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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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1. One's first instinct is to flee, not pony up good money after bad in order to hang around.

"The 60's are over... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/10/2012 Vote

2. I came on a business trip from new York so I know what money buys you in a big city, I wasn't expecting much, but this place is just dirty.

"Stay away, sand paper blankets, smelly and moist, bring your own linen. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

3. The manager probably makes more money parking ball gamers cars in his lot on game night than actual room renters so he is not worried.

"No,No,No .... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/12/2011 Vote

4. If your trying to save money,this is the place to stay.

"Great value " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/19/2011 Vote

5. But I was impressed with the fact that they had a full-time life-guard, in uniform, with a floatation device at the ready, even tough I'd put money on us being the only pool swimmers that day, and maybe even that month.

"The seventies called, and they want their motel back! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/9/2010 Vote

6. DO NOT waste your money.

"AWFUL SERVICE " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/6/2010 Vote

7. If you dont want to pay a lot of money on a hotel in the downtown area this is definitly a good option, since it's easy to get downtown from there.

"Howard Johnson " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/13/2010 Vote

8. Also, the microwave and mini refrigerator in the room saved us a lot of money.

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

9. This is the best hotel for the money.

"Parents Weekend - Another great stay! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 11/5/2009 Vote

10. The only negative is that the hotel's outdoor pool is primarily in the shade; but at least they have a pool :)Good value for the money.

"Location! Location!! L " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/9/2009 Vote