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Hotel Boston

2.5 star property
Hotel near Harvard University in Boston

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Lobby
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

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Map
40 Mt. Hood Rd, Boston, MA, 02135
  • Boston College
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Harvard University
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

One Queen Bed, Handicap Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

  • 190 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Boston

City center stay.Your stay at this Brighton hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Boston College and Harvard University. Boston University and Fenway Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Boston College - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Harvard University - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Boston University - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Fenway Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Children's Hospital Boston - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Washington St. Station - 3 min walk
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 5 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pino's Pizza - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Naksan BBQ - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Bar and Grill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Barcelona Wine Bar - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Boston

Hotel near Harvard University in Boston
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at Hotel Boston. Free self parking is available.

This Boston hotel is smoke free.

  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Boston offers 74 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Boston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 5.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 5.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds
Tax ID - C0014690350
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve rollaway/extra beds. The tax ID number is C0014690350. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number C0014690350

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Hotel Boston.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Best Western University Hotel Boston Brighton
Best Western University Hotel Boston/Brighton
Hotel Boston Hotel
Hotel Boston Boston
Hotel Boston Hotel Boston

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Boston to the airport?

Hotel Boston is 9.2 mi (30-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Boston have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Boston.

How close is Hotel Boston to the beach?

This hotel is 12.5 mi (37-min drive) from Revere Beach and 5.6 mi (27-min drive) from Carson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Boston offer free breakfast?

Hotel Boston does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Boston?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Encore Boston Harbor (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Boston?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 3 AM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Boston?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Boston have a pool?

Hotel Boston does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Boston have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Boston have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Boston to downtown Boston?

Hotel Boston is 4.4 mi away from Boston.

Hotel Boston Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 178 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 228 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 162 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 168 out of 1002 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Molly

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a room with two queen bed reserved--there were 4 travellers. When we arrived they said they overbooked and had to change to a room with 1 bed and they would provide a roll away. This was unacceptable. The rollaway was awful and my husband had to sleep on the floor. They overbooked and we had no alternative.

10/10 Excellent

Ruslan, Centennial

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a bad smell. Smelled like wet carpet or something damp. The pillows on the bed were very small and uncomfortable to sleep on. The shower head had a very small and weak stream of water pouring through it. The shower needs to have a stronger water stream.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Joe

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
The room was fine. Don’t expect an ice machine or cups. Basic room but nothing to call home about.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rough

Rooms were not in good shape smelled like chemicals. Gave multiple of me employees headache’s. Rooms damaged and satained
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn’t ever stay here again. Not for the price. Facility is filthy, there were no pillows. Our room was 77 degrees because we were “over the boilers?” Why build a room that way? The solution was to open the window on the first floor. I wouldn’t recommend this place at all unless the price reflected how gross it was. We checked out early and stayed for maybe $40 more at the nicer Marriott down the street. It was disgusting
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Areeya

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The room I stayed smell awful. The water took quite a while to get warm/ hot. The bathroom wall had black stuff on (it might be permanent) but it made it look dirty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

John, Douglaston

Traveled with family
Door key uncomfortable and too noses from boilers room.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Laurie

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The property is older, and things just don't work well but the area is nice and convenient to the T line.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

A

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

OK hotel. Bad experience

We were scared after reading reviews that the hotel would have been overbooked and would be left with no room. When we reached and the front desk said the reservation got cancelled for overbooking, I felt my fear was coming true. But he informed that he booked another cheaper room and hotels.com would be refunding the difference. He was helpful and kind. After 1 day, no news from hotels.com, so we contacted the customer service which after 2 hours settled everything. Such a pity to loose that time when being on vacation. Hotels.com customer service was helpful too. Need to mention that the same night 2 other couples didn't get any room due to overbooking. Not sure if the real issue comes from the reservations platform or from the hotel, but this is scary. The room itself and furniture is very old but clean enough. The bed was comfortable and we got hot water to shower. It was enough for our short 2 nights stay but the fridge and the microwave didn't seem to be working if this is important. Location is a +, green T line is just 5 min walk away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Anthony

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very Disappointing for $300 but I guess that is the rates in Boston. Would have much rather pay $120 and get a decent hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Tammy, SAN ANTONIO

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is dated and not well maintained. The bathroom mirror was missing and there were poorly “patched” holes in the wall where towel bars or towel hooks were previously attached and not replaced. There was no soap or shampoo in the bathroom. There were a few odd items that appeared to be collected from other hotels (make up towellette, conditioner) The carpet was dirty and the walls had various dents and partial patches.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Dena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Upon arrival after 12 am unofrtunately due to a late flight, waited about 30 minutes while the desk clerk helped another customer. Desk clerk was very nice, but at that hour we wanted nothing more than getting to our room and hitting the pillow. got to our room, opened door and was very unpleasantly surprised. Room does not look like the picture on site. Carpet filthy. Although the bathroom was very clean and the bedding looked very clean. Thre were 3 very flimsly pillows on the bed. Needed more pillows. Room had a musty smell too which also made me very nervous. Probably was there a total of 6 hrs, but still not worth the money. Need to replace carpet. And updat room. Desk clerk was very nice gentleman. Not sure if there was any amemities in the main area or not, it looked like the furniture was all stacked up and boxes around so not sure. spend a bit more and go elsewhere.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Kathy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Monica

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

esther

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Marvin

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy susio
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s a run down motel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Tanya

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mary

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel just felt dirty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Complete mess.

no address on hotel, hard to find. No person at desk to check in. Terrible pillows and bedding. Filthy bathroom needs complete update. No shower spout at all. Worst experience ever. No soap, nothing. Worst hotel ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was 58° in our room so we called down to the front desk to let them know we had no heat. The woman said that the owner doesn’t turn the heat on until November 1st. My husband said so we’re just supposed to freeze I guess. The woman told my husband yeah it’s cold in the office too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Joshua

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It Works

Easy to navigate to and park at. Space was large but was pretty unkept. There were spots/stains on the floor, the was black mold on the curtains above the AC unit, stains on the curtains and bedding. Would have likely gone somewhere else if not for having already paid for the night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall a good hotel. Small cosmetic issues throughout. Like a hole in the Sheetrock and clothes hook in shower was broken. Everything was clean. Hot water took a long time to get hot, but when it finally did it was a perfect temperature and didn’t run out. They are using “clean” remotes That I guess make it easier for them to clean, but don’t work that well on the tvs. Arrangement of room was awkward, the couch didn’t face the tv. So we had to sit at weird angles to enjoy tv in the evening. A lot of construction going on so I believe they are working on updating their rooms. Staff was very friendly. I believe that $25 a day to park in the parking lot of a hotel i’m already paying to stay at is a little ridiculous. Over all I was pleased with the stay, and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022