We loved the convenient location and vintage authenticity of the lodging. It was all good. We would…read moredefinitely return. However, if you are challenged by skinny, twisty flights of stairs with your luggage, it's not for you. I particularly liked the original arts and crafts decor.

We stayed here for three nights wanting to be close to Back Bay. The hotel is comprised of old…read moreBoston Brownstone apartments, each with its own charm and character. Ours was only 3 doors down from the main lobby, so that was easy and convenient. This apartment fell under the Suite category. Our place had a kitchen with large refrigerator, stove with two burners, microwave, toaster oven, dishwasher, sink, plates and glasses. All very clean and convenient. The shower was modern and glass enclosed. A few things that could be improved could the the paper goods (paper towels and toilet paper were not the best quality, and the internet was a bit sporadic and slow - speeds sometimes of only about 1-2 Mbps). We loved the comfortable bed. Firm but not too firm and our pillows were all very nice...a total of six of them....making it very good for me since I like to have at least two when I go to sleep. The lady at the check-in lobby was very sweet and nice. Overall a great place to stay. Either for just one night or for extended stays.

I can't recommend The College Club of Boston enough. It's a beautiful victorian style building. Old…read morefashioned, but truly iconic. I was staying for 2 nights, my first time in the city. I was very unsure which area to stay in, but I'm so happy I chose CCB because the location is absolutely perfect. Back Bay is very nice and safe. You even have a wonderful park just outside the doorstep to walk around, and the lovely Boston Commons only two blocks away. Check-in/out was one of the most seamless experiences I've had with hotels/airbnbs. I didn't have to check in with anyone, and I received the door code a few days before. They have a lovely dining room for guests with homemade cookies, fruit, coffee and tea. Unfortunately I didn't take advantage of the breakfast, but I'm sure it's great too. CCB is really the perfect mix of a hotel and bed/breakfast. I was unsure about doing the solo room with a shared bathroom, but other than having to wait for the other guest to finish his shower so I could take an urgent bio break, it was no issue at all and I would hands down do it again. I'm pretty sure the other floors have a bathroom if you absolutely need it though. For the location, price, comfort, and amenities, College Club of Boston is a no brainer. I got the please to quickly meet the GM on my way out, and she is super sweet. I even left my airpods in the room, and without hesitation they are shipping them back to me. 5 starts forsure.

We had our wedding ceremony here. It was absolutely perfect. We had 12 guests total, but the space…read morecould definitely accommodate a considerably larger party. The venue itself was breathtakingly beautiful, clean, and presentable. We requested a charcuterie board, champagne, and fruit platter, and it was stunningly displayed and high quality. There was a great mini-bar. Anna the manager was very responsive and accommodating. I am extremely pleased with our experience and would 100% recommend this venue!

I didn't know if I opened the door to a double booked apartment or if it hadn't been cleaned. We…read morespent the first hours of our trip finding a store with cleaning supplies, finding a laundry mat, washing sheets, washing towels, and cleaning the apartment. Had things been clean it would have been alright. The location is nice and the apartment is cozy. I have tried to contact the owner several times...but no such luck. Don't stay here unless you want to clean up after the previous renter a get zero contact from management.

I stayed for a week at the CAJ house and consider this a fantastic alternative to a hotel. It seems…read morethey normally rent on a monthly basis, but rentals for a week or more are also accepted, albeit at a slightly higher rate. (Though significantly cheaper than even the most basic hotel in downtown Boston.) The apartment I stayed in was at the 45 Worcester Street location. (They have 2 locations, one at Tremont and one at Worcester.) When I arrived, someone met me at the front door to let me in and hand over keys for the week. At that point, I felt like a resident in a stylishly decorated studio apartment on a gorgeous street of brownstones. There are a few small things I would do to improve the experience. For example, while there is a kitchen, and some dishes, pots, pans, and cutlery, a few key essentials are missing. There's an oven, but not a single dish that can be put into the oven. (A cookie sheet would be nice?) However, it was overall a great experience in a well stocked apartment in close proximity to public transportation. Why not live more like a local? I'd take this over a hotel any day.

Good location and clean room. But only enough coffee for one day(??). And it's SUPER noisy w street…read morenoise at night. Super rude guy at the front desk. No clean towels or room cleaning. Not worth the $$$. Is not a hotel-- it's like an airbnb.

This place is perfection. Service was friendly and impassioned. We received a little tour as soon…read moreas we checked in. We were on our way out to Fenway, so the friendly gentleman at the front desk was kind enough to give us walking directions after he showed us around the guest spaces and our room. Location: 5 : an easy 10 minute walk to Fenway, a 12 minute walk to the Commons. A wealth of eating options, safe secure and walkable in every direction. Room: 5 Our room was impeccable with impressive personal touches and attention to detail. Little things like Fiji water, fresh soft towels (and a black towel for makeup), full array of toiletries, and a welcoming comfortable firm bed. Despite having alllll the things to do in Boston, I was excited to get back to that room and that bed, and I slept like a log. I like a good bed when I'm traveling and I would never stay at another place if I had the option. My favorite aspect was having a separate bedroom and living area (with pull out couch). All things comparable, I've stayed in a thousand hotels, I've traveled Boston thoroughly. This will be my go-to forever. Whether traveling single, as a couple, or with my kids, I will look at 284 first and foremost. Kid-friendly: yes! I would definitely stay here with my kids (ages 9, 11, 13). Safe, fun, welcoming, and wallet-friendly. Special bonus and wow impression: each room is themed after a different artist. I love love love this concept and intrigued me a thousand times over. I ave a personal goal to stay in every room now.

