Boston Common Hotel

Thankfully we weren't planning to spend much time at the hotel other than to sleep. The bathroom was moldy and mildewy and the floor was gross. The carpet was stained and the walls needed fresh paint. Over the weekend I don't think the housekeeper did much besides empty the trash and take the tip. We didn't get fresh towels. The woman at the desk references […] "limited housekeeping" on weekends, but I didn't see that in any of the literature. Read more

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hard to find entrance and parking was a pain. bellman stayed with me while husband picked up car. very close to baseball park!!!

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If you are looking for a Marriot experience, you will not get it. The hotel was built a long time ago. It has historical kick to it, which may be a turn off for some people. But given it has a long history, update has been made and maintained decent. It was very quite (stayed on the 7th floor) and felt it had very good wall insulation. Continental breakfast […] was good as well. Didn't have cook your own waffle station but had variety of breads and drinks. Also has business center where you can take care of internet needs. Read more

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Small room, but by myself so the fact I had a queen room, which was about 15ft by 12ft, so not spacious, if there are two of you, one person gets about a 9 inch walkway to get into bed. TV was old, could do with flat screens tbh. Installing a few extra wifi hubs wouldn't go amiss, as many have commentated connectivity was a bit random. If these two […] things were improved, I'd think of staying again as I was here for RedSox games, but if not would look elsewhere for my next trip. Read more

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The hotel is kind of old but in good condition. Rooms are small but comfortable. Breakfast was good enough to start up our day. Loved the location, we wanted to visit Boston's historic sites and this Hotel is near by all of them.

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The hotel is located in a very convenient location to some of the best places to visit while in Boston. The hotel is an older building with smaller rooms, but the room was comfortable and had everything a hotel room should have for convenience. The breakfast is continental with good variety of cereal, fruit, juices and coffee. Beside the great location, […] the staff of this hotel is wonderful - very accommodating and helpful. I will stay in this hotel every time from now on because of the convenience to the Back Bay T station, the staff, and the location to good restaurants, and shopping. Read more

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The stay was quaint and sweet, a very comfortable room, close by to many of Boston's landmarks.

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The parking garage was across the street, no valet, very few people on site to help you, and there was not a soul in site at 11pm on a weeknight- a bit scary. I asked for security to come out and meet me at the hotel, they said they didn't do that. It was really run-down and tattered but clean.

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Location was good, parking was a pain and not valet. Rooms are poorly maintained , old and dirty.

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Other than being centrally located there is nothing good about this hotel.

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This is an old school hotel. I stress the old. It has not been kept up at all. A simple paint job would work wonders. When I checked in I asked for the internet code and the woman said "We can't guarantee internet connections in the room." I asked "Then why do you a What You Pay Fordvertise that you do?" She threw her hands up and said "Don't ask me. […] That's what I'm told to say." OK. Whatever. It was inexpensive and I got what I paid for. The heat working was a plus. Read more

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Stayed there on a Friday night in Boston. It was fun, room a little small but it was good. great Location

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When I arrived at the hotel, the staff were very courteous and helpful. I was there on business and they gave me very detailed suggestions on how to get to my location. I arrived by train and the hotel was in walking distance of the amtrak station. Upon entering my room, I was very disappointed int he quality of the room. It looked like the rooms haven't […] been updated in over 30 years. The bathroom was not the cleanest and the furniture was worn and outdated. I think with an investment in updating the hotel, it could really generate money considering the great location. Read more

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I enjoyed it. Convenient, clean and cheerful people. Nice to stay in an historical building for a change.

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BCH is well situated on Copley Square near the T in the Back Bay/South End neighborhood. My 17 year old daughter and I were comfortable walking in this area during day and evening hours and used the T (2 nearby stations) a lot. Hotel is vintage and rooms are smaller but we found the hotel to be quiet and comfortable and reasonably priced for the am […] enities. Read more

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The Hotel room was old, the old appliances and sinks were very evident that a remodeling could be necessary. The early time for Breakfast ending at 9 am every morning is also a TURN-OFF! Most continental breakfast's end with hotels at 10:30. With the rooms being so small and pricey, the least they can do is extend the time on breakfast. The staff was […] nice. Read more

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Great location near transit lines, cultural landmarks, shopping, and three Starbucks sites!

