11/16/06

Don't believe the hype!

by joebrady

I am planning a trip back and looking into hotels and to see the Harborside Inn on top of any list is shocking. But then I realized that that was why I stayed there in August. So I want point out a few of the reasons why the hotel was sub par in my opinion. First we get there and boxes are everywhere making some places to tight to roll my bag. This by the way cannot fit 2 suitcases in the closet because the rooms are extremely large for Boston but the closets were made way to small. Why not put some of the space to use.

It also worried us when we saw a fan in the closet. This is because the nice sized room (with plenty of dead space) had a very small vent in the corner next to the windows that the maid service wouldn't keep the shades closed when we left in hopes of keeping some of the heat down. You will need the fan. And I could not open the windows in our room which is where the fire escape was.

The Bathroom also plenty big had nothing but the sink and back of the toilet to put anything. A shelf under the sink would be a nice use of space. I cannot think of any reason to not at least put a hook on the back of the door or a couple on the wall in the main room either.

The Inn has plenty of potential. It is a converter warehouse. It is in a great location right behind Faneuil Hall Marketplace where I always seem to end up, and right next to a T stop. It is a easy walk to the Harbor Walk and the North End.

However, I stayed there 3 months ago and still hate that in all the things I read about it none it said how it was such a bad room. I had a deal with in $150 in the Back Bay and am still wishing I would have taken it.

• Pros: Location
• Cons: Room Quality, Bad A/C, No Service, Poor Bathroom, Over Hyped

11/22/05

hope you like noise

by eggsncoffee

Stayed here twice. Last time on 11/19/05. The room faced the side street with a bar next door that exuded a noise level beyond any city noise I have ever heard. We did not fall asleep until almost 3am. It sounded like the patrons were right in the room with us. The manager apologized but would not make any monetary restitution. I stayed there last year and our window faced inside to an atrium and a wedding was going on until late. Noisy once again but no where near the front room. Location is fabulous but not worth losing sleep over.

• Pros: proximity to attracti
• Cons: noise, no in room coffee, small

07/09/05

Very disappointed in my experience!!

by adelucenay

I looked online for a hotel close to the action, I was excited at first about my reservation, which I made over the phone. The hotel took down the wrong day for my reservation, charged my credit card, and then when I called to fix it, they had no record. They continually told me I was wrong. They can't work the credit card machine. Then when I requested a wake up call for 10:30am, I was shocked that they called at 7am. This was supposed to be a leisurely, romantic trip for my birthday and I was very dissappointed in the quality of service especially since we are paying about $200 a night. The rooms were cute and close to the action but after the experience at check in, not worth the effort. I would recommend considering another hotel with a better reputation.

• Pros: Close to Fanuiel Hall
• Cons: Service