The Back Bay Hotel, Boston, Difficult

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The Back Bay Hotel	Average Price: $327 Check Rates

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350 Stuart St., Back Bay

Boston, 00000 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 38
Average review rating: 4.51

OpinionWell Value Index: 7

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (25) , TripAdvisor (980)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
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. On the bright side the cabs line up along the road outside the side entrance, so finding a cab yourself is not difficult.

"Good hotel but no wow factor " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/4/2012 Vote

2. We stayed at the Back Bay with 2 small children whilst visiting Boston over the Columbus weekend and it's difficult to find anything to fault.

"Superb, but at a price " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/22/2011 Vote

3. However, it was very warm in our room one of the nights during our 4 night stay, which made it difficult to sleep.

"Upscale hotel, but lacking in 'normal' amenities " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/23/2011 Vote

4. Clock in rooms are not lighted so it's difficult to see time in the dark2.

"We didn't want to leave! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/22/2010 Vote

5. I wanted to stay in Back Bay because of the great location, but it can be difficult finding a nice place under $300.

"We got 5 star service for a 3 star price. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/19/2010 Vote

6. Room was nice but temperature was difficult to control, always was too hot or too cold.

"Would return, helpful, pleasant staff, great location. " Read full review on Expedia 5/21/2010 Vote

7. Not a problem in space terms as there is a large lounge next to reception but just made it difficult to get a post dinner drink on our last night.

"Excellenty located high end hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/14/2008 Vote

8. It did not appear too difficult to get to the hotel from the airport using the metro although we were so tired after the flight we opted for a taxi in theend.

"Friendly and well run hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/30/2007 Vote