Pros

  • 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
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Cons

  • No elevators in the buildings
  • Narrow stairs difficult for people with heavy luggage or disabilities
  • Small bathrooms
  • Poorly lit basement apartments
  • No fitness center
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Bottom Line

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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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Internet
  • Pets Allowed

Oyster Hotel Review

Copley House

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.

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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
  • Five-minute walk to Boston Greenway
  • Five-minute walk to Boston Symphony Hall
  • Five-minute walk to Whole Foods, local bakeries, and fast-food chains
  • Five-minute walk to beer/wine stores (alcohol is not typically sold in grocery and convenience stores)
  • 10-mintue walk to Museum of Fine Arts
  • 10-minute walk to Anchovies Food & Spririts and other restaurants
  • 10-mintue walk to Northeastern University
  • 10-minute walk to T subway station and trolley lines
  • 10-minute walk to Newbury Shops
  • 15-mintue walk to Boston University
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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.

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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.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Copley House

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.

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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
  • Five-minute walk to Boston Greenway
  • Five-minute walk to Boston Symphony Hall
  • Five-minute walk to Whole Foods, local bakeries, and fast-food chains
  • Five-minute walk to beer/wine stores (alcohol is not typically sold in grocery and convenience stores)
  • 10-mintue walk to Museum of Fine Arts
  • 10-minute walk to Anchovies Food & Spririts and other restaurants
  • 10-mintue walk to Northeastern University
  • 10-minute walk to T subway station and trolley lines
  • 10-minute walk to Newbury Shops
  • 15-mintue walk to Boston University
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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.

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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.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Cable

  • Cribs

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pets Allowed

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

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