Ames Hotel, Boston
I'm basing this review as both a 'regular' consumer and as my profession, travel consultant.
Pros: Location, bathroom size, bathroom amenities (LOVE the brand of soaps they had!), modern/contemporary decor (reason my husband picked it!), comfortable bed
Cons: None existant hotel signage - took us twice around the block to find even though I had read up via TA reviews beforehand! No free wi-fi (I think this is ridiculous anywhere nowadays), varied staff (doorman was always helpful, front desk staff who we saw usually smiled but never got the overall 'warm + fuzzy' feeling -- althought I fully realize that could be US not them :), overall room size could be somewhat difficult to maneuver around large luggage and more than two people
We did not have the noise issues I read about (we were on the 5th floor facing toward Quincy Mkt)
We thought breakfast was adequate and while lacking in some ways when it's included we don't complain!
We would stay again.