Overview
Located along Highway 9 and about a 4-minute walk from Prudential Subway Station, the Midtown Hotel Boston is geared towards travellers who require an economical and centrally located hotel with an outdoor pool and easy access to public transit.
This smoke-free hotel has 159 air-conditioned guest rooms and suites, each offering one king or one or two double beds, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a seating area, a desk, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Mini-fridges are available for $5 per night.The hotel does not offer wheelchair-accessible rooms.
Dogs are permitted for an additional $30 per pet, per stay and will be welcomed with a package including treats, waste bags and food and water dishes. The hotel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, meeting and banquet facilities, guest laundry facilities, a barber/beauty shop, concierge services, a gift shop and a business centre. Parking is $22 per day, and Wi-Fi is an additional $9.95 per 24 hours.
There is no restaurant on site, but Lucy Ethiopian Cafe is a 2-minute walk from the hotel, and several other eateries can be accessed within a 10-minute walk. Copley Place offers shopping roughly 8 minutes away on foot. Boston Symphony Orchestra is a 2-minute walk away.
Fenway Park is a 7-minute drive or 20-minute bus ride away. The Museum of Fine Arts is about a 5-minute drive away, and the Hynes Convention Center is 4 minutes away by car.
Logan International Airport (BOS) is approximately a 15-minute drive northeast. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Wi-Fi $9.95/day, parking $22/day, dogs permitted for $30/stay, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: June 8, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with praise going to the hotel's staff, location and rooms.
The hotel's staff were praised by numerous lodgers, who found them to be friendly, helpful and efficient. One guest specifically praised their suggestions for restaurants and activities.
Many reviewers were pleased with the hotel's location. They described it as close to the Christian Science Center, Prudential Subway Station, Symphony Hall, the Museum of Fine Arts, Fenway Park, the Hynes Convention Center, restaurants, shopping and bars.
Several guests were pleased with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean and spacious, with good water pressure and comfortable beds. It should be noted, however, that some guests were disappointed with aspects of their rooms (see below).
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were some common complaints about extra costs, the rooms and noise transfer.
While the majority of guests were pleased with the hotel's economical and budget friendly rates, some lodgers were disappointed with the extra costs incurred. They complained of the extra Internet and parking fees, and felt these should have been included in the room rates. However, guests considering booking this hotel should check out the hotel's many promotional packages, as some of them do bundle these fees into the rates.
Although many reviewers enjoyed their clean and spacious rooms, some guests complained about their accommodations. They reported dated and rundown decor and furniture, as well as small bathrooms and no fridges or microwaves in the rooms. Mini-fridges are available, however, for $5 per night.
A few lodgers complained of noise transfer during their stays. They reported noise from guests in adjacent rooms, as well as traffic noise in front-facing rooms and noisy in-room air-conditioning units.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 3.7 out of 5 with an 82% recommendation rate from 971 reviews.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #61 out of 77 Boston hotels with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 from 539 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 7.6 out of 10 from 218 reviews.
The author called the hotel on June 8, 2013 to verify some information.
