The Ritz-Carlton hotels in the United States and Canada are smoke-free. To accomodate the needs of guests who smoke, we offer special smoking areas outside of the hotel. Please contact the hotel directly to inquire about the location of the designated smoking areas. * In conjunction with its seventy-fifth anniversary, The Ritz-Carlton Boston reopened on October 7 2002 after undergoing a forty-five million dollar renovation and restoration. Welcoming travelers since 1927, this Boston landmark is renowned for unmatched personal service in elegant surroundings. Located downtown at the corner of Arlington and Newbury Streets, the hotel overlooks Boston Common and the Public Garden and is surrounded by the city's most exclusive shops, galleries and museums with the business and theatre districts just minutes away. Crystal chandeliers, fine art and French Provincial furnishings grace spacious guest rooms and suites. Accommodations offer views of Commonwealth Avenue, Newbury Street, the Public Garden or surrounding buildings. For a legendary destination that keeps getting better, guests prefer The Ritz-Carlton Boston. Dogs and cats up to sixty pounds allowed with USD 125 non-refundable cleaning fee. Two pets per room accepted. Parking is USD 37 for overnight guests with in/out privileges.