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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. In addition they offer a very family friendly pool area that is not only well kept but protected from the general public.

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

2. There is also a lifeguard on duty at the pool which is an added bonus if you are bringing children.

"The location of this hotel is second to none! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/1/2010 Vote

3. the A/C did not work too well and the pool was unavailable but nice otherwise, friendly staff and a view that can't be beat.

"very hard to find but very nice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/5/2010 Vote

4. The life guard at the pool is great, the maids that clean the room are great, all the way to the staff at the restaraunt downstairs.

"HoJo's - Best Hotel in Bosotn! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/19/2008 Vote

5. The life guard at the pool is great, the maids that clean the room are great, all the way to the staff at the restaraunt downstairs.

"HoJo`s - Best Hotel in Bosotn! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/19/2008 Vote

6. They have false advertizing for a pool, NO POOL.

"what a rip off! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/12/2012 Vote

7. The rooms were decent in size (2 double beds), the a/c was ok, TV in working condition, pool was out of service 'indefinitely' and the restaurant below was pretty good - Asian food and they were open pretty late.

"Great location - Don't expect too much and you won't be disappointed " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/15/2011 Vote

8. There is also a pool and an attached Chinese restaurant.

"Location, location, location!!!!!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/13/2011 Vote

9. Also, it was 90 degrees that day and the POOL IS CLOSED FOREVER.

"Hotel should be condemned " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/24/2011 Vote

10. They have an outdoor pool (we did not use) and restaurant.

"Great trip, would definitely stay again. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/14/2011 Vote