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!

Dypmna and James are truly gracious hosts. We drove in and arrived early. We had already alerted…read morethem we are coming by car so they had a space for us. Parking is a premium over there. As we arrived two hours early, we called them to let them know we parked our car in the back and went off to our big adventure in Boston. They were so understanding. They just stated stay out and have fun. See you when you get here. Who does that now? Big thanks to their magnificent hearts. Onto the room. We secured the one downstairs closest to the kitchen. It was absolutely charming. James showed us how to work the tv. The room was cozy and they even supplied facial soap, body gel and shampoo and conditioner. No need to bring a hairdryer. It comes with the room. Breakfast was amazing. Dympna is a wonderful cook. She had quiches, granola, yogurt, tea/coffee, crepes, scones, muffins and fruit. I ate at a barrage of b&b. This is on the top three of my list. She offers you a goodie bag so you can continue nibbling as you sight see. You want to get away, make sure it's to this b&b. It's a great place to stay. Just know minimum stay is two nights. We will be back.

Staying at this charming B&B was one of the highlights of my weekend trip to Boston. Dympna and…read moreJames like to provide pick-up and drop-off service to the airport if at all possible as it just makes it that much less of a hassle getting into the city. Our room was very spacious and clean. But the best part of staying here was by far the delicious breakfasts Dympna prepared every morning. I loved waking up to the smell of scones or muffins baking away downstairs. I'm usually not a breakfast person but I just had to try everything she prepared and everything was was so good. It was very enjoyable to to talk to Dympna and James over breakfasts to hear how they found this house and turned it into a B&B. After the first morning, they felt like old friends. They also provided great advice on what to see/do and how to get around. James and Dympna and very gracious hosts and made our trip the relaxing get-away it was meant to be. I will stay here every time I return to Boston!

The whole experience is top notch. It's a bit pricey but well worth other for the experience and…read moreself care & self love . They have plenty of parking so parking is not an issue.

Relly nice place! You choose your breakfast the day before from a list and it is served to you in…read morethe kitchen. It's a little $$$, but honestly cheaper than anything else I could find, I guess that is Boston! Reinhold (owner) was awesome in making sure we got there ok, and even went out to help us park. Charming little neighborhood, it's awesome because you can walk everywhere. I also liked because it was homey, not like a hotel. We will definitely stay here next time we are in Boston!

An amazing bed and breakfast run by an amazing lady, this was my first 'home' in Boston when I came…read moreover for a few nights for my interview. I'd recommend it to anyone who needs somewhere to stay in Boston whilst on business or visiting a friend. Highly praised in Time Out's guide to Boston, this Fenway brownstone house did not disappoint at all. The interior is lovingly kept in original 19 century decor and Florence has an amazing collection of dolls as well as a whole room for her shoes and hats. At 80 dollars a night it was a bargain for a truly special room that could well have been in a museum. The bathroom was hip with a great toilet, and it was conveniently close to several T stops. The real gem though was Ms Frances, who was truly charming and had quite amazing stories. She has flags for every guest to show their nationality, and of the 50 or so flags she owns she's been to pretty much every country - including Iran. An introduction to her hat collection is quite a treat too. What a life she has led! She even had a free guest pass for me for the Museum of Fine Arts.

excellent location, central, easy to go to cambridge as well…read more Large, comfortable, warm and clean rooms. you feel at Home ! Mrs Frances is a perfect host and she can be at the same time discrete and full of attentions for her guests. There is a small but lovely Coffe House (Tatte) with free WiFi very close to it. They serve true Illy coffee.

The proprietor here, Annmarie, is just about the sweetest old lady you can imagine, and Josephine's…read morestrikes just the right balance between privacy and hospitality. The B&B is just large enough for about three couples: with three rooms and three parking spaces. Each room is on a different floor of the three story house, so you feel as though you have a quiet area all to yourself, but still get to meet interesting people and socialize with the proprietor at breakfast. The room we stayed in (M&M) was very homey, clean, and comfortable. It was quiet at night despite being off a busy street. I can't say enough good things about Josephine's: it was an easy location to find, right near the beach/bay and wonderful hiking at World's End. One of the only minor things was that mini shampoos were not provided (only aromatherapy body scrub), not that I expected any, so that doesn't take away any stars in my mind. Highly recommend!

We stayed at Josephine's a few weeks ago and had a FABULOUS time!!! Annmarie, the proprietor, is a…read morelovely host, and we thoroughly enjoyed chatting at breakfast with her, Bob her boyfriend, and other guests. They were warm and welcoming, and the food was outstanding--most especially the raspberry French toast! Our spacious room was on the top floor, off the B&B's common area. Josephine's is extremely clean, comfortable, and charming, decorated with antiques, old family photos, rocking chairs, desks, and an abundance of books. It's in a scenic area with easy access to the ferry (if you're headed to Boston or the airport) and other pretty areas to explore. Annmarie generously shared recommendations of her favorite restaurants, printed out directions for our destinations, and was also eager to investigate special areas of interest to us. We look forward to returning!

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 !

This Inn is so beautifully decorated that the more I looked the more I was intrigued. The ambiance…read moremixes new feels with old touches, so well done! I took pictures for ideas. The hosts are lovely!! This is a wonderful stay.

When I arrived at Boston's Logan Airport, rain was falling and the sky overhead was dark and gray…read more By the time I drove through Ted William's Tunnel, past Fenway Park to the 95 North, and connected onto Route 2A, however, the sun broke though the clouds and bathed everything in golden sunlight. Off of Route 2A on Lexington Road in the heart of Minutemen country, I arrived at the Hawthorne Inn, my favorite bed and breakfast in Concord, Massachusetts. The owner of the inn, Marilyn, greeted me at the entrance and showed me to my room. The inn is furnished with furniture, art, and artifacts that are representative of colonial New England of the 19th Century with other kinds of art, such as Japanese ukiyo-e prints, Haitian voodoo masks, and 17th Century Persian helmets, scattered about here and there. Walking into my room, I noticed a cat on the 4 poster bed in my room. She was friendly and didn't seem to mind me hanging out with her. http://static.px.yelp.com/photo/gsDWbndD_Nix9s_MOTuYYQ/l The room had teal wallpaper, lots of folk art, a love seat near the roll away desk, and a rattan reading chair by the bed. It was very comfortable, very cozy. I hung out in my room with the cat for a while before going out to downtown Concord for dinner. After dinner I sat in the sitting room downstairs where the fireplace was blazing and I met some of the other guests in the inn. We talked some more in the morning when we ate breakfast in the communal dining room together. Breakfast included your choice of coffee, tea, muffins and other baked goods, a seasonal fruit plate, yogurt, or granola. Rooms at the inn range from $125 - $325 per night depending on the season. After breakfast, I went into downtown Concord to look for an essay by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Self-Reliance, which I found in a book in my room. In the essay Emerson emphasizes the importance of avoiding conformity and trusting in our own ideas and instincts: "Trust thyself, every heart vibrates to that iron string...." This spirit of individuality and the belief that there is no problem that we can't handle if we apply ourselves to the solution is what attracts me to New England, to Concord, to the Hawthorne Inn. There's a sense of history there where our country was essentially founded, a creative energy burns there also where so many creative thinkers and writers lived. Walden Pond, the Minutemen Park, the old North Bridge where the "first shot heard round the world" was fired are all in Concord. It's worth visiting to remember that "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."

Best meatballs this side of the Atlantic!…read more Bath towels leave a little to be desired...

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!