150 3rd Ave, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, Massachusetts, United States | (888) 710-7049
Located by the Freedom Trail, walking distance to historic attractions
Spacious rooms with microwaves, mini-fridges,
and coffee/tea facilities
Some rooms and all Suites have kitchenettes
Attached YMCA has a pool, fitness center, and an
indoor basketball court
Business center with a printer and four meeting spaces
Coin-operated laundry rooms, library, and vending
machines
Free shuttle bus to the North End
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Savings and special offers for military
Complaints about technical issues with AC and cleanliness
Room decor includes some dated details
Lacks an on-site dining option
Kitchenettes missing dishes or cookware
No nearby parking
The budget-friendly, three-pearl Constitution Inn is
located at one end of the Freedom Trail -- one of Boston’s most popular
attractions and the historic hub of the city. The
hotel offers a free shuttle to the North End area of Boston and is attached to
a YMCA that has a large lap pool, fitness center, and indoor basketball court. Business travelers are also drawn to this nautical-themed property with a business center
and four well-equipped meeting rooms. The 147 guest rooms are
contemporary, but have some dated decor, and include flat-screen TVs,
microwaves, and mini-fridges. Some rooms and all Suites have kitchenettes with stoves, though the hotel doesn’t provide cookware or dishes. And complaints have been made concerning technical issues with the air-conditioning and cleanliness. Dining options like breakfast are not provided. Travelers may want to check
the prices at the budget-friendly Midtown Hotel.
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Scene
A nautical-themed hotel that caters to couples, families, and military personnel
The budget-friendly Constitution Inn is housed in a contemporary
gray building that has a nautical theme. The theme is subtle, with a large navy-and-white shipyard mural on an accent wall and similar smaller pieces near the elevator. The lobby is quite spacious and includes a few dated blue leather chairs. A patriotic plaque and a framed
American flag point to the hotel’s practice of providing special rates and
savings to military personnel. The second floor communal area has a blue carpet
with tan floral designs, blue couches, and a large table with dated purple
chairs. Most guests are couples or families who can be seen using the
facilities in the attached YMCA, though most guests spend their days out exploring Boston. There are also some longer term guests at the hotel, including some who are doing their residencies at nearby hospitals.
Location
Located on one end of the Freedom Trail and near historic attractions
Constitution Inn is located at the head of the
historic Freedom Trail. Charlestown Navy Yard and the USS Constitution Museum are within five minutes' walk. Boston National Historic Park is a nine-minute
walk, while the Bunker Hill Monument takes 12 minutes to reach on foot. Places
like downtown Boston or Paul Revere’s house are close to 30-minute walks,
making the hotel’s free shuttle to the North End a more viable option.
Constitution Inn’s location is also convenient for health professionals
visiting one of the many nearby hospitals such as the MGH Institute of Health
Professionals, a three-minute walk away. The area lacks a
diverse set of dining options within walking distance, though there are a bistro and a grocery store within five minutes' walk. Boston Logan
International Airport is an 11-minute drive without traffic.
Rooms
Contemporary, spacious rooms with microwaves and mini-fridges; some with kitchenettes
The contemporary rooms have a simplistic decor with a
blue-and-white color scheme. Chevron blue-and-white curtains, blue bed runners, and Saarinen-style chairs add a fashionable veneer. But they're paired with dated details, such as navy carpets and stale landscape pictures. Other down notes include the cinderblock walls or dumpy cabinets used in some units. These spacious rooms
are categorized as King Bed, Two Double Beds, or Suite. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea facilities, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Some King Bed Rooms and all Suites have kitchenettes, while each Suite also includes a separate
living room with a couch. The kitchenettes each have a stove and sink but lack cookware or dishes for guests to use. Complaints have been made concerning technical
issues with air-conditioning and cleanliness. The white-tiled bathrooms aren’t
quite roomy enough and lack counter space, though they have showers or
shower/tub combos and hairdryers.
Features
Attached YMCA with a pool and basketball court; business center and meeting spaces
The best feature of Constitution Inn is the attached
YMCA, a family-friendly gym guests can access for free. A large fitness
center with yoga and Zumba classes, an indoor lap pool, and a large basketball
court are provided. Other features families appreciate include a second floor
communal area with a variety of vending machines and a small library.
Coin-operated laundry rooms are also available. Business travelers
can make use of a business center that has a single computer and a printer, or
utilize one of the four fully equipped meeting spaces that can hold up to 125
people. The hotel lacks on-site dining options, such as a breakfast buffet,
though there’s free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.
