5/5
Excellent
John
01/28/2024
Funky. Fun. Great breakfast.
5/5
Excellent
Andrea
01/24/2024
Extremely friendly staff and clean rooms.
3/5
Francis
01/23/2024
Very unique. But we were not in the main building and not very convenient going up/down stairs with luggage because the elevator was out of service. Appreciated the location/free parking though
5/5
Excellent
Margaret
01/17/2024
Convenient to the Boston area and FREE PARKING! amazing. Staff was courteous and friendly. "Social hour" from 4:30-6:00pm Fri and Sat with wine selection. Extensive "continental" breakfast.
5/5
Excellent
John
01/15/2024
Friendly staff & very quiet...... slept very well - comfortable bed.
5/5
Excellent
Junko
01/12/2024
The front desk gentleman was professional and yet, considering. The hotel room was excellent.
5/5
Excellent
Luis
12/27/2023
The staff is very kind; a good breakfast, good enough gym and nice furniture and decoration. If you don't need nothing different to a nice and clean room with a good bed and all previously commented, this is your place. Thank you guys, only success in 2024.
5/5
Excellent
Sarah
12/21/2023
This place was amazing! Close to Harvard campus, short drive from downtown and man Hospitals (we were in town for medical reasons). Great parking with cozy bedding. Artistic, stylish decor, with fun breakfast dining. What made it most special was the staff! Sean, the front desk attendant, was professionally, courteous, and kind. For a couple of world, travelers, this place was a lovely surprise. Highly recommend!
4/5
Good
SARAH
12/19/2023
Generally a good place
1/5
carey
12/11/2023
I paid over $500 for 2 rooms. When we got there, we were not given adjoining rooms as promised. Then we were hit with $150 in facility fees and given a ridiculous explanation blaming Experian for not advertising them correctly. I should have been given a tag for my car and after finding a note on it that threatened to tow me away, they gave it to me. There is no restaurant on premises which adds to the disappointment of being overcharged. Staff was not very friendly. I will not return this place ever.
4/5
Good
Anita
12/07/2023
Convenient location and good continental breakfast.
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
12/03/2023
Nous avons adoré notre expérience dans cet établissement.
5/5
Excellent
Rody
11/25/2023
Everything we expectes
3/5
Michael
11/23/2023
The property feels like it needs an updating. Elevators felt like they may not make the trek.
5/5
Excellent
Pat
11/23/2023
The desk service was very good. Sean was very helpful.
5/5
Excellent
Juan
11/22/2023
Always a pleasure to stay here. Clean, great breakfast and fun!
5/5
Excellent
Mona
11/19/2023
Clean and convenient.
4/5
Good
Matthew
11/18/2023
Ample free parking was great, especially in a city where things are so expensive. Room was ok, kinda pricey for how basic it was. Staff was nice, the complementary wine was a nice touch too.
5/5
Excellent
Ryan
11/16/2023
Much more than I expected.
Great Boutique Hotel. Have been to Boston on business many times but never stayed in Alston neighborhood…took a chance on this last minute booking. Fun neighborhood with great dining options walkable. Room not fancy but more than adequate; comfortable, spacious, clean and nice linens. Reception desk was very, very nice and helpful. “Continental” breakfast was much more than typical continental and more than satiating with plenty of good options and good coffee. Parking included…in Boston!! I’ll stay here again.
5/5
Excellent
ADRIANA
11/13/2023
clean, friendly and organized.
5/5
Excellent
Christina
11/13/2023
Staff was nice and knowledgeable. The breakfast was lovely, coffee was great. The had a Saturday wine social. The staff made great dining recommendations. They could have had and used more recycling containers in the dining room. Johnathen had a great idea for an opportunity to be creative. He helped us with the yoga glass, one of the female staff recommended our restaurant- Lulu Allston , which we took our friends to for drinks and dinner for a birthday celebration, was so fun- and Shawn gave us a room over looking at the river- we got to watch the rowing teams with fall colors. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience, thank you so much. We loved visiting Boston!
4/5
Good
Jennifer
11/11/2023
Great convenient place to stay!
3/5
Diana
11/10/2023
Bathroom needs to be updated. Sink was peeling same in the bathroom although the room was very clean. There are steps to get into the south building instead of an elevator or ramp for luggage purposes. Ni water bottles offered breakfast was mediocre at best
5/5
Excellent
Carol
11/05/2023
Very Nice Hotel
Very nice hotel, we'll stay again!
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
10/31/2023
Shabby but worth a trip back.
The building is a bit older with a lot of bold colored paint that hides some of the shabbiness. The glasses in the bathroom didn't look clean. Given a microwave for the room at no extra cost. The continental breakfast was huge with fresh pastries. Staff was very helpful. Nice outdoor courtyard off the breakfast area. Has a pingpong table in the lobby. Charged $4 for a can of diet coke. With tax++ it ended up being $400/night. That's a bit pricey. I would come back again, if I could get a better price.
