21 E Concord St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States | (251) 219-4428
Convenient South End location near public transit and
attractions
Spacious, individually decorated rooms with flat-screen TVs
Housed in a 19th-century Victorian row house with fireplaces
Free extensive continental breakfast includes egg dishes
Free street parking if reserved in advance
Free airport transfer upon request
Kitchen available for guests's use
Free Wi-Fi throughout
No elevator to room on second floor
Street light can be seen at night (no blackout curtains)
No children under five allowed in two rooms (pro for some)
The three-pearl Aisling Bed and Breakfast is located in a
quiet and safe residential neighborhood in Boston’s South End. Many restaurants
and shops are within a brief walk, as are public transit stations that give quick and easy access to numerous attractions. This converted Victorian row house offers just three guest rooms, so the setting is intimate and friendly.
Guests rave about the free breakfast, as well as the clean and spacious rooms. Free street parking is available with advance
reservations, and the owners can also provide airport transportation. Rates
are competitive, but they’re not inexpensive and tend
to spike on weekends. Hotel 140 in Boston’s Back Bay
offers comparable rates and a great location only two blocks from Copley
Square, but rooms are simple and not as charming.
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Scene
Quaint and cozy bed-and-breakfast with intimate, homey ambiance
With only three rooms, this converted 19th-century Victorian row house is much like staying in someone’s private home. It’s
a friendly and welcoming environment where the owners interact directly with
guests and even offer to pick them up at the airport. It attracts tourists
(mostly couples) from around the world who enjoy a more intimate experience.
The home is furnished with period antiques and includes original marble
fireplaces and moldings. Breakfast is served in a lovely dining room with rich
red walls, a red Oriental rug, crystal chandelier, and a communal table,
so guests dine family-style. The room, like the rest of the property, features
an eclectic art collection that includes traditional and more contemporary
pieces. Bookcases are located in the dining room and parlor, and guests can
browse and borrow from the selection during their stays. The parlor includes a
piano, marble fireplace, and Queen Anne sofas.
Location
In the South End, near public transit, shopping, and restaurants
This bed-and-breakfast is located in a safe and quiet
residential neighborhood in Boston’s South End. Several public transit stations
are nearby, with the closest being on Washington Street (about a two-minute
walk away), with many restaurants and shops as well. The Boston
University Medical Campus is a five-minute walk from here, and Northeastern University is
14 minutes on foot. The downtown area is a 10- to 15-minute drive or 20 minutes by public transit. Boston Common can be reached in around 15 minutes via public transit (or a 10-minute drive). Attractions like Fenway Park, the Hynes Convention Center, and the Museum of
Fine Arts, Boston are about a 10-minute drive or 20 to 30 minutes by public transit. Boston Logan International Airport is approximately 10 to 15 minutes
by car or 35 to 45 minutes by public transit.
Rooms
Spacious, individually decorated rooms with nice bathrooms
All three rooms in this quaint property are individually and
tastefully decorated in a traditional style. Comfortable queen beds are topped with white bedding, and bright white furniture creates a cheerful
ambiance. Old plank floors are partially covered by high-quality rugs. Soft
accent colors such as dusty rose, light blue, or light green are used on the
walls with the exception of one wall in the Duleek Opulent Room that has whitewashed brick. Each room has a desk and at least one chair or sofa (the
Murmod Sanctuary Room has a sleeper sofa). Some of the furniture is antique. Amenities include safes, free Wi-Fi, and wall-mounted flat-screen TVs with
cable and pay-per-view options. Guests
praise the rooms for being clean and quiet, but report that light from the
street can be seen at night. The street-level Duleek Opulent and
Murmod Sanctuary Rooms share a private entrance and don’t allow children under
five. The second-floor Salt Hill room is the largest, but there's no elevator.
It also has the largest bathroom, with a twin vanity, plank-wood floors, and a
shower/tub combo. The
other two rooms offer enough space for comfort in both the bedroom and bathroom areas.
Their bathrooms have white marble vanities, white tile floors, and small
walk-in showers. All are stocked with Tommy
Bahama toiletries.
Features
Freebies include breakfast, parking, airport transfers, and Wi-Fi, plus kitchen available for guest use
Aisling has several extra perks and services that add to its value. Guests rave about the free extensive continental breakfast
that includes creative egg dishes. It’s served in a lovely formal dining room
with a white marble fireplace, antiques, and crystal chandelier. A small outside
deck offers a table for dining in warm weather. Guests can use a small
kitchen area that includes a microwave, fridge, and Keurig coffeemaker with
free coffee and tea selections. Parking is free on the street if reserved in
advance, and the owners can provide airport transfers upon
request (included in room rates). Free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the
property.
