Inn@St. Botolph
99 St. Botolph St., Boston, Massachusetts, 02116, USA, Boston, Massachusetts 02116, USA
Why We Like It
The Inn provides stylish accommodations for fraction of what most hotels in the Back Bay/South End area cost.
Fodor's Expert Review
The posh yet homey 16-room Inn@St. Botolph follows a new hotel model—no front desk, no restaurant, and no valet (there is, however, an office on-site that is staffed 24/7). It's set on a quiet residential street lined with flowering trees and brownstones in the South End, just a short walk from Copley Square and Back Bay. Best of all, for all the at-home-style luxury you get, you'll pay half of what you would at a nearby hotel. Guests can book and pay online, eliminating the need for agonizingly slow check-ins or long lines.
You Should Know Just remember to book early. The Inn@St. Botolph fills up fast with fashionable clients who know how to spot a hot deal.
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Room
Guests enter their rooms via keyless access code. Each room feels like the chicest city apartment you never had, decorated in black, white, and chocolate tones by local design luminaries. The four-poster beds are heavenly. Every room also comes with a full kitchenette equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, dishes, cookware, drip coffee machine and an ice maker. There's also full audio/visual intercom systems, gas fireplaces (but not in the studios), F’ilidoro linens, and flat-screen TV's with HBO and Showtime.
Bathroom
Bathrooms are luxurious with rain showers, travertine counters, and luxurious amenities like William Roam bath accessories, Matouk towels, and Frette robes.
Lobby
The lobby is a stylish gathering place where guests can socialize, or just watch some TV by the cozy fireplace. There's also an iMac computer in the lounge for printing or scanning. Hot espresso, tea and light snacks are provided for guests to enjoy.
Tip If you need a place to store your luggage, the staff will happily accommodate. There's also a washer and dryer on the ground floor of the hotel for guests to use.
Spa
There is no spa on-site, but check the website for deals with Saldare Spa in the South End.
Gym
A small, on-site gym has an elliptical, treadmill, stationary bike and free weights. There's a TV to watch while you sweat, and towels and water are provided.
Dining
Guests receive complimentary continental breakfast of items like bagels, cereal, and yogurt. While there is no full-service restaurants on site, guests do receive 25% off at Columbus Hospitality Restaurants like Mistral, Sorellina, and Teatro.
What's Nearby
Getting Around
The prime Back Bay location allows guests to travel on foot, or hop onto the T in several spots. The Prudential stop on the MBTA's Green Line is just a few minutes down the street, while Back Bay station on the Orange Line is just a 7-minute walk.
Restaurants
The Back Bay is filled with stylish restaurants. For a sleek steakhouse right on Boylston Street, head to The Capital Grille (8-minute walk) or Abe & Louie's (9-minute walk). For a casual bite, head to Trident Booksellers & Cafe (10-minute walk) right at the top of Newbury Street.
Bars
Stroll into the South End for a visit to The Beehive (12-minute walk), where live music and a busy bar/restaurant scene keep the place buzzing. Clery's (9-minute walk) is a classic sports bar with a busy after-work scene that serves up bar food and brews.
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