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Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay

3.5 star property
3.5-star aparthotel near Copley Square

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower) | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services
Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Living room | 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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234 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Newbury Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Copley Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Suite, 1 Queen Bed (Mobility Accessible, Transfer Shower)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Superior Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV, streaming services

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Boston

Back Bay stay.A stay at this Back Bay aparthotel places you steps from Newbury Street and a 5-minute walk from Boston Marathon Finish Line. Also, Copley Square is within half a mile (1 km) and Northeastern University is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Newbury Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Copley Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Northeastern University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Boston Common - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Fenway Park - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Copley Station - 5 min walk
  • Back Bay Station - 9 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Piattini - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Joe's American Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Good Kitchen - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay

3.5-star aparthotel near Copley Square
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay offers its guests concierge services. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This 3.5-star Boston aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • No smoking on site
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Family friendly

  • Free crib

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 11 units
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Towels (changed on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott).

Property Registration Number LB-463019

Property is also known as

Sonder The Magnolia

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay to the airport?

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay is 9.3 mi (22-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay.

How close is Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay to the beach?

This aparthotel is 9.1 mi (28-min drive) from Revere Beach and 1.3 mi (14-min drive) from Carson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay offer free breakfast?

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Encore Boston Harbor (9-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel.

Does Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay have a pool?

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay does not have a pool.

Does Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay to downtown Boston?

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay is 1.3 mi away from Boston.

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 70 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación, limpieza, decoración moderna con todo lo necesario. La zona puede ser ruidosa. Los departamentos estan arriba de un local de hamburgiesas. Estuvimos en la unidad 21 que tiene ascensor con acceso directo. Muy amplia y luminosa. Es accesible. Me encantó el lugar, lo pasamos excelente y lo recomiendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wayne

Traveled with family
Disliked: Room comfort

Do NOT stay here

2 wash cloths for 3 adults in a 1bdrm rental. Requested 3x for more to be delivered. Delivered 2nd day after showers. Thin spring mattress on pullout couch low quality and unbearable to sleep on. Adult daughter slept on couch cushion. Requested mattress topper and was told one would be delivered. Then received a message from Sonder they would not deliver one. Entire apt infested with ants. Both my wife and daughter bitten multiple times. How is a property with these issues associated with Marriott? Paying what we did while having these issues is unacceptable. Sonder issued a $50 credit to be used on a future stay which is an insult. And our view was of alley garbage cans with garbage trucks loudly loading garbage at 3am. Bathroom toilet paper holder broken. We will NOT stay at a Sonder property in the future and will be reporting this property to Marriott.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a nice little apartment for my short stay.Other than the stairs which I didn’t know about until just before I arrived, it was exactly as described. Clean and nicely decorated. It is a little loud in the neighborhood but even that was addresses with the amenities. I would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bing

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, flexible check in and check out.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ursula

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel, Denver

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Updated, minimalist interior design. Near Copley Station on the green line. Easy, keyless building access. Walking distance to loads of shops, restaurants, and parks. Dangerously close to late night eats. Combined washer/dryer unit can take several hours to dry clothes completely. Don't use anything above a medium spin cycle or it might shimmy down the hall. Noise mentioned in other reviews was not a big issue. The street can get very busy which is great and you will hear the neighbors walking with purpose upstairs. The pluses here outweigh any drawbacks.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

martin

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanida

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay in a lovely location. Highly recommended! Spacious and secure with lovely street views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sensational location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

LY Thi Bich

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for visiting. It’s close to everything: market, shopping, dinning, ect. The area is safe & beautiful. The apartment is clean, but the kitchen has no cooking stoves or cookwares, just microwave. So the term “kitchen” is misleading. Unfortunately, my kid has special diet. We struggled to find things for her to eat not being able to cook. The fridge doesn’t dispense ice or water. The noise can be bothersome for some. And, there's no elevator. Be prepared to lift your belongings up the stairs.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was in the heart of Back Bay. It was a cool experience to stay right on Newbury street. I had heard people complaining about noise but with some ear plugs it wasn’t a problem at all (they even supply a little white noise machine) but you are in the heart of the city you can’t be complaining about noise! The light in the bedroom was amazing. Our unit was the accessible unit so it had its own elevator! Quick walk to Copley station which is the perfect location on the Green Line cause you can use any train to get downtown and north station.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Room comfort
Pros - Right in the middle of Newbury Street with great shopping and restaurants right at your doorstep. Comfortable bed. Clean apartment. Kitchen well equipped with dishwasher, Washer dryer, microwave. Reliable internet. Spacious interior. Lift access to level 4. Cons - Very noisy at nighttime so difficult to sleep. No table to eat food so eat on bed or in the two lounge chairs on your lap. Needs some sort of bedside tables next to bed. The biggest concern was safety due to the fact that the lift is shared with Shake Shack. On two occasions we pressed the button to go down and when the lift opened there were men literally staring into the kitchen as the lift opens straight into your apartment (there is no door from the lift). On another occasion it appeared to be that a homeless lady had found her way into the lift and seemed surprised when my wife entered. We later saw her on several occasions living rough. There is something not quite right about the set up even though there is a security code to go to floor 4 that’s unique to the guest, it is not without the possibility of others entering which is a little scary. The final con was when we requested an early check-in for 2pm. We received notification at 3.45 that we could checking early. When we went to activate this, Sonder wanted to charge a significant amount for it. We felt this was opportunistic! If the place is ready why not show some good will like everywhere else does!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great, I would love to come back next year. My only issue which is at 9 am this morning, housekeeping came into my room while I was in my underwear sleeping in bed. Our check out time was at 11 am. It was quite embarrassing and not a fun way to wake up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Close to restaurants, coffee shops, and retail

Comfortable, functional, and clean suite. While no reception and consierge on site, they have have a good chat option for questions and lockers to store luggage. Great area with lots of restaurants, coffee shops, and retail. The bedroom had a sound machine and sleep mask in case street noise and light becomes an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel, and I wonder how included with the list of hotels. The code to enter the building did not work and No employee at the property to help. I spent several hours on the street until another tenant came and open for me. The elevator was not working and I had to carry my luggage to the third floor. I had to leave the property 2 days early and of course I did not get any refunds..
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location. Within walking distance to Fenway, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located in heart of Back Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrison

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location, very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fania

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, close to everything you need. The windows are highly effective at blocking out noise from the busy street. As advertised, there is no elevator and no stove, but the air fryer provided is very convenient. The space is clean and quiet, with a good shower and a comfortable bed. The hallway luggage lockers were a lifesaver. What could be improved: - A full-length mirror or one in the hallway would be beneficial. - Providing communal-size body lotion, similar to the shower products, would be appreciated. - A bottle of olive oil for use with the air fryer would be useful. - The decor is more bleak compared to other Sonder locations, such as in Montreal. - The bathroom could use better lighting and a close-up mirror for makeup. - A more functional bedside clock with a phone charger would be helpful. - The living room has enough space to accommodate a small workstation with a chair, which would be more practical than the high kitchen counter for remote work.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024