Welcome to The Inn @ St. Botolph, a luxury boutique hotel located in the shadow of the Prudential Center. With a keen nod to its namesake, the patron saint of travelers, The Inn @ St. Botolph located in between Boston's historic Back Bay and South End neighborhoods, wraps a wealth of luxuries in a tidy and affordable package for discerning travelers. Like its sister hotel, the internationally acclaimed XV Beacon, The Inn @ St. Botolph offers understated contemporary interiors graced with traditional styling and comfort. Featuring Luxurious Frette linens in the bedroom, Immaculate Matouk bath linens, and Elegant La Botega guest amenities! Our lounge caters to our guests with Nespresso at the ready, Tea selections from Tea Forte, and various other delights and surprises await you!
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HOTEL STYLE
Residential Neighborhood
Hidden Gem
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
99 Saint Botolph St, Boston, MA 02116-6404
The Inn @ St Botolph
705 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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The Inn @ St Botolph garners praise for its array of amenities, including rooms with kitchenettes and a quality breakfast spread. Nestled in a prime location, the hotel offers easy access to local attractions and has been lauded for its stylish, clean, and spacious accommodations.
Service at the hotel is frequently described as warm and attentive, adding a personal touch to guest experiences. While some suggest a refresh of the decor, the overall value and charm of the hotel receive high marks from visitors.
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Charming
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Comfortable
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Exceptional
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Spotless
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Helpful
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Well-appointed
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We visit family frequently in Boston and will book St. Botolph from this day forward! My husband has mobility issues and it is very difficult to find a place in the South End that does not require climbing stairs. This place was perfect for him as it had an outdoor lift and indoor elevator. We booked two rooms for this stay and both rooms had very comfortable beds and the best showers we have experienced other than resort spas. The work space is convenient, the closets are large and the small kitchen area was perfect for our needs. The breakfast offered has more limited choices than many hotels but MUCH better quality food. The innkeeper was friendly and attentive, showing us around, offering a shower seat for my husband, umbrellas on a rainy day and suggestions for activities. The location is perfect for our needs, with an easy stroll to restaurants, shops and the Prudential Center as well as all the beautiful nearby neighborhoods. There is a convenience store right across the street. I would highly recommend this place for anyone visiting Boston's South End.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Response from Thomas DeSisto, General Manager at The Inn @ St Botolph
Responded Apr 8, 2024
Dear Sunshine43380465781, Thank you so much for taking your time to leave this wonderful feedback! We are so glad to be your new home away from home when you come to Boston! It was truly a pleasure to host you and your family and we look forward to your next visit! Best Regards, Tom
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I am leaving Boston tomorrow (boo) and have stayed at The Inn @ St Botolph for five days so far and I can’t believe there is even one negative review for this place. The check in was was so easy as they just send you your codes a couple days before (it is truly the best of worlds between a hotel and Airbnb feel) you get there so we weren’t worried at all when our flight was delayed and we got in much later than expected, we had all the information we needed to get to our room.
The room itself was spacious and clean and they didn’t miss one detail. The kitchenette provided everything you’d need to actually cook a meal, but we just stocked up on coffee, drinks, and snacks. The breakfast they serve complimentary daily is perfect! Oatmeal, bagels, teas, nespresso, fruit…
The staff is absolutely amazing, they’ve been so helpful and friendly! From suggested restaurants, directions, and they even provide a washer/dryer to use which is so helpful on long stays.
But the best part about this place is the location. We have been all over this city and most places we have walked to in 10-15 minutes, but the T is literally a block away for places a little further. Prudential Center is also just one block away so you have easy shopping and dining right around the corner.
Sidenotes, the neighborhood is super safe to walk around. And if you get in late or just need something quick there is a 7-11 right across the street.
I cannot recommend this place enough. It is an absolute must stay!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Response from Thomas DeSisto, General Manager at The Inn @ St Botolph
Responded Oct 2, 2024
Dear Y1645RSmichaelg, Wow! We are so glad that you chose to stay at the Inn @ St. Botolph! Thank you so much for this amazing feedback, you said it all! Please let us know when we may be of service again in the future! Best Regards, Tom
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The Inn @ St Botolph is a delightful surprise for anyone seeking more than a typical hotel or Airbnb. We stayed in a spacious two-bedroom apartment with a living room and a cozy kitchen, making it feel like a home away from home.
The apartment was impeccably clean, stylishly modern, and well-equipped with fantastic amenities. The shower was excellent, and the towels were surprisingly luxurious, adding a touch of pampering to our stay. We also appreciated the complimentary light breakfast, which was a nice touch.
The location couldn't be more convenient, just a short five to ten-minute walk from Back Bay Station, with plenty of shopping and dining options nearby. Plus, the option to store our luggage was beneficial. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
Overall, The Inn @ St Botolph is a true gem that exceeded our expectations—highly recommended!
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Date of stay: August 2024
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We arrived and the room was dirty along with only 2 pieces of furniture a couch and a chair not at all what was described in the pictures and website. Both pieces of furniture were dirty and the chair was ripped with the stuffing coming out. The front office assistant(very nice) came and covered the couch with a sheet & chair with a blanket so that we could sit on it. The carpet and floor were filthy and stained. When addressing our issues with the general manager Tom, he said I was insulting & my complaints weren’t valid and he wouldn’t refund our stay or furnish the room according to the website descriptions. I am honestly posting our experience to help others. We will never stay here again regardless of the great location.
