This 25-year-old, 201-room hotel, with its recessed driveway, security-focused doormen, and loungy living-room-like lobby, is a relative oasis across from the tourist-filled Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Large, stylish rooms and a great location for sightseeing make up for underwhelming features.
This 25-year-old, 201-room hotel, with its recessed driveway, security-focused doormen, and loungy living-room-like lobby, is a relative oasis across from the tourist-filled Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Large, stylish rooms and a great location for sightseeing make up for underwhelming features.
The mid-range Chandler Studios Boston offers apartment-style studios in a convenient South End location, within a brief walk of subway stations and several attractions. Perfect for extended stays, its 12 rooms are clean and spacious, with contemporary decor, kitchenettes, and modern bathrooms with large walk-in showers. There are no public spaces here, so it's quiet and offers little guest interaction. Guests can utilize the amenities of the sister property, Chandler Inn Hotel, that's just across the street, where a free continental breakfast is served in the on-site restaurant. Parking is available in a garage that’s about a five-minute walk away. Rates are attractive for a typically pricey, inner-Boston neighborhood, but travelers here for shorter stays could check out the sister property, which offers lower rates.
The mid-range Chandler Studios Boston offers apartment-style studios in a convenient South End location, within a brief walk of subway stations and several attractions. Perfect for extended stays, its 12 rooms are clean and spacious, with contemporary decor, kitchenettes, and modern bathrooms with large walk-in showers. There are no public spaces here, so it's quiet and offers little guest interaction. Guests can utilize the amenities of the sister property, Chandler Inn Hotel, that's just across the street, where a free continental breakfast is served in the on-site restaurant. Parking is available in a garage that’s about a five-minute walk away. Rates are attractive for a typically pricey, inner-Boston neighborhood, but travelers here for shorter stays could check out the sister property, which offers lower rates.
The Inn at Longwood Medical, a mid-range property with 155 clean and spacious rooms, offers a convenient location but is in desperate need of an update. Bathrooms have been renovated, but the rest of the decor is stuck in the late '80s. Located within a five-minute walk of thee major hospitals, including the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital, the hotel is also near the walking paths of the Back Bay Fens, and is within a 15-minute walk of Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Travelers might want to also check out the Verb Hotel, which is in the same general area as the Inn at Longwood and has similar rates but more modern decor.
The Inn at Longwood Medical, a mid-range property with 155 clean and spacious rooms, offers a convenient location but is in desperate need of an update. Bathrooms have been renovated, but the rest of the decor is stuck in the late '80s. Located within a five-minute walk of thee major hospitals, including the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital, the hotel is also near the walking paths of the Back Bay Fens, and is within a 15-minute walk of Fenway Park, the Museum of Fine Arts, and the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. Travelers might want to also check out the Verb Hotel, which is in the same general area as the Inn at Longwood and has similar rates but more modern decor.
Gryphon House is a three-and-a-half pearl bed-and-breakfast near Kenmore Square, in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay. It has eight spacious guest rooms, some of which overlook the Charles River. It’s a quaint little place with old-fashioned charm, and a free continental breakfast. Be aware that there are four floors, and no elevator. Several major attractions are within a 10-minute walk from the property, including Fenway Park, the Skywalk Observatory, and Newbury Street. Travelers who like the neighborhood might want to also consider the nearby Hotel Commonwealth, which offers more services and amenities, though it's far larger and less intimate.
Gryphon House is a three-and-a-half pearl bed-and-breakfast near Kenmore Square, in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay. It has eight spacious guest rooms, some of which overlook the Charles River. It’s a quaint little place with old-fashioned charm, and a free continental breakfast. Be aware that there are four floors, and no elevator. Several major attractions are within a 10-minute walk from the property, including Fenway Park, the Skywalk Observatory, and Newbury Street. Travelers who like the neighborhood might want to also consider the nearby Hotel Commonwealth, which offers more services and amenities, though it's far larger and less intimate.
