I feel like Gregory should just be known as the King of Flowers, and honestly even that's not an…read moreadequate title because he does so much more. I was admittedly completely unrealistic with what I wanted to do with our florals and overall wedding design and our budget. After talking to Gregory about everything, he was so helpful with figuring out where our budget would best be spent to get the overall vision we wanted. We told Gregory very early that we wanted his advice as the professional (which I highly recommend everyone just do because I promise you, you can't imagine how little you know about florals until you get into the weeds with it) and he was always great about directly communicating when he thought something would work better than what we were asking for and then explaining exactly why and what it meant for the budget, etc. I'm not an emotional person by any means, but I lost it when I walked into our ceremony space because it was so much more beautiful than anything I could have ever imagined in my head. It literally stopped me in my tracks the amazing work that Gregory and his team did, and so much of our perfect wedding is because of them. There isn't a better partner you could ask for than Gregory, and you will not be able to find someone that will better bring your vision to life than Flou(-e)r.

Working with Gregory at Flou(-e)r was amazing! We met several times to talk through the details of…read moreour wedding floral and planned out some incredible accents that complemented our venue's structure. We got married at the Museum of Science Boston's Washburn Pavillon and wanted floral details that accented the beautiful iron structures. He helped us plan a floral arch on the structure to accent the ceremony space. He also helped us plan centerpieces that worked will in the tent space. We loved the end results, and guests could not stop commenting on how beautiful everything looked. Thank you, Gregory!

We spent 2 weeks touring Cape Cod and coastal Maine, and this was one of the best places we stayed…read more Lovely, clean property. Very quiet room with a nice kitchenette, fully equipped with a full size fridge, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster as well as pots, pans, dishes, and silverware. The only issue we ran into was there was no TV remote in our room when we checked in, but the very friendly gentleman at the front desk quickly found one. Full breakfast with lots of choices including waffles, The dining area seems small for the size of the property (especially on the weekend) but we easily found places to sit. There's an indoor pool and 2 exercise rooms but we didn't get a chance to check those out during our stay. Nothing really in walking distance, but lots of restaurants and shopping within a 5-10 minute drive, and there's a sign at the front desk saying the hotel offers shuttle service locally. We'd stay here again in a heartbeat, and would recommend this property to anyone looking for a nice place to stay in the area.

This was one of the worst experiences of my life, I originally went here due to a house fire in Feb…read morewhich lasted all of 3 days there was dry animal feces on the carpet and the place was filthy, so I left. I tried returning after renovations only to find 1. no air conditioning it broke first week, and they threw an old one in the window, then no dish washer, maid service was bitter and angry I decided I would do my own cleaning as they use the same dirty mop in all the rooms. Nobody knew how to make keys, my room was literally 100 steps from front door and I would have to go down several times in a row to get a key. My first night over I woke in the AM they changed the continental breakfast time, I asked for food as I had not had the chance to buy food yet, I was told "I feed my good people" ?? At that time she gave me a croissant, egg, cheese sandwich which was hard as a rock. I went to the general manager he called me 401, highly inappropriate in my opinion. I called corporate then they probably told them to sit me down to speak, the best they could come up with if they have time in the morning they can grab me a yogurt. After which there was no eye contact, no guest staff resolution. On another occasion I observed a very intoxicated man on the daily chewing tooth picks that he would throw on the floor every where elevator lobby etc. I have two small dogs and I was worried they would grab one and cause an issue as I was with letting them in to do repairs and justifiably so as I have photos of the screws they left on the floor as well as the screws that were frequently left by the elevator after several repairs that were done in a very loud elevator in just less than a month. On another occasion I was woken not by the desk staff or breakfast maker smoking and yelling per usual in the front of the building, but by a company they hired to leaf blow, I was woken up on a weekend by 7:20 AM when I went to my vehicle it was covered in mud, leaves etc. I was concerned I would have issues with the paint on it, so I went to tell general manager, and he just put his head down, so I called corporate and I realized my complaining is just making things more tense I verbalized it to the person on the phone when they asked what did the general manager do I told them he ignored me and put his head down. A few days past and I got a message from Insurance company that they Marriot Bonvoy general manager asked that I relocate by tomorrow. I returned to the hotel to ask what the issue was, the general manager said that my dog had excrement in the lobby and the luggage cart someone used dragged it around the hotel. I asked to see a video he shows me at the elevator and one of my two little dogs under 13 lbs. did in fact poop but not to my knowledge as I had just walked them for an hour, and I was looking forwards at the elevator. So much for dog friendly hotel. I found almost all the staff to be highly inappropriate with dealing with any issue there was no listening to consumers concerns, no compassion or empathy for a 63 y/o woman whose home just burned, never any positive language I was actually yelled at by a maid who said in the beginning she didn't speak English for taking a towel off her cart without asking, English was not an issue that day what a miracle. There was never as clear-cut answer on questions, and they never admitted to their mistakes. So, without warning they throw an elderly woman into the streets two days before Thanksgiving, which was a blessing I don't have to be afraid of their odd staff i.e. security guard walking around with a ping pong paddle and there is no table, the police being there more than guests etc. When I did finally try the breakfast, I was in the bathroom all day I'm guessing they recycle food and or don't refrigerate appropriately. The only thing consistent at this hotel is poor customer service!!

