26 Chandler Street, Boston, Massachusetts, United States | (888) 822-7560
Clean, contemporary rooms
On quiet, dead-end street with little traffic or noise
Walking distance to downtown and historic sights
Near T subway station and public transportation
Excellent American restaurant and bar, the Trophy Room
Free Wi-Fi
No closets in rooms
No fitness center, business center, or room service
Small bathrooms with little counter space
No on-site parking (though discounts for nearby garage)
Located in Boston’s pricey and historic South End neighborhood, the Alise Boston offers an affordable alternative to budget-minded travelers who value savings more than amenities. The Trophy Room, a popular on-site American bistro that serves a lively bar crowd at night, is a highlight. A couple of T station stops are a short walk away, and it's a 10-minute walk to Copley Square and Newbury Street. Rooms are clean and contemporary, particularly for the price, but features are limited -- guests will not find closet space, exercise facilities, or room service.
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Scene
A budget-friendly boutique hotel where history meets frugality
The brick-and-mortar exterior of the Alise Boston suits its historic South End neighborhood, which is within walking distance to Boston’s downtown area and its many restaurants and bars. Much like Boston itself, the Alise Boston offers a blend of the traditional and modern. In the tiny lobby, guests will find a red leather button sofa, red rug, white brick-patterned tile, and -- behind the front desk -- a wall of black mosaic tiles. The low ceilings, tall front desk, and dark tones make the space feel a bit cramped, and gray carpet and black wooden staircase are showing their age. But this is a budget hotel, and most will find the decor is attractive enough for the price. Most business travelers and tourists come for the low rates and convenient location; the hotel is not cheap, per se, but it's one of the best values in the area.
Like the adjacent lobby seating area, the Trophy Room restaurant and bar has a slightly clubby feel -- black leather banquette seating, dark wood floors, a wood bar, and the same white brick-patterned tile walls. This gay-friendly American bistro that offers staples such as burgers, salads, and craft beers, and there's a continental breakfast on weekdays and brunch on weekends. Hungry guests can also safely walk to restaurants in the surrounding neighborhood and downtown.
Location
On a quiet corner of Boston’s South End within walking distance of downtown sights and public transportation
The Alise Boston is located in Boston’s South End at Berkeley and Chandler Streets, within walking distance to two T subway stations, downtown Boston, and popular attractions including the Museum of Fine Art, the Prudential Center, and Faneuil Hall. The hotel faces a quiet, dead-end street that has a park and a vet.
Rooms
Small modern and funky rooms, at the right price
The rooms strive for a modern, European boutique style, which may account for the funky desk chairs. They certainly have one thing in common with many European hotels -- they're small, with even smaller bathrooms. Some bathrooms are difficult to turn around in and offer little counter space for toiletries, though they do have marble tile, walk-in showers, and Pure toiletries. Each room has a hanging rack with hangers because there are no closets. Overall, though, rooms are cute and contemporary for the price, with metallic padded headboards, big coral bolster pillows, gray and coral bed runners, and big color photos of Boston on the walls. Experienced guests know to ask for rooms at the end of the hallway, which have windows on two sides allowing for more natural light and views.
The flat-screen TVs come with the full package of cable and movie channels, and there are iPod docks -- better technology than some may expect for this category of hotel. Full-length mirrors lean against the walls.
The quiet street makes for little room noise.
Features
Lobby coffee and parking discounts
There aren't many features to speak of at this budget boutique hotel, which is why the management can keep the prices low. Coffee and ice are available in the lobby, and there are parking discounts for a nearby garage. The Trophy Room bistro restaurant is the main feature to speak of, and serves American cuisine for three meals a day.
