I really want to give this hotel more stars. The location is ideal, and the staff is very friendly and helpful. These alone are persuasive reasons to choose this hotel.
Many have commented on the small rooms. My room was very small. The bathroom was EXTREMELY small. For a three-night stay on my own, I could overlook the lack of space in the bathroom and bedroom given the historic importance of the hotel and the superb location. What I cannot overlook is the disappointing shower pressure. It was very difficult to rinse soap out of my hair and off my body. My business colleague (in another hotel room) had a similar experience, so this was not unique to my particular hotel room.
My bed was small (smaller than a queen-sized), but it was very comfortable, and the room was clean.
During an earlier stay about a year and a half ago, we ate in the restaurant (the more casual one), and it was very good -- I would definitely recommend it. Also, if you like pizza, be sure to eat at the original Pizzeria Regina location on Thacher Street -- about a mile's walk from the hotel (15 minutes). One of the best pizzas I have ever eaten, and I have eaten a lot of pizza in my lifetime!
The hotel has a nice gift shop and also a fitness center (which is not mentioned on the hotel's website). If you are a runner/walker, it is located very near Boston Common, a large park that is ideal for a nice run/walk.
I look forward to returning to this hotel for a future visit...after they have invested in improved showers. :-)
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