Very poor maintenance over all! Dump trash and brush on site, always looks unkept so you can…read moreimagine the inside of the club! Calls go without any response. Good luck if you are planning a function here. Better to move on.

Horrible workers, food was found on the side of the street, their "sauce" was just colored water,…read morethey don't care about their customers at all, guy controlling the music looks like he is being forced against his will, yelling at kids for doing literally nothing, can't even hear the music, and just all around horrible job by these workers. At this point you might as well hire me, but that would never happen because I wouldn't want to work at such a trash place like Bear Hill. Not to mention the smell, dude you can smell the pool from the other side of the club and the outside, which is for some reason "off limits" smells even worse. 1 star review, don't go if you want to keep your dignity and if you don't want to be pushed around by these ignorant workers. Wouldn't recommend going, ever. Disappointed dawg.

My party of 3 arrived around 7 on a Friday night and we're seating in about 10-15 minutes. It was a…read morebusy night, there wasn't an open space at the bar, so we were so thankful to be seated without reservations. The interior is nicely decorated, and for a smaller (than most) restaurant on a busy Friday night, we got our food and drinks pretty quickly. I ordered the Caesar salad with steak - I ordered medium well but got it well done, but the added my cooked onions to the meal and I was content. My mom and aunt ordered the short rib and they enjoyed their dishes. This is a cute place to catch up with friends, go on a date, or bring the little ones. Happy this is in the area!

I have been here twice and had a very good experience both times. This is a strong neighborhood…read morespot with a broad menu and something for everyone. There are plenty of options for food, beer, wine, and cocktails, which makes it easy for groups. Service was exceptional on both visits. Friendly, attentive, and well paced without feeling rushed. That stood out and made both meals more enjoyable. Inside, the setup is comfortable and casual with a lively but manageable atmosphere. It is a good place for a meal or just drinks. The Stones is located right in downtown Stoneham and has easy off street parking, which is a plus. On my visits, I had the cheeseburger flatbread once and a steak the other time. Both were good. When I have been in others ordered the salmon, cheeseburger, and Cobb salad, and everything looked solid. No complaints from anyone. Overall, this is a reliable and easy place to come back to. Good food, strong service, and a setting that works for a range of occasions. I would come back anytime.

The person at the check in counter, Rob, is DE BEST! He has a great attitude. He is smart. And…read morewhen he sees two women checking in, he didn't say our room numbers out loud for anyone to hear!!! I gotta say I REALLY appreciated that! Call me crazy but I was so pleased. Our room door lock was broken and he switched us out right away and into another room without any issues, he apologized even though - is it really HIS fault? Nope ‍ But his professionalism is superb. HOTEL: Is clean Elegant Smells nice Has an onsite restaurant And if you get here on a Friday night there's live music and dancing I had a GREAT time and I would come back here again

First off, this location has the strongest shower pressure of any IHG properties we've stayed at…read moreyet. The bed mattress was a good 15" thick and provided a comfortable nights sleep. There is an attached bar/nightclub, which is wherein the crux lies. Was awakened by a loud conversation in the hallway outside our door at 3am Sat morning. Then some barking, as these fools had a dog with them. The party eventually found its way inside, to a room adjacent to ours, and expanded to the other room adjacent to ours, which is where they left the dog. I turned on the white noise and finally fell back asleep after running the course with my internal mutterings. Woke up again a little before 7am to barking, which elicited heavy footsteps from the party room to the dog room. Moments later, I hear "Oh gawd, look what he did on the carpet!" The moral of this story: the walls are paper thin and some folks in this world are just inconsiderate

The restaurant was unusually quiet perhaps because of the Memorial Day weekend, It was a delight…read morefor these two diners who wanted a good and relaxing lunch experience. Our server, Ana, was friendly and prompt. I had a glass of Malbec which I enjoyed; my companion had a sauvignon blanc spritzer which she said was too sweet. She had the tuna melt, which she says is hard to find on a menu anymore, and she enjoyed it although thought the temperature was a bit lukewarm. I had the corned beef reuben, one of my favorite sandwiches, which was delicious. We both enjoyed the accompanying steak fries. Neither of us are big dessert eaters but we decided to share the puff pastry which was prepared to our instructions with just a little chocolate fudge topping and no whipped cream. The accompanying cappucino ice cream was yummy although next time I'll get vanilla which won't compete with the rest of the flavors. The pastry was a bit tough, requiring a forceful knifing to cut through. We enjoyed this return to Cafe Escadrille after quite a few years absence. Our last experience was unsatisfying but this one restored our interest and we will be back.

