Harborside Inn

Birgit Jensen 2 months ago

Great location: Aquarium subway stop right in front of hotel, excellent restaurants within quick walking distance, coffeeshops abound, Quincy Market right by hotel, all historical markers just minutes away. Very friendly, helpful staff; room service was only upon request, which we liked as we didn't have to fumble with a Do Not Disturb sign. The beds were comfy, the room was quiet and had a great view. Soft, large, thick towels. The heating/cooling, though unsophisticated, worked fine. Because it was cold, it was nice to come into the lobby through automatic doors. The only things we didn't like (but didn't find too problematic, either!!!!) were: 1) At times the temperature in the shower was unreliable, both nights and mornings, giving you unexpected cold blasts. 2) The 20% discount in the adjacent restaurant Joia was suddenly reduced to 18% with some mysterious 2% administrative fee added back into the bill. 3) It would be helpful to have slightly larger curtains to block all of the morning sun; we couldn't close the gap between the two panels and were greeted too early by bright sunlight. 4) Instead of a key, a card would be more amenable to opening the door while carrying items. 5) Our room had a DVD player and we picked out DVDs from the extensive (but unsorted) library, just to find that our device was not connected to the TV. 6) A smart TV would be cool so that you can continue binge-watching your Netflix/Prime/Apple TV/HBO shows. 7) The water dispenser in the lobby was a great touch, but needs to be cleaned from the lemon debris to let it flow faster. These are suggestions, not complaints. We would definitely return to this hotel, no doubt about it!

kecia Mccorkle 4 months ago

This hotel was a perfect getaway in a perfect location! The hotel has off-site parking for a discounted price which is a HUGE + for this Boston area. Esthetically the rooms are charming with the brick interior, and bathrooms had a modern walk in shower. The only downside is there is no microwave in the rooms. Otherwise really nice place and the staff was very friendly.

Rares Andrei Sandru 2 months ago

We had a great stay at Harborside Inn. The location is perfect, the staff is very friendly, and the rooms are quiet and comfortable, with enough space for a city stay. While the hotel feels a bit older in terms of furniture and appliances, and our room lacked natural light, these were minor drawbacks compared to the overall experience. A very solid choice in Boston - we would definitely stay here again and recommend it!

D Lewis a month ago

I was very disappointed in my stay at the Harborside Inn in Boston from the moment we walked in. The smell of bug spray was immediately noticeable. The lobby is small, dark and unwelcoming. I didn’t even see the front desk when we walked in. The room looked like it had not been updated in fifty years. It was so dark it was almost cavelike. The one tiny window had an “atrium view” which was a brick wall. Again the smell of bug spray was noticeable. The bathroom was decent. There is no daily maid service. If you want your room cleaned, you have to schedule it. For a four night stay, our bill was over $1,600. I certainly expected something decent. After we checked in, we stopped at the restaurant for a drink and a small appetizer. We each had two drinks and shared the appetizer. The bill was $112.00, including a tip. Even though my room key was clearly on the bar, I was not offered, nor did I receive, a discount. The only good thing I can say about this place was the location was good. I would not stay here again, nor would I recommend it to anyone.

Jill Stilwell 6 months ago

We liked its proximity to the Fanuel hall and Quincy market. The lobby & bar area were decorated beautifully for Christmas. The beds were NOT plush. They were hard and very flat. The luggage trolleys had NO hooks for bags which we had plenty of traveling at Christmas. I was told by hotel staff when I booked to request a bathtub since that’s what we preferred but upon check-in was told they have no 2 queen bedrooms with tubs- So we felt lied to in order to get our business. Also there were NO Keurig or coffee pots in the rooms. We likely won’t be back to stay here. The room was clean & very quiet though which we did appreciate. Also the bar didnt have any warm cocktails such as mulled wine or hot buttered rum- not even a cold peppermint martini this time of year! BOO!