I just don't get it... I should make it clear I'm not reviewing their hotel services, I'm responding to their night life services. This past Saturday I showed up for the Women in Comedy Festival after party that was taking place there that evening. We valeted our car for $25, a little pricey for me because there is parking in the area, but it was cheaper than taking a cab back to Cambridge so I bit. I was shocked at the line out side, luckily we didn't have to wait in the line because the party was private and upstairs. As we came in I got a glimpse at what people were waiting for... A hotel lobby. They were waiting to go into a hotel lobby to have drinks to bad house music. Who on earth would do that?! Why would you do that? So we went up to the room that they after party was in and it was basically a conference room with colored lights. The tan carpet did nothing for the decor. The same bad music was playing. As I went to the bar that was set up in the back, I knew that it was going to be expensive. I mean, we're down town and this is known to be a "posh" place. Beer was $8.00. Fine. Mixed drinks were $14.00. Sure. They took cash only. There was no atm any where in the hotel. The $40 I had with me, half of it went to valeting the car and I only had enough left for one drink. Awesome. Needless to say I stayed for that one drink and left. But I had to go the bathroom first. Where was the bathroom on this floor? Oh, I see down the dark rapey hallway. The ladies room was literally down a long dark hall way with no lights. On a quiet floor. Awesome. Look, this place is obviously a nice hotel to stay in but I can't see why anyone would want to go out at night and spend money here. The clientèle all look the same with their short tight skirts and too high heels. I saw several men in Armani Exchange shirts with tight pants. I'm all set with the W. read more

If there is one thing that wants elite status more than me, it's the bar at the W Hotel. With its obligatory line of exclusivity, and outsmartable security guards, the lounge at the W is really putting in its best effort at being the next cool kid in town...and it almost would have succeeded had it not been for the clientele (ourselves excluded of course ;) ) but I'll get to that in just a minute. The decor is swanky and sexy with its sheer curtains and sleek sofas. The prices were steep (but standard as far as hotel bars go) though the drinks were strong. I opted for a vodka tonic (although I wish I had tried some of the fancier drinks now that I read the reviews.) The bartender was also super nice, friendly and cute to boot! So as far as the actual establishment goes, I was generally pretty pleased. I probably would have even given this review four stars had it not been for my fellow patrons. I mean I know you have to expect a certain level of d-baggery at a place like the W, but man, the place was seriously swamped on your average Saturday night. My friend and I weren't sitting at the bar for more than two minutes when a couple of older gentlemen approached us trying to start a conversation. This would have been fine, had they actually wanted to talk and not try to impress us with their You Tube videos and borderline obnoxious attempts to one-up each other. Anyway, my point is that I love myself a swanky bar from time to time, but it takes waaay more than one drink for me to be able to tolerate that level of hair gel and short skirts. So W, perhaps I will be back. Just know that next time I will come prepared and be a few drinks deep, because I can deal with elite...just not elitist. read more

Maybe its because they were trying to impress us. Maybe its because they thought we were important. Maybe its because they have a great product. No matter, colo(u)r me impressed with the quality of the W Hotel Boston. I was lucky enough to take a tour of the hotel and its facilities today, which included suites, the rooms meeting spaces and a tasty lunch. The rooms are indeed gorgeous. They're breathtaking and quirky and odd. I'm a fan of modern spaces and this place does not disappoint. Designed with the idea of being a bit odd and cutting-edge, the rooms and accompanying art are indeed quirk. Keep an eye out for the wall paper in the public restrooms (you'll understand the joke when you see it). The suite on the top floor? Seriously? When I win the lottery, I'm moving in. It's insane. The bathroom is bigger than my apartment. And, Janelle Monae was playing when we walked in... makes a boy happy. The meeting spaces equal the weirdness of the rooms. There is odd tangled sculptures on the conference tables, and its mirrored at each place setting where a Tangled Toy sits for your enjoyment. And lunch? Pretty damn tasty. Be warned that it is a pricey affair (although if you're here and the price surprises you, might I suggest a Holiday Inn for your next hotel experience). Check out the lunch plate special... appetizer, entree and dessert for $22. I had the Cesar salad (nothing special), Parmesan crusted chicken with white asparagus (delicious) and chocolate pudding (really outstanding). Top it off with a homemade strawberry lemonade soda and I had a happy belly. And, if you find yourself sitting at the bar... be brave and try a New York Sour. It's a whiskey sour topped off with merlot. It's surprisingly sweet yet tart. In conclusion, if you want to spoil/pamper me/proposition me... make sure it involves staying here. Thanks in advance. read more

