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Harborside Inn

3.5 of 5
185 State St., Boston, MA 02109 (Downtown)
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Helensburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW via mobile

Title says it all....opposite Aquarium T station, Quincys Market just yards awsy and the North End restaurants..so called Little Italy a five minute walk....what more could you ask for. Well.....if you want a quiet relaxing slerp then don't go for a city view room as the central location has all the street noises you would expect...instead go for an atrium... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

I recently stayed here for business and thought the location was perfect and staff very helpful. The room itself was a bit dated and musty and the bedspread may have had something gross crusted on it. Te closet was very musty and I was hesitant to hang clothes to potentially pick up the smell. If they invested in new linens... More

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Fresno
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23 reviews 23 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

I was only at Harborside Inn for one night. The room was pricey for literally only showering and sleeping but the location was hard to beat. And much less than the large chain hotel at the harbor. Walking distance to absolutely everything but bring comfortable shoes! Many restaurant and bar options in the area too. The Harborside Inn is updating... More

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DeLand, FL
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Great location in a great city. Walk to great tourist spots...North End, Quincy Market. T station right outside. Very convenient. And they are putting finishing touches on a new bar in the hotel. This property has free wifi, and coffee available at all times in the lobby. Very nice!

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Kingston, Jamaica
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

The Harborside Inn is in a fanatastic location. Surrounded by bars, and spitting distance from everything a tourist has come to see in Boston. The disappointing thing about the hotel is its tootal lack of atmosphere. It seems dull, almost dead. The staff are helpful enough but they don't really make you feel that welcome and fail to set the... More

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Hertfordshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

The location is fantastic, close to the Fanueil Hall area. We walked to almost everywhere that we wanted to visit. If you are travelling from Logan airport it is only two stops on the 'T' Blue line after a short initial bus ride from the airport terminal (included in the price of a 'T' ticket). The 'T' Aquarium stop is... More

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New Fairfield, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

This was my third time in 4 years staying at the Harborside. The hotel is located so conveniently to Quincy Market, North End, Waterfront, and pretty much any other touristy spot you may want to see. It's great that you can walk every where, but the T-station is right outside the door and cabs are constantly driving past. The hotel... More

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New York City, New York
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4 hotel reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We thought the Harborside Inn was a great find. We loved the location – steps from Quincy Market/Fanueil Hall (even though we don’t enjoy touristy areas) but it was our first time in Boston so we took it all in. T Station is right outside the door but we walked everywhere because we could – North End, Beacon Hill, Back... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We stayed here one night and the room was great for the price we paid. The room is a little small but its new and clean. Hotel is close to bars and restaurants which was great . They are opening a lounge in the lobby area ( it wasn't open when we stayed) and once it does this place will... More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Horrible service! Staff was rude and arrogant. The hotel seems to be run by a bunch of hungover college kids who just don't care. In addition: No restaurant. No Bar. No concierge. Check-in was rude. No valet. No one offered to help me with my three suitcases. No one pointed me towards my room. No personality. Check-out was rude. Asked... More

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What travelers say

  • Quincy Market(26)
  • North end(17)
  • Great location(13)
  • Freedom trail(10)
  • Very clean(7)
  • Blue line(5)
  • Friendly and helpful(4)
  • Faneuil hall(4)
  • Hotel staff(3)

Additional Information about Harborside Inn

Address: 185 State St., Boston, MA 02109
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Region: United States > Massachusetts > Boston > Downtown
Amenities:
Business Center Free High-Speed Internet Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#42 Business Hotels in Boston
#48 Family Hotels in Boston
Price Range: $$$
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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