Boston's Back Bay area is located southwest of downtown Boston along the southern bank of the Charles River. I-90 runs through it. About 20 hotels are located in Back Bay.
Boston's Back Bay area is located southwest of downtown Boston along the southern bank of the Charles River. I-90 runs through it. About 20 hotels are located in Back Bay.
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"Good location. The hotel was clean and pleasant, and had an attached restaurant. I recommend staying here as an alternative to expensive hotels.2015-10-26"
"The hotel was convenient to Fenway Park and right in the middle of everything. We were able to walk to shops, restaurants, and attractions. The rates were a bit high, but we got what we paid for. The staff was so helpful. We loved our stay here and would gladly return.2015-09-07"
"Great location. A fantastic, gorgeous hotel. It had an old-world feel with modern conveniences. Beautiful room, and it was surprisingly quiet and incredibly comfortable. Nice gym. The restaurant and bar area was lively.2023-11-24"
"Good hotel in a good location. The room and bathroom needed some updating. Friendly staff and nice amenities.2020-01-19"
"Nice, clean room, and it only took 10 minutes to get replacements for the down pillows. Unfortunately, cold air came in through the older windows. Other than that, it was a great hotel, with easy access to restaurants and bars.2019-01-18"
"This hotel was a great choice. It was quiet, and the staff provided good service.2018-04-09"
"Convenient to Copley Square. The hotel was old and tired, and needed basic maintenance and fresh paint. The bathroom caulking had mold. The lobby had old-world charm, but was dimly lit. The carpet was quite worn in many places. The elevators smelled bad. Basic continental breakfast provided.2015-06-12"
"Nice hotel in a good location. The bathroom was pretty small, though. The staff was amazing and made me feel special. I recommend staying here.2021-10-13"
"The hotel was right next to Prudential and Hynes Arena. Good rates. The room was clean, the staff was friendly, and there was plenty of parking.2019-02-20"
"Good experience overall, but I couldn't use the soap because I'm allergic to citronella and no alternative was offered. The breakfast buffet was hugely overpriced.2016-08-31"
"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"
"My hotel room was in the basement level, so it was a bit dark and disorienting to see people's calves and shoes walking past. However, the decor was lovely, and I loved having the galley kitchen and separate living area. Had to notify the front desk if I wanted housekeeping. The complimentary breakfast was a nice touch. The key code for the door was changed every day.2016-06-30"
"Good hotel overall, though it was slightly noisy. I recommend staying here.2018-03-19"
"The room was small, but more than adequate. The bathroom needed a better exhaust fan. I enjoyed the comfortable, helpful, and pleasant interactions with the hotel staff, including at the restaurant. An excellent place to stay.2015-04-19"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