Certainly one of Boston's more chic properties, this W--like all of its sister properties around the world--oozes sophistication. Love the platinum amenity breakfast option (up to $50 restaurant credit for two people each day). That's generous and something I've never seen at a domestic W. My room (on the top hotel floor) was clean, spacious and sexy. I really dislike hotels with shower/tub combos--and I was surprised/disappointed to see that his W has the dreaded tub combo. As a fatigued business traveler, I so much look forward to a big walk-in shower with a high shower head. As always, I love the Bliss amenities. Can't get enough of that amazing scent. The service is strong. I appreciate the follow-through by Whatever/Whenever. Also appreciate the thoughtful gift I was provided (waiting in my room) upon check-in. Assuming the rate was right, I'd stay here again. read more

Based on the other reviews I was trying to figure out if this place had a dance club or not when we wanted to do a girls night out in Boston. So the lounge area has a DJ in the lounge where there is a bar to the left of check in, that's it not a dance club the dance space might be able to fit 6 people, next door when you walk out of the hotel there is a club called the tunnel that doesn't open up until 11 and you have to sign up online on a guest list to get in and honestly we didnt stay there long but you should read those reviews they are accurate based on what we saw. If you are staying here just for the theater district area it is super close to everything but for dancing or nightlife you would still have to take uber or cabs somewhere else. read more

I don't get back home to Beantown too often, so last time I was there before this the W was not even totally done yet. Luckily, I had the pleasure of staying here on a free night a few weeks back. I LOVE new hotels!!!!!!!!! The W is pretty beautiful, even from the outside. The lobby is small, but they did manage to jam a bar in there (yes), as well as a retail store for anything you may want that has the W logo on it, sunscreen and even sundresses. They are also putting a Bliss Spa store and spa in there which looks like it's ready to open. Or maybe it already is. Who knows, I can't afford that crap right now. I just took a few from the room. The location is not totally ideal, since being next to Chinatown is never really the coolest spot ever, but everything is pretty close and certainly walking distance if you don't wear high heels (we all know those old Boston sidewalks are heel serial killers... too busted up!). The hotel staff was really nice, although I was lucky enough to witness a fight between some of the maids in the hallway which I didn't appreciate because.... it isn't a Super 8. Honestly, take it in the back, ladies. NO one wants to see that. They do a great job of stocking the room with crap you really really want but can't afford (like the baseball cap.. or the full bottle of wine...). But hey, if you have cash to blow, good for you and take it all! I have been banned by my family from ever opening a $10 bottle of hotel gummy bears again (boo), so I know better than to even go to that section of the room. The room set up confused me a little, because you can see into the bathroom (and shower) from the bedroom part.... This concerns me because it is certainly not true that every time you stay in a hotel it is with your romantic partner or best friend. What if you get jammed in a room with someone from your office on a business trip?? AWKWARD. They also clearly did not consult a woman when they designed the interior of the rooms, because the plug placement was not desireable. I will leave the 4th star, however, for having late checkout at 3pm. AMAZINGGGGGG. read more

Weird. For some reason, google maps is placing the hotel in the wrong location. The hotel is located in the Theater district/Combat zone, right across from the Wang. It is definitely not in Back Bay. The location of the W is a downside. Because the building is both a condominium building and a hotel, it means that the top floors with the spectacular Boston views are for condo owners only. Those staying in the hotel are stuck with seeing either the transportation building or the Radisson. The rooms themselves are like every other W I have ever stayed. There is a lot of comfort in having that kind of consistency. The rooms are on the smallish side, but full of modern amenities, like a plasma television, fully stocked bar, and plush Starwood hotel beds. The staff is very courteous with genuine smiles that made us happy. It is great to know that they were paying attention, as one of the doormen recognized us right away as we tried to enter the hotel on Friday night. My boyfriend and I stayed at the W for 4 nights. Yes, romantic etc.. The thing that distracted from the whole experience was the bar downstairs. In the afternoon, we decided to test it out, and the two of us uncomfortably sat in what was deemed by our adorable server as "the make out chair." Form before function is the decor. On Friday and Saturday night, it was a madhouse. There was a long line in front of the hotel, and to get back to our room it was a much bigger hassle had that bar not been there. On Saturday night, we decided to see what the fuss was about. What a scene and not all of it was attractive. In all fairness, I was not there with my girlfriends and really just wanted to cuddle with my man so I was not in the right mind frame to enjoy it. As a hotel guest, there was nothing worse than being awoken both nights by the throngs of people leaving the bar at 1:30/2am. To accompany the cacophony, were the police and ambulance sirens. Is it a sign of my age that I would rather stay at a more reserved hotel than the hip one? Perhaps. read more

