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42.358889, -71.058086
4 stars
1 Court Street, Boston, MA, 02108 United States ‎1-866-539-0036‎ | Welcome Rewards™

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    Image of Ames, Boston
    4.6 out of 5 Outstanding (152 reviews)
    (Neighborhood average 4.2)
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    Located right next to fanueil hall, you really are in the center of everything. Just remember the pictures of the hotel as there is not a specific hotel... sign to let you know where it is. Reviewed by a Hotels.com guest on Mar 19, 2013

    Overview

    Location.
    Conveniently near the airport, Ames is in the heart of Boston, within walking distance of Old State House, Boston City Hall, and Faneuil Hall Visitor Center. Also nearby are Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Boston Common.

    Hotel Features.
    Ames has a 24-hour fitness facility and complimentary bicycles. High-speed (wired) Internet access is complimentary in public areas. This 4-star hotel features business amenities including a 24-hour business center and small meeting rooms. Additional amenities include concierge services, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. This is a smoke-free property.

    Guestrooms.
    The 114 air-conditioned guestrooms at Ames include CD players and minibars. For a surcharge, guests can use the in-room wireless high-speed Internet access. Rooms are equipped with plasma TVs with DVD players. All accommodations provide desks, complimentary weekday newspapers, and phones with voice mail. Bathrooms offer bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Additional amenities include safes and irons/ironing boards. In addition, housekeeping is offered daily and amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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    1 room,  2 adults 
    Adults Children
    Room 1: age 18+ 0-17

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    Key facts

    Hotel size

    • This hotel has 114 rooms
    • This hotel is arranged over 14 floors

    Arriving/leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Express check-out

    Required at check in

    • Credit card deposit required

    • Minimum check-in age is 18

    Travelling with others

    Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) stay free †

    Pets

    • Pets allowed *

    • Up to 20 lb

    Internet

    • Free wired Internet access in public areas

    • WiFi in rooms *

    Transport

    Parking

    • Valet parking
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    Other information

    • Smoke-free property
    */† The hotel charges extra for these services or facilities

    Optional extras

    Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per night

    Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

    WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 10 for 24 hours (rates may vary)

    WiFi is available in all public areas for USD 10 for 24 hours (rates may vary)

    In the hotel

    Stay connected
    • Free wired high-speed Internet
    • Wireless Internet access - surcharge
    Things to do
    • 24-hour fitness facilities
    Working away
    • 24-hour business center
    • Multiple small meeting rooms
    Services
    • Concierge services
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    Facilities
    • Number of buildings/towers - 1
    • Elevator/lift
    • Air-conditioned public areas
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    Accessibility
    • Accessible bathroom

    In the room

    Home comforts
    • Climate control
    • Air conditioning
    • Minibar
    • Bathrobes
    • Iron/ironing board
    Sleep well
    • Premium bedding
    Views and things
    • In-room massage available
    Freshen up
    • Private bathroom
    • Designer toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    Be entertained
    • Plasma TV
    • DVD player
    • CD player
    Stay connected
    • Desk
    • Voice mail
    • Complimentary weekday newspaper
    • Wireless Internet access (surcharge)
    • Phone
    Other stuff
    • Daily housekeeping
    • In-room safe
    • Electronic/magnetic keys

    Special features

    Recreation

    On Site

    • Complimentary bicycles on site

    Ames’s small print

    Optional extras

    Rollaway beds are available for USD 25 per night

    Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 100 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

    WiFi is available in guestrooms for USD 10 for 24 hours (rates may vary)

    WiFi is available in all public areas for USD 10 for 24 hours (rates may vary)

    We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

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    A short guide to Quincy Market-Financial-Waterfront

    The vendor stalls inside Quincy Market at Faneuil Hall Marketplace sell healthy doses of regional cuisine including the popular New England clam chowder. Modern commerce dominates the revitalized Financial District and waterfront. The North End is the oldest part of Boston and home to Little Italy where visitors can tour historic sites like Paul Revere's House and enjoy a good Italian meal.

