Expert reviews
“Boston’s most talked-about, trendy accommodations is the Verb Hotel, a renovated Howard Johnson’s in the shadow of Fenway Park, whose rooms and public spaces are decorated with manual typewriters and relics from Boston’s rock ‘n’ roll history. Some rooms have patios overlooking the courtyard pool.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Boston.
“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.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Boutique style
- Great breakfast
- Boutique style
- Excellent Wifi
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.
Hotel Details
— 93 rooms
— Opened in 1959
— Retro style
Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Terrace
— Restaurant
— Bar and lounge
— Free breakfast
— Daily housekeeping
— Concierge service
— Family friendly
— Children 18 years old or younger stay free when using existing bedding
— Pets are allowed
— Swimming pool
— Air conditioning
— Valet parking available
— Picnic area
— Fitness center
— Laundry services available
— Tickets and tours assistance
— Designated smoking areas available
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 3:00 PM
— Check out ends at 11:00 AM
— Minimum check in age is 21 years old
— Government issued photo ID required
Address
1271 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
15 March 2025
Great stay, better memories
The decor was such a delightful surprise! The staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.
That we didn't know that there was a heated pool, ha!
10 March 2025
Great time had by all !
Loved the vibe ,the staff and the restaurant were great ! Room was fun and the heated pool at night was the best.
The parking fee seems excessive
8 March 2025
quick one night to stay to attend a concert of granddaughter
Hotel very unique and different vibes. Music lovers would love it! Did not have breakfast.
Cannot think of anything
8 March 2025
great stay
decor, vibe, pool
utterly expensive parking
8 March 2025
I really enjoyed my stay here and will come back!
The whole staff was incredibly friendly, from the front desk to the cleaning team to the breakfast team. The room was very clean and the atmosphere of the hotel is quite a treat.
The shower was tiled and there was no hand-rail or grip on the floor. It did not feel safe.
7 March 2025
Officially becoming my hotel in Boston!
I am a sick music fan, but while booking, I didn't check on the photos and was looking at other things. When I arrived and looked around, I wanted to scream! This place is like I have died and went to rock music heaven! The hotel is also combined with a pool, a restaurant, and a bar - and from this day on, this is officially my hotel in Boston!
The WiFi should be protected. I didn't feel safe using it for work.
7 March 2025
I will totally come back here every time I need a place in Bean Town! Keep the rates reasonable??
This is THE BEST PLACE TO STAY IN BOSTON!!!! A throwback to the times of rock and roll and great people and fabulous location and simply the BEST VIBE EVER!!!! Amazing decor, fun and music and nostalgia. It's the best music era!! Come see a record player and even use one!!
More control of the heat/cooling but it was still AMAZING!!!!
6 March 2025
We have stayed twice in the past couple months and will definitely go back!
Love the pool!
6 March 2025
Excellent. Would visit Boston again just to stay in the here
The staff was amazing. They were kind, informative and lovely to chat with. The location couldn't be beat, right next to Fenway, restaurants, and music venues. The hotel itself was unparalleled; it was unique and quirky with its music paraphernalia and decorations. Extra bonuses: unlimited nitro brew coffee, both hot and cold; record players in the room with a large record collection; a heated pool (we stayed in early March so the heat was a must); and, finally, robes! really comfy robes. This is the only hotel we would want to stay at in Boston!
Nothing.
5 March 2025
Perfect stay in Boston. The Verb is the Vibe!
Great atmosphere. Super clean. Friendly staff.
Parking was convenient but the cost is high.
3 March 2025
Fun
Such a unique and enjoyable experience especially if you are a music fan. i felt like I was at the Rock and roll Hall of Fame. Staff was excellent and knowledgeable of the area. This place is a gem.
The Japanese restaurant was ok. Food was average.
3 March 2025
The best!
The decor was retro rock ‘n’ roll, and it was so cool! Each room had a turntable and you had hundreds of vinyl records that you could choose from in the lobby to bring back to your room. The staff were phenomenal. Jake was extremely helpful. The restaurants were awesome with a delicious burger. The free breakfastwas more than your norm. The croissants were amazing. I would definitely recommend this hotel and it will be my go to place when in Boston.
Parking was a little pricey at $70, but it was safe and easily accessible. Probably on fire with what you’re going to pay in the city anyway.
28 February 2025
Almost perfect. My grandchildren loved it.
