5 out of 5 rating
My husband and I had our reception at the Taj this past March, and it could not have been more perfect. We looked at about 11 venues in and around Boston and the art, history, and elegant fairytale charm made it the perfect choice for us. The Taj has the convenience of being a hotel without feeling like a hotel wedding. Taj gave us 2 complimentary nights in a bridal suite which was absolutely beautiful. They even had someone on call to come light a fire for us in our suite immediately following the reception.

We had our cocktail hour in the Lounge and French rooms and our reception in the Main Dining room. We also had use of the Petite Ballroom for family pictures and the Back Bay room for a private cocktail hour for the bridal party at no additional cost.

The first Event Manager we were assigned left the hotel after our first meeting, so we got paired with Courtney Caterino shortly before our tasting. Courtney was absolutely amazing. She stayed on top of my countless emails and took care of every detail. The pastry team is also hugely talented; our cake was even better than I had envisioned.

I only have two negatives to say. 1) They forgot our coat check. They had a coat rack in the Adam room but no attendant. 2) We had bought a coat for me to wear the day of the wedding. Somehow the coat ended up in the bell closet. As we were leaving for the church, my mom frantically checked both rooms and could not find it. We thought we had maybe left it at my apartment by accident, but when I got back from the honeymoon it had still not shown up. We called the Taj and sure enough they had it. It was disappointing since I bought the coat specifically to wear with my dress. I ended up wearing my husband's tailcoat instead, and Courtney arranged to have brunch comped for us on the roof for our 3 month anniversary.

The Taj really has ecome such a special place to my husband and me. We love going back there, and can't wait to take our kids someday!
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Frank Sent on 01/17/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Everything was PERFECT for my daughter's wedding. From booking the Taj to planning the staff was so helpful and easy to work with. The tasting was amazing and such a treat. It is the most gorgeous ballroom with the most spectacular view!

The Captain made the night run smoothly, was very attentive and treated my daughter perfectly!

Monique was wonderful and would contact my daughter if she needed anything and would be quick to respond. She made a checklist and timeline for the day for my daughter which helped a lot. A week before the wedding everything was at the Taj and out of our hands and it was the best!

We stayed there two nights and everyone still treated us so well. We had a rooftop brunch the next day which was fantastic and fun to see the staff again.

What else could you ask for?? I wish we could do it again!
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Lauren Sent on 10/30/2012
5 out of 5 rating
We recently had our wedding reception at the Taj and we truly had the wedding of our dreams. Our wedding was in the ballroom, which is absolutely stunning. The food and the cake were amazing and the service was impeccable. We worked with Kimberly and she was great to work with. She made sure every detail we had planned for our wedding day was executed perfectly. We couldn't have picked a better reception venue and we highly recommend it to others.
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Kristin Sent on 12/13/2010
5 out of 5 rating
If you do not want to be stressed on your wedding day, have your wedding at the Taj Hotel in Boston, MA! I booked the vendors and the Taj took it from there. The wedding coordinator made she I knew exactly where to be at all times. Furthermore, the wedding was fit for a princess! The location is stunning, the food was spectacular and the cake was divine. All the staff is skilled and highly professional. I highly recommend the Taj Boston!
Sara
Sara Sent on 09/27/2015
4.8 out of 5 rating
After looking at about 12 other venues for our wedding, we opted to have our "Wedding Weekend" at The Taj in Boston. We could not have made a better decision. We had a relatively small affair (50 or so guests), almost all guests were from out of town. The Taj was a great, central location in Boston - ez to get to from Logan.

Our ceremony was held in The Dining Room & Reception on the Rooftop. The weather in June could not have been better - the Commons across the street was the prime location for pictures & views from atop the roof were 2nd to none. Our guests from all over the country were very impressed with the quality & condition of the rooms. The hotel service is the best we've experienced - everyone from Valet, front desk & house keeping made the weekend that much better.

Our day after Brunch was held on site & again perfection. All the food at the Taj was phenomenal. The entire process could not have gone as well as it did with out the help of our planner, Courtney. She was extremely knowledgeable & patient - especially as we went back and forth on locations for our ceremony as the date neared.

If you're having an event with a lot of guests from out of town and want a great location with great staff in the center of Boston, the Taj is a perfect choice. Its reasonably priced compared to other venues too.
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Gina Sent on 07/26/2018
4.6 out of 5 rating
We had our wedding ceremony and reception on the Taj rooftop. The entire experience from planning to the actual day was so seamless. The team was super helpful in connecting us with the other vendors we needed and making sure all details were covered. We were an extremely happy couple!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

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The Newbury Boston frequently asked questions

The space offered by The Newbury Boston for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Historic Building
  • Hotel
The Newbury Boston offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Newbury Boston offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Newbury Boston offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • Wifi
The Newbury Boston is recommended by 96% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.8 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.8 in flexibility, 4.8 in value and 4.6 in average response time.
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