3/5
Kathryn
10/30/2023
Comfortable with great staff
First the good: I slept well at this hotel and that’s the most important thing! The breakfast was great and the bed was comfortable. And I found the staff kind and helpful during check in/check out and when they made sure I received a delivery.
Things I would want to know: I was in the north building and found it quite loud with traffic noise and the building itself (not really other guests but the elevator noise, doors, etc.). Also I think when they updated the spaces there just wasn’t a ton of attention to detail - paint stains on the carpet and bathroom floor and stuff like that which just took away from the hip new look.
4/5
Good
Teri-sue
10/30/2023
Very funky decor! Comfortable and great location!
2/5
Michael
10/25/2023
The Veldt
The wallpaper had giant guerrillas, a tiger a camel and a hawk staring at us. My daughter stated it reminded her of "The Veldt." The beds were hard as a rock. Bathroom was extremely small. The hotel was not full but they put a family with a crying baby directly across from us. I will not be staying there again.
5/5
Excellent
Catharine
10/23/2023
First trip to Boston so we were flying blind-found this to be a great location, close to everything. The staff was friendly and helpful. I’d definitely recommend.
5/5
Excellent
Hiran
10/18/2023
Excellent
2/5
Ellen
10/17/2023
The hotel was average at best. They have a resort fee, despite having absolutely nothing resort-like— continental breakfast does not a resort make. An extra $35 if you arrive before the 4pm check in time— all good. I can hang. I get it.
But here’s the real kicker. We showed up in October on a 40 degree night and the entire hotel had no heat. It was a planned switch over with the boiler. Did they notify us? Of course not. When I called to the front desk to ask about it, they offered me a blanked. Because my friend and I want to snuggle under a blanket together all evening.
Eventually they arrived with a space heater, which allowed us the option to be fully dried out and fried or freezing. The service was horrible and I certainly would not have chosen this option if they had been forthcoming. It was frankly just bad business practice. It was supposed to be a VIP booking, it was anything but.
5/5
Excellent
Jennifer
10/17/2023
Loved the unique decor and the games in the suite. The bathroom ceiling was low, which is fine because we are short, but it’s a little claustrophobic. The staff was super helpful and available.
2/5
Dina
10/15/2023
The is a very basic hotel. For the price it does not have any great amenities. Breakfast was not particularly good.
3/5
Grace
10/11/2023
The elevators are poorly maintained. The breakfast was below average. The bathroom door didn't close properly. It's very expensive for what it is.
4/5
Good
katherine
10/10/2023
The staff were fantastic but the facilities were lacking.
3/5
Declan
10/08/2023
Anywhere else in the world this would be 150/night
Excessively priced for what amounts to a hostel/ hotel environment. Restaurant closed down and used for continental breakfast.
4/5
Good
Bella
10/06/2023
Very nice interior style, good breakfast, very friendly staff. Convenient parking, not too far from Boston center by driving
4/5
Good
Louis
10/05/2023
Some definite improvements to the Studio Alston since I stayed there earlier this year. Some painting it seems and a change of art work. It would be good if the restaurant would reopen.
5/5
Excellent
Julie
10/05/2023
An offbeat comfortable spot. Wish there was in room coffee, but otherwise super!
5/5
Excellent
Ojistoh
10/03/2023
Self-Parking a huge plus.
Nice location.
Great complimentary Breakfast
2/5
kevin
10/02/2023
Not s great choice
Lobby and common areas could have been much cleaner. The hotel was odd with an extension, the stairs to extension were hard to navigate. The hotel room was clean and beds good, but a good deal of noise making it difficult to sleep.
3/5
Peter
10/01/2023
Staff was great, room was ok.
4/5
Good
Yvonne
09/29/2023
Perfect!
Great!
4/5
Good
Pamela
09/28/2023
Creatively painted, shapes, lighting….has a “fun feel” to it.
Would definitely return
3/5
Carol
09/23/2023
No reservation when I tried to check in .
Attached a conference for several days but when arrived no reservation was present .
Had to find another place at night .
4/5
Good
Brittney
09/20/2023
Overnight girls trip
It was very cute and had a nice ecletic vibe. Front desk was very helpful and welcoming.
I just thought it could have been a little cleaner strange smells in the halls and the elevator was also out so that was slightly inconvenient.
But overall it was a good experience
5/5
Excellent
Kristina
09/15/2023
Stylish hotel with good breakfast. Not far from Harvard. Good service
4/5
Good
John
09/11/2023
An enjoyable and relaxing 4 days in Boston.
