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54th

Out of 197

Boston Howard Johnson	Average Price: $190 Check Rates

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1271 Boylston Street

Boston, 02215 View map

2-Star Hotel Rank: 6 of 24
Average review rating: 3.43

OpinionWell Value Index: 9

Traveler reviews analyzed: Expedia (28) , MyTravelGuide (30) , Travelocity (7) , TripAdvisor (207) , YahooTravel (11)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	Recent comments complained about room smell.
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 TV is not a flat screen, but one of those sets that have the big fat back on it.

"Good Lord! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/18/2012 Vote

2. I came on a business trip from new York so I know what money buys you in a big city, I wasn't expecting much, but this place is just dirty.

"Stay away, sand paper blankets, smelly and moist, bring your own linen. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/1/2012 Vote

3. We arrived at the hotel and we had to pay 20 dollars to park in their parking lot, I am told this is normal in big cities.

"Awful " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/15/2012 Vote

4. First off like alot of people out there im a pretty big sox fan.

"What a Location !!! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/29/2010 Vote

5. The only good thing about this place was that there are a few nice chain restaurants around within walking distance (Panera, Cilantro Grill) and a big movie theater and a nice little Thai restaurant called Thaitation at 129 Jersey Street, about 4 blocks or so away.

"Pleasant cleaning staff, nasty desk folks " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/15/2010 Vote

6. As a senior citizen, unfamiliar with the transportation system and the streets of Boston, the shuttle that Howard Johnson provided was a big relief to me and my hospitalized husband.

"Best value anyone can find in Boston with a refrigerator, microwave and a hospital shuttle " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/19/2010 Vote

7. The price was reasonable for a big city.

"Best value anyone can find in Boston with a refrigerator, microwave and a hospital shuttle " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/19/2010 Vote

8. It's not easy for an older downtown hotel to compete with the big guys but the HoJo's hasn't let me down yet.

"Can see Fenway from your room! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 5/15/2009 Vote

9. Bed was big and comfy after a long day of walking around and catching the game.

"Fantastic for Fenway! " Read full review on TripAdvisor 10/16/2008 Vote

10. We did use the free wireless internet, and the cheap parking was a big plus.

"Old and dated but no problems " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/27/2006 Vote