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The hotel is in a great location, with relatively affordable self-parking in a garage (for Boston!). It was safe, continental breakfast was nice and within seconds we could be in beautiful Back Bay. The downside: hotel is significantly outdated. But everything was clean and in working order. So if you are on a budget, this is a great spot.

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needs renovation bathroom is old and grout is dirty old enamel bathtub is stained and unpleasant great shower pressure! bed comfortable television and lack of internet connection very disappointing

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Great location, very helpful staff, rooms are quiet, old hotel but clean, adequate for short stay.

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Adequate single room for the price; great location just of the T for meetings near Copley Square.

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First, the good. The hotel was in least expensive one that I could find, being there were 5 other conferences around the area, this had to do. The staff at the lobby was very nice and worked quickly to answer my question. There's free breakfast and a free business center with copier, and the Bay Bay Station for the T is about 1.5 block away. That's […] really about it for the good. The bad: the hotel was in a dark alley directly across a parking garage. I thought I went in through the back entrance, but that was it. The rooms are VERY outdated with a wore out look like it should have been torn down in the early 2000s. There was 1 available power outlet in the room, O-N-E. That's a bit crazy for a business hotel. The wireless internet was "not guaranteed" for a higher floor (7th) even though the description said wireless internet for every room. To top it off, their staff refused to provide housekeeping service to the rooms except for changing the towels due to the passing of their general manager. Even though the letter they left in the room said that you could request it, they flat out refused when I asked. I feel for them in difficult time like this, but I also believe that the customers should not have to suffer. Read more

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Old, tiny, ancient bathroom, dirty walls, moldy shower curtain, completely dated hotel. There is absolutely no charm and it is just dingy all the way around. The rooms are so tiny that there isn't even room for a chair. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone and it wasn't inexpensive either. The only decent thing is it's location; it is in the great […] Back Bay Area and easy to get everywhere! Other than that, it is not worth your money!!! Read more

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I found this hotel on an Expedia hotel search of places located in the Back Bay area of Boston. I was looking for a hotel for one night, 2 people, for under $200 (during the week) and this one came up. This hotel was a little tricky to find, due to all the one way streets in the area, but once I found it was so pleased. It is very convenient to so many […] places to go and see in the Back Bay area and just to get around Boston via the T. I wish I had stayed longer. I would definitely go back! I was able to park on the street for an hour at a meter spot while I unloaded my car and then there is a parking garage right across the street that cost $23 (discounted by the hotel) for a 24 hour parking stay... not bad, considering I had to have a car due to my other travels in the area. If you don't have to have a car, don't, so many other ways to get around anyway. Seriously, this hotel is perfect for anyone wanting to spend a few days or a nice long weekend in the Back Bay area of Boston, quiet, comfortable bed, free wifi in the lobby area and they have a business center where you can hook up your computer, and a complimentary continental breakfast (cereal, fruit, bagels, juice, coffee - just enough to get the day started). Read more

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Prior to staying in this hotel, I read reviews on both hotels.com and yelp.com, and became very nervous about the condition of the hotel. When I arrived, I was pleasantly surprised. The lobby was clean and the employees at the desk were efficient and friendly. My boyfriend and I stayed on the 6th floor, which was convenient to the continental breakfast […] (5th floor), and the vending machines (7th floor). Expecting stains on the walls and rusty faucets, we opened the door and were again surprised. While the room could be considered “small,” it was clean, nicely decorated, and had a wonderful view of the Prudential. The size of the room was not an issue for either of us! While the bathroom was a little cramped and some of the tile was chipped, it was also clean, had sample toiletries, and had no rusty faucets! We LOVED the location (a 2 minute walk to the Back Bay and Copley stops/stations), and we thought the hotel was great. After our room was cleaned, my boyfriend noticed that they actually shined the doorknob, too- nice touch! Our only complaints are that the bathrooms should be updated in the near future (old tile/shower), and that the continental breakfast should have more than cereal, bagels, and muffins. However, both served their purpose and did not affect our opinion of the rest of the hotel. The rates were reasonable for a hotel in the heart of Boston. We definitely plan on staying again! Read more