Booked a room for a late business holiday trip. When we arrived the room was not yet ready (4:15) and we were told it would only be a half an hour wait and the guy at the front desk comped our drinks at the bar. The allotted time went by and we were told it would be another 45mins. At this point we were getting anxious because we had early dinner reservations in the North End and still had to get ready. A smaller room was offered so that we could use it to get ready but we would eventually have to move into the room we originally booked. I really do wish I could remember the guys name he was trying as hard as he could. Three of us then went out to pick up a few things while we waited and got back around 6 to get ready. Because we had to wait so long and the room still wasn't ready two hours after check in time, they gave us the top floor extreme wow suite (apparently only three people have ever stayed in that room.) At this point we were impressed and starting to get over the mishap at check in. Then it went sour. Since we weren't able to check in until 6 (mind you that suite was available the entire time we were waiting) we were running late for our dinner reservations. We asked the concierge to call and see if we could get in later and we could by almost an hour. When we finally got to the restaurant the owner informed us that the concierge had told him that we were late checking in. Unbelievable. The hotel almost lost us a reservation we'd had for over a month and then blamed it on us, the guests. We will never again stay at any W Hotel because of this incident, isolated or not. The concierge is supposed to be helpful for the guests not make their stay difficult. The doormen and valets were very kind and sweet. Any one of them should be promoted to her position as concierge. read more

I have nothing but good things to say about this hotel. The staff was welcoming and accommodating, the lobby was nice (if a bit crowded), our room was beautiful and sparkling clean (not to mention scented with delicious Bliss products), and the bed was outrageously comfortable. The bathroom was well lit, pretty and sleek. Seriously, not one complaint. Our check-in process was smooth, and when the concierge noticed it was my husbands birthday, she gave us two tickets for free drinks in their bar. Totally sweet and unexpected. The valet was prompt, polite and while it was bit pricey ($42 for the night), it wasn't any more costly than other lots in the area. While the location isn't fabulous or anything like that, it is in the theater district, and if you're in the mood for a short walk, you can get to Copley Plaza and the Prudential Tower or even the South End within 15 minutes. No, it isn't cheap, but what W is? It's well worth it, in my opinion, and I would gladly stay here again. read more

Starwood is my favorite hotel group and the W is my favorite "every day" hotel chain to stay at. My review is based on a 2 night stay this past week and here it is: Pros: + Good location + Fantastic, trendy and large lounge right in the lobby perfectly paired with gorgeous women who are serving you decent drinks. Get the Rasperry Lychee bellini and you will NOT be disappointed. I had 8 of them in 2 nights + The rooms are large and quite new + The bathrooms are enormous and representative of typical W hotels + Bliss spa products don't ever disappoint + Very friendly front desk staff, Sara (the one with curly hair) at the front desk is awesome. Her smile will make your day! + Apples galore...there are so many bowls filled with apples everywhere...if you love apples, you'll love the W + SWEAT, the W gym, is quite large and nice. Plenty of cardio machines + The prices are just right + The doormen are great and efficiently find you taxis fast Cons: - You can pass right by the entrance and the hotel...wasn't the easiest to find - 2 elevators...what's up with this!? You have to stand there forever waiting for the damn elevator! - The thermostats in the room were quirky - Parking isn't easy, you can park around the corner at some garages but it's a PITA to walk to - Room service is damn expensive. This is Boston folks, not NYC or San Fran! In summation, this is one of the nicer, newer and cozier W hotels I've stayed at and will continue to stay here everytime I'm downtown. This has been a review by Gaurav read more

I had an semi-interesting night at the lobby bar the other night. I have always had this weird fascination with the W, so soon as I heard that the boston one is up and running, I couldn't wait to try out the bar. I was slightly disappointed to find a huge line outside the door when my friends and I arrived at the hotel, especially when I was dying to go to the bathroom. The wait didn't end up to be unbearable, and the bouncer/staff were extremely friendly. It was pretty crowded inside but we were still able to push thru to the bar and get our drinks. There are many foreigners, I'd say mostly Europeans (or European Americans?)in the crowd. The crowd is well dressed and in general pretty good looking... however, I wouldn't say the customers are the nicest people. After being "purposely" pushed around at the bar by some rude hotel guests, we tried to find somewhere to sit. Saw a big table in the back surrounded by 3 couches, and only two were occupied. As we approached, one group got up to leave, so we asked the group that was still sitting whether they are with the others, and whether they are departing soon? We didn't exactly get an answer, so we asked whether it's ok we sit down at the other unoccupied end. The guy gave us some attitude but eventually said sure whatever sit. However, as he was leaving, he threw his unfinished drink at the couch and it got on my friend and all over his coat. So we spent the rest of the night cleaning my friend's coat and watching the hotel staff clean the couch... I feel like my experience didn't do the bar justice. The ambiance wasn't too bad and I think the bar has much potential. read more

