So glad we found this hotel
Booked this hotel before we left the UK. Reviews were good with reports of a recent renovation so with luck everything would be as new. We arrived from New York by train at Back Bay station. The station was an easy walk to the hotel but with our luggage my wife started to struggle as we crossed the road to the hotel. The doorman had no idea we were stopping in his hotel but never the less he came straight across to help my wife with her case across the road. 
As stated previously the hotel is having a make over and the front is covered with scaffolding however once into reception there is no signs of any work. The reception area is welcoming as were the reception staff. 
Our room was very contemporary, comfortable and clean. Every night we were given a fresh bottle of water. Wi-Fi in the room was free which unbelievably some hotels still charge for or is only available in the foyer.
The hotel is in excellent location for the subway with two station only 2-3 minutes walk away. Newbury and Boylstone Streets, lots of expensive shopping and good restaurants are just at the rear of the hotel. The Prudential Mall is almost alongside the hotel with shopping and restaurants.
We did not eat in the hotel except for our last morning for breakfast which for us was not a very good experience. Maybe or UK tastes do not match the chefs. We mentioned this at checkout and they removed the breakfast charges.
We will have no hesitation in stopping here again