According to reviews in Charles Street Jail, it was an overcrowded, unsanitary jail with harsh conditions, riots, and court decisions that found it inhuman. Architecturally, it was very much appreciated due to its 19 th century design being striking. Visitors of The Liberty Hotel in Boston today are complimentary of the way it has been transformed into a luxury hotel in a unique way, although a few of them consider the jail features to be still chilling.