Like other W hotel facilities, this place is modern, hip and chic with a high price tag to match. Rather than greeting you from behind a counter, the neatly dressed and groomed and attractive hotel staff personally greet you up close using something more like a podium as a computer terminal. They have a friendly bowl of green apples to offer guests. The lobby is a bar, set on multiple levels and integrating modern Italian built-in furniture design and decoration. While it is not grand like many other high end hotels it is cool, but also not as inviting as many lobby's which are decorated with large sofas that seem to invite you to sit and relax. This interesting lobby is an asset during the day, but at night the lobby transforms into a popular night club where it is nearly impossible to imagine access to the front desk. Just to enter the hotel you pass by the people lined up outside and the bouncers. It would be impossible to meet other guests or otherwise make use of your hotel lobby once it converts into this nightclub. The rooms are mildly innovative in that there is a semi-transparent partition between the bathroom and the beds rather than a wall. There is sufficient privacy for anyone using the facilities and the design is at least an interesting twist on standard hotel layout. The beds were good quality with the obligatory down comforters that are used in high end hotels everywhere. The furniture is also modern with an emphasis on built-ins that seemed heavily European influenced. This upscale hotel has no pool and quite annoyingly charges a fee for guests to use wireless or wired Internet. Their parking is by valet only, a huge and expensive annoyance, and for this part of Boston a lost opportunity for a better hotel to distinguish itself by offering parking as an included service. The parking in the large garage under Boston Common is a half block away, less than half the price and faster than waiting for the valets to retrieve your vehicle.. Guests need a room key to use the elevators, a bit of an annoyance that was probably implemented just because there is such a big party every night in the lobby. While I liked some of the modern and innovative elements of this hotel, they are just thoughtful touches and definitely not worth the premium that this hotel charges. While it was centrally located, for future visits I would choose a different, more traditional hotel unless for some reason I needed a fashionable bar in the lobby. read more

Dearest W... I wake up at night dreaming of the Ginger Margarita from your bar. I talk about it to all of my friends. I suspect I will carry-on this love-affair for many moons... My stay at the W. was wonderful. The room, though small, was clean, comfortable, cozy and well-appointed. A lover of good beds, and a regular at Westins, I was surprised just how well the bed measured up to its pricier sister hotel. The location is terrific- just steps from the Common. The Bliss Spa toiletries are a real treat- particularly the facewash... which I now hoard like a chipmunk. (Honey, can you bring it home for me tonight?) But it's the service here, that I must sing the praises of: The staff are exceptional and oh-so-very welcoming and accommodating. Going above and beyond, they recently arranged my request to leave a little treat and note on the bed for my man, when I couldn't join him on his trip. (Thank-you, Laura- you're a gem!) Little things of note: The Artwork was really lovely, and we actually spent some time playing with the kaleidoscope on the night-stand. I'm not sure if it's system-wide with W., but they change their mats throughout the hotel to say "Good Morning", "Good Evening" et cetera. Nice touch. I stay in at least 8 hotels a month. I *love* this hotel. After a while, a good hotel is a good hotel... I truly believe it's the people who make all the difference. And the Ginger Margarita... (Until we meet again...) read more

I stayed here last winter and thought the hotel was fine. I think this place is great for those who want to have a weekend in the city. Rooms: Very spacious with a great array of amenities. I was pleasantly surprised at how large our suite was and the desk space was nice to have to do work. Housekeeping was fantastic in being timely and consistent. Service: We did not have any issues with the staff or concierge during our stay. However I did notice that the hotel had a fairly aggressive door staff in that they wanted to be sure that only hotel guests or prospective guests could enter. Whilst I appreciated the extra security, including the feature of using room keys to access the upper floors in the lifts, I can see why some patrons had negative interactions. read more

Stayed here four nights. Overpriced. Substandard W hotel with no worthwhile amenities. Food is garbage - $50 for a horrendous chicken Caesar is criminal. Ask housekeeping for more toilet paper and they respond with "how many days are you staying here?" instead of "yes, here you go." Not the same over the top service that you're used to getting. The manager Natalie Deutsch needs to loosen up, smile, and be friendlier with the guests. Hotels = service industry. Make your guests feel warm and fuzzy not weirded out by you. Her approach is to argue/annoy the guest instead of do whatever it takes to accommodate. But I guess it's okay bc after all she has worked here for an entire four years - which she will remind you plenty (as if that's a lot) Too many other options to stay here. read more

