A good bed and breakfast. Recommend for your stay in Boston! This was our first stay in Boston when…read morewe were apartment searching. It is in the historic neighborhood of Coolidge Corner and Brookline. Although it's not central to all the sightseeing locations or restaurants, it's in a peaceful neighborhood that's quiet and great to come back to after a long day. The best part about it was the free breakfast and coffee in the morning and the front porch that is spacious and a great place to rest after a long day. The staff is very friendly, attentive to concerns. There is free parking in the front as well!

Clean and comfortable. Staff was fantastic. Went over and above to fulfill every request…read more Extremely helpful. Room 6, the junior suite was perfect for us. Plenty of space. Bed and pillows were very comfortable and the shower was huge, too. Bathroom, room, and common areas very clean. Breakfast was good/okay and the cookies, snacks and drinks available all the time was a nice extra touch. I would return and would recommend. Note: Not much parking on site and at an added cost. ($20) Refrigerators available for room - just ask! Short 2 block walk to the Green T

The Beech Tree Inn is 10 stars. My parents stayed here when they came to visit and received A+…read moretreatment the entire time. It's easy to get to (right near Coolidge Corner), and easy to check in (even if you're after hours). They have breakfast for you every morning, and you can either eat in your room or eat at the big dining table downstairs. Downstairs is a great opportunity to chat with the other people that are staying at the BTI. I would recommend trying to get a room with your own bathroom to prevent the awkward walking through the halls in a towel moments with strangers. My favorite part about BTI was the freshly baked cookies and snacks they had every afternoon. It was like coming back to a home with all the great smells of food cooking and people happy to see you. The staff here was wonderful - so friendly, helpful and accommodating. They didn't mind that I hung out with my parents at the Inn and even ate some of their food. Another plus is the VHS library they have. They have tons of movies you can watch for free, and they have tons of guidebooks for those visiting and unfamiliar with Boston. Tell all your friends and family to stay at the Beech Tree Inn.

I stayed here in March, 2011 for four nights while attending a meeting at the Harvard Medical…read moreSchool, about a 15 minute walk away. It was significantly cheaper than the Best Western by the medical school, and much, much nicer. What could be better? It is very nicely decorated and clean. The breakfast was an excellent continental breakfast that included home-baked sweets and plenty of healthy options. When returning in the evening, I often had tea and a freshly baked cookie or brownie. It's close to Coolidge Corner, which has plenty of places to eat out. It's near the T. The wifi was free and fast. I was delighted to stay at the Beech Tree Inn, and highly recommend it.

CORRECTION: My previous review should have said "Walls (not walks) are thin." You have to speak in…read morewhisper after 10pm. Someone called the front desk on me when they heard me talking on phone to my husband just after 10pm (LOL)

L. Reed A…read morewonderfully QUIET and comfortable environment. An exceptional place to wind down and just relax. I was able to receive a very restful and comfortable sleep. GREAT for solo traveler. 15 minute walk to Harvard Yard. The Redline train is directly outside the yard. Healthy breakfast choices- including a great tasting oatmeal. Be prepared. My room was on the fourth level. There is NO elevator. However, staff will ask, and kindly offer assistance.

I love this unique historical bed and breakfast with its pretty architecture, vintage-style wood…read morefurniture, wallpaper, and winding narrow stairwell and hallways. Location (5/5) quiet tree lined residential street only 5 minute walk from Stop and Shop. Lovely to get away from the hustle and bustle of Boston street traffic and yet have east access to everything. Checking In/Out: (4/5) good information through emails, no contact, instructions/key were in an individual envelope on the front door. Simple as long as you don't need to speak to anybody about any issues. I stayed on the 3rd floor. Stairs are narrow and have a rail on one side. Dropbox on the 2nd floor for checkout. If you need parking, request it at the time of booking as it is limited onsite. Continental breakfast: (3/5): available for two hours in the morning on the 2nd floor, including coffee, orange juice, little muffins, bagels, boiled eggs, yogurt, packaged oatmeal. The Captain's Room: (4/5) Spacious with 4 post queen bed, vintage wooden upholstered chair, large dresser with large mirror, two nightstands, overhead light with ceiling fan, closet with mini fridge, TV, free WiFi. It shares a bathroom down the hall with one other room. Bathroom is small but clean with good hot water pressure and a convenient sink-side table for your toiletries--free shampoo, conditioner, soap. Creaky wooden floors in room, carpet in hallway. Earplugs offered on nightstand in case you're a light sleeper. Cleaning service available daily though I only requested it for checkout. Thermostat in hallway, not in individual rooms. Fortunately it was a cool weekend, not too humid. Though I never saw any staff, the place is clean and hospitable and I would stay again, maybe next time in a room with an en-suite bathroom. Overall a pleasant stay and exactly what I expected!

Staff are not available and only by text. No customer service, but if you're looking for Boston…read moreattitude, this is the place for you. Room smells funky. Old and tired, not old and quaint. Disappointment.

