I stayed at the Tria Hotel with my daughter while moving her into Tufts University. I spent two nights at the Tria and then moved to the Hyatt in Medford for the last night. while the Tria was fine, I would definitely try to stay at the Hyatt if possible (larger, newer, pleasanter rooms and a better rate for Tufts visitors). Overall, I would give the hotel a "3.5"

There were some good things about the stay. They have a shuttle service (free) to Tufts. I also got a free shuttle ride to Harvard square.We just had to call to get picked up. This was a real benefit. I also took the shuttle to Harvard Square. The room we had was very nice - it was on the 3rd floor. The first room we were given was smaller, dark and had an unusual smell. The desk personnel were very helpful about moving us as soon as we asked. The lobby of the hotel is very nice, but although they have clearly recently redecorated, there is still something slightly "old" feeling about the hallways.

The hotel itself is located in a strip mall - the picture on their web site is "accurate" but is a very narrow view and doesn't really give you an idea of the surroundings. It is approx a 15 minute walk to the T-stop which is also a plus. There were other comments re: cost of breakfast; when I was there it was $5 per ROOM not per person, although I agree with the other comments that with all the other hotels that offer breakfast free, it's annoying that they charge. I didn't get the breakfast so I can't comment on it.

Overall, the stay was fine and I wouldn't avoid this hotel if you get a good rate. I would ask for an upper floor, though.

I selected this hotel because of the "close" proximity to the T and the fact that the price was reasonable.
I knew when I checked in that I was not going to be estatic. The hotel advertises special soaps and I had to pick my soap from a sample box of three and was given a square, thin glycerine soap. I guess regardless of the length of stay, I was supposed to ration and treasure this deluxe soap. My room overlooks the side of the mall next door, and a pit that looks somewhat like a construction site. I discovered it is some kind of construction site at 7am today when the first tractor loudly showed up.
The restaurant is closed, one of the two ice machines is broken, the soda machine has coke that expired in March, the guy working at the front desk is almost impossible to understand and although they offer a free shuttle to the T station, they act like it's a HUGE imposition to take you there.
On the good end--Starbucks shop attached to the hotel, Whole Foods Market next door and a CVS pharmacy across the street. The walk to the T station is longer than I expected.
The hotel does state that they charge for the breakfast up front and for the same money I'd rather have coffee and a pastry from the Starbucks.

Stayed in April 2007. While overall this hotel is adequate and, in fact has some upscale, interesting points (designer soap, plush bathrobes), I was taken aback to learn that it was going to cost me an additional $12 per night to park in an unsecured surface lot outside the hotel and that the continental breakfast that is generally complimentary in other hotels was going to cost me $5.95 per person (we ended up getting fruit and yogurt from the grocery store next door instead). I was also chagrined upon check-out when the desk clerk asked me if we drank the bottled water set out in the room -- he indicated it was $2/bottle. However, there was no explanation in the room/on the water that it was not free.

The hotel is also a little down at the heels and worn -- there are two icemakers and neither was working during our stay.

On a positive note, The beds were comfortable and, although the hotel is located right on a busy traffic circle, I did not notice outside noise in the room.

I might stay there again depending on the situation. My advice, however, is "buyer beware."

This newly renovated hotel has quite rooms, although the lobby is dark inside. The main problem is that non-smoking and smoking rooms are on the same floor. Our hallway was blue with smoke and our room stank from the smoke seeping under the door. It was gross. Also, they charge you $4.00 a person for continental breakfast, and it's okay as such, but usually if there's a continental breakfast it comes with the room.