My wife and two young girls (6 and 9) as well as another couple with kids close to the same age arrived in Boston on Dec 30 for a couple of nights and a Boston Bruins game. After an 8 hr drive the staff at the front desk were great. They were very friendly and things were handled quickly. Our rooms were basic but clean and nice. The pool is very easy to access through the lobby and we immediately went there with 4 young ones. The pool was a little small for them, however, that was ok. (be careful though it is a little slippery on the deck...why pools do that???) The kids like the pool regardless. We felt very at ease there and even brought a few beer (in cans) to sip on while kids were in pool and we sat in hot tub.
As for getting around Boston and to the game, front desk had a little direction sheet telling us how to walk to the TTC or 'T' as they call it. It was about a 10 minute walk (if that) to the 'T' and before we knew it we were at the Bruins game. Not only were the people nice at the hotel, everyone we talked to in Boston were very very friendly. After the game, some police officers gave us directins to Cheers and we had a ball! MInd you everything is a two minute walk to Boston people... perhaps the Boston Marathon mentality? A little long of a walk, but my 6 yr old handled it on a chilly New Years Eve.
The breakfast was fantastic. The nice man at the front desk gave us a deal for the first morning since we were so 'nice' haha and had such a long drive. It was a buffet and 'Mercedez', the waitress, is fantastic. Thank you for everything Mercedez! Needless to say, a very healthy and tasty breakfast.
The only problem with the hotel is the tricky spot it sits and trying to find it. It is located behind a mall, and if you see a sign for Holiday Inn, then that is it. Courtyard needs a BIGGER SIGN!!!!

Other than that, a great stay! thanks Boston
Chris Shannon
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We were in town for a Friday night wedding in Boston Harbor Hotel. I booked our room directly from the Marriott website for the same price as Hotwire and Expedia ( but ,without their extra fees= $79. + tax). I also received a AAA discount and extra Marriott reward points, as well. The first room was beautiful, but had a very noisy heater. The manager responded immediately and gave us another room with a city view. The staff were helpful giving us driving directions into the city using access roads to avoid rush hour traffic. Next day we found a perfect breakfast stop:Victoria's Diner on 1024 Mass. Ave. that had the best tasting veggie omelts, home fries, coffee---it seems this diner has been a local favorite for almost 60 years.

Second stay at this property in past 6 months - -staff polite, hotel very clean and well equipped-- wi-fi, in-room coffee makers, USA newspaper and decent breakfast available . . great little neighborhood Italian restaurant about 6 blocks away called "224" that's worth the visit. Would have stayed again last night on a return for an early flight out, but they were oversold . . .
Absolutely thumbs up.

We got a great non-changeable rate of $189+ tax, when the rest of the Boston chain hotels seemed to be $300+.

Good start when the free shuttle was at Logan to pick us up within a few minutes from phoning them from the courtesy phone.

Hotel is right next to a Holiday Inn Express, which I believe is owned by the same franchise. It is also next door to the very big South Bay Shopping Complex, which features Best Buy, Target, Circuit City, Super Stop 'n' Shop, to name but a few - one good tip is that there is a free shuttle bus running between the shopping plaza and the Andrew T station - very good, especially if you have luggage.

The hotel itself is fairly new and a typical Courtyard - very clean, not too roomy, but adequate. Free wi-fi and coffee in the lobby and free wired internet in the rooms. Staff were courteous and helpful.

The area isn't too bad, no signs of graffiti or gang tags in what appeared to be a mainly Polish neighbourhood during the 10 minute walk to the T station.

There is a Bickford's diner next to the hotel, and an Olive Garden and Applebee's in the shopping complex.

All in all a good alternative to the mega prices of the city centre, but you are a bit 'out of the action'. Would have no problem staying there again.