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.

This five stars comes with a caveat. If you are looking for a five star hotel and willing to pay…read morethe $1,000 a night then this is not your place. It's cute, cozy, simple, and has shared bathrooms. (Yes no toilet or sink in your room). BUT for that you get to stay in a charming space, with nice staff, in a perfect location for a fraction of the cost of the ginormous hotels around the corner. They have a little water, coffee and snacks space for you if you are hungry, and the staff is always willing to help. Overall, a great experience and one I'd recommend for a traveller who wants to spend their money on experiences rather than a room but wants a safe, well located cozy spot. This is the place for you!

A reliable spot overall. The staff was pleasant, the visit was easy, and I liked that everything…read morefelt straightforward. A small wait, but nothing that ruined it.

How am I the 6th review?!? HOW?! I guess the one reviewer was right, this place is a hidden gem!!!…read moreAnd I'm SO glad I found it!! Just got back from a trip to Boston for 3 nights

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.

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.

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!

I was lucky enough to stay in this studio apartment for 3 months while I completed a local work…read morecontract. The studio was perfect for me. It had all the essentials including linens and a fully stocked kitchen. To my surprise, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, and trash bags were available to my use as well. An added bonus when staying somewhere for that long. Laundry facilities were available to my use as well as street parking. Terry the host was beyond helpful and accommodating. If something was broken, he was quick to fix. Also quick to respond on texts/phone calls. There is a T stop on the orange line within walking distance as well as restaurants and a grocery store. The two complaints I have of this location is that the walls/floors are very thin. You're able to hear any sort of movement in the apartment upstairs. And second, the doors are all keyless entry which makes things a lot easier, however, I think the codes should be changed frequently for a security measure. I am not sure if they are chanted currently. I definitely recommend this location and would stay here again if I return to the Boston area.

This is quite simply the best lodging experience I've had in my life. With Boston hotels and…read moremotels, so expensive, to find something that's truly in the heart of the city, in (relative) walking distance to Fenway Park and the Boston Garden, I cannot believe how nice the units were. But more than anything else were the owners - they are unbelievable people, and acted like long-term friends, whenever any request of mine came up. By the end of my stay, all I could think about was how nice it would be to live in an apartment like that with neighbors like that on the street like that. Just incredibly charming, peaceful, and yet with all the comfort amenities, like great TV, air conditioning, kitchen, parking, just everything.... I really couldn't recommend enough, especially if you are a working professional in Boston for an extended stay, or a family needing to be in the area for the local hospitals, which are again only about a 20min *walk* away. I think one thing that says it all is that a few nights into my stay, I found a deck of cards in the drawer next to the bed. I opened it up to play a game, and then saw that people for the past decade or so had been writing their names, and the place they traveled from on the cards. I thought this was a beautiful gesture, that the Inn owners actually had no idea about, but that I hope continues in the years to come. It's clear this place meant a lot to all those people, it meant a lot to me, and I'm sure it will mean a lot to you if you get a chance to stay in the wonderful, one-of-a-kind, Fort Hill Inn.

I think overall not too bad, as long as you don't plan on spending much time in the room…read more The hall noises, floor noises, especially stair noises are LOUD. I always travel w industrial strength ear plugs (helps often!), I was still was awakened by the really loud heater, stairs. Bed was much comfier than it looked, good area, bit west of most things. Price was OK, not great. $25 for parking felt like a ripoff but not much else near by...

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.

After accepting my reservation and charging my credit card in advance, the Amory Guest House…read moreabruptly cancelled the reservation on the day prior to my arrival due to their incompetence. All of the other nearby hotels are completely sold out and I have non-refundable travel arrangements. Having accepted a contract by charging me for service in advance, this hotel has caused financial harm for no other reason than they are unreliable.

I booked a room for one night through Airbnb. The communication with "Marcy" was very poor in…read moreregards to my questions ahead of time and she actually finally responded the day AFTER I left but the other manager was better. As far as the property and room I would give it 4-5 stars! Exactly as advertised, clean, and high quality sheets and bed. Would stay again.