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#40 of 78 hotels in Boston
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  • Hotel class: 4 of 5
  • Rooms: 95
  • Address: 370 Commonwealth Ave. Boston, MA 02215
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: European-style Suite Hotel situated in a park-like setting in prestigious Back Bay area, 6 miles from airport. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
Business Center Fitness Center Free High-Speed Internet No Free Parking Pets Allowed Restaurant No Room Service No Swimming Pool
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“Hardly a luxery hotel”

Eliot Hotel

1 of 5 stars
New York
Apr 13, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I stayed there on business. They offer valet parking at $36 per day. While we were taking our bags out of the car (we hadn't even had a chance to check in) one of the valets brought another guest's car around to the entrance and backed directly into our car while parking. TWICE. Management was very confrontational about it, and had the attitude that we were making a big deal out of nothing.

The next morning there was no electricity in my room. I had to put my contact lenses in at the window sill using a compact mirror. Couldn't shave because the bathroom is an interior room with no natural light, consequently went through the business day unshaven.

I walked past a stack of dirty dishes on the floor in the hall near the elevator at 6pm, they were still there when I checked out the next day.

I've had better stays at budget motels.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — location
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
hiway61's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2008
Traveled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: April 13, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
no way!
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: $435 (year-round)
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“Red Eye Arrival”

Eliot Hotel

Mar 19, 2008

I reserved a room at The Eliot Hotel at the 11th hour and was really pleased that they could accomodate me. I only needed my room for a few hours in the morning as I was arriving straight off an overnight flight from LA. The staff checking me in at 6AM were really helpful and offered a free checkout extension which was great. They also booked me table at a great restaurant for my client lunch later that afternoon.

My suite was very comfortable and clean. The a/c was quite noisy as was the heating installation but I got used to the noise in the end.

The only issue with the suite was in the bathroom where there was a leak however as i was only staying for 4 hrs it didnt really matter.

The staff were really helpful except for the afternoon receptionist who was rude and agressive.

This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
NahlaLondon's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 19, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: $435 (year-round)
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“Elated after my stay at the Eliot!”

Eliot Hotel

Mar 11, 2008

From the moment I entered the Eliot Hotel the service,staff, and accomodations were excellent. My friends and I stayed in one of their guest rooms for a conference in Boston- after my experience I would definitely return again! This was a charming botique hotel.

The beds were quite comfortable, and while the guest rooms are slightly smaller than a typical hotel the ambience more than made up for it. Our room had a marble bathroom, plenty of lighting, and stylish furniture. Additionally, two bathrobes and a welcome note with cookies were also a nice touch.

Throughout the duration of my stay the staff could not have been more helpful or friendly. On one night while I was there my friend and I were about to go outside when we realized it was raining. The belhop staff furnished us with umbrellas instead of us having to retrieve ours from the room. The staff were quick to help me with all of my questions and requests. For the four days of my stay I felt like a princess- while I know that sounds rather trite, it really was hard to come back home! If you are looking for that special place to splurge a little while you are in Boston, the Eliot Hotel is the location for you!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The staff and service!
    • Disliked — Having to pay for internet access, however, the rate was comparable if not cheaper than other hotels in the area
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mari33posa's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Traveled with: Friends
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: March 11, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
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Average price*: $435 (year-round)
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“Wonderful All-Around”

Eliot Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Maine
Feb 18, 2008

We've stayed at the Elliot twice now and both times have had a great experience. The first time, we were with our grown son, so booked a two-bedroom suite. If you need that much room, the Elliott's two-bedroom suite is a genuine bargain, substantially more room for substantially less money than two nice hotel rooms anywhere in the area. The second time we were on our own, so booked just the one-bedroom suite. Again, the rate was competitive with most rooms in the area and the accommodations were quite a bit better in terms of space and comfort. Both visits, I asked the front desk if it might be possible to borrow an electric kettle for brewing my own tea, and both times they managed to come up with one. When we wanted a bucket of ice, they brought it to the door within a few minutes. And it really is worth the price to have breakfast at Clio's at least once during your stay. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms are quiet (we were on the second floor, right on the corner of Commonwealth and Mass Ave, and it was still quiet, maybe due to the air handling system), the towels and robes are thick and plentiful, and the beds are excellent, puffy with high-thread-count sheets. If I would change anything, I might be tempted to have one less piece of furniture in the sitting room; it was just a little crowded. But overall, a great place to stay in Boston.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Comfortable and stylish, plus great location
    • Disliked — Nothing
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
MMM8's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 50-64
Member since: September 14, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene, Pet owners
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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Average price*: $435 (year-round)
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“Early Hotel Charmed in Boston”

Eliot Hotel

5 of 5 stars
Mill Valley, California
Jan 27, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

The hotel Eliot is an old-school charmer with top-notch service. I stayed in an upstairs suite (room 808, I think) for a recent business trip and it was spacious and comfortable with nicely appointed furniture and layout.. It is located in a great part of the Back Bay area in Boston with great shopping and easy access to several great landmarks such as Fenway Park, Newbury Street, and is a quick jaunt over the Charles River to Cambridge. I very much recommend this hotel.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Location and service
    • Disliked — Floors needed batter vacuuming in the room
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
jnjmoore's Summary
Date of Stay: January 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: December 29, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event
Was this review helpful? Yes No
Check Rates
Average price*: $435 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-454-6835 from hotels.com

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