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Boston Howard Johnson	Average Price: $190 Check Rates

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1271 Boylston Street

Boston, 02215 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 6 of 24
Average review rating: 3.43

OpinionWell Value Index: 9

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (28) , MyTravelGuide (30) , Travelocity (7) , TripAdvisor (207) , YahooTravel (11)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	Recent comments complained about room smell.
Parking Fees:	No recent comments about parking fees were found.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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Lobby

Appears in 13 comments.

80% wrote positive comments about lobby

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1. This showed also in the lobby/reception area that was always very cleaned and felt welcoming.

"Affordable, very good rooms, and great staff: this hotel made a difference. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/20/2010 Vote

2. Apart from the great location, this is a typical H-J hotel (I mean, don't expect trendy rooms, high-tech bathrooms or beautifully designed lobby) but at least you have no bad surprise upon arrival.

"Excellent value for money " Read full review on TripAdvisor 12/4/2009 Vote

3. the lobby is kept clean and such.

"don't buy in to the hype " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/25/2009 Vote

4. Bonus- Chinese restaurant in the lobby is pretty good and open pretty late.

"If you're going to Fenway with the guys or a girls' night out, stay. Otherwise, you should maybe keep looking. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/1/2009 Vote

5. There is a little bit of a funky smell in the lobby but it is not over-powering or even highly noticeable.

"Not bad at all " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/4/2007 Vote

6. I prefer to call the lobby retro.

"Overall best place to stay in Boston " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/22/2011 Vote

7. Only downfall I wish they offered coffee in the lobby throughout the evening.

"Hotel has excellent location to everything " Read full review on Expedia 8/14/2009 Vote

8. There was even a sign on the lobby door stating this.

"Smoker's Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/30/2009 Vote

9. These rooms are right by the staircase by the front lobby desk.

"Comes down to convenience versus comfort " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/17/2009 Vote

10. Second example- I checked out early in the morning and was waiting in the lobby for an airport shuttle.

"Location, location, location and great service. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/31/2009 Vote