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185 State Street, Financial District, Boston, MA 02109, United States
#60 of 96 hotels in Boston
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 2686 hotel reviews
8.3Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.8
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.2
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
7.8
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Free Wifi
8.3
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Reviewed: May 17, 2025
Linda
Ireland15 Reviews6 helpful votes7.0“Pleasant hotel in good location”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms small and dark and lighting poor.
Good location. Pleasant and helpful staff
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 15, 2025
Linda
United Kingdom9 Reviews9.0“Perfect location Close to the seafront”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Atrium room did not have an external window. But it was spacious and really quiet which was good. Surprised by lack of tea making facilities no kettle in the room.
The location is fantastic. So close to lots of attractions. We were delighted to be able to just step out the front door and choose which activity to do.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 11, 2025
Leigh
New Zealand17 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It would be really handy to have access to hot water in the rooms.
Very close to the old part of Boston that we wanted to see properly.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 10, 2025
Mark
United States1 review8.0- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Cabin Room - No Windows
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
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Reviewed: May 10, 2025
Robin
United Kingdom61 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
While our room was clean and comfortable, it was fairly basic.
We did not eat breakfast in the hotel. The staff were friendly and helpful. The hotel has a most convenient location in the center of downtown Boston. It was expensive relative to the facilities that the hotel has to offer - but I guess you have to take account of the expensive location. However, the hotel was in line with my prior expectations and so I was not disappointed.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 9, 2025
Mark
Australia6 Reviews7.0“Great location and staff, but facilities below par for the price”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room with City View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No yea or coffee making facilities
Location
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 8, 2025
Ilan
Israel26 Reviews10 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The entrance and reception seem dark and uninviting, but as you get up to the floor and room, it is much brighter. Also, there is no coffee machine in the room
Nice big clean room. Very close to the Aquarium. Housekeeping only by request, and we prefer it as there is no need to change towls daily
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 2, 2025
James
Ireland34 Reviews8.0“would recommend this place and it was a great base to explore boston”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 4 nights
rooms weren't cleaned daily. We were told this on checkin but seemed unusual to not have this considering the cost of the room
staff were great. Room was comfortable and great location. Liked the restaurant recommendations
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: May 2, 2025
Enda
Ireland51 Reviews3 helpful votes9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 1 night
Expensive
Great central location
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: May 1, 2025
Robert
United States1 review8.0“Only thing I didn’t care about was that they didn’t have room service every night”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • King Cabin Room - No Windows
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The property was clean and in a safe location there was a restaurant bar on the same building
Great location, safe clean area
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: April 28, 2025
Scott
Australia4 Reviews7.0“Great, however the weekend we were there the price was extremely expensive for what we got.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No in room coffee or tea facilities.
Great location and friendly staff. Lots of places to eat nearby. Easy access to public transport. Rooms a good size.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 28, 2025
Chad
United States1 review7.0“As advertised”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed was uncomfortable and no in room coffee
Location, overall room
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 28, 2025
Julie
United States9 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“The location was excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No coffee or tea
The location was fantastic!
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 27, 2025
Francesco
Italy92 Reviews4 helpful votes7.0“in boston for the marathon”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Queen Cabin - No Window
- • Stayed 4 nights
no window in the room
three stars hotel located in the center of toronto, rooms are big and enough furnished
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 23, 2025
Jonathan
United Kingdom4 Reviews8.0“A great stay if you're looking for accommodation for the Boston Marathon”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 1 night
The aircon unit was a little noisy which initially made it difficult to get to sleep.
Very simple check in and out. I was also able to leave my luggage there very early in the morning and for most of the day which was really helpful as I was running the marathon and needed the convenience. The location was also great with a Metro stop (Aquarium) right outside the front door.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 22, 2025
Desiree
Ireland8 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Fantastic location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No kettle in room
Very quiet
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 22, 2025
Adeliya
Kazakhstan2 Reviews8.0“Great location and room”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
I could not figure out how to regulate temperature in the bathroom
The location, the room and people
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 19, 2025
Karen
United States43 Reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with City View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Very convenient location. Polite desk staff. Clean room. Comfortable bed
Stayed in March 2025
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Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Carol
Canada13 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Queen City View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Only complaint I have is that their pillows are flat, maybe need to be replaced. I'm pretty fussy about my pillows anyway, so take it with a grain of salt. Maybe you like flat feather pillows 🤷♀️😁. For the cost to stay here, I would like to sleep comfortably
2nd time staying here. Great location. Great Hotel.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Sue
United States8 Reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great location! No outside views from room. And no coffee in rooms. 1st place we’ve ever stayed where coffee was not complimentary. Staff was great. On site lounge was nice.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Claire
United States1 review9.0“My trip to Boston was convention related. Harborside Inn was a pleasant surprise.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with City View
- • Stayed 4 nights
Sunday brunch option would have been enjoyable Lack of coffee/tea maker in room I thought the chandelier in the room was glaring, but I dislike exposed light bulb fixtures in general
The towels were phenomenal. I've never seen that brand before, but they were plush and excellent quality. I liked the convenient access to Quincy Market. It made meal choice easy and very accessible. Several people commented about the novelty of having an actual room key again. The interior art was edgy while sticking to the nautical theme. I enjoyed the Boston themed murals in the atrium area.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Cynthia
United States5 Reviews8.0“Excellent location with great staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location is excellent, staff is great. Our bathroom was small without space for toiletries. No coffee in the room or lobby for hotel guests, as a coffee drinker I missed that.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 9, 2025
Erik
United States6 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Queen Room with Atrium View
- • Stayed 3 nights
Great location, wonderful staff and nice rooms. Aquarium T Station has an entrance right by front door. Very easy to get to the airport and other tourist sites.
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: April 9, 2025
Christopher
United States7 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Convenient and a good value with creative and tasteful decor.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Queen Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Funky place. Clean and super convenient for downtown. If you drive in, there is no valet and you have to self park in a public garage 2 blocks away. Also, no coffee in the rooms and the restaurant doesn’t open til 7. So if you have an early morning you have to go out to dunks or Starbucks.
Stayed in April 2025
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