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The Verb Hotel, Boston

1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, USA (show on map)

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“The Verb Hotel, next door to Fenway Park, has won a faithful following for its funky take on hospitality, with turntables in every room and a lending library of 1,700 records in the lobby. Breakfast (included) is way above average, with live music and fruit smoothies made to order; the former Howard Johnson’s even has a heated outdoor pool.”

Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Boston.

Lonely Planet review:

“The Verb Hotel took a down-and-out HoJo property and turned it into Boston’s most radical, retro, rock-and-roll hotel. The style is mid-Century Modern; the theme is music.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Verb Hotel, Boston. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.5 out of 5.0

Ranked 8th in Boston

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What guests liked

All you need to know

Just stepping into Boston’s, The Verb Hotel will make you want to tap your feet to a beat. Reimagined from the city’s rich musical history, the hotel is conveniently located footsteps away from the world-renowned stadium, Red Sox’s Fenway Park. Copley Square, the Museum of Fine Arts, Logan airport and Northeastern University are all only a few minutes away.

The decor and atmosphere draw influence from 1960s and 70s music. The uniquely retro hotel will take you on a trip to that musical era with Rock n’ Roll artifacts and collectibles in its music-inspired rooms.

The charming rooms all feature private bathrooms air conditioning and cable TV. There are views of Fenway Park, pool, sundeck and even of the vibrantly active surrounding neighborhood. Complementing the music-themed of each room, there are in-room record players and earplugs to accompany the great print posters on the walls.

Venturing from the rooms, guests will be delighted at the outdoor pool and treated to delicious meals such as Japanese cuisine available at one of the finest restaurants in Boston. This hotel is the ideal staying location for music lovers, sports fans, couples and even business travelers.

 

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Location

Recent guest reviews

4.0
Judith

15 April 2026

Great location and great vibe.

Location was perfect as could walk to everything.

Room was hot due to warm day and ac not working and pillows uncomfortable.

4.5
Molly

13 April 2026

Overall it was a great stay and I would definitely stay there again

Loved the vibe, location and amenities

Not the most updated building

4.5
Hamilton

13 April 2026

Perfect location with the funkiest vibe!

We loved the hotel vibe and the location to Fenway park!

The pool being closed was a big bummer for us, but we made the best of it.

5.0
Shasta

13 April 2026

It was great for a short weekend trip!!

Loved the location!!

Our AC wasn’t working properly

4.5
Steven

13 April 2026

Very comfortable and very enjoyable stay.

I love the vibe of the place. Very enjoyable for me and my family.

Having to pay for parking. I believe where ever you stay should include parking.

5.0
Norma

12 April 2026

Music vibe with comfort and great location

Loved the location, laid back and fun atmosphere and comfort. Beds were fantastic.

5.0
Maegan

12 April 2026

Exceptional

Location vibe breakfast

5.0
Dana

12 April 2026

The staff was very professional and nice. We had a great time

So close to Fenway Park. That after the game on our first day. We walked over and went on a tour our second day

Parking is expensive even if you’re staying at the hotel

5.0
Alisa

12 April 2026

Would definitely book again. Was very original without being overdone and convenient.

The hotel was well designed with thoughtful details. Like the hole in the glass to turn on the shower without getting wet. The coffee on tap and free waters were great as was the breakfast. The rooms were nice, amenities like robes, Malin and Goetz products quality furniture, and well designed.

The sheets were very bleached and smelled like and felt like bleach. A little too irritating for skin and for breathing

5.0
Holly

11 April 2026

Fantastic Stay!

Each room has a record player!! They have a bunch of record albums you can borrow and play in your room! I stayed as part of my 50th birthday, and the hotel left some extra snacks and goodies for us for my birthday! Went to the Red Sox game that night... SO close and convenient walk to the ballpark... I got a room with a Fenway Park view.... It was comfy and just a great room! Staff couldn't have been nicer... From their valet parking attendants to housekeepers... Everyone offered a smile and a hello! Will absolutely stay here again!

5.0
Susan

10 April 2026

Stay at the Verb if you like music, memorabilia and an excellent clean place

The hotel is unique and fun. The staff are excellent and I have stayed there several times. This is not a cookie cutter hotel!

5.0
Johnson

9 April 2026

Exceptional

Great friendly staff! Great experience and a really cool vibe!

5.0
Amanda

8 April 2026

Couldn't recommend more!

Staff was fantastic! Room was clean. Proximity to Fenway can't be beat, and the theme was so much fun! Some amenities were a very exciting surprise! Already planning our next trip!

Loved everything!