The hotel is 15 minutes (by train) west of the city centre across the Charles River from Harvard. There were a few restaurants and a couple of bars within 10 mins walk of the hotel. The area around the hotel was nice, quiet and safe to walk. The hotel was very nice but I thought very expensive given the location and amenities provided. The room allocated was nice, cleaned each day, comfortable and safe. Breakfasts were sufficient for me. I used the gym (small) and found it well equipped. I found all the staff to be friendly and helpful.
5/5
Excellent
Sarah
09/07/2023
A great find! Nice walk to Harvard Station, playgrounds and food close by. Staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good.
4/5
Good
Ellen
09/04/2023
Quick easy check-in. Easily accessible for being in Cambridge and parking availability especially for being in Cambridge.
4/5
Good
Verified traveler
09/03/2023
Pleasant surprise
I was pleasantly surprised. The only thing I really missed was a coffee maker in the room.
5/5
Excellent
Gladys R
09/01/2023
Fast check in. Staff plesant and accomodating.
5/5
Excellent
Cynthia
08/29/2023
Great hotel
5/5
Excellent
Newton
08/29/2023
great and convenient place to stay. Clean and comfortable. The staff was very friendly.
5/5
Excellent
Brian
08/29/2023
Staff friendly and courteous, highly recommended
5/5
Excellent
Peter
08/29/2023
Chris was exceptional at Front Desk Check-In
We checked in so very late but Chris at the front desk was very kind and accommodating and very pleasant to deal with at that brutal 4 AM time. The room was cleaned and all was as promised. The staff has a great attitude and take a real interest in their clients. Overall, excellent experience (too short unfortunately) and so conveniently located relative to Harvard.
4/5
Good
Ben
08/28/2023
Would stay again.
The staff was amazing. Wish the room had an extra trash can, but all in all it was a nice stay. Very clean, very friendly.
5/5
Excellent
Jacqueline
08/28/2023
Hotel was clean and easy to find. Staff was incredibly nice, and the breakfast spread was huge. They also had a ton of parking which was awesome.
4/5
Good
Kerry
08/23/2023
TV had no signal, outdoor patio area (fire pit was locked)
1/5
Cheng
08/22/2023
This hotel is fraud, staff are very friendly but the property is extremely old and smells.
The pics are completely deceptive.
5/5
Excellent
Rory
08/22/2023
Loved my stay here! The place is stunning with beautiful art! Nice and clean, friendly staff, bed was comfy. Definitely recommend
4/5
Good
Helen
08/22/2023
Great!
The staff is so friendly and helpful. Great proximity to train and grocery store and safe to walk everywhere.
Loved the ice machine and water on our floor.
The only thing missing were recycling bins, unless we didn’t see them.
5/5
Excellent
Brian
08/19/2023
The staff was wonderful, the beds are comfy and the hotel is cute and funky! The wine and charcuterie on Friday is a huge plus!!
5/5
Excellent
Allison
08/18/2023
Very clean and in a great location!
5/5
Excellent
sarah
08/14/2023
Great stay
Amazing vip service at the reception.
Clean and well located. Close to downtown and Harvard
4/5
Good
Janine
08/14/2023
The staff was incredibly nice and accommodating and the continental breakfast offerings and free parking were truly an asset. Our suite was large and decorated nicely enough; I wish the bathroom and gym were more modern with better amenities. I'd also wish the hotel was more updated as it felt a little basic/bare bones. I did enjoy the fact that it was right near the Charles River and that there were stores behind the hotel to get things to eat and I liked that the hotel gave me a free pass to the New Balance gym, which was really nice. Overall, staying at Studio Allston was fine as it met our budget so to enjoy our vacation in Boston for a week.
5/5
Excellent
Mario
08/10/2023
Excellent place to stay.
5/5
Excellent
Joseph
08/09/2023
Easiest parking in our long trip visiting colleges, The room and breakfast were fantastic!
5/5
Excellent
Petra
08/07/2023
Nice modern property, great to run or bike along Charles river. Easy to travel into downtown Boston May bus and train
3/5
Verified traveler
08/03/2023
Hotel is very nicely decorated. The staff was nice upon check in and throughout the stay. I was a bit disappointed on the feeling of cleanliness in the hallways and room. The lobby felt great, but my understanding was that the hotel had gone through a full renovation and this is not how it appears at all once you get in the elevator, hallways, and room. I will not stay here again.
4/5
Good
Melanie
08/01/2023
Very nice. No complaints at all
4/5
Good
Grace
08/01/2023
Nice location. Fun design concept. Rooms are clean, bed is comfortable. Conveniently located across from a McDonald's and grocery store. Walking distance from public transport. Beautiful area.
4/5
Good
Stephanie
07/23/2023
Furniture and design was unique. Beds weren’t so comfortable though. But hotel was very clean.
5/5
Excellent
Gloria
07/20/2023
Good hotel for families,
Helpful front staff
Clean
Parking included
Nice breakfast , they even had the kitchen open at 4 am for us before road trip to Canada
5/5
Excellent
Debra
07/18/2023
This hotel is charming and cute and everyone who works there is super friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay! One suggestions: towel hooks would make it easier to reuse towels.
