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Inn @ St. Botolph
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99 St Botolph St(between Follen St & Newton St)
Boston, MA 02116
Neighborhood: Back Bay
(617) 236-8099
- Nearest Transit:
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Prudential Station - Outbound (Green Line)
Prudential Station - Inbound (Green Line)
Huntington Ave @ Belvidere St (192, 39, 9, 9701, 9702, 9703)
- Hours:
Mon, Sun 7 am - 10 pm
Tue-Sat 7 am - 2 am
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Dogs Allowed:
- No
12 reviews for Inn @ St. Botolph
Review Highlights
"continental breakfast was simple, but great for a quick..."
(in 4 reviews)
"...hotel was perfect (we stayed in a one bedroom suite #302."
(in 2 reviews)
"I would definitely stay here again."
(in 2 reviews)
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12 reviews in English
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Review from scott c.
Seal Beach, CA
9/13/2011
I don't think I need to repeat all the positive things people have said in other reviews; my five star rating should be be sufficient.
A few points that others haven't made, I think, or at least not to the degree I think called for:
1) I was in room 102, one of the street level units. It was remarkably well insulated from outside (street) noise; even the fire trucks which seemed to go down Newton fairly frequently (is there a fire station near?) were no big deal.
2) Transportation there is simply excellent - the Prudential T station is around the corner, and taxis seem to use Newton a lot (convenient if you don't want to take your stuff down to Huntington).
3) The bed was incredibly comfortable, with linens the like of which I've never had in a hotel (that includes an upgrade suite at the Ritz Carlton in Washington DC, probably the swankiest normal hotel room I've been in).
I'm sure the brilliant and inventive Yelpers can come up with extra advantages of the four poster bed design.
4) I didn't get a chance to put it to use, but the kitchenette equipment set is remarkably complete. You could easily cook and serve a nice dinner for a small group (say up to four).
5) Street parking in the vicinity is limited to Back Bay resident permits after 6:00 pm if I recall. That can be a problem if you have local people coming in to meet you (I was nervous about some friends being parked 40 minutes over; luckily, no ticket).
A couple of nits:
6) The bathroom is severely lacking in shelf space. Form did not follow function in this one instance; an oddity since the rest of the room is so well designed.
7) The bath is a single person size (or two slender, flexible, and highly intimate size :), though quite fully functional with jets 'n things. This was irrelevant to my stay :(, but it could matter to somebody else. It really wouldn't have been difficult at design time to have included a wider bath, though a longer bath might have required too much reconstruction.
8) A little bit of fresh fruit as part of the continental breakfast would be a very nice addition. -
Review from Sally O.
Silver Spring, MD
12/12/2011
A great inn in the midst of Boston. We went here because I insisted not to have anything franchise-y, I'm a slut for a fireplace, and it wasn't on the bed bug registry. Stayed in a ground room floor because it was the cheapest and felt like we were staying in a studio apartment. There is a kitchenette with real life dishes! Eat that Westin. The fireplace is perfect for a winter snuggle, there's a sitting area, four posted bed, slate bathroom floor, it was great. The only area to improve on St. Botoloph is the lighting, it really does suck, either you have to deal with weird lights that are too bright only in one spot or lots of very small desk/reading lights that aren't bright enough, this made the room feel dim, which was a shame because it is an awesome room.
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Review from Stephanie M.
Washington, DC
11/9/2011 2 Check-ins Here
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this place. Everything was wonderful here. From the location, it's so easy to get to from the Airport. It is like a block from the Metro/T. The staff was super friendly. Our room was very cute, just the right size for us. I loved being in a neighborhood while still being close enough to all the shops. It was also very reasonably priced compared to other Hotel's when we searched. I plan on staying here the next time we are in Boston.
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Review from dawn O.
Los Angeles, CA
12/10/2010
Not your typical "hotel". it's a little home away from home. if you don't need to all the amenities of a typical hotel i.e. front desk, bell service, room service, valet, etc and are more independent and like privacy this is the place. i have stayed at least 3 times in all types of rooms. my favorite is the one bedroom with a fireplace...yum so cozy. close to everything you need in the backbay area or an easy cab or public transpo ride.
ill be back again soon -
Review from Marcela P.
Boston, MA
4/2/2010
I thought my dear family, visiting from out of town for a week, would have a more comfortable experience at the Inn rather than staying at a big hotel nearby.
Boy was I right!
I've decided I will make this review a series of bullet points:
- Each suite is very nicely decorated, modern and business-cool (if I can use that home-made description).
- The individual codes instead of keys are awesome!
- Complimentary breakfast downstairs (coffee, bagels, yogurts, juices, nice!). Also a TV for news and a Mac and couches to sit on.
- Wifi throughout!
- The staff was very friendly and helpful
- There was a private and comfortable feeling to the place that I don't get at hotels.. it felt like a hip B&B..
- Every suite has a little kitchen and coffee-maker and big TV
- Superb location - around the corner from the T, the Prudential Mall, and a 7-11 (open 24 hrs!)
- If you live in the Back Bay area, seriously consider this place instead of a big hotel chain -
Review from Melanie E.
