OverviewThis property is situated within a 3-minute drive of Interstate 93, south of downtown Boston. Offering free transportation to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), which is a 15- to 20-minute drive away, a business centre and meeting space, this hotel is well suited for business travellers.
This hotel is smoke free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi, free local calls, a flat screen TV with pay-per-view movies, a coffeemaker, a desk, an iron and ironing board, a hair dryer, a safe and air conditioning. Select rooms also include a mini-fridge and accessible rooms are available.
Free parking is available on site and free shuttle service is available for transportation to the Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and other local area destinations, including the subway station. The shuttle operates on demand and is subject to availability. This hotel also offers rates for extended parking.
Pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of $15 per pet, per room (limited to four pets per room).
A free breakfast is served from am to am. This hotel does not have an on-site restaurant.
Other on-site amenities include a business centre, meeting space, guest laundry facilities, dry cleaning service and a newsstand. This hotel is also adjacent to a bowling alley and arcade.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum is a 6-minute drive away, while the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center is 15 to 20 minutes away by car. Downtown attractions are about a 15- to 30-minute drive away and include TD Garden, Quincy Market, the Boston Common and Boston Public Garden, Cheers Bar and Fenway Park. Harvard University and MIT are both a 20- to 40-minute drive away. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on November 26, 2013: Free breakfast hours.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests seemed satisfied with their stay at this hotel and thought that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and generally comfortable, while a few reviewers specifically mentioned that the beds were comfortable.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service and one reviewer said that "the staff went above and beyond to make the stay of their guests an enjoyable one."
Many guests enjoyed the free shuttle service and the free breakfast, while a couple of reviewers appreciated the free Wi-Fi and free parking.
The Bad
There were several common concerns found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial.
There were some noise concerns expressed by guests. A few reviewers specifically complained about noise from the neighbouring train, while one guest was disturbed by noise from a housekeeping closet. One reviewer said that he could hear traffic noise in his room.
A few guests thought that their rooms appeared dated and one reviewer noticed appliances in need of repairs.
A few reviewers found the hotel located too far from the downtown area.
A few guests thought that the selection at the free breakfast could be improved, while a couple of reviewers were disappointed that this hotel did not have an on-site restaurant.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.6 out of 5, with 77% of 433 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #69 out of 77 hotels in Boston, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 212 reviews.
The author called the hotel on November 26, 2013 to verify some information.