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Not much. Convient that's about it

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old hotel. good price. good breaksfast

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Good location, room clean, but didn't have any fluffy pillows--very flat and uncomfortable.

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It's a nice place. Near the subway. The Trinty Church is over one block.

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Not very impressed...one good thing (free breakfast).

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I was very happy to get the room, although it was SO SMALL... Also a mildew smell grew stronger with the heat and I could not open the window. But thanks for the polite service otherwise and the great rate. You overall do a good job.

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The hotel is easy to miss because it has a very small sign. One cab I took had no idea where it was, though it's on Copley Square. The location was wonderful with very easy access to 2 T lines. The staff was extremely helpful with directions to everywhere that I wanted to go. The room was small with no frills, but had all the basic necessities, even […] an iron and ironing board. I didn't like the push button type faucets on the bathroom sink because it was hard to control the flow of water and there was no stopper in the sink. The daily cleaning service didn't wipe off my sink or empty the ice bucket, but otherwise everything was fine. I thought the price was expensive but it was comparable to other hotels that I looked at in Boston. Read more

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The hotel is in a great location, 1-2 min walk to Newbury, Copley, Prudential, etc. The continental breakfast was better than I expected. The bathroom in my room, however, was another story. The shower/tub was missing paint chips and did not drain very quickly. Yuck. You can see into the adjacent bathroom through the vent without even trying to look. […] Creepy. The doors are so thin that I could clearly hear the lyrics to "You Got It Bad" being sung in the shower across the hall from me. Overall, I probably wouldn't stay there again unless there was a nicer room available. Read more

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Hotel/ room was very bare bones, but if you just need a place to crash in a very convenient location, this place does the trick.

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Well, it's a convenient location. It's hard to find as the main entrance as it is not really well marked. It's relatively quiet for downtown Boston. The problem is that the Hotel is aging and the maintenance does not keep up and they don't have staff on site. They are dreadfully understaffed in the off-hours. I got locked out of my room because of deferred […] maintenance. The electronic door no longer worked. There was nobody to talk to in management although the desk staff was quite nice. They had absolutely zero staff on site off-hours. They had to call in some from a "sister" hotel which took a while. So over an hour later they determine that it is the batteries in the door! WHAT? When do you change them? When they wear out? I got nothing for being out of my room for over an hour! DO NOT BOOK! Read more

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Fine older hotel. Room was updated and nice. Quiet dead end street, but one has to look hard to find the entrance on the little street. Very good location for the quick vacation we had planned, almost across the street from Trinity Church and a quick walk to the Public Gardens.

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very helpful staff, comfortable and convenient

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This is an older hotel with all the shortcomings that come with that. But it is an excellent location in Back Bay area! Very easy to get to by subway. Rooms are small, bathroom old, but everything worked. As long as you know it's an old hotel you will be satisfied.The continental breakfast and room WiFi were good. I stayed here to run in the Boston […] Marathon, and hotel was two blocks from finish line! Plus they started breakfast at 5:15 AM specially for us runners which was appreciated!! Read more

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The room desperately needed a paint job. Scuff marks, chipped corners and generally dingy. The bathroom sink & shower drain stopped up causing the shower to overflow into he bathroom and the sink to take hours to drain. When called, the staff said they would send up a maintenance person. It wasn't until 10:30 the next night when I brushed my teeth an […] the sink stopped up that a rep. From the hotel came up with security who demanded to be let in as well that i was offered a different room, which I declined at that hour for the night before I left. At the rate that is unacceptable. Read more

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