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26th

Out of 197

Renaissance Boston	Average Price: $311 Check Rates

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606 Congress Street

Boston, 02210 View map

4-Star Hotel Rank: 18 of 38
Average review rating: 4.22

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (8) , Travelocity (3) , TripAdvisor (314)

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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 service is horrible, the valet doesn't speak English, and the hall I'm on smells like a dump.

"Just not good " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/26/2012 Vote

2. The rooms are good sized, very clean, with comfy beds and bathroom amenities that will leave your hair smelling minty fresh, literally.

"Typical Upscale Corporate Hotel " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/18/2011 Vote

3. This hotel is too close to the fish market and the smell is quite strong.

"Too far from everything " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/12/2011 Vote

4. Also-the brand of shampoo/lotion they use which is Aveda is horrible and smells like garbage and patchouli.

"Customer service was lacking but hotel was nice " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/18/2011 Vote

5. Sweet-smelling natural toiletries.

"new, updated, stylish decor, immaculately clean and inviting " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/20/2009 Vote

6. The hotel is pretty close to the scenic (although somewhat fishy smelling) waterfront, with views of Logan Airport (not very loud though).

"Many +'s, a few -'s " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/30/2009 Vote

7. Slept like a newborn baby-Meticulously clean-42' LCD TV that turns to anywhere in the room-GREAT lighting from dim/mood to bright in all areas of room-Large glass shower (no tub) w/great water pressure & temp-Room Service friendly, good food, reasonable price-Excellent onsite restaurant & Starbucks in lobby-Fresh smelling & quietCONS:-Location is a bit more businessy than touristy (not seedy or scary area) but taxis available continuously, Silver Line (bus) & subway both less than a block away-No airport shuttle yet very close to LoganTips if you aren't using a rental car:Buy a $2.

"Truly Great Room, Exceptional Staff, Fair Location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/11/2008 Vote

8. It still had a bit of a new paint smell when I was there which was somewhat annoying.

"Very Nice " Read full review on Expedia 6/3/2008 Vote

9. The shampoo and conditioner they provided smelled really good.

"The Renaissance was awesome. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/14/2008 Vote