Great location
Shower floor was very slippery. Needs a mat
27 February 2025
This place is unique
The concept of the hotel is awesome if you are a rocker the decoration is amazing and super original
The idea to have a record player at the room with multiple options to choose is fantastic
22 February 2025
The best hotels I've stayed in a while. Great energy! Music makes everyone happy!
Staff was very personable and helpful. Hotel is super clean and welcoming. Music decor, Nitro coffee and ability to play vinyl the room was awesome.
No complaints or suggestions for improvement
20 February 2025
The Verb Rocks!
This place rocks!
Nada
20 February 2025
Awesome
The whole vibe
No gym
20 February 2025
Great place to say when in Boston for a show.
Fun atmosphere. The room was a good size, clean and comfortable. It was perfect for our two night stay. I’m bummed we didn’t bring swim suits for the heated pool, it looked fun.
The breakfast set up can be slow. This is more a problem with the guests, not the staff. Guests should have their order figured out before they get up to order so they can order everything at once. Perhaps a few menus to look at while in line would help.
18 February 2025
excellent
jake, front man at the desk, made it a special event by welcoming my husband Kent Richardson with Rock Star of the day. He had just finished his 2 month treatment at Brigham williams for prostate cancer. It made the evening special. Truly appreciated the star treatment. many thanks, Laura Richardson
16 February 2025
Fabulous
We loved the outdoor pool. Our breakfast was excellent with lots of options to choose from. Our rooms was well equipped and spacious.
There was a party in a room across from our room and it was quite noisy. Also, the forced air heating system is quite loud during the night. There should be a covered area near the pool where you can leave clothes, bathrobes, and towels when it raining or snowing.
15 February 2025
Highly recommend. Definitely would stay there again.
Loved the entire vibe. The staff, the decor, the location - it was all perfect.
Nothing.
13 February 2025
Can't wait to go back to Boston and stay here again!
Great vibe, friendly staff. Lots of interesting memorabilia throughout the hallways. Nitro Coffee and waters available in the lobby 24hrs. Cool records to choose from when you enter to enjoy in your room.
Record player's needle in the room needed repair and did not work; however, this was fixed quickly and we were able to enjoy great music!
11 February 2025
Exceptional
There is a a RECORD PLAYER In every room! And you can pick from hundreds of records to play! It absolutely made the trip. Despite traveling for work, having records to play while I was working made it so much more fun. Definitely one of the most fun hotels I have ever stayed at. It was cute without being kitschy. They also had an amazing breakfast (read full size bakery quality pastries like chocolate croissants, waffles cooke to order, grab and go, etc.) Claudia was noted as the the housekeeper for my room and it was spotless.
No microwaves in the rooms as a heads up.
11 February 2025
Exceptional
Fantastic and pleasantly surprising ambiance and decor
9 February 2025
supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!!
I rarely write reviews for hotels, but my stay at Verb Hotel in Boston definitely deserves one. This was my first trip to the U.S., and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. THE VERB HOTEL EXCEDEED ALL MY EXPECTATIONS — from the wonderful atmosphere to the amazing staff and delicious breakfast. The rock’n’roll theme with vinyl records in every room made it even more special. The perfect choice for anyone visiting Boston! I really miss you guys there. Greetings from Ireland!
6 February 2025
Relaxing
The heated pool is great in the winter and the staff is awesome.
3 February 2025
Such a great find in a great location!
Loved the overall atmosphere and adjoining restaurant with room service options. The coffee on tap and heated pool were great additions as well!
Our room was REALLY hot! We did not call for assistance to lower though (shame on us) as it was during the night. There was a fan provided though, or we could have cracked our window.
29 January 2025
I enjoyed my time in the Fenway neighborhood, walked to the museums and local restaurants.
The large size and decor of the room, comfort of the bed and couch, turntable in the room for LPs. Coffee in the lobby (wish there was hot water for tea).
The shower leaks water into the bathroom floor. Needs fixing. The Keurig coffee machine stopped working.
27 January 2025
Great location, comfortable room, friendly staff, convenient bar, fun to have a pool onsite.
My room, the records/record player, the staff friendliness, the access to bar & coffee.
I think the room felt the nicest- the hallways and public areas were a bit rougher. This place definitely appeals to the younger set. I'm in my 40's, so my expectations are probably higher than someone in their 20s or 30s.
18 January 2025
Will be going back.
This place is SO CHIC. Very nostalgic to 60-80 music. Real working record player in the room. Really nice.
Nothing to dislike.
