I normally stay at the InterContinental but it was full for two days of my stay so I tried the Boston Harbour. I was very pleasantly surprised despite some of the mixed reviews on the site. The hotel is very elegant and I believe marketed at a well heeled, older crowd. The furnishings – darker wood, elaborate carpets and Oriental furniture pieces suggested this to me. Late night check-in was painless with a bell man waiting to take my suitcase from the curb; check-in paperwork already pre-prepared and 24 hour room service if I was hungry. The room was nicely prepared for a midnight arrival with one lamp on; bed turned down and a nice stereo playing classical music. The room was very good and an interesting layout with a hallway, powder area leading to a bathroom and a separate living area. This layout gave a very large feeling to the room and it was shame I couldn’t enjoy it for a longer period of time – had no time to even sit in the living area. The room had a very nice flat screen tv; large clock radio with excellent stereo; an additional TV in the living area and was spotlessly clean. Biggest complaint about the room was the noise. The ‘hallway’ area within the room leading from the door is ceramic/marble. This conducts the noise very well from the doorway which is a relatively thin door with a gap. One can easily hear people passing in the hall and especially when doors are slammed. There were at least two occasions when I checked the door was actually closed! When someone was knocking at a neighbouring door I had to check that it was not my own. There was one occasion when I actually thought someone had entered my room but it was the noise of people moving in next door.

Hotel gyms are important to me. This facility at the Harbour was quite good but definitely not as good as the InterConti. To start with the InterConti manages to keep its gym open 24 hours – not sure why the Harbour can’t do the same. They seem to have a large staff at the facility and perhaps staff cost is a reason but for your average business person, personal trainers and other advisors are not required. Equipment is good although a bit on the 90’s side but all had mini televisions hooked up. Lots of free weights and good stationary equipment but not the top of the line range.

Main restaurant which is an upmarket café of some sorts was quite good for breakfast although a bit noisy. Serving staff was excellent and I enjoyed some privacy at the breakfast bar. Breakfast menu was very good and quite reasonably priced for a hotel at this level. I ate across the street at an Italian restaurant recommended by the Concierge – Umbria – very good. Nice change from hotel food which looked a bit poncy and over priced.

Overall, an excellent hotel; great staff; free wifi in my room (either intentional or broken) was a very pleasant surprise – ironically, the more expensive a hotel is, the more likely they are to gouge you on wifi. Would definitely stay here again but the Interconti down the street is a bit more my style.

I would like to have seen in room recycling and at least the illusion that the environement was cared for with a policy on "towel on floor or hang-up" option.

My wife, two children and I stayed at the Boston Harbor hotel for one night, the day after Thanksgiving. All in all, it was terrific. The location is great. Nice water views, and easy walking access to many Boston downtown and tourist destinations.

We shared one corner room on the top floor, which had great City views, a small patio, and a partial water view. The room was beautifully decorated and furnished - colorful curtains, elegant but comfortable chairs, good bed mattresses, a small dressing area, and reasonably spacious bathroom.

Had a good breakfast at the waterview cafe restaurant on the first floor. We enjoyed the casual seating arrangement, which consisted of two easy chairs and a small couch in a U-shape around the table. The food was good- nothing extraordinary, but tasty nonetheless and a great setting.

My kids loved the pool and hot tub. I've stayed at many hotels with pools, and thought this one was one of the best. It was much less hot and humid in the pool area than you usually get with an indoor pool. Nice temperature, lots of pool toys and kickboards available for the kids, but also lanes for adult swim. Very large hot tub.

The staff were friendly and helpful throughout the hotel, from the bellman to the waiters and others as well.

We have stayed at the Four Seasons on the Public Gardens, which is also very nice, but all in all I think the Boston Harbor Hotel is just as nice (or nicer), just as well managed, with just as good service, comparable views, and better rooms, for a better price.

Stayed here for a couple of nights in November. Very well appointed and great staff. Good room with a great view. The water taxi to the airport is a big plus. Would stay here again.

This is a very nice property. I stayed here for a conference and was given a room overlooking the water (I belong to the frequent guest club that the hotel belongs to) and the room was clean, very comforatable and nicely decorated. I appreciated the long hallway from the door to the sleeping area since it blocked some noise. I must say though that the plumbing from adjoining or nearby rooms was a little on the loud side. The staff I interacted with were very professional, helpful and pleasant. It is convenient to Faneuil Hall, but perhaps not readily apparent becasue of the various streets to be crossed to get there - it isn't particularly scenic out front of the hotel. But, Boston is small and a lot is walkable, or reachable in short order by cab. I would stay at this property again.