Have to preface this by saying that Starwoods is my preferred hotel of choice. By far. I hardly ever stay anywhere else. At this hotel especially, the staff is incredible! Friendly, helpful, attentive..really topnotch, some of the best I've ever experienced.... However, and here get ready for a long list of litanies.... The rooms are poorly designed (did they have an architect or a (poor) design major backed up by a stager in love with bad Danish? The screen between the bath and the bedroom area is at first glance charming, but my being a night owl, whilst my wife is not, created some uncomfortable evening banter, and the lack of good ventilation could have made things even worse. Sometimes it's nice to keep bathroom things in the bathroom, not wafting through permeable translucent barriers. Oh, and did I mention that to have the bathroom lights on, you have to have the room lights on? Maybe this is an anomaly, but in my room the bathroom light switches didn't turn on any lights unless the main room lights were on. Being a Real Estate Broker, I know that in proper staging the lights should be on to give a bright and cheery appearance, but should this really apply to a hotel? The rooms are also rather noisy. In spite of having a corner room (again, thank you staff!), I don't know why it sounded like heavy duty trampoline jumping from the room above. On second thought, maybe I shouldn't speculate. But I didn't like hearing it in a quality (?) hotel. Which brings me to the reason that I started this review in the first place. I know that hotel rooms in Boston are pricey. I know that parking is dear. I know that room service will set you back (but seriously, $225.00 for a 750 ml of Ketel? I know, you don't have to order it), all this I expected and accept... But $14.95 a day for Internet from your room? Here I draw the line. Even Motel 6 (I think) gives you free Internet. Certainly all of the (less expensive) hotels at which I've stayed do. If W wants to carry this through to its logical conclusion, then why not meter the water and sewer that you use, charge you for the electricity consumed, any trash collection, heat,....hell...why not charge for elevator use? You can climb stairs, can't you? On the other hand, maybe I shouldn't give management any ideas. Not all of us are on expense accounts and don't give a.....what things cost. Actually, most of us aren't on expense accounts anymore if my company's T&E policies are any example. I don't mind spending for luxury, I don't mind splurging to spoil myself, my family, friends, and casual hangers-on, but I do mind being gouged for no reason. BTW, I bitched and got the Internet for free. Didn't change the policy, I'm sure, but if enough of us bitch.... They'll probably raise the room rates. And then I'll stay somewhere else, but no, not Motel 6. It's not that important that they'll leave the lights on for you.... Even if they do give you free Internet. read more

Absolutely terrible service. Do not waste your time and money. The concierge did everything to keep me from relaxing on my weekend vacation. NOT HELPFUL AT ALL. terrible customer service. The rooms aren't anything special. Don't waste your money. read more

You know what you're getting into when you stay at a W, but this place is really disappointing with some of their finishes. Sloppy paint jobs and loose knobs on some of the cabinetry. Not to sound like an old man, but I expect more.I've always had a corner room here, but still get to hear what is going on with my neighbors. That being said the room is beautiful, the views are gorgeous and you're always treated like a star here. You probably couldn't pay me to stay elsewhere, but they definitely need to step up their game. read more

I stayed here for my birthday with my boyfriend and friends and we all had a great time! The rooms are beautiful and I love the creative atmosphere. The bar was great, our waitress was extremely friendly for my somewhat loud party of 15! The next morning the bartender gave my friend and I two complementary bloody Marys! I forget her name, but the bartender Sunday afternoon was wicked nice and attentive! The lady running the lounge was also great, checking in on us and wishing me a happy birthday!! I love this hotel, highly recommended if you are staying in the area!! Also great bars and restaurants within walking distance, located in the theatre district! read more

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I consistently stay here when I am on business in Boston. Nothing but great thIngs to say. Service is always excellent... everyone on staff looks happy to be there. Rooms are clean, gym is big enough (has a peloton), location is excellent, and the food/drink always on point. Personally I love the vibe of the bar/lounge because it's a great place to unwind after a long day... but not too crazy you can bring your laptop along and get a bit of work done too. Highly recommend them for a personal or business stay. read more

Beautiful, clean, tidy, high design ethos. Both public spaces and bedroom. Very big room. Comfortable. Minimalist. Perfect. Just how I like it Great bar. Great cocktails. Great bartender and servers Front desk helpful, professional, friendly Good location. Walking distance to most of what you want to see in Boston 1 issue. Bar prices. Astronomical! Drops it to 3 stars 1 quirk. I was a lone traveller. Ordered a bottle of wine. The server had to check if she could serve this to me? Some weird Boston ordinance about alcohol and not serving it to people who are drunk. And if I had a bottle they wouldn't be able to intervene and stop serving me as I'd already have all I needed to do the job! Anyway, I got the bottle! Note, I'm 53, not a reckless frat boy. Needless to say, I was obviously impaired but I didn't lose control and wreck the joint! Just mentioned it because in decades of hotel stays I've never come across it before! read more

Love the W's. have stayed at many throughout the U.S. and the Boston location does it right too. Like previous Yelpers have noticed, maybe not as fancy as some of the others. However, they still know how to treat you only like the W does. Joe the bartender at the W Lounge is phenomenal. Great drinks and the knowledge of the Boston area of a concierge. The W is one of my "go to" hotels in Boston! read more