The 64-room, two-pearl Found Hotel Boston Common has two strong points -- price and location. Surrounded by the Theater District’s nightlife, dining, and shopping, the hotel is a brief walk to Boston Common and subway stations. For guests seeking a clean place to sleep and little more, it’s a reasonable choice at an unbeatable price. But rooms are dated and cramped, especially for couples or families. If the location is desirable but better overall accommodations are necessary, consider the nearby DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Downtown. For a quaint bed-and-breakfast experience nearby, consider the Gryphon. However, expect to pay considerably higher rates for these more upscale alternatives.
The 64-room, two-pearl Found Hotel Boston Common has two strong points -- price and location. Surrounded by the Theater District’s nightlife, dining, and shopping, the hotel is a brief walk to Boston Common and subway stations. For guests seeking a clean place to sleep and little more, it’s a reasonable choice at an unbeatable price. But rooms are dated and cramped, especially for couples or families. If the location is desirable but better overall accommodations are necessary, consider the nearby DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Downtown. For a quaint bed-and-breakfast experience nearby, consider the Gryphon. However, expect to pay considerably higher rates for these more upscale alternatives.
The budget Boston Common Hotel and Conference Center -- within a five-minute walk of the T at Back Bay and Copley Square, and within a 10-minute walk to the Boston Common, the Hynes Convention Center, and Newbury Street -- is one of the lowest-priced hotel options in Boston's historic Back Bay. Its public areas are traditional with chandeliers and seating areas, and its conference center can accommodate up to 500 people. But this no-frills hotel with no lounge, restaurant, or breakfast service looks dowdy, and its 64 rooms are small and dated, with worn carpeting. Many past guests have complained about subpar housekeeping and maintenance. As an alternative, budget travelers could check out with the Milner Hotel in the Theater District, which has comparable rates and better rooms.
The budget Boston Common Hotel and Conference Center -- within a five-minute walk of the T at Back Bay and Copley Square, and within a 10-minute walk to the Boston Common, the Hynes Convention Center, and Newbury Street -- is one of the lowest-priced hotel options in Boston's historic Back Bay. Its public areas are traditional with chandeliers and seating areas, and its conference center can accommodate up to 500 people. But this no-frills hotel with no lounge, restaurant, or breakfast service looks dowdy, and its 64 rooms are small and dated, with worn carpeting. Many past guests have complained about subpar housekeeping and maintenance. As an alternative, budget travelers could check out with the Milner Hotel in the Theater District, which has comparable rates and better rooms.
Situated in a charming red-brick brownstone, the Inn at St. Botolph is a mid-range, 16-room boutique hotel with chic, apartment-style suites featuring fully equipped kitchens. The building is located on a quiet, quintessential Boston street, yet it's astoundingly close to local attractions in the Back Bay area and just a two-minute walk to Prudential Center. There are few extra property features, but the hotel does have a small lounge that serves a limited free breakfast, a tiny fitness area, a washer and dryer, and free Wi-Fi. The biggest complaint about the property is thin walls, which can make it easy to hear neighbors. For guests looking for rooms with kitchens, this property is hard to beat, but for those who just want a boutiquey, neighborhood feel, the cheaper Newbury Guest House is a good choice.
Situated in a charming red-brick brownstone, the Inn at St. Botolph is a mid-range, 16-room boutique hotel with chic, apartment-style suites featuring fully equipped kitchens. The building is located on a quiet, quintessential Boston street, yet it's astoundingly close to local attractions in the Back Bay area and just a two-minute walk to Prudential Center. There are few extra property features, but the hotel does have a small lounge that serves a limited free breakfast, a tiny fitness area, a washer and dryer, and free Wi-Fi. The biggest complaint about the property is thin walls, which can make it easy to hear neighbors. For guests looking for rooms with kitchens, this property is hard to beat, but for those who just want a boutiquey, neighborhood feel, the cheaper Newbury Guest House is a good choice.