5/5
Excellent
Zaher
07/16/2023
Excellent overall experience.
5/5
Excellent
Danielle
07/14/2023
easy and friendly!
3/5
Ann
07/13/2023
No restaurant
No alcohol in patio
Gnats in room
Slow Wi-Fi
Perks was breakfast alone
4/5
Good
Kristine
07/10/2023
Great location for what we had planned for the weekend.
Nice surprise to have free Wine and Charcuterie on Friday and Saturday evening.
5/5
Excellent
Verified traveler
07/10/2023
Here on a recruiting trip for Harvard. Very hip and fun. My kids loved it. And the breakfast is excellent.
5/5
Excellent
david
07/09/2023
The art theme and vibe therin was awesome.
5/5
Excellent
Hongping
07/08/2023
Strong arts painting on walls of rooms, hallways, and lobby. Some people may like them very much, while others may feel these are not their taste.
1/5
Martin
06/25/2023
Photos are deceiving
Photos are deceiving, hotel isn't very clean. Expected better with the rating it had. Checking in was frustrating, was dealing with a robot at the front desk.
2/5
Jessica
06/24/2023
The common spaces of this property were eccentric but nicely kept. The room, however was just a dank cinder-block box that felt and smelled like a hangover. the carpet was dingy and threadbare, there was water damage on the very low ceiling, it smelled of ancient cigarettes, and the door to the bathroom had gaps that left you no privacy. Only two pillows per bed, not enough outlets, no Kleenex, no instant coffee, nothing. Can’t believe I paid almost $400 for that for one night. Very disappointed.
5/5
Excellent
Joanne
06/24/2023
Clean and convenient. Very kind and helpful staff. Excellent breakfast buffet included- its a nice touch!
5/5
Excellent
Naresh
06/21/2023
We loved the hotel, excellent service, great breakfast.
Highly recommended hotel.
4/5
Good
Daniel
06/20/2023
Good location for visiting Harvard University. The facility is somewhat old but was renovated with aesthetic touches.
4/5
Good
amy
06/12/2023
Artwork
4/5
Good
Christopher
06/09/2023
Enjoyed our stay
Enjoyed our stay very much. Convenient to good restaurants and music venues. Beds comfortable and staff friendly. Only complaints: air conditioner was too loud and bathroom slider problematic, didn't close all the way and not really designed for personal privacy. Nevertheless, we'd come back. Breakfast was great.
2/5
Olaf
06/06/2023
Beds are comfortable and good. But: Very noisy. You need to hear every word sound from other rooms and the corridor and the bathrooms. Aswell as the cars from the surounding streets...
1/5
Angelica
06/06/2023
Personal items were stolen! I advice against staying here. We reported the incident to the front desk and they decided to do nothing about it.
5/5
Excellent
ming
06/05/2023
Worth the money
3/5
Gerald
06/04/2023
The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was heavy on carbs. The daily "facility fee" of $32 gave no benefit but was a required additional expense--should have been included in the room rate.
4/5
Good
Lori
05/31/2023
We had a great time in Boston
Loved Studio Allston Hotel. The location and service were fantastic. My only notes are that the beds are in need of replacement. They're a little worn. Also, a barn door on a bathroom is not a great idea. The privacy of a bathroom door that closes all the way is key. We likely would have been more adventurous with our dining choices and explored the many diverse eateries that Boston offers had we been afforded the luxury of privacy in the bathroom at the hotel. Additionally, there was no exhaust fan in the bathroom.
5/5
Excellent
Megan
05/30/2023
This place was great! Loved the art theme. Very convenient location and plenty of parking. Staff were very friendly. Free breakfast and wine hour. Allowed very early check in for a nominal fee which was super helpful.
5/5
Excellent
ROBERT
05/30/2023
The hotel was very nice, clean, and convenient for our needs. The area has a lot of construction going on. I know that will end at some point.
4/5
Good
Katie
05/30/2023
Boston Calling 2023!
Clean rooms, comfy bed, and good breakfast spread. Great location for access to Harvard/Cambridge area. Would stay here again.
1/5
Jill
05/28/2023
Worst stay ever, very dirty everywhere. Lobby and hallways were freezing cold. Rooms were tiny. The pictures make this hotel look beautiful and the actual hotel looks NOTHING like the pictures. I honestly thought I was in the wrong place when we pulled up. Never going back and would not recommend it to anyone.
4/5
Good
Pam
05/21/2023
Great hotel, funky, clean and comfortable.
2/5
Verified traveler
05/21/2023
Not ADA
I picked this hotel because it said that they had a roll in shower. Unfortunately, they did not. I had to use a tub with a seat. That was very difficult for me since I am disabled.