Two words - price and location. Now I know, some people who don't want to be known as "tourist" will dispute me on location (it is in the "toursity" part of town), but hey, I was there as a tourist, so it was great! Plus, T stations nearby allow you to be in Cambridge, the Art Musuem, or anywhere else you want to go in minutes, so at the price this place was being offered for on hotwire ($100-$120/night), there is no better value in the city. Rooms are really nothing special (does not feel like a "luxury" hotel), but were clean, and again, I cannot stress its location to the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall, the Aquarium, etc. They are all right outside you door.

we have just returned from another wonderful stay at the bostonian.
this hotel is in a great location and the staff cannot do enough for their guests.
decor is a little dated but the rooms are spotless and the location out weighs the decor.
will be returning again.

If you want to be near the Quincy action and aged under 30 this might be for you. We had a room facing the market and Faneuil but it was very average and extremely noisy at night. Also the price of this hotel is way above the value you get. Breakfast was poor and cramped and there is no suitable evening dining facility that you would want to enjoy. The only excellent thing about this hotel was the concierge who was professional and did all she could to help

This property has potential, but is in bad need of a remodel. The common areas are nice. The service was good. But the rooms are worn out. Furniture, carpets and fixtures are in dire need of an upgrade for this to be considered 4 star hotel. Watch out for the hidden costs. Parking is $40.00! Hotel is only 7 stories, so don't expect a view.