5.0
Robert

6 April 2026

Excellent

Location

4.5
Theresa

6 April 2026

Fabulous

The vibe at this hotel was awesome! The staff was fun and professional. Loved the music theme.

Very expensive to park overnight as a guest at $73 per night!

5.0
Sharon

3 April 2026

Friendly staff with great vibe and comfortable lodging.

Rock n Roll memorabilia

4.0
Christine

2 April 2026

Very good

Pool, records and bed !

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4.5
Jean-francois

1 April 2026

A fantastic hotel in the centre of Boston. The room was great and quiet.

This hotel is great. The music theme is very well designed. The turntable in the room is a great idea! The room was large and well defined with a sofa. It was very quiet. I also appreciate their effort to be plastic free, particularly for breakfast. Pity they dont recycle though.

Pity they dont have a gym and the nearest is 5 mins away. Car parking is very exensive.

4.0
Catherine

30 March 2026

Very nice, comfortable and warm

The lively atmosphere

Nothing to mention

5.0
Indra

29 March 2026

The Verb hotel was a lovely themed hotel with a very nice room. The record player and free record library was a particul

Excellent property conveniently located

The room was far from reception desk. Normally not an issue but dealing with an injury made the walk difficult

5.0
Starkey

29 March 2026

Exceptional

Super close to the MGM music hall at Fenway! Staff was friendly and even let us check in early!

4.5
Alison

24 March 2026

Fabulous

Absolutely loved the back stage accommodation so comfortable record player & lots of records to chose from made it an even better experience!! we loved the snacks & gifts that were included in our stay !! outdoor year round heated pool an absolute plus it was 29 degrees outside and the pool 95 and like a hot tub we loved it!! staff super nice decor amazing

The price of the valet parking lol

5.0
Stephanie

22 March 2026

Perfect location, staff, amenities

Managers and front staff were so friendly and professional.

parking options/fees

5.0
Grace

21 March 2026

Eclectic, fun, vibrant space that checked most of our boxes.

The ambience, TV, record players were awesome

There was no elevator, the record players were not playing as good

5.0
Djordje

20 March 2026

Fantastic idea and vibe, the breakfast is bad

I like the records and music part

The breakfast

5.0
Deanna

17 March 2026

Staying at The Verb was a memorable and excellent experience.

The themed room, cleanliness, friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast and location.

We loved everything!

5.0
Tracie

15 March 2026

Music lovers spot

Great place for our week long trip to Boston. Room was spacious for two adults. Staff greeted us daily, had a person staffed to monitor parking and the door. Lots of little extras to help make your stay more enjoyable. Location was perfect to go to all the sites easily. Heated pool was a PLUS!!!

Nothing really. Parking seemed expensive compared to other places, but honestly that's it.

5.0
April

15 March 2026

Perfect

Very close to venue

Nothing

5.0
Fecteau

13 March 2026

My stay was and is always a great experience

Everything

Nothing

4.5
Dylan

12 March 2026

Fabulous

Good location, super nice staff, cool decor, pretty decent breakfast, fun place to stay. The backstage trailers are really cool

5.0
Arianna

12 March 2026

Exceptional

Location is good, right next to Fenway. The subway is close by. Breakfast was good. The room was very clean, and I could tell the top comforter had been washed. The room even had an air purifier. Would recommend to my friends with health issues.

4.5
Marcellus

11 March 2026

Great, unique stay especially for price.

Great theming chill place

4.5
Rosamond

10 March 2026

Fabulous

Love the vibe!

Chilly in the room.

5.0
Yvonne

9 March 2026

It was our first time staying in The Verb, it was fantastic & we'll definitely stay there again!!

The vibe at the hotel was brilliant. The decor was class! Loved rock 'n roll memorabilia throughout the hotel, especially in the reception and toilets. The room was spacious, funky, had its own record player, vinyl and also good tea/coffee. The staff were excellent. Jake on reception was brilliant, he gave us a fantastic welcome and couldn't have been more helpful throughout our 5 day stay. The girls on breakfast and the cleaning staff were all very friendly and efficient. The location was perfect for us. We walked nearly everywhere and only took the T once. This was our first time staying in The Verb, we had a fantastic time and we will definitely stay there again. Thanks you!

4.5
Colleen

7 March 2026

If you want a cool, modern but nostalgic stay in Boston with Fenway in your backyard, The Verb is where it’s at!

It was just cool! All the music paraphernalia, records and players made it so much fun. The heated pool was unbelievable in February. The breakfast was perfect to get your day started. The staff were fabulous, accommodating and friendly.