Tucked away in a quiet street, this place is something special! Hands down so much better than…read morestaying at any hotel. Totally different experience. If you are looking for a place that's cozy, close to everything, and where you can talk to someone who truly knows the area, look no further. My family and I have been staying at this place for over 10 years. It is not only immaculately clean, it is very charming with lots of special touches everywhere. A wide selection of teas, coffee and breakfast items as well as afternoon snack goodies. Books, magazines, maps, coloring and doodling notebooks, all sorts of bathroom toiletries you may need, even a wide variety of reading glasses should the need arise! Truly a gem and the owner Sarah is not only a wonderful hostess, she has a lot of great tips for visiting the many attractions of the area. I highly, highly recommend this B&B fellow yelpers!

Lovely, nice location, the host is darling, the decor is adorable with lots of Hello Kitty. I would…read morelove to come back.

1st - Read the description of the Inn and base your expectations on the info provided. We chose…read morethis location based on what we wanted to do while in Boston. I knew parking would be tough & expensive ($36 a night) must reserve in advance. We ended up parking on the street, the Inn provided a Pass so no issues other than covered in dust from construction going on. We were able to move to a designated spot in the alley the next day. Very tight so leave the big SUV, monster trucks at home. We had a medium size SUV, live in DC area and expect it. Check-in was fairly smooth. Our request for a bottom floor was honored (thankfully) as carrying suitcases up that staircase would have been difficult. So if any physical problems/difficulties with stairs or tight places you may want to look elsewhere. Our room was spacious, with two huge comfortable beds and an enormous TV mounted on wall. The room was clean and the temp was cool even with it being over a 100 outside our whole visit. The bathroom was adequate, with a single sink, not a big fan of the tub/shower as I felt like I was taking a shower in a sandwich bag, but water was hot & cold when needed. We slept well and did not hear much noise from outside or from within as we were in the back of the house. Breakfast was as describe - Grab & go, as there is not much space. Coffee/fruit/and muffins/croissants were out everyday. The Staff was super friendly & helpful, had several conversations with the housekeeper. She was awesome. The best part was location. We walked to Fenway (about 15 mins) also it is located right on the train line (2 min walk) which we used to get around. Boston is an expensive city and parking is limited so $$$ if thinking of driving everywhere. There are several restaurants within walking distance and a H-Mart which made the wife happy. Best price for location and in a Boston neighborhood so you get the full experience, just be prepared for an older building with older building issues. We would stay again if we return to Boston to see what we missed in this amazing city.

The Beacon Inn is delightful, personable, quaint, and wonderfully well located in Brookline. My…read moresleep was restful and the room was sweet and just what a weary traveler needed. The staff are thoughtful and helpful. It is also a treat to be somewhere that does not feel like an impersonal chain establishment. Thanks for a very pleasant stay!

Avoid staying at the Beacon Inn as it's filthy, falling apart, doesn't even have a working coffee…read moremachine, and doesn't hold itself accountable for its failings...and overpriced weekends. Paid double for Friday-Saturday stay; 1st room had a cut toe nail and schmutz on the floor; 2nd room an upturned bottle cap I nearly stepped on. Asked for a partial refund; not given. Parking problematic and overpriced, too. Nothing good to say. Breakfast allegedly included, but nothing for my celiac disease husband to eat...and no place to eat it, anyway. I'd give it less than one star if I could. Oh, yeah, and both rooms we were given were so tiny there was practically no space to stand up in. Nothing good to say here.

Great location and friendly staff for the most part. However, the building itself was…read moredisappointing: it smelled moldy and musty and the rooms were very dusty. It did not feel clean and I doubt the bedding was fresh. Plus, we had to wait over 20 minutes to check in because the front desk person was on break, despite the fact that they called and asked when we would be arriving. We showed up at the estimated time and no one was there. I was not pleased that the keys were required to be store in an unlocked cabinet by the desk. Anyone could've taken the keys to my car. Our room was on the 4th floor--quite a hike up very narrow stairs. Breakfast was disappointing to say the least--not much available and kind of a dirty presentation. Our tv had 10 working channels!

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.

We stayed here for 2 nights at the end of August, and I must say that because of this hotel and the…read moreemployees who work here, I will never stay at a Hilton ever again! The breakfast buffet they offer should be free, not $19. It is the most disappointing buffet I have ever eaten. I found the employees to be unhelpful, barely doing the minimum work.

What an Oasis!…read more Everyone at this hotel was kind and helpful. The restaurant (thanks for the menu adaption) and surrounding lounge area (with many books of local interest/history!) has great views of Boston's goings on, and it is steps away from many medical centers. So- a welcome stress reliever for patient and caregiver! Our room was spacious and quiet, and the warm pool is one of the best I've been in- with views of the city! Smallish, but has a spot with a current so you can just swim - or just relax at the end of the day. Valet parking was worth it, and it is 24/7. LOVED IT- will be back!