The lower-middle-range College Club of Boston offers a memorable way to stay in Boston’s popular Back Bay. Many attractions are within walking distance, including Boston Common and the Hynes Convention Center. The quiet and classy boutique hotel occupies a brownstone dating back to 1864, which houses the nation’s oldest women’s college club. Interiors are filled with period antiques, including the 11 individually decorated guest rooms. Five of them are single rooms, which have shared bathrooms. Amenities are a bit sparse, with no in-room TVs or coffeemakers. The continental breakfast and Wi-Fi are free, but there’s no on-site parking. Rates are affordable given the pricey Back Bay location, but the property often sells out. The budget Milner Hotel in the nearby Theater District usually has lower rates, though rooms are not as nice.
The lower-middle-range College Club of Boston offers a memorable way to stay in Boston’s popular Back Bay. Many attractions are within walking distance, including Boston Common and the Hynes Convention Center. The quiet and classy boutique hotel occupies a brownstone dating back to 1864, which houses the nation’s oldest women’s college club. Interiors are filled with period antiques, including the 11 individually decorated guest rooms. Five of them are single rooms, which have shared bathrooms. Amenities are a bit sparse, with no in-room TVs or coffeemakers. The continental breakfast and Wi-Fi are free, but there’s no on-site parking. Rates are affordable given the pricey Back Bay location, but the property often sells out. The budget Milner Hotel in the nearby Theater District usually has lower rates, though rooms are not as nice.
The three-pearl Moroccan Luxury Suites is a superb small bed-and-breakfast housed in a late 18th-century townhouse that features exquisite interiors with a Moroccan flavor. The historic Charlestown location puts it within walking distance of the subway, Bunker Hill, and USS Constitution. There’s no restaurant or other property features apart from a courtyard patio and lobby parlor, but the hotel delivers a tasty breakfast to rooms in the mornings (continental for most rooms, hot make-yourself breakfast in one room). The three guest rooms are sumptuously appointed with fine art and antiques, most from Morocco, and all rooms come with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, kitchenettes or kitchens, and free Wi-Fi. The nearby Constitution Inn is a bigger, more conventional hotel attached to a YMCA with a pool, but it lacks the gracious character, distinctive rooms, and free breakfast found at Moroccan Luxury Suites.
The three-pearl Moroccan Luxury Suites is a superb small bed-and-breakfast housed in a late 18th-century townhouse that features exquisite interiors with a Moroccan flavor. The historic Charlestown location puts it within walking distance of the subway, Bunker Hill, and USS Constitution. There’s no restaurant or other property features apart from a courtyard patio and lobby parlor, but the hotel delivers a tasty breakfast to rooms in the mornings (continental for most rooms, hot make-yourself breakfast in one room). The three guest rooms are sumptuously appointed with fine art and antiques, most from Morocco, and all rooms come with flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, kitchenettes or kitchens, and free Wi-Fi. The nearby Constitution Inn is a bigger, more conventional hotel attached to a YMCA with a pool, but it lacks the gracious character, distinctive rooms, and free breakfast found at Moroccan Luxury Suites.
Hotel Commonwealth’s proximity to Fenway Park, Kenmore Square, and the T’s Green Line make it an ideal upscale base for exploring Boston. After several renovations from 2014 to 2016, the hotel’s look and feel successfully blends classic and contemporary designs. All 245 rooms are modern and many offer excellent downtown views. While it lacks a pool and dedicated spa, numerous other features -- including a chic cocktail lounge, two upscale [restaurants](Interiors of this upscale hotel blend modern and classic styles, such as the sophisticated lobby), extensive event space, and themed signature suites -- set the property apart from the city’s many upscale hotels. Guests looking for a more historical alternative with similar amenities should consider The Lenox Hotel, nearby.
Hotel Commonwealth’s proximity to Fenway Park, Kenmore Square, and the T’s Green Line make it an ideal upscale base for exploring Boston. After several renovations from 2014 to 2016, the hotel’s look and feel successfully blends classic and contemporary designs. All 245 rooms are modern and many offer excellent downtown views. While it lacks a pool and dedicated spa, numerous other features -- including a chic cocktail lounge, two upscale [restaurants](Interiors of this upscale hotel blend modern and classic styles, such as the sophisticated lobby), extensive event space, and themed signature suites -- set the property apart from the city’s many upscale hotels. Guests looking for a more historical alternative with similar amenities should consider The Lenox Hotel, nearby.