5.0
Susan

6 March 2026

Awesome unique place to stay

The Verb hotel is a unique hotel that has a very retro, music theme. Each room has a turntable and records with opportunity to play records from lobby. The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful.

The hotel was perfect.

5.0
Andrea

4 March 2026

Great location

Everything very unique

Parking fee

5.0
Simon

2 March 2026

Exceptional

nice place to be stuck in a blizzard. heated pool, helpful staff, quirky but fun with plenty of bars in local vicinity. close to boston T

5.0
Melissa

1 March 2026

Exceptional

the hot pool fans and robes in rooms records staff and location

4.0
Rachel

28 February 2026

It’s different, but I liked it.

The bed is very good! I loved the location, it’s a very good location. Staff is very friendly. The pool in the middle of the blizzard 😄

The breakfast is terrible, and so are the showers.

5.0
Patty

25 February 2026

Exceptional

Everything

5.0
Amy

24 February 2026

Fun place to stay in Boston.

The heated pool is amazing. Staff is very nice.

Breakfast could be better.

5.0
Steven

23 February 2026

Cool & retro Vibes

Just about everything! The vibe at The Verb was awesome! We loved the Rock & Roll memorabilia and the album selections. The location is excellent as it's within walking distance to anything you may need including the train. We stayed in one of the Backstage trailers and it was so cool. They're roomy and so comfy at the same time. I would suggest staying in one of these on your next visit. It came with breakfast which was waffles they make for you and assorted pastries, things like that, I thought they were good.

Our drawer fridge was broken and leaked a little on the floor. Had we been there for more than one night, I would've requested a different room. Other than that, our stay was amazing and we won't soon forget it.

4.5
Nicole

19 February 2026

Great vibes, fun spot for families

Heated pool, attached restaurant, great staff

Low ceilings- my husband is 6’6” and hit his head multiple times

4.5
Douglas

19 February 2026

Would rock this hotel again

Beautiful venue and the music theme was executed brilliantly. The rooms were very comfortable and the front desk hospitality staff did an excellent job accommodating our needs. The hotel location was ideal for quick walking access nearby venues like The House of Blues and Fenway.

Sound carries through the walls and doors a bit more prevalently than other hotels in this price band.

4.5
Tressy

17 February 2026

Whimsical, eclectic spot for those who like something funky, fun and unforgettable!

The complimentary breakfast is fabulous! The fresh strawberry smoothie and made-on-the-spot waffles were delicious! There's also a very nice selection of pastries. The outdoor, heated pool was also amazing, especially in this 20 degree weather!

My only complaint is that my room didn't have a separate can for recyclables. I had empty water bottles and paper shopping bags and I felt bad just throwing them in the trash.

5.0
Summer

14 February 2026

I stayed for my birthday and it was perfect

The backstage trailers are adorable

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4.0
Dinorah

14 February 2026

I had been wanting to stay at the hotel for a while,

Perfect location, so close to Fenway Park. Our family loves music. So the music decor was so fun to look at. We enjoyed having a vinyl player in our room and picking albums from the lobby selection.

I thought the breakfast was just OK

4.5
Eric

11 February 2026

Enjoyed the Hotel

Room and Location excellent --- The breakfast was ok

The $73.00 parking fee

4.0
Carol

10 February 2026

Very good

vibe, friendliness

infrastructure noise in room

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

  • - Restaurant
  • - Bar
  • - Wine/champagne (additional charge)

General

  • - Room service
  • - Non-smoking rooms
  • - Facilities for disabled guests
  • - Family rooms
  • - Safety deposit box
  • - Heating
  • - Allergy-free room
  • - Non-smoking throughout
  • - Air conditioning
  • - Designated smoking area

Reception services

  • - 24-hour front desk
  • - Express check-in/check-out
  • - Luggage storage
  • - Concierge service
  • - Invoice provided

Outdoors

  • - Garden
  • - Terrace
  • - Outdoor pool
  • - Sun terrace
  • - Outdoor pool (all year)
  • - Outdoor furniture

Cleaning services

  • - Laundry (additional charge)
  • - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
  • - Daily housekeeping

Business facilities

  • - Fax/photocopying

Entertainment & family services

  • - Board games/puzzles

Parking

  • - Accessible parking

Pool and wellness

  • - Heated pool
  • - Swimming pool
  • - Swimming pool

Activities

  • - Temporary art galleries
  • - Live music/performance

Miscellaneous

  • - Key access
  • - Key card access
  • - Security alarm
  • - Smoke alarms
  • - CCTV in common areas
  • - CCTV outside property
  • - Fire extinguishers
  • - Breakfast takeaway containers
  • - Delivered food is securely covered
  • - Face masks for guests available
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