Clarendon Square is well-appointed, but not fussy. The furnishings are modern, and the dress code…read moreis somewhere between 'shabby chic' and casual. No one batted an eye at my partner's Looney Tunes t-shirt and shorts. I was better dressed (...definitely the Odd Couple), and we were both made to feel welcome. The cocktails were made well, and the table service was at a good pace--not rushed, but not dragged-on unnecessarily. The food was also quite good. The portions were right-sized, which was appreciated since our B&B did not have a refrigerator in the room. Though I no longer remember what we had (...probably lamb for me and Bolognese for my partner), I do remember that it was a good representation of the advertised dish--not some high concept, deconstructed bullsh*t. The desert martinis were more memorable than whatever cake we chose, but--again--I can't remember the desert being bad, just forgettable. The price was comparable to restaurants in the surrounding area, and the staff were 'easy on the eyes', so we'll be back the next time we're up that way.

This is an amazing place to stay and we will definitely return. The location in the south end was…read morefantastic, and the place was impeccable from cleanliness to style and comfort!

What a cute place- great service, easy parking, quiet, perfect location. Will be back for sure!read more

We really enjoyed our stay here! We stayed for 2 nights, perfectly located in the Back Bay part of…read moreBoston. We were able to walk easily to almost everything (Fenway Park 20 min walk) (Boston CommonGrounds/Park was 15 mins). There is a small parking lot in the alley for $30 parking per day. Super easy access to tons of restaurants and shops near. The staff were all super nice and the room itself was really nice. It was a little warm/hard to cool off the room (I'd pack a mini fan just in case during the summer) but otherwise we really enjoyed !

Sorry I did not take any pictures. I think the other on yelp pictures are pretty good. I didn't…read morehave any problems staying here. I left my TV on all night and day I think. I was in the room the whole time though. I stayed about a week in Nov. It's like a 5-10 min walk from the convention center. There is pastries and bagels and milk for breakfast and other items. There's a fridge you can use. There's like a rule to put your name on your stuff if you use the fridge. I didn't follow the rule. I just bought a beer and put it in there and drank it the next day. No big problem. I think my favorite part was that on the day I was checking out they let me leave my carry on bag and backpack and I could come back for it later. I would definitely stay here again. I got the chance to explore the backbay area of Boston. This places isn't a five star hotel but I think it's five star for the type of place that it is. Back to my favorite part, on the day when I checked out I was able to check out and go out for a huge walk and come back and pick up my stuff.

I had a very disappointing and unacceptable experience at this hostel. The management was not…read morehelpful, my concerns were not handled professionally, and the customer service was far below my expectations. When I arrived, the reservationist was 30 minutes late. I was waiting at the door, and when another guest arrived, I was able to enter the property, but the reservationist still had not arrived. After waiting for 30 minutes, I called him, and when he finally came, he spoke to me in a very rude tone and said that this delay was "normal." After sleeping in my room for about two hours, I realized that the room was extremely cold. My entire body was shaking because of the low temperature. I contacted the reception to ask for assistance, but instead of helping me, the staff spoke to me disrespectfully, insulted me, and made fun of my situation. I was polite throughout the conversation, but the receptionist responded with a rude attitude and laughed at my concerns. Because the situation became unacceptable, I called the police for assistance. After the police arrived, the hostel staff forced me to leave the property and refused to refund my money. They also behaved aggressively toward me and attempted to intimidate me. I have videos documenting the entire incident. I also contacted Booking.com regarding this issue, but they have not provided any effective solution so far. I strongly do not recommend this hostel. The property is not a safe or comfortable place to stay. The cleanliness was poor, the treatment of guests was disrespectful, and the management failed to handle a simple customer complaint professionally. Some other reviews mention that guests were not respectful toward the staff. However, when a room is so cold that a guest is physically shaking, is it reasonable to consider that temperature comfortable? Not everyone has the same tolerance for cold, and guests should not have to pay for a room without proper heating or a suitable solution. I was treated unfairly despite trying to communicate politely. The hostel told me that I had to pay a cancellation fee, they were the ones who removed me from the property. Until this time I didn't receive any money due to the problem that happen for me. The hotel on 14 didn't answer my phone and booking and it is not profesional. This place is not suitable for anyone looking for a safe, clean, and comfortable place to rest. All videos and evidence of this incident are available.

Here I met some really fantastic people, and I had a 10/10 month vacation. I was totally free to do…read morewhat I wanted to, while respecting rules and the service is nice and really helpful. Rooms are pretty cool and big and wifi service (against some who says no) worked perfectly for me. The location is maybe the best one, on the green (best) line near the river and 10minutes walking to the middle of town. If I could, I'd go back there right now and I hope people will have my same beautiful experience there.

