Acceptable but dreary hotel in great location
We stayed here for four nights recently. The pros are that the location is fantastic, right in the heart of Boston near tons of restaurants and public transportation with the Colonnade two blocks up with a discount for their fabulous food, the customer service is really strong, the shuttle is less than a taxi, and it's cheaper than any other area hotel. However, the cons are that it still cost us about $185 a night for what would normally be considered motel-quality. This hotel had so much potential with a bit of renovation that it was depressing to see how poorly appointed, dimly lit, and how few amenities it had. Our door actually hit the light when you opened it. It did have a coffee maker, daily housekeeping, a pizza vending machine in the hall, and an extremely comfortable bed. Our room had a view of an alleyway and was very dark. It was a little grimy feeling, with old paint and a weird room layout. The hallways are mismarked and labyrinthine, but I thought this was funny more than anything. Also, the elevators are ancient, tiny, and there's just nothing to do in this hotel. It's more like a $60-$80 motel you stay while on a road trip. Would I stay there again? Yes, because there's nothing else in area at this price and it wasn't a "bad" hotel per se. It just wasn't a place you would go to stay in the hotel itself other than to sleep. If anyone ever decided to put some money into this place and renovate it, I can easily see it turning into a real beauty.