William James College is located about 3 miles south of downtown Newton and about 13 miles southwest of downtown Boston. The closest hotels are northwest of campus.
Address: One Wells Avenue,
Newton,
MA02459Zoom in (+) to see interstate exits, restaurants, and other attractions near hotels.
"The hotel was fine, but the drinking glasses were dirty, and I had to ask twice for towels.2018-09-04"
"Nice hotel. The room had a kitchenette that was well-stocked with dishes. The sofa bed was extremely uncomfortable, though. The lounge food was overpriced, so buy groceries and cook in your room.2016-06-27"
"The hotel was convenient, clean, and comfortable. Awesome room. My only complaint was the noise level from kids in a nearby room. Breakfast was impressive. Great place to stay.2016-02-15"
"Nice location, nice room, and nice hotel clerk. Go for it.2021-06-26"
"Close to a lot of good shops. A good, clean hotel. Loved the suite with plates and utensils. The front desk clerks were friendly and accommodating, and I appreciated being able to borrow a wheelchair. I'd stay here again.2020-12-03"
"Check-in was frustrating, and I didn't get a room in a quiet location as requested. No ear plugs available. The hotel clerk was nice and spoke to the family making noise in the common area by my room. The AC was so loud that it woke me up when it cycled on and off. The bathroom door was almost impossible to close, and scraped the floor. There was mold in the bathroom. Consider other options.2023-09-20"
"Great location and amenities. The hotel clerks were so helpful, and I enjoyed my meals at the restaurant.2019-08-19"
"The hotel was dated, and the carpet on the 4th floor was soiled and needed to be replaced. The room was clean, quiet, and well-stocked. The beds were firm and in good shape. We checked in quite late, but it went smoothly, and the noon checkout time was appreciated. The service was excellent. Good place to stay, but we thought it was too pricey. No complimentary breakfast. The $35 parking fee was ridiculous. We recommend finding other options.2019-12-04"
"Great stay for a good price, but I was disappointed that the hotel didn't provide a complimentary breakfast.2019-01-11"
"Nice hotel. No complimentary breakfast, though.2018-10-28"
"Not worth the price. I found toenails on the floor, and had to chase after a housekeeper when I found that the bed had no bedsheet. No spare towels available. The front desk service was poor, and the employees overall didn't seem to care about customer service. Don't stay at this hotel.2022-10-11"
"Great location. The hotel was clean and updated. Easy check-in and checkout and awesome complimentary breakfast. Free, convenient parking. Great sports bar and restaurant called Miller's just across the street.2018-11-27"
"Not much to do within walking distance. The hotel was a little pricey, but the room was awesome and the staff was friendly. I recommend staying here.2018-05-29"
"The room was cold, and the climate controls didn't adequately address the problem. The bed was comfortable. Poor water pressure in the shower, and not enough hot water. The only saving grace was that the hotel was across the street from the Beth Israel Hospital complex. Don't stay here.2022-04-01"
"An excellent hotel in every way.2020-08-03"
"Walk to Dana Farber Hospital. The hotel room was clean, and the employees were friendly and helpful.2017-09-20"
"The hotel was fine, but nothing special. Don't expect much.2023-05-29"
"The hotel room was fairly clean. Breakfast was good and inexpensive, and the waitress was attentive and friendly.2017-06-13"
"Not a neighborhood for a walking tour. The hotel clerk was helpful, and directed me to a local grocery store late at night, telling me to be careful.2015-07-16"
"The hotel staff was extremely accommodating, making my experience outstanding.2018-10-30"
"The room was clean, and the hotel staff was friendly and helpful.2018-05-31"
"The hotel was clean and modern. Needed an exhaust fan in the bathroom. The staff was attentive. I wish the door from the parking area were kept locked. The pool wasn't in service, but we got a courtesy pass for the hotel down the road. Great on-site restaurant. Parking was expensive. We had no real complaints.2016-04-29"
"Near Fenway and across a narrow street from many restaurants. It was fun to walk in the area. Good room. The hotel staff was helpful and friendly. I mistakenly left my presentation at the front desk; when I called about it, they found it and sent it to me right away. I'd definitely return.2019-05-03"
"I had an excellent hotel stay. Valet parking only, but it was quite efficient.2019-01-24"
"Great location and rates. The hotel was clean. The WiFi worked well with Apple systems, but not Android systems. Good place to stay.2018-11-25"
Upper-upscale, smoke-free, full-service hotel near MIT
3 miles east of downtown Cambridge
Free shuttle to Kendall Square and MTBA
Heated indoor swimming pool - exercise room
Restaurant - lounge - room service
Free WiFi
Parking costs $40 per night
Pet friendly hotel
More > - allows dogs only up to 50 pounds only, 2 dogs per room - $200 pet fee if staying 7 nights or more - $100 pet fee if staying fewer than 7 nights. - Mar 2018 < Less
"There was major construction going on at the hotel, and nothing was open, which was disappointing. There was a lot of construction noise in the morning, also.2021-08-10"
"No shuttle, pool, or breakfast available. Wait to stay at this hotel until renovations are done.2021-07-14"
"The hotel was well-kept and close enough to the main areas of Boston. Nice staff, too. Good place to stay.2019-03-21"
"The hotel was unique and groovy, though the rates were a little high and it cost an extra $45 for parking. The service, staff, room, and amenities were great.2019-09-03"
"Great hotel stay. The room was super clean. The staff was kind, friendly, and attentive; They even held our bags and parked our car. I highly recommend staying here.2019-04-16"
"I had a pleasant hotel stay and was treated with the utmost respect. Top-notch accommodations and staff.2018-11-04"
"The hotel was within walking distance of Fenway, which was a huge plus. The room was comfortable. Friendly staff and efficient check-in and checkout.2022-07-10"
"This hotel was delightful, and the staff couldn't have been better. Stay here.2015-11-20"
"Beautiful hotel in an awesome location. The room was small but nicely decorated. There was nowhere to put my suitcase. The large TV and mirror were nice, and I liked the luxurious bathroom. Excellent personnel.2018-05-30"
"Beautiful hotel located a little outside the downtown area. Convenient to public transportation, and the museum was a 15-minute drive away. There was a supermarket across the street. The room was spacious, and the breakfast buffet was good.2019-06-23"
"The hotel was pet friendly, and the room was clean and quiet even though it faced a major highway. The staff was helpful. We had a pleasant experience and plan to return.2021-12-23"
"The hotel room was clean and amazing, and the front desk clerks were extremely friendly. Highly recommend.2017-09-12"
"The room was comfortable, and I had a good night's sleep. The hotel clerk was kind, welcoming, and friendly; he definitely set the tone for a pleasant stay. The restaurants were convenient, and the food was great.2019-05-20"
"I really liked this hotel. It was located near many attractions. The employees were kind, and the food service was good.2019-04-20"
"Walk to restaurants and art museums. Just a few blocks from the $5 express bus to Logan Airport. The hotel room was clean and quiet.2016-06-03"
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At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
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