Hi everyone! I'm an international student, I'm currently…read morestudying in Boston and I'm living in that bullshit called International Guest House. There are few things that you have to know about IGH. First is an Internet. It takes you 1-2 days to download anything that is more then 1.5 GB to your computer. I wouldn't usually complain about that but you have to pay $40 per month for it. Second is food - quiet awful. Also you can't smoke in the room, staff would yell at you even you will go outside to the fire escape. Microwave, kitchen, laundry don't always work well and quality is bad. I understand everything but when you're paying $1680 each month you should probably get a better service.

463 Beacon Street Guest House Ok- I always try to be just…read moreand not write out of ire or any distressed emotional state. However, this place caused me such distress. The first few nights, I spent at the actual 463 Beacon street house B&B. It wasn't bad--I had read good reviews all around, especially from tripadvisor.com and even the New York Times! I was a little disappointed when I first checked in to the 3rd floor room. No, a microwave and a mini fridge with some plates sitting on top, do not count as a "kitchenette". The room itself was pretty small, which is understandable, and the furniture slightly shoddy. The bathroom was just ok, lighting was about the only thing that caught my attention. It was pretty good compared to the dingier lamp-light of the bedroom. Anyway, at $69 though, I could not really complain. The location was also a plus, right on Beacon and a block from Mass Ave and of course walking distance from Newbury St, and all the touristy places in the vicinity. The distress does not however stem from the room at 463 Beacon, rather from one of their rooms available for short term rentals. Yes, a place on 325 Beacon street. It is on the first floor (stoop is at eye level with the bedroom--actually entire room) . As soon as I entered this room I was hit with a strong smell of cheap Walgreen's eau de toilette laced with another scent. Yes, I would say it was a dead-ratish or perhaps a backed up toilet (chronic problem perhaps?) aroma that permeated the place in conjunction with the cheap perfume smell. The bed was most depressing as it also seemed to smell like someone's unhygienic nether-regions. The shower/toilet/kitchen sink combo was no better of course and was lit by a bulb about 20 watts? Yes there was a mini fridge and a microwave and dishes I hope no one washed with the shriveled brown sponge but one can only hope.... I had a distressing vision of myself being found at the week's end with my wrists slashed on the bed accompanied by a suicide note...so in order to prevent this most disturbing fate, I had to quickly run--not walk back to the main house and beg the concierge to please return my prepaid week's amount. I was ready to beg, plead, grovel, but was pleasantly relieved when the horrified look on my visage was enough. The concierge was gracious and kind. I advise you that you also run not walk from any thought of staying in a room at the 325 Building..... Be warned!

First off, your mileage with 463 Beacon rests mostly on the sort of traveler you are. I think…read moreyou'll either like it or hate it. I'm firmly with the former. Its essentially a bed and breakfast, without the breakfast or the host/hostess. If you like B&Bs, nothing here will be surprising. Its a tall Victorian brownstone located in gorgeous Back Bay. There are no signs to declare it any different from the rows of houses on the same, serene, tree-lined street. Its a lovely feeling to walk out, as though departing from your home, imagining you lived here. After getting buzzed in, the first floor has a small communal area with a bench, coffee and tea station, and information about Boston to take. We checked in at the tiny, adjacent office, which keeps limited hours. Friendly, easy-going staff, and we were able to leave our luggage there at start and end of the trip. I booked, with just a a twinge of trepidation, a room at the uppermost level, a fifth floor walk-up. I banked on the walk to justify all the eating planned, and it really wasn't bad at all. A bit of old detailing was kept in the building, so we had much to admire going up the winding stairwell, including the long chandelier hanging down the center from a stained glass fixture. Every room here is different. We peered into a few on some mornings, where guests apparently just checked-out, and found most to have their own attractions. Our room, #51, was one of a few with two beds. Basic features: private bathroom, kitchenette (sink, microwave, fridge), dining table, armchairs, desk, spiral stairs leading to the loft area with one full bed and one twin, and a tv mounted high on the wall, viewable from both levels. There's free wi-fi that didn't work for me, but I felt no need for it so I didn't bother asking the office staff to trouble-shoot. Nothing plush here, but the beds were comfortable enough. Metal key entry, the old-fashioned way. PLUS (room #51) - high-ceiling loft set-up - atmosphere - spacious - cool, old metal spiral stairs MINUS (room #51) - truly tiny bathroom, I kept hitting myself as I showered and I'm small! - everything a bit worn overall - limited windows Great location in beautiful Back Bay and convenient, within a 10-minute walk to commercial Newbury and Boylston Sts, the Hynes Convention Center, and the T metro stop on Mass Ave, which allows fairly quick access to other areas in Downtown Boston. But even on foot, Boston Common is just a pleasant 20 minute walk away. I emphasize that the minuses here don't bother me. I considered it part of the experience, and quite enjoyed it, but others may feel a refurbishing is required to pay to stay. Sure, I don't disagree about a refresh, but a thorough refurbishing will also mean they can (and should) charge a fortune. As it is now, 463 Beacon St is a great deal in a great location, a good alternative to a boutique experience at more than twice the price.