A new threshold for me - $55 for a piece of steak that was completely tasteless…read more The service was actually excellent.

When Covid first started, I was nervous that I wouldn't be able to get Tony's special brew he liked…read moreto whip up on Tuesday. A real hoppy treat. Luckily Richie and I are still able to get slurpy every now and then as they have created a safe seating area. Every table is wrapped in 3 layers of saran wrap and separated by those Japanese rice paper walls. Those Japs sure are classy. Even better than that, the Red Men started a new event every month!!! They give me a free bag of Lays potato chips with every 9th beer. Quite the salty snack when I am feeling it, though my cow of an ex-wife would tell me it goes straight to my hips. I hate her so much... Tell Tony that the Tunnel Bug sent ya and he'll hook it UP

Truly amazing ambience in this opulent members-only club. The Corinthian leather couch in the…read morelounge felt like sitting in a pillow made of exotic cured hides. I opted for a single malt Highland Scotch to pair with my Opus X (yes cigars are allowed!). Truly superb. The cuisine is also spectacular, featuring crisp potato thins coated with various imported spices as well as numerous home-made pastries brought in as a rotating special. While the wine list is on the meager side, our sommelier was kind enough to recommend a domestic red that was both fruity and precocious. I was invited for a one-time visit to see if I would be considered for membership. I sadly declined the offer at the moment as my giving to non-profits has been quite high this quarter; however, I will certainly apply in the near future! Tremendous.

Great customer service and even BETTER flowers!! Gail went over-the-top for a special birthday…read morearrangement. Reading HAS their florist now!!!

I would never go here! They are very rude if you are not buying big price items. I went in to get…read morejust a small bouquet of flowers made for a price of around $20. I said if you are to busy because it is valentines day that is fine. But they looked at me like I was crazy. The women behind the counter whispered to her male coworker and then in a blunt response to me he said "no, we can't do that". He then took a out a single rose and said I can sell you this for $50. I said to him no thank you I will go to the Florist I always go to in Woburn. They make me beautiful arrangements for $20 all the time.

Stayed for 4 days on a work trip. Room was clean, front…read moredesk staff was friendly and bartender at the lobby bar had down-to-earth energy. There was absolutely no hassle the entire time. The hotel gym is also more equipped than other chain hotel gyms. Overall a nice stay and glad I chose this location.

I wanted to share lots of photos and details as I had a hard time finding some from guests prior to…read moreour trip! Hopefully this helps. We stayed here for a week and it was great. The rooms come with body lotion, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel. I love the smell of these and have used it, even though I brought my own conditioner and shampoo. There's also a mini fridge and a microwave. Ice machine is nearby the elevators. Room service is only provided upon request and is between the hours of 9am-noon I believe, maybe longer. Breakfast during the weekdays is from 6-9am, with alternative hours on weekends. Breakfast usually always consists of waffles (self-made), fruit, juice, coffee, and bagels/bread to toast. They alternate between sausages, potatoes, eggs, and Canadian bacon. There are usually people already down there by 6am, some even before then while they're still setting up. There's lots of seating with a back seating area as well. There is a Starbucks (no-drive thru) and Chick-fil-A (drive thru) in the same lot which is nice. The hotel lobby locks after 11pm, so be sure to have your room key to scan to get back in.

Brian is extremely attentive to all details of the bbq right down to the dinner bell. He arrived 7…read morehours prior to serving the bbq and the smell coming out of his grills was amazing. All my guests raved about the food and it was a real hit at my event. I was really quite happy with everything. He is very pleasant to work with and responds to all emails promptly. Thanks again Brian

I would highly recommend Wicked Good BBQ. We had Brian cater my 50th bday party and he did a great…read morejob and the food was fantastic!! The party had about 70 guest and he handled it perfectly. He came to the house 6 hours before the party started to set up and start smoking the food. He had a very nice set up with tents and tables and he did it all by himself. He just did his thing while we set up for the party. Brian was very attentive to our food requests and you could tell right off the bat how much he loves cooking BBQ. The food was outstanding! People loved it! I am still getting compliments on it. Brian was very professional and courteous. He set up, served and cleaned up without any issues. If you want a successful BBQ, i would definitely recommend Wicked Good BBQ.