Manhattan, NY
6/27/2011
I've never stayed at a more peaceful hotel in Boston. The decorations were trendy, moderate, and comfortable. I had everything I needed, including access to my room as soon as I got there via an access code, and it's very conveniently located.
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Review from Patricia G.
Litchfield Park, AZ
7/18/2011
What a spectacular place. The staff was super, the rooms were awesome, clean and comfortable. This place really has the panache and would love to meet the owners - it's classy to say the least.
Stay here - it's worth every dime! -
Review from Nhu T.
San Jose, CA
10/1/2010
home away from home. i love this inn. i had stayed for 5 days in a 1 queen bed suite with my boyfriend and it was perfect. the kitchenette had all the amenities we need to make all our meals. continental breakfast was simple, but great for a quick bite.
i am most appreciative of the key-less entry. this was extremely convenient and gave the feel that we were living in an apartment in back bay. the bed was very comfortable and i'm a bathroom person...a bit small but the entire floor is non slip! so cool! i will definitely stay at the inn again and recommend it to anyone who is staying in boston for a few days or longer. -
Review from Chip G.
Brooklyn, NY
2/28/2010
Overall, this is an excellent hotel. The business model is very interesting, with no check in or keys, but it works well.
My group stayed in 401, which is the room with 2 bedrooms, a living room, and a kitchen.
The master bedroom is excellent and has a nice flat screen on the wall.
The bathroom is excellent and has a luxurious shower.
The living/dining room is well decorated, has a fireplace, and a big flat screen.
The kitchen is ok. Given that you're in a hotel, it's very good, but we could have used some more kitchen equipment since we did cooking in the room. It's great that the staff does the dishes for you though, a big plus. Make sure to tip the housekeeper since she does a great job.
The secondary bedroom is a little more problematic. It has no TV, and the beds are actually separate trundle beds, not one big bed. However, it was ok.
The continental breakfast is very small and it would be great to see that upgraded a little. The espresso machine is great though. Fast and easy.
We did not receive chocolate truffles, which I was very disappointed about.
We also asked for a late checkout, but they were only able to give us 1 hour extension, which was another disappointment.
The gym is very small. If you want a treadmill, you got it, but if weight training is your thing, you will have difficulty getting a thorough workout
I would definitely stay here again. -
Review from Joe T.
Omaha, NE
2/13/2009
This is a very nice hotel and it's also an excellent value.
This is a different kind of hotel. They don't have a typical front desk. Upon booking this hotel, they will send you a confirmation email. You should record the pass codes contained in that email. if you forget then you will have to use the intercom at the front door to call the hotel office located in the lower level of the building. If they're taking an office break then you might not get in! There are no room keys - you must enter a six digit code to get in.
We booked the 2 bedroom suite. Each room had a flat screen TV. The wireless internet worked great (and this wireless pass code is also in the confirming email). The entire suite was well decorated and everything was first class.
The complimentary breakfast was spartan, however, they have this super cool lazy man automatic espresso/latte machine that produced excellent coffee.
I didn't use the work out room but it looked nice.
Staff was friendly and helpful.
Location was attractive. Not far from downtown. There is functionally no parking near the hotel, but then I assume that many will be taking a cab around Boston.
Whenever I return, I will stay here again. -
Review from Eric B.
Kingston, MA
2/20/2011
Visited with my wife for some alone time and to recharge our batteries. We reserved the deluxe suite (the night out was a Xmas gift to my wife). About 3 weeks before our stay I received a call from Tom who is the manager advising that our room was being used by a long term guest who didn't want to leave the suite. I was off erred a studio room with incentives (nice coupon for dinner and reduction in room rate). Despite the disappointment of not having a suite, we agreed to the offer. We had a wonderful time. The Inn is cool. We parked at the Pru Garage which works out great (get the online coupon to save $14). We had dinner at Teatro which was a WOW. Overall, we had a great time. The room was clean, the Inn was cool and in a great location. We are definitely coming back. I recommend this Inn.
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Review from K M.
Chicago, IL
1/20/2010
I love this Inn! I travel a lot for work and have stayed at the best and the worst of hotels. For personal trips though, I prefer the more boutique/inn/independent run locations just because they tell a story and offer a different visit. If you are going to Boston on business and need room service, amenities, and attention, this is not your place. If you are independent and want the freedom to come and go, be near the T, walking distance to stores, restaurants, and the city, - this is your place. My husband and I went here last weekend (Jan 14-17). We arranged for a stay 2, get 3rd free, vacation and albeit it's the winter, we had the best time. The weather was great, the hotel was perfect (we stayed in a one bedroom suite #302). All the appointments throughout are modern, hip, and well thought out. Our room offered more than we required - fridge, kitchen, closets, blankets, fireplace, etc - even chocolates and a coupon when we arrived. We didn't see a single person there during our 3 night stay. We didn't hear anyone. We just had our code to get in and out and did as such. This hotel would be good if I had work in Boston for more than 3 days, or if I went back with my husband again. It's odd to not ever see a person in your Inn, but I liked it. They also have a continental breakfast, a small but nice gym room, and can clean your room if you request so. Either way, check out the website, the pictures are spot on!
