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The Liberty occupies the former Charles Street Jail, a granite building completed in 1851 to a cross-shaped design by Gridley James Fox Bryant. The last prisoners left in 1990, and after a restoration overseen with state and federal preservation bodies the building reopened as a hotel in 2007. Its 90-foot central atrium, with the original catwalks and arched windows, is now the lobby, and there are 298 rooms and suites. It is part of Marriott's Luxury Collection.

It suits travelers who want a hotel with a strong sense of place and a lively evening, and anyone with business at Massachusetts General Hospital, which is directly next door. The hotel sits at the foot of Beacon Hill, and Charles/MGH station on the Red Line is directly across the street. The hotel puts Boston Common about a 10-minute walk away, and the Charles River Esplanade is also reachable on foot.

Rooms and views

Guest rooms are fully modern, with marble bathrooms, but 18 of them sit inside the original jail wing and keep its exposed brick. Premium categories such as the Grand Deluxe City View rooms, Charles River Suites and the Ebersol Presidential Suite look over Beacon Hill, the skyline or the river. Accessible rooms include roll-in showers or tubs with grab bars, visual fire alarms and TDD equipment.

History tours

The concierge team leads a tour of the building every Wednesday at 2 p.m., covering the jail's past and its restoration, including the cupola rebuilt to Bryant's original design. Tours are booked by email with the concierge only, not by phone or at the front desk. The former exercise yard is now a landscaped courtyard, The Yard.

Evenings in the lobby

The atrium doubles as the hotel's social space, with a weekly program: live blues on Mondays and jazz on Wednesdays at 6 p.m., local artists showing work on Tuesdays, fashion shows on Thursdays at 9 p.m. from September to May, and nightlife on Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. On those nights the lobby is a social space rather than a quiet one.

Restaurants and bars

The restaurants and bars are open to the public, and the hotel recommends reservations.

CLINK. is set in the jail's former cells beneath the catwalks and serves modern American food built on North Atlantic seafood, seasonal New England produce and heritage meats.

Scampo, created by the Boston chef Lydia Shire, serves Italian-inspired food with Mediterranean influences and has an outdoor patio.

Alibi occupies the jail's old drunk tank and is a late-night spot for cocktails, snacks and DJ-driven evenings, with its own patio.

The Liberty Bar is the lobby bar, open nightly, and Catwalk is a bar on the original jail catwalk overlooking the lobby.

The Yard, the courtyard, has no regular food service, but from May to October its bar opens on Wednesdays for Yappier Hour, when guests can bring their dogs, and it hosts seasonal outdoor dinners.

Sources: The Liberty, history, hotel FAQ, rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, directions. Checked September 27, 2026.

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The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston
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Call: +1 617-224-4000
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215 Charles Street
Boston, 02114
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About The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston

Quick answer: The Liberty, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Boston is a hotel at 215 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114. The 1851 Charles Street Jail reborn as a 298-room hotel at the foot of Beacon Hill, with CLINK., Scampo and Alibi inside.

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The Liberty occupies the former Charles Street Jail, a granite building completed in 1851 to a cross-shaped design by Gridley James Fox Bryant. The last prisoners left in 1990, and after a restoration overseen with state and federal preservation bodies the building reopened as a hotel in 2007. Its 90-foot central atrium, with the original catwalks and arched windows, is now the lobby, and there are 298 rooms and suites. It is part of Marriott's Luxury Collection.

It suits travelers who want a hotel with a strong sense of place and a lively evening, and anyone with business at Massachusetts General Hospital, which is directly next door. The hotel sits at the foot of Beacon Hill, and Charles/MGH station on the Red Line is directly across the street. The hotel puts Boston Common about a 10-minute walk away, and the Charles River Esplanade is also reachable on foot.

Rooms and views

Guest rooms are fully modern, with marble bathrooms, but 18 of them sit inside the original jail wing and keep its exposed brick. Premium categories such as the Grand Deluxe City View rooms, Charles River Suites and the Ebersol Presidential Suite look over Beacon Hill, the skyline or the river. Accessible rooms include roll-in showers or tubs with grab bars, visual fire alarms and TDD equipment.

History tours

The concierge team leads a tour of the building every Wednesday at 2 p.m., covering the jail's past and its restoration, including the cupola rebuilt to Bryant's original design. Tours are booked by email with the concierge only, not by phone or at the front desk. The former exercise yard is now a landscaped courtyard, The Yard.

Evenings in the lobby

The atrium doubles as the hotel's social space, with a weekly program: live blues on Mondays and jazz on Wednesdays at 6 p.m., local artists showing work on Tuesdays, fashion shows on Thursdays at 9 p.m. from September to May, and nightlife on Friday and Saturday from 9 p.m. On those nights the lobby is a social space rather than a quiet one.

Restaurants and bars

The restaurants and bars are open to the public, and the hotel recommends reservations.

CLINK. is set in the jail's former cells beneath the catwalks and serves modern American food built on North Atlantic seafood, seasonal New England produce and heritage meats.

Scampo, created by the Boston chef Lydia Shire, serves Italian-inspired food with Mediterranean influences and has an outdoor patio.

Alibi occupies the jail's old drunk tank and is a late-night spot for cocktails, snacks and DJ-driven evenings, with its own patio.

The Liberty Bar is the lobby bar, open nightly, and Catwalk is a bar on the original jail catwalk overlooking the lobby.

The Yard, the courtyard, has no regular food service, but from May to October its bar opens on Wednesdays for Yappier Hour, when guests can bring their dogs, and it hosts seasonal outdoor dinners.

Sources: The Liberty, history, hotel FAQ, rooms and suites, restaurants and bars, directions. Checked September 27, 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in usually begins at 4 p.m. and check-out is at 11 a.m., subject to availability.
Q. How much is parking at The Liberty?+
Valet parking costs $75 overnight and $40 for events, both with unlimited in-and-out privileges.
Q. Is The Liberty pet-friendly?+
Yes. Pets are welcome for a non-refundable fee of $100 per stay.
Q. Is the hotel connected to Massachusetts General Hospital?+
There is no indoor connection, but the hotel stands directly beside MGH, a walk of a few minutes.
Q. How far is the hotel from Logan Airport?+
About 15 to 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic, according to the hotel.
Q. Is Wi-Fi included?+
Yes. Wi-Fi is complimentary in guest rooms and public areas.
Q. Can I use Marriott Bonvoy points?+
Yes. The Liberty is part of Marriott's Luxury Collection, so members can earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points.

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