This review is for the bar in the W. The decor and ambiance is amazing. I love it! - it goes well with the entire W, sleek and modern style. It's the perfect lighting, its dark but not so dark where i want to take a nap. They have a cube of questions/game on the bar tables for entertainment - fun! There is always a line on a Friday and Saturday night. It's not worth waiting. Go on over after work for a drink and experience. When you first enter, the concierge is sitting to your left but he pays absolutely no attention to whoever that is walking in. You have to approach him if you need something...as we were sitting at the bar, I noticed he was too busy to acknowledge us because he was on Facebook...I digress. The drinks were good and the food we got was ok, nothing to rave about. But yes, the portion is small. They are snacks. We ordered a cheeseburger, and 2 pizzas. The black truffle oil and fontina pizza is really good, but salty. The service at the bar was ok. It took a bit of time for the waitress to come over and she was no where to be seen throughout our time there. But i'll definitely be back for a drink or two after work...! read more

I haven't stayed here, my review is based solely on the bar/restaurant and food. I don't normally expect much from a hotel bar. The food is more often than not overpriced and satisfactory at best. But the food at the new W is really fantastic. Went there for drinks/dinner with a friend/coworker the other night, and was impressed from the start. Ambiance is slick and trendy, as one would expect from the W. Service is great as well. And, again not surprising for the W, the people watching is potentially reason enough to check things out in and of itself. Quite a scene. On to the food. I didn't get to adventurous, and went with the burger. I expected something good, but what I got might have been my new favorite burger in boston. Cooked perfectly, the right size, with a nice pile of very well seasoned fries to go along with it. Add on a nice selection of great microbrews, and we've got a winning meal. I passed over plenty of options including what I hear is a great steak (and the scallops are supposed to be tops as well), so will definitely be back in the not too far off future. read more

Let's just do a quick summary: Location: 5/5 Stars - Everything was walking distance from our hotel. Public transportation was easy as well from the W. Service: 4/5 Stars - Someone was always opening the door for guest and they offered a free ride (3 miles max) from Mon - Fridays only. I was in a corner suite, and there was a double door, unfortunately the lady at the front desk did not give me access through those double doors (where my room was located), and I had to run all the way back down to get this done. Room: 3.5 / 5 Stars - I expected a lot more from a W hotel. The room was 425 sq feet and although it had a great view, it didn't feel as luxurious as I would hope. No double sink, but the shower was nice and big. read more

Really enjoyed the atmosphere in this hotel lounge. The door guy convinced us to come in for a drink (free of cover). It was late so I didn't eat but the drinks were good and the staff was friendly! read more

I normally do not stay at SWG/W Hotels when I travel for business, but all of the my regular haunts were booked. Easy check-in. Note that you need to insert your card upon entering the elevator to go to your room as they do not want people wandering in from the lounge/club to the guest rooms. I had a room on the 11th floor, above Stuart/Tremont. It was extremely noisy at night with the ambulances going to the medical center around the corner. I wasn't that far away from the elevator but the hallway seemed relatively quiet. The room overall was spacious and comfy. As a business traveler, I had an issue with the lack of or hidden electrical outlets. I did appreciate the additional bath towels as well as room on the bathroom counter to spread out, including a magnifying mirror. As usual, Bliss Spa were the bathroom amenities. The room also offered two robes. The closet was on the smaller side. Wi Fi was not free and was $14.95/day for up to three devices. The fitness center was decent sized. In the evening there were members who were local and had their trainers with them. While there were complimentary headsets, the TV monitor on my treadmill didn't work. There were also stair climbers, bikes, lots of weights (free and standing), medicine balls, yoga mats and balls. Towels, water, and apples were also provided. The location is good - close to the theater district, Chinatown, and easy walk to the Common and the green and red T lines. I may stay here again if my usual hotels in the area are booked, but given the price I wouldn't jump on it.. read more

Stayed here for a couple of night and had a wonderful experience. The hotel is super nice, centrally located, and the staff were just amazing! (Shoutout to Sophie!). I loved the bed, it was so so comfy! My coworkers used the meeting area a couple of times to prep for outside meetings and the space was easily accessible, had a couple of computers, and a printer. I appreciated the complementary water bottles. I wish i would have had the energy to check out the gym, which looked amazing. Will definitely return! read more

My favorite! I came here on my 25th birthday and brought my kitten for two nights. They had no issues with the kitten, I just had to put a $50 deposit down for her and I was good. I booked a few spa appointments and used the facilities to run and use their weights. Everyone and thing was so pleasant, I wish I could come here for every birthday. read more

