The Newbury Boston
Hotel in Boston, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $73k–$113k est. total for 120 guests
- Capacity: up to 200 guests
- Services: Dinner
Located in Boston's Back Bay at the corner of Newbury and Arlington Streets, this historic hotel originally opened in 1927 as the first Ritz-Carlton in the United States. The property houses 286 guestrooms and 90 suites—including 44 with wood-burning fireplaces—alongside a private library lounge and the glass-enclosed rooftop restaurant, Contessa. Dedicated event areas include the Assembly Ballroom, which overlooks the Boston Public Garden through large windows, and the Garden Room, which features preserved historic finishes. Additional spaces include the Hunt's Room with its bay windows, the Ivy Room, and the Newbury Salon overlooking Newbury Street. The venue seats up to 200 guests for a seated reception; catering menus are not provided in this document, and food and beverage minimums apply.
Food
Catering menus not provided in this document; F&B minimums apply.
Packages
- Dinner: Venue rental and F&B minimums apply; per-person catering costs not provided in this document.
Taxes and fees
- Sales Tax: 7%
- Administrative Fee: 10%
- Gratuity: 17.5%
- Venue Rental: $5,000.00
Good to know
- Rates are exclusive of 7% Sales Tax, 10% Administrative Fee, 17.5% Gratuity.
- Flexible on F&B minimum.
- Professional event planner recommended, particularly when ceremony is on site.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at The Newbury Boston cost?
Based on The Newbury Boston's published pricing, a dinner reception for 120 guests comes to about $72,500–$113,000 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
How many guests can The Newbury Boston hold?
The Newbury Boston can host up to 200 guests seated.
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