239 W Newton St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States | (888) 710-7049
Clean, apartment-style accommodations with kitchenettes
Locations at four different buildings on the edge of Back Bay
Walking distance to Copley Square and popular tourist sights
Near Northeastern University
Discounted parking rates
Room Service
Free Wi-Fi and local and long-distance calls
No elevators in the buildings
Narrow stairs difficult for people with heavy luggage or disabilities
Small bathrooms
Poorly lit basement apartments
No fitness center
The Copley House is a collection of four classic townhouse buildings that offer guests apartment-style living at budget rates. They're located in a historic residential area on the edge of Back Bay, near Northeastern University and South End. Amenities vary from building to building and floor, so there are different sizes and decor styles, but all include cooking and dining amenities from stoves to flatware. Some have access to rooftops and balconies. None of the buildings have elevators, so guests with heavy luggage or disabilities should opt for ground-floor apartments, which are more easily accessible but dimly lit.
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Scene
Apartment living with none of the commitment
Copley House, despite the name, is made up of not one house but four. The brick townhouses and unassuming, homey, apartment-style rooms -- with occasional maintenance issues -- may make guests feel as if they're staying with a relative. This is not a traditional hotel, so there are few features to speak of and no common spaces for mingling; the property caters to budget-minded, self-sufficient guests interested in making use of the kitchens.
Location
On the edge of Back Bay, near Northeastern University and the South End
The four townhouses that make up this property are all within a few blocks of each other. They're in a quiet, residential area of Back Bay, with brownstone- and tree-lined streets, near the border with South End. They're a short walk from Northeastern University, as well as from the Copley Square area and many downtown attractions. There is also a nearby park that families may appreciate.- Five-minute walk to Prudential Building
Rooms
Quaint, small apartments with an at-home feel and kitchens
Rooms at the Copley House are actual apartments with fully equipped kitchenettes that include dishes, flatware, pots and pans, glasses, microwaves, coffeemakers, electric stoves, refrigerators (which vary according to room size), and dining tables. Despite the apartment-style digs, the rooms are fully serviced and very clean, with fresh towels daily, comfortable beds, and slightly less comfortable pull-out sofas. Decor is homey and generally attractive, though it varies by room; many units have white bedding with yellow accents and wood floors.Basement apartments are poorly lit, have wobbly stairs, and are exposed to street noise, while upper-level apartments have better views but no elevator access. Guests should contact the property beforehand to discuss preferences.
Features
Discounted parking and free Wi-Fi, but little else
Geared toward self-sufficient budget travelers, Copley House has little to offer in the way of features. Rooms have kitchenettes that allow guests to cook their own meals, but there are no dining venues or common spaces to speak of. Guests do get free Wi-Fi, free phone calls, and parking discounts.
