Gracious Old World Hotel
I chose The Lenox because of its Back Bay location. It was a good decision. From the moment I arrived I was made to feel very welcome and my room on the 6th floor with a view down Boylston Street was comfortable and spotless. The walk in robe was a big plus. The bathroom although small, was also very clean. 
This hotel is definitely old world - the fires burning in the elegant lobby were just right for the chilly Boston days while I was there. The restaurant while noisy at dinner served really good food and the service was impeccable - one young waiter in particular should be a role model for wait staff learning the job. Polite, friendly, fast and an excellent memory. The City bar is crowded, dark and noisy so I beat a hasty retreat from the throng of city workers sloughing off their hard day at the office. The Irish Bar isn't consumer friendly and could be much better laid out with a design make over but these are small niggles in an overall delightful week in Boston.