We spent several days at the Beacon Hill and had a mixed experience.
The location is fantastic - situated on the picturesque Charles Street and a minute's walk to Boston Common. The interior of the hotel is also tastefully designed and the bedrooms, although on the small side, have clever touches - flat screen TVs and fold-down ironing boards in the wardrobes. Breakfasts were plentiful and varied with the offer of fresh fruit, pancakes, ham and eggs, unlimited fresh coffee etc.
The downsides were twofold. Firstly, the noise from the street, even from a top floor room with double-glazing, was too loud and kept us awake. Secondly, the service we received was fairly patchy. On two mornings, we were served the wrong breakfast and our requests for extra items (ie sugar for coffee) were forgotten. However, on other occasions the staff were helpful and friendly.
Overall, for a first-time visit, we felt that the hotel was an ideal place to stay due to location, but next time we would probably check out somewhere different.
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