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    • Old State House - within 100 meters
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    • Boston City Hall - 100 yards
    • Boston Massacre Site - 100 yards
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    • Faneuil Hall Marketplace - 300 yards
    • Old South Meeting House - 300 yards
    • New England Holocaust Memorial - 300 yards
    • Boston Athenaeum - 400 yards

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    • Boston Logan Intl. Airport (BOS) - 2.1 miles

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    • Norwood, MA, United States (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 13 miles
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    4.5 / 5
    Excellent

    Score breakdown (from 22 reviews)

    • 5.0
      (15)
    • 4.0
      (4)
    • 3.0
      (2)
    • 2.0
      (1)
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    Average rating for:

    • Cleanliness
      4.6
    • Service
      4.5
    • Comfort
      4.5
    • Condition
      4.8

    Reviews: Overall

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night romance trip in May 2013
    A Traveller
    US

    Ames
    2.0 / 5
    Fair
    "Train running below hotel super noisy"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      2.0
    • Comfort
      2.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Stayed here for my birthday and was disappointed. Decent hotel, nothing spectacular. Service impersonal, not friendly. I upgraded to loft but was not told that loft was on 3rd floor. Room was basically on top of their loud and club-like bar...not an upgrade to me. There's a train that runs beneath the hotel that's SUPER NOISY, you can literally feel […] the hotel rumble. Sucks when you want to sleep in. For the price and overall experience would not stay here again. Have stayed at London West Hollywood and Sofitel with far superior service and memorable experiences. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Mar 2013
    A Traveller
    US

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Located right next to fanueil hall, you really are in the center of everything. Just remember the pictures of the hotel as there is not a specific hotel sign to let you know where it is.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Mar 2013
    A Traveller
    US

    Ames
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Overall, a great hotel"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Took a long weekend trip with my wife and stayed at the Ames. PLEASE NOTE: If you don't have a GPS you may have a little trouble finding this building. There is NO sign and NO number on the building except for a very small plaque on the side of the building. We only noticed it when walking past the building on the second day. Also, the building is right […] next door to a homeless shelter so there were a bunch of hobos hanging around at the end of the block. Not a big deal but not the most attractive site. Now onto the good stuff. The hotel is in a great location and the staff is very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and seemed like it was recently updated with a very modern look (which I liked). The room was small but four our purposes it was fine. My only complaint about the room was a noisy heating/AC unit which woke me up a few times during the night (but I'm a light sleeper). Overall I would definitely recommend this hotel. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Feb 2013
    Frank
    US

    Ames
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Excellent but for the breakfast"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    The only negative thing about this hotel was the breakfast - the variety of food was rather poor, and no service at all. Everything else was pretty good for the hotel's price, especially location, the gym, room comfort, view from the window, bathrooms.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    4 night romance trip in Feb 2013
    Alexey
    US

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Fantastic stay"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This is a beautiful hotel. The concierge was very helpful and we had a very nice stay. The room was clean, modern, and comfortable. My only complaint was that the walls of the bathroom were glass (with a curtain over them). It looked cool but the bedroom illuminated when the bathroom light was turned on. Overall a great stay and we would come again […] . Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night romance trip in Jan 2013
    A Traveller
    US

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Jan 2013
    Catherine
    US

    Ames
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "holiday revels?"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Hotel well appointed however relative to others in class lacking attention to detail. Mini bar was not fully stocked per guide 7 missing items that potentially would generate extra charges, cordless phone was not working and corded phone stuck on speaker canceling led to disconnect, one shade would not close but at past midnight too late to request […] repair, poor to no ventilation in bath, no robes per ammenities list, in room at checkin. Though often two doormen only once was door offered to be opened during our two day stay. Possibly an exception given prior reviews though clean and contemporary so many minor issues were not expected. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Dec 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Very close to everything !!"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Great!! Perfect !!
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night romance trip in Jul 2012
    Mike
    US

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "An unexpected hidden treasure"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We enjoyed our stay. The room was excellent. The only draw back was the fridge was stocked with items to buy so we had to take some out to store food in the fridge. Staff were extremely helpful and had great suggestions. From the outside the hotel is not obviously a hotel - which made the hotel seem classier. It was very accessible to all the things […] we wanted to see, including excellent access to public transportation. A must stay location! Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Jun 2012
    The News
    US

