Holiday Inn Boston, Boston, Smell

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52nd

Out of 197

Holiday Inn Boston	Average Price: $168 Check Rates

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69 Boston Street

Boston, 02125 View map

3-Star Hotel Rank: 15 of 37
Average review rating: 3.94

OpinionWell Value Index: 7

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (2) , Expedia (12) , MyTravelGuide (134) , Travelocity (16) , TripAdvisor (229) , YahooTravel (10)

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. Also the whole building had a funky smell, almost like cigarettes or something.

"Ehhhhhh.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/28/2012 Vote

2. Damp smell and room was pretty small.

"OK hotel, friendly staff " Read full review on TripAdvisor 9/26/2011 Vote

3. The hotel just finish renovation inside so it smells very fresh.

"It is an overall best option in consideration of convenience and cost " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/14/2011 Vote

4. hallway carpet smelled like new car smell (wtf? Haha) flatscreen tv, fridge so new the door didnt open, microwave, ice machine by the elevators, wifi throughout the hotel (we were on 5th floor and i got perfect service no problem), vending machine downstairs in lobby.

"not bad!!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/19/2011 Vote

5. The roomn was extremly cleaned and it smelled like they had changed the carpets recently for new ones.

"Awsome Unforgetable Experience " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/7/2011 Vote

6. The rooms are newly renovated which I think is the only thing it has going for it, but the room had a very strong paint smell which was overwhelming.

"Lived up to expectations in every single way, and I don't mean good. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/12/2011 Vote

7. Smokey smell was strong enough to keep us awake.

"Maybe the car enjoyed it.... " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/5/2011 Vote

8. The doors and furniture were chipped, dirty, sticky and there was a bad odor that was mixed with a cleaning product smell.

"Disappointing for Holiday Inn Express " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/1/2010 Vote

9. Our room was ok - smelled musty and old but otherwise looked clean enough.

"To save money, I would stay here again " Read full review on Travelocity 6/1/2009 Vote

10. I don't know when the hotel has gone all non-smoking, the original room we were given smelled heavily like cigarettes, so they changed us, but there were still some subtle smells.

"Friendly service, convenient location " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/11/2009 Vote