16 January 2025
Amazing rock themed hotel
The vinyl records I could bring up to my room was awesome! Didn't get to try the pool, too cold out at the time
16 January 2025
Great experience would defiantly recommend and stay again
Location was awesome, breakfast was very good and the live entertainment was a cool experience, Room was very clean and accessible.
16 January 2025
Short two days in Boston
Great staff and facilities for a good price. Location was convenient for our downtown activities. Very clean and the music themed hotel was amazing with a fantastic selection of free to use vinyl LP's.
Nothing.
11 January 2025
Very nice Vibes at the Verb!
The entire Vibe of the Verb is amazing. The entire facility was really clean (wonderful smell throughout), and we really enjoyed the location. Also, the turntable in our room was a nice bonus.
Parking is either expensive (valet) or inconvenient (park in a garage nearby). I think we'll take the train in next time!
9 January 2025
I will be staying here again when I’m in Boston.
Very clean, and has a great vibe. Staff were excellent also.
Nothing comes to mind
8 January 2025
I had three days in Boston after a stay in Portland Maine. and chose the verb and I’m so happy I did. It’s a great part
The staff were exceptional. Everybody was helpful and friendly knowledgeable. The vibe in the music and the coffee in the lounge was amazing.
I had a wonderful time. There’s nothing I have to say in a negative way about the Verb. The weather was a little dicey in Boston, but I don’t think I can blame that on the Verb.
7 January 2025
Exceptional
Staff is happy to assist you in anyway. Room clean. Easy check in and out. Valet very polite.
7 January 2025
Feels good to be at The Verb
Just a great vibe
6 January 2025
A great experience, highly recommend to rock and roll music lovers especially.
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff and decore were fantastic! The vibe was great.
Continental breakfast was so, so... The Japanese menu could have used some more traditonal offerings to appeal to more diverse crowd. We opted not to eat dinner there as a result.
5 January 2025
Woukd definitely stay there again if I am in Boston. Lovely staff, great breakfast and the chance to take a swim in cent
Loved the rock and roll vibe! This is a fun hotel and the staff all seemed to enjoy working there which translates into great customer service. The pool is lovely- even in freezing cold weather as it’s heated. Breakfast is great and for us was unexpected. Rooms are very comfy and it’s great to be able to play records and rediscover some music from my youth!
Nothing
4 January 2025
Exceptional
Location & Resturant
2 January 2025
A pleasant place to spend the New Years, will be back again someday soon.
The property was in a great spot in Boston next to Fenway and right off the highway is an ideal spot for anyone coming to Boston. The vibe, atmosphere, pool, and overall experience were excellent.
The hallway was overly warm I’m not sure if that was due to outside weather being warmer than usual, when I arrived back to my room the temp was at 75, which seemed excessive and I was unable to understand how to cook the room.
29 December 2024
Exceptional
Beautiful and clean property. The staff is wonderful.
29 December 2024
This place rocks
All of it. As a musician, the guitars in the lobby are a great touch, along with the record player in the room and the records available in the lobby. I was also shocked that the pool was open and heated in December. Definitely had to go for a swim. It was awesome.
Couldn’t have asked for anything more.
29 December 2024
Can’t wait to stay again in the spring!
Friendly staff, great music, clean rooms.
I would have brought my bathing suit bc I didn’t know the outdoor pool was heated.
28 December 2024
Exceptional
Cool vibe, comfy room, neat record player, and you can’t beat the outdoor heated pool!
24 December 2024
Easy to get to from airport . Cosy and comfortable. Been there several times. Love it.
Love the location and the fact that it’s quite cosy and intimate.
Can’t think of anything
21 December 2024
Will be back!
The heated pool is excellent! Majority of staff was super helpful. Comfy beds.
The bathroom gets soaked when you shower! And the restaurant is good but complicated to figure out how it functions with the hotel.
20 December 2024
Super cool hotel, friendly staff, love the heated swimming pool
The staff is super friendly, rooms are decent size, super clean and well furnished. The heated swimming pool was a huge hit for our two daughters.
The breakfast is good, but we'd really prefer *self serve* pancakes/waffles instead of having staff there (sometimes there's also a bit of a queue). Also, parking seemed excessively expensive (70$ / day).
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - 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
Business facilities
- - Business centre
- - Fax/photocopying
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Entertainment and family services
- - Board games/puzzles
Parking
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Heated pool
- - Sun loungers or beach chairs
- - Sun umbrellas
- - 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
16 March 2025
Exceptional