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
20 September 2025
Almost perfect
I went to a 3 day concert. It is rock and roll themed. It was perfectly located. In addition to all the rock and roll memorabilia, every room has a record player for their vinyl collection.
Pricey
20 September 2025
Very good
Very close to Fenway Park and many restaurants.
Expensive place to stay.
19 September 2025
Fun and unique stay.
The uniqueness was top shelf. The management was super helpful.
Liked everything
19 September 2025
Very good
The staff was friendly, the breakfast was a nice surprise, the location was relatively good ,it's a nice walk for at least 20 minutes for most of the highlights, but it's very close to the museum of fine arts, to a nice green park, to the stadium, to timeout food market. Its clean, good atmosphere feels like the 70s with the records and the decoration, the pool looked nice and compared to the prices in other hotels it was a good value for money.
The records that we tried to play unfortunately were scratched, so we couldn't enjoy them. I would prefer a more central location, but we came in good weather,so it made us walk - healthy ! Other than that- we liked the hotel
19 September 2025
Highly recommend - a very cool hotel!
Very cool look and vibe
18 September 2025
Great place for the most part
The location is the best in regards to proximity to Fenway, the victory gardens and other attractions in the vicinity. It is fun to play records in the room and we enjoy all the rock n roll stuff to look at
The pool was too chilly to spend much time in. This was our second stay this year, and both times the pool was cold. It was heated in the past and we look forward to that feature of the hotel It was disappointing. Also, our door to the balcony did not lock. We had one of the balcony rooms that are joined with the other balcony rooms and just separated by a planter so it felt a little unsafe.
17 September 2025
Best breakfast at à Boston hotel
Excellent exceptional breakfast……robes in room,,heated pool,,,,refrigerator…
Very dry in room …perhaps it was the heat being on
14 September 2025
I stay at your hotel several times a year and absolutely love staying at the Verb. I wish rooms weren’t so expensive.
Close to Fenway Park. Very clean outside area.
Liked it
14 September 2025
Exceptional
Loved that it was a small hotel but very comfortable and right by Fenway Park, which was my whole reason for my anniversary trip for my husband! Literally right around the corner from the hotel!
Not a thing!
13 September 2025
most excellent
Fantastic place for music lovers!
11 September 2025
Location was perfect, the hotels rocking theme was spot on!
Location is amazing!!! The Rock-n-Roll theme is amazing! Well done retro style with great memorabilia!
I was very peeved that I somehow missed $73 a night <$78 a night w/tax> mandatory valet parking if you park on site. This hotel checked every box and is amazing but I am truly irritated at the overcharge for parking after I paid $700 for 2 nights!!!!
9 September 2025
The Verb is an artful, comfy, colorful antidote to a world of bland, beige, corporate hotel stays.
To say this hotel is stylish would be a total understatement. It’s gorgeous and simply OOZES personality. We got an upgrade to one of the Airstreams in the Backstage area, and it was such a treat! The location was beyond perfection since we were attending a big show at Fenway. Lots of restaurants nearby made it super easy to choose a dinner option. All the staff were lovely, accommodating, and super pleasant.
Literally the only thing I didn’t love was breakfast - I would’ve liked more protein options beyond just hard boiled eggs. But this is really minor!!
8 September 2025
Exceptional
Friendly front desk and valet / clean and upbeat facility. We always have a great time at the Verb
8 September 2025
Great cool place to stay near Fenway!
Near Fenway, cool vibe
Nothing
7 September 2025
Exactly what we needed for a quick stop in Boston. Super friendly staff in a funky setting
Such a cool place with everything at your fingertips. A really clever reimagining of an old hotel with super friendly staff and great facilities including the fun bar and restaurant
6 September 2025
Very good
The quirkiness and the music theme.
The cost of the parking should be made clearer beforehand.
3 September 2025
The most magical escape in the middle of the best city in the world
The property is beautiful, you feel like you are in another place and time in all the best ways. It’s such a quaint escape. Not for a moment would you feel like you are in the middle of a bustling city!
We loved everything
3 September 2025
Exceptional
Location
1 September 2025
Great stay...great town.
Staff very friendly and accommodating. Loved record player in room and extensive variety of albums available for use. Housekeeping was great.
Overnight parking expensive.
1 September 2025
One of the coolest places in Boston!!!
The pool, the location, and an awesome breakfast in the morning
29 August 2025
Exceptional
The hospitality. . The kindness of the welcome
28 August 2025
Great location and staff.clean property!
Great location. 2 blocks from Fenway. Nice pool area and restaurant very good. Breakfast was quick and continental. Staff very attentive and kind. Shower set up in room needs work gets water everywhere. Def would stay again if visiting this area. Parking convenient but expensive at $73 a night valet on site.
Shower
27 August 2025
A very excellent experience
I liked the breakfast. I also enjoyed the rooms and they were really nice.
The parking.
26 August 2025
Perfect location to see a show at Fenway!
Excellent location! Right next to Fenway! Beautiful pool! Restaurant was awesome and great late night option! Very accommodating staff! Loved our stay!
26 August 2025
Enjoyed the stay despite the noise
Pool was a treat but dropped in temperature the time we were there for unknown reasons. Service was super, we enjoyed the restaurant tied to the hotel and there were other restaurant options nearby we enjoyed like Squirrel brewery. We loved the 24 hour access to coffee hot and cold brew. Robes were fun and especially loved the record players.
Quiet noisy. Wish the rooms were better insulated. For the price (we ended up paying $415 including high taxes) I wish there a bit more return. Especially since we don’t eat breakfast.
