The Back Bay Hotel, Boston, Downside

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2nd

Out of 197

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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carpet (2) coffee (2) lighting (4) room (9) stains (2)

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1. Only downside was the bedding which we found much too soft.

"One of Boston's Best " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/5/2011 Vote

2. The only downside was our room was next to a building site and we experienced quite a lot of noise early in the morning.

"Gorgeous hotel in a lovely area " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/2/2011 Vote

3. The only downside was that the room didn't have a coffee maker in the room - you'd need to upgrade to an executive room to get one of these.

"Under Arrest? " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/22/2010 Vote

4. Only minor downsides: * the hologram backdrop in the elevator cabs does not make sense with the decor.

"Very nice... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/28/2010 Vote

5. Strangely though no tea/coffee making facility? The only downside to the room was the lighting which was quite poor and the switches seemed to operate the lights in a very peculiar way meaning the bathroom light wouldnt go on unless the main light was on?? Still, a minor niggle all things considered.

"A Great Place To Stay " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/19/2009 Vote

6. One and only downside was that we had a room for four and there were only two bathrobes.

"Best Hotel I've ever stayed in. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/2/2009 Vote

7. The only downside was we could definitely hear bass pumping from the downstairs bar until midnight on a our last night -which was a Tuesday - and the free Wifi signal was too weak to receive in our room.

"Good hotel for the price, good location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/20/2009 Vote

8. Only downside: carpet in our room was a little 'worse for wear' with some noticeable stains and the pub is popular so we could hear them into the early morning.

"Jury's is all about the service! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/14/2008 Vote

9. Only downside with the room: slightly stained carpeting.

"The Jury has Reached a Verdict!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/6/2007 Vote