Very fancy place - was here for work-related reasons. Stayed 3 nights. Overall, very very nice first floor and decor. The lounge and bar downstairs are really the stars of this place, as they provided an excellent environment to study by day and get a drink or two at night. The rooms themselves were clean, and appropriately fancy for a hotel of this level in Boston. The reason this hotel did not get higher ratings from me - the neighborhood at times was loud, and there was very loud drilling from construction outside. Traffic to the place is terrible. Also, the room service happened at random times - on the first day, they came at 11 am. On another day, they didn't come until 5 pm and we were hoping they would change the linens earlier. Overall, I would say our stay was pleasant but there were these few things that stuck out. read more

W Boston - First floor bar and lounge. Also free coffee provided! - Hotels Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Girls night out on one Saturday night few months back (around March). We wanted to have some drinks at the bar, guess what, we were wait listed!! Are you Fr@**king kidding me? @ 8:30 P.M ??? The line was not long (only one couple ahead of us), but we still waited for 20 mins. I know this is a new place but we all feel they made us wait was uncalled for, maybe they tried that to make us feel that is the only "happening" place in town. The deccor of the lounge/Bar was very trendy, but the wines & food were overpriced. Next time I will be at Liberty. read more

Overall, I am a great fan of the W Boston. Centrally located (pretty much, at least) - it is in the theater district, but just a block away from Boston Common and the T. And, it's not like Boston is huge, so anywhere you'd like to go is completely walkable. Hip (so much so, in fact, that when we checked in after arriving at ten at night to the lounge music blaring and pulsing that we felt old, as we couldn't hear the front desk person over the driving beat), contemporary, and sleek, the building looks like a striking wall of glass when you are viewing it from outside. The service is wonderful - front desk staff were attentive, as were the valets (I only had to open the door a few times myself, these guys are quick and actively looking out for their patrons!), and the housekeeping staff was just lovely as well. Our room: on the 15th floor, in a corner with floor-to-ceiling glass walls and sweeping views. Granted, there's a huge block of buildings between the W and the Common, but you can see just a bit of green from the 15th floor. A huge bronze metallic chaise in the corner looked inviting, and really was indeed after a long day of sightseeing. Curling up on the chaise with the sun streaming in the windows, how could you not make like a cat and nap in the sunbeam? The bed was beyond comfy and we slept well each night we were here. I liked the room arrangement overall, and having the work area with desk and office chair behind the chain mail screen over the pony wall to the bed was nice. The bathroom area was spacious, but there were two issues: 1. There was no wall between the bedroom/living area and the bathroom. There was a screen, but it was transparent, especially when the lights were on in the bathroom and off in the bedroom or vice versa. You'd better know your partner in the biblical sense if you're staying in the same room together; otherwise, it's going to get pretty darn uncomfortable quickly. 2. The bathroom lighting. With no wall between the bedroom and the bathroom, it makes it impossible to answer the call of nature in the middle of the night without either waking your partner by turning on the lights (there isn't a separate light/switch just for the commode room) OR trying to navigate from the bedroom to the bathroom without stubbing at least one toe AND THEN finding the commode room and trying to relieve yourself in total darkness. Plus, one thing to think about - there are several floors above the hotel dedicated to residences. Whoever lived above our room loved to party/do aerobics/exercise her elephant late at night - the stomping going on above our heads was loud enough as to interrupt sleep. But again, overall, really enjoyed the W Boston and we'd definitely stay here again the next time we're in Boston. read more

All those complaining about the service at the W Boston, I must say that other than one brief run-in with the hotel security at night out front, the many stays that I have had here have all been first rate. If you want a quiet, run of the mill, plain, vanilla experience, don't come here. Diego at the door and everyone working for the Wheels (valet) service as well as the concierge and the staff manning the front desks have all been nothing but well mannered. Being located in the heart of the theatre district of boston right around the corner from Royale, Cure and a block off the common make security measures a welcome sight as if you've ever spent any time in the area, you know the crowds can get fairly rowdy and frankly just make sure you have your key card to your hotel room visible and they'll let you right in without a second look. The service is wildly friendly while still professional. The rooms are just fine and I recommend a cool corner on a high floor, tons of natural light, spacious etc. Will be back again and again. read more

We had a very nice stay here. The room was clean and quiet and a good size. The hotel has a very modern feel to it, from the lobby bar, to the rooms. I also liked their sense of humor. The spare role of toilet paper was in a white draw string bag with "back up plan" written on it. In the mini bar was a box labeled "tool kit'" which contained condoms and breath mints. Seriously funny. read more