24 August 2025
Great place to stay lots to do within walking distance. Would highly recommend.
Location is great for redsox games. Plenty of food options all in walking distance. Rooms nice sized.
$73 a day parking
23 August 2025
Outstanding place to stay!
Amazing location close to Fenway. Turntables and vinyl selections in the room were super fun. Carly and Jake were incredible.
As everyone mentions parking can be a challenge. But made a reservation nearby through SpotHero after reading comments and it worked out perfectly. Able to pull up at hotel, empty the car within 15 minutes and then go park.
23 August 2025
Fabulous hotel with a cool atmosphere that’s one of a kind
Cool vibe, great ambiance close to Fenway park
No complaints
23 August 2025
We had a wonderful time. Breakfast was perfect. And the staff was so accommodating
It was close to Fenway and our car was on the property.
21 August 2025
Fun, comfortable, friendly place.
Its quirkiness with retro items in bedrooms, reception area, vinyl long-playing records available to play in room on an old style record player. It was very clean and the front desk staff were all extremely helpful and pleasant. They even carried my luggage to my room and back to save my dodgy back. One couldn’t ask for more. The room was clean and comfortable with a lively sofa while the shower cubicle was spacious and the water could be easily controlled to a nice temperature. The location by Fenway Park was just what I wanted too for the two games I had come to see.
It was all good.
21 August 2025
Your people made us feel special.
It was very clean.
Everything was great.
20 August 2025
Best place to stay.
Location, records, accommodations.
20 August 2025
We had the best time!
The location, atmosphere, staff, amenities and accommodations.
18 August 2025
Overall an awesome place to stay. A little pricey, but you’re definitely paying for location.
Great location! Super close to Fenway and many restaurants. Great service, the staff was super nice and let us keep our luggage until our flight at check out. Swanky and unique vibe - the Japanese restaurant on site was also awesome!
Shower pressure was not great and no elevator to get luggage up and down if you’re on the 2nd floor. They did ask if you needed assistance to take them up.
16 August 2025
Great
The valet staff and front desk were great
Rooms were loud. You could hear all doors slam shut and people running down halls.
15 August 2025
We’re so glad we stumbled upon this little gem. Can’t wait to stay here again. My teenagers loved playing records in the
Kind staff, outdoor pool, breakfast, record library. All were great!
14 August 2025
A vibrant and fun place to stay!
The Verb vibe! Lots of interesting memorabilia and rock & roll puns about the place. We stayed for a week and used the pool area a number of times when we needed some down time in the am or pm. Our room was really spacious and the bed was huge and extremely comfortable. We walked pretty everywhere for the hotel, but did use the nearby T stations to get further afield. The Red Sox were playing on consecutive nights and we saw a game early in our stay. Was great to hear the crowds on the following evenings. Coffee was available at all hours and fridge in room was very convenient. Loved having the record player and the library of records- tapped into some old favourites. Would recommend!!
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14 August 2025
Unique rock and roll themed hotel that mixes low key vibe with clean and cool amenities!
What a great spot! The location near Fenway was fantastic, and the hotel has such a unique rock and roll theme that anyone with a taste for classic rock music is in heaven. Like a mini rock hall of fame! It was clean, but not fancy. Laid back but incredibly unique!
If you have any injuries or disabilities, just ask for rooms closer to the lobby. It’s deceiving how big this hotel is and the walk to room could be an issue for people who may be limited mobility.
13 August 2025
Memorable space, wonderful staff, delicious breakfast, great location!
Amazing theme, well executed and inspiring!
Nothing I didn’t like
13 August 2025
Fabulous
Nice hotel, comfy beds, good shower, great breakfast. The kids and us parents loved the theme and listening to music in our room.
Would've preferred that the sliding door to bathroom close completely. But everything else was great.
12 August 2025
We had a great experience. Already booked two more trips
Great costumer service. Clean and comfortable.
The breakfast is a little unorganized
11 August 2025
Fabulous
The proximity to Fenway!
11 August 2025
Overall good stay.
Close to Northeastern which was main reason for stay. Halls are small and when people come into rooms at night the doors slam. Staff very attentive
No elevator to get to 2nd level and we were with an elderly grandparent with spinal issues. Pool was not very clean. No outlet in bathroom for blow dryer.
9 August 2025
Exceptional
Place was amazing will be going back again. Loved the turntable in our room. We were in a themed room and it was amazing. Breakfast was also very good.
Nothing
8 August 2025
Exceptional
A little pricey but thee best hotel in Boston!
7 August 2025
We plan to return next season when the Astros and Sox meet again at Fenway!
The staff was amazing! The hotel was clean, comfortable and we loved the decor! The turntable and speaker were so perfect, we ordered the same ones for our home!
Carrying bags up stairs was not that convenient... especially two large suitcases. The only other complaint was the bar. They were missing half of what was on the menu. Multiple drinks we wanted we were told they were out of.
3 August 2025
A comfortable and pleasant stay with everything I needed — would definitely recommend.
I really liked how clean and well-maintained the property was. The location was very convenient, and the staff were friendly and helpful. The room was comfortable, and the overall atmosphere made the stay relaxing and enjoyable
I really liked the property. It was clean, comfortable, and in a great location. I enjoyed my stay and would definitely consider coming back
1 August 2025
Nice, pleasant experience.
The service was great, very clean, music choices were a welcome bonus. The only sore point was the parking, extremely expensive, especially when you stay longer.
Parking, obviously.
1 August 2025
Excellent location to Fenway which was the reason for our visit.
Clean, nice staff and proximity to Fenway.
Cost
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

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22 September 2025
Awesome location