Could have been great
This hotel is one of those grey ladies that you see in cities like Boston. Those buildings that for, whatever, reason, never got purchased by a chain and have languished through half hearted refreshes. It appears this hotel sustains itself on Fenway Park, and unless you're going for a game there, or want something slightly better than a hostel, then this hotel is for you. 
Check-in: The staff was courteous, I asked for a room on the highest floor available, away from the elevator. They got half the request right, by putting me on the 5th floor, but very close to the elevator. 
Room: European is right. These rooms are small with old tv's ancient phones and very small bathrooms and tubs. The bed had a traditional headboard on a small queen bed that had that characteristic squeak every time I did so much as blink. 
On night 2 a family with small children moved in. I could not only hear them through the wall, but also make out what they were saying. By 2am I had enough and decided to call downstairs for another room. I was told that while other rooms were available they didn't allow customers to move rooms because they'd have to "clean two of them" and that I should know that in old hotels like this you can hear everything. 
Night 3: The fire alarm went off at 3:15 am and we had to evacuate. You can imagine what this did to the kids next door. 
Check out: The rate I requested had wifi included. They tried to charge me, I showed them the rate, they said that was a Priceline thing. After a stand-off they finally agreed to honor the rate.
My biggest problem with this hotel is that any request is met with indignation are argument. For a business traveler like me it is unacceptable. The value does not support the treatment.