My mother and I stayed at this hotel this past weekend while I was looking for apartments in the area. I travel almost every week and have stayed at hotels all around the world and this was, by far, the worst hotel experience that I have ever had. Our stay began with a breakfast on Saturday morning at the restaurant in the lobby. The meal was nice, but we waited for about 30 mins to get our check. Since I had a meeting to go to, my brother (who is the manager of a well known restaurant in the area), brought the check and our credit card to the hostess to be processed. Since she was on the phone at the time, my brother patiently waited there for her to finish. When she saw him standing there, she looked right at him and dismissed him back to our table with a rude and condescending hand wave, shoeing him away. Twenty minutes later, they finally took and processed our payment. When we first checked in, the front desk staff stressed how security was their priority and they do not allow non-hotel guests upstairs. This was the furthest thing from the truth. On Saturday night (around 1:30 am), my mother and I were awakened by people screaming in the hall way and from two different rooms (it sounded like we were right next to an amusement park). We called the front desk to ask them to quiet the groups down, but people continued to scream at the top of their lungs. Other rooms also called about the noise, but this did not seem to help the situation. The noise continued until we called again, asking security to come back and quiet them down. When security eventually came, they had to escort all of the people out of the hotel (the majority of the people in the rooms were not hotel guests). By the time the drama was over, it was close to 4 am. Aside from the relentless noise inside, the windows and walls in the hotel are so thin that you can hear people talking and screaming from the streets. We were on the 12th floor and were shocked to be able to clearly hear the conversations of the people below (with the windows closed). Needless to say, neither my mother or I will ever stay at a W hotel ever again. The people were extremely rude and getting a good nights rest was impossible. My brother, who use to refer many of his clients to the hotel, will never recommend this hotel to anyone either. If you want to enjoy your Boston experience an be able to have a peaceful night, this is not the place for you. read more

The W is my favorite hotel to stay. Hotels are always clean and very well maintained. Beds are comfortable, toiletries are great and they staff always makes sure you are well take care of. The hotel lobby/bar has a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights so you can grab a drink and mingle. read more

If you like the upscale feel of the W brand hotels, the Boston version doesn't disappoint. I like the laid back feel of the place and how the lighting is more casual than in your face fluorescent everywhere. The bar was great and a hip spot for the night life of the theater district. The Market restaurant however was a little disappointing. I got the aged sirloin with a mushroom ragout of sorts and it was seared too much. The topping was not what was expected and from a taste perspective over seasoned. The broccoli rabe, too much salt and overcooked. The wine however was very good and thank goodness, it helped the overall taste. The poached pear for dessert was more than worth the $8. So try just be aware of the choices. read more

This hotel was fantastic, I loved the bed and the design of the room. Plus we had a great view of the city and the windows actually opened which was great to let in some fresh air while traveling! We were able to check in early and leave late while stowing our bags while we caught a Sox game. The staff was very friendly and went above and beyond with all our service! read more

This is the eighth W Hotel at which I have stayed. It is definitely among the top few. It is typically edgy in design, and quite comfortable, but what differentiated the Boston W from many of the others is the warm and attentive service its staff provide. Jennifer at the front desk was terrific - she could not have been more genuinely attentive and informative about the property when I checked in. Also, when I got back late from dinner, I called to see if I could get turndown service (I wanted water and didn't want to pay $7 for the in-room bottle). Noah, who could not have been nicer, said while they could not at that hour, he sent two small bottles of Fiji along with a delicious salty chocolate caramel treat and some extra Bliss products to my room. Awesome! Plus, they upgraded me to a corner studio room with angled windows and a view of the financial district. The room was very attractive, with a really huge metallic bronze leather curved sofa which sounds awful but was really comfortable and beautiful. Terrific large LCD TV, comfy W bed, a workspace BEHIND the bed, a well-thought out bathroom with a big stall shower and separate bath rounded out the room. Had very good oatmeal at Market in the morning. Will definitely stay here again. Good value, great room, great service. Good going, Starwood! read more

Loved this hotel. It's a pretty place, with pretty people working. The room was amazing! We stayed in the Wonderful King Room ... which was extremely nice. Huge comfy bed, very spacious, lots of fun candies and beverages, iPod dock, nice TV, WALK-IN SHOWER...... The room was beautiful. I guess the only thing about this room that could be bad, is the walk-in shower, depending who you're rooming with. The shower leads out into the sink area and the sink to the bedroom is covered by a see-through artwork display. While the toilet is in its own little room next to the shower and sink. Everything about the room is comfortable. The basement bar Descent was pretty cool. Had that dark club type lighting, couches line the walls, DJ tearing it up in the corner. No cover charge Saturday night. We left before it got busy and headed upstairs to the lobby Bar of the W. Well, the lobby became a different place at night. I didn't notice the cool tables and lounge couches during check-in, but at night the place becomes a very nice chic lounge. I had the Cucumber Martini which was amazing while everyone else ordered the Pineapple drink which was also delicious. read more