    Ames
    3.0 / 5
    Good
    "Trendy and nice, but maybe not worth the $$$"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      3.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Very trendy and unique hotel. Room and interior were modern, clean, and very cool, which we loved. Staff was friendly and attentive. Free continental breakfast was very good. But it's a pricy place, and to our minds, not up to par for what we paid. There were relatively few amenities, rooms were pretty tiny, and the service and quality was just not […] quite what we hoped for. Found holes in the pillowcases, housekeeping knocking on our door a good two hours before we needed to check out, etc. No pool, tiny fitness center. Very pricy valet parking. Concierge gave us the wrong directions to the theater we were going to, which really messed us up. For that kind of money, I really expect things to be just about perfect. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night romance trip in Jun 2012
    Rebecca
    US

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Excellent Stay"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    The AMES is a great place, great location, great staff. Very conveinant to the "T" across the street, AVIS rent car around the corner, and most activities easily walkable or a quick ride on the "T". Staff was extremely courteous and room was nice and modern.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    4 night romance trip in May 2012
    A Traveller
    US

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Awesome experience.."

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    My wife and I spent 1 night in the Ames, as it was her first time to Boston. Parking was great ($18 for the night) as we parked in the same place that the hotel valets ($42) your cars, upon the receptionists recommendation. We booked at a discounted rate on hotels.com and requested a bathtub, and when we got to the room and realized it was a tubless […] room, they switched our room immediately at no additional charge. We ate at the Oceanaire restaurant which was steps away from the hotel, which was incredible. We drank at the hotel bar, which has some of the best mixologists in the city along with my favorite craft distillery's whiskeys, Tuttenhill's Hudson line (hard to find, even in NY). The room was comfortable, clean, modern, and quiet. HUGE flatscreen tv, glass shower looking into the room so you can watch tv as you bathe/shower. Everything you could ever need in the minibar, and everything in the room could be purchased, such as the lamp and the iHome alarm clock. Amenities such as Malin+Goetz toiletries from Barney's NY made this stay over the top. Wouldn't stay anywhere else if heading back to Boston.... as my alma mater's headmaster would say, Kudo's! Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night romance trip in Jan 2012
    Barry+Diana M
    US

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Nov 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Ames Hotel in Boston - Impressive!"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    I was incredibly impressed by the Ames Hotel in Boston. The hotel is gorgeous, immaculate, and situated in a prime location within Boston. You can walk to most of the main attractions in Boston from the hotel (or take a quick ride on the T). The front desk and bell staff were kind, accommodating, and extremely generous with their time and knowledge. […] It was refreshing to meet such welcoming hotel staff! I would highly recommend staying at this hotel. I have absolutely no complaints. Read more
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Jun 2011
    Marie
    US

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    1 night romance trip in Mar 2011
    A Traveller
    US

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    5 night romance trip in Sep 2010
    A Traveller
    US

    Ames
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent
    "Ames Hotel in downtown Boston"

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      4.0
    • Comfort
      4.0
    • Condition
      4.0
    Clean, comfortable and convenient. However paying extra for wi-fi seems odd.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night romance trip in Sep 2010
    A Traveller
    US

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    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Great long week-end at the Ames, Boston"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    We appreciated the proximity of the attractions (museums ,aquarium, cruises, market) and services. The hotel is very nice and clean, the staff is kind.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Mar 2013
    A Traveller
    CA

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    3 night romance trip in Feb 2013
    A Traveller
    GB

    Ames
    5.0 / 5
    Outstanding
    "Ames, Boston"

    • Cleanliness
      5.0
    • Service
      5.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    Hotel was nice and has expected as shown on their website. Great room, good location. Has a veterans building a few doors along though where you have to pass by a few homeless people if you walk up that way. Hotel is nearer Quincy market. Overall enjoyed Boston and enjoyed the hotel
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Nov 2010
    A Traveller
    GB

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    Ames
    4.0 / 5
    Excellent

    • Cleanliness
      4.0
    • Service
      3.0
    • Comfort
      5.0
    • Condition
      5.0
    This guest did not leave a comment.
    Genuine Hotels.com guest review
    2 night romance trip in Aug 2012
    A Traveller
    CA

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