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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)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (1/5 issues found)

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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. The linens and towels also smelled fresh and the rug looked brand new.

"Wonderful Hotel, Exceptionally Clean Room, and Very Friendly Staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/6/2011 Vote

2. We took5 cab trips and all the taxies were very dirty - one smelled of vomit - and we're not sure if a few of the cars were safe.

"Great location, good choice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/30/2011 Vote

3. We liked the smell as well.

"Nice Hotel, convenient downtown location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/15/2011 Vote

4. I'lll admit it smells great.

"All the Good Reviews are True, What a Treat! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/8/2011 Vote

5. The shower had mildew problems and the smell was bad.

"Not equal to the competition. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/5/2011 Vote

6. A spacious room with a gorgeous bathroom - lovely smelling toiletries and a power shower with a second attachment which is great for massaging your lower back.

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

7. We also had wonderful smelling toiletries supplied as well.

"Great location and friendly staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/30/2011 Vote

8. The hotel greeted us with warm moist towelettes that smelled like lavender upon arrival.

"Amazing Customer Service " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/18/2011 Vote

9. The bathroom was good and roomy too with useable toliettries that smelled great for a change.

"Love Love Loved this hotel! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 2/18/2011 Vote

10. The smell of the lobby mirrors the best spa you have ever been to.

"Back Bay is lovely! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/17/2010 Vote