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Thomas DeSisto, General Manager at The Inn @ St Botolph
Responded Aug 29, 2022
Dear Beth, First, allow me to thank you for choosing the Inn @ St. Botolph. We apologize that the stay did not live up to your expectations, and while we appreciate your feedback, we simply can't agree with your assessment of our property. Your partner and your children shared with us that you were having a tough time recently, and that they really enjoyed their stay, so we are glad that they did and hope that things get better for you when you get home! Best Regards, Tom
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I frequently have occasion to spend a night or two in Boston, for purposes of attending concerts at Symphony Hall or Jordan Hall. This charming and comfortable little hotel is a perfect place to stay. The rooms are very attractive and the beds comfortable.
Having a kitchenette is such a great perk: I love having the option to eat a meal in my room. There are grocery stores, convenience stores and restaurants within easy walking distance.
There’s a keypad system for entering the hotel — no fuss over checking in and checking out. I have always found the staff very helpful when I needed them.
Highly recommended.
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Date of stay: January 2025
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We stayed only one night at The Inn @ St Botolph but it was wonderful. We had ample space in the room with our infant and they had a pack and play set up for us before our arrival. The room was beautifully decorated and so very cozy at the same time, and we were able to enjoy an early night in before a long drive the next day. With pocket doors separating the bedroom and living space in the suite, it was perfect for us being able to unwind in a separate space while baby was sleeping. There were plenty of breakfast options in the morning, a great specialty coffee machine, and Tom at reception was so wonderful to meet and talk to. It was a quick walk to Back Bay and we SpotHero'd a spot right down the block. We very much enjoyed our stay here.
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Date of stay: May 2024
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Excellent place! Very good location: nice neighborhood where you feel safe and with a metro station a few steps from the hotel. Little extra: right across the street is a 7-Eleven, very practical for cooking something quick in the room's kitchen. The room was charming and felt like a small apartment, it made us feel like real Bostonians! The bathroom was a bit cramped, but efficient. Special mention to the staff who were very friendly and welcoming. The gentleman at reception kindly held our suitcases for us while we made one last shopping trip.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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This was my very first solo trip and it was absolutely perfect! You can't beat this location - major retailers, boutiques, restaurants, theaters and parks are all walking distance. The staff at the Inn are all very pleasant and helpful with recommendations for things to do locally. I'm actually considering taking my family to The Inn next month! Oh, and the rooms were spacious and I loved having a refrigerator and microwave as well as the continental breakfast.
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Room Tip:I parked at the Prudential Center one block from the hotel and never even used my car during the...
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I liked the Inn a lot, it's a great location for access to great restaurants, shops and coffee and the 7-11 across the street was handy too. The room was spacious and stylish and you could definitely self-cater quite comfortably with a good kitchen. There is a really good supermarket give minutes walk away for all that kind of stuff.
It did take me a little bit of time to work out the shower, not the first time that has happened I hasten to add, but once understood, it was fine. As it is in a residential area, albeit a block back from the edge of the CBD, there can be a bit of street noise, with horns etc but it certainly wasn't an inconvenience.
One little thing was that gaining access to the building wasn't entirely straightforward. The codes I had worked fine initially, but then, after a day, they didn't work for the front door. I am happy to acknowledge being technologically challenged from time to time, but it just wasn't working. The staff were great at getting me in, but it was just a little frustrating, particularly as I could use the same code to access my room. It's only a small thing, but I did wonder whether everything would be as smooth should you be arriving later in the evening.
All up, I would definitely consider staying at The Inn again in what was a most stylish room, in a great location in Boston.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Traveled with family
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Spent two nights in a second floor corner suite. The space was good, bed was comfortable, and the rooms were clean. Some of the living room furniture could use a bit of a touch up due to chipped paint but otherwise no complaints. Self check in is an easy process, and the Inn is in an old neighborhood of beautiful brownstones but just one street over from the Prudential Center. It’s a great walking area. Quiet in the evening except for some occasional street noise and walls that aren’t entirely soundproof between rooms. Fortunately, nothing too crazy. :) We would stay here again.
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Date of stay: June 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip:Ask for a room on a higher floor. We were on the second floor and could hear loud walking above...
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Response from Thomas DeSisto, General Manager at The Inn @ St Botolph
Responded Aug 30, 2023
Dear Lisa K, Thank you so much for your feedback! We are so glad that we got the opportunity to host you for your stay in Boston, and we look forward to your next stay!
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Dear Maria H,
I apologize for the late reply! Our One Bedroom Ground Suite features One Queen sized bed, and we can accommodate a third guest in the room by putting a queen sized aero bed in the livingroom.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions, or if there is anything that we can do to be of service in the future!
Best Regards,
Tom
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Hi, there is a Cheesecake Factory , and other restaurants, at the Prudential Center around the corner and across the street from St Botolph Inn.
This is a wonderful location.
Enjoy your time,
Bill
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PRICE RANGE
$175 - $415 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the inn at st botolph hotel boston
LOCATION
United StatesMassachusettsBostonSymphony / Back Bay
NUMBER OF ROOMS
16
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