The Verb Hotel, Boston

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

Expert reviews

New York Times review:

“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.

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.

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

5.0

Michael

11 March 2024

Great stay, friendly staff, great location and delicious Nitro Cold Brew!

Great stay, comfortable, hip and great vibe overall. Would 100% stay again, two thumbs up and thanks. Highlight was Nitro Cold Brew on Tap!!!

Nothing

4.5

Reike

8 March 2024

Fabulous

The atmosphere was excellent, breakfast was very nice with fresh food and the staff was excellent.

Some of the guests were very loud during the night. Thus, night rest was not so great.

5.0

Sahimi

8 March 2024

Exceptional

The rooms were clean and they had record players in every room and records you could borrow that was probably my favorite thing

Breakfast ending at 10 during the week was a bummer but the breakfast was really good

5.0

Daniela

7 March 2024

Best music themed hotel!

Everything was amazing thank you guys!

Everything was perfect

4.5

Mladen

6 March 2024

Unique hotel with excellent decoration but expensive parking

Very good hotel. The bed is comfortable, the room is very nicely decorated with some unique accessories. The bathroom is very solid. A very interesting breakfast with a good selection of food such as gluten free. The staff is very friendly. Very good ratio of the price and what you get for that money.

Parking is extremely expensive at USD 70, which is really excessive, especially considering that the hotel is not in the strict center of Boston. This is the price paid in NY Times Square. There are cheaper options for parking around.

5.0

Sebastian

6 March 2024

A fun , comfortable hotel that I’ll return to.

Breakfast was nice, the help very friendly. More fresh fruit would be nice! I really loved that it was incredibly quiet and that the place has a lot of character. All the staff are super nice! It was also very helpful that they stashed our suitcases for awhile after we checked out!

It was a little too warm in the room but only in the morning did we discover that the windows open!

5.0

Marisa

5 March 2024

What a fun, cozy, special hotel! The Verb delivered everything promised and more.

Everything was so unique and special. We loved the attention to detail, the commitment to the theme, and the staff was exceptional. They were so kind and went above and beyond to ensure an excellent stay.

5.0

Baker

5 March 2024

Such a great experience!

The hotel had such a good vibe. Everything was clean, the decor was great. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Overall just a nice experience!

I have nothing negative to say.

5.0

Carrie

4 March 2024

Amazing staff, very cool vibe and atmosphere, reasonably priced for the area, great location to Fenway and surrounding a

The staff was incredible! They all went above and beyond and treated us like VIPs. Our room was upgraded to a backstage trailer which was so cool. And I left behind my favorite perfume in my room and the staff called me to tell me they found it and held onto it for me. They didn’t have to do that but I appreciated it so much. It was a great location to walk to our concert at MGM Fenway and convenient to stores and restaurants. Will definitely book here again for our next show at MGM

Not a negative: I just wish I could have stayed longer to enjoy all they had to offer.

5.0

M

4 March 2024

We will definitely be back

This was the best Boston hotel I’ve ever stayed in the staff and even the other guests were so friendly. The music theme of the hotel was over the top amazing

5.0

Yan

3 March 2024

perfect and excellence hotel.. 100% reco

all staff are very helpful.. thank you Chris Jamil for helping us to solve the problem...location is perfect, close to everywhere.. breakfast is good. room is beautiful..Absolutely will back to stay here another day

nothing

4.5

Rose

3 March 2024

Fabulous

Lack of elevator

5.0

Gail

3 March 2024

I will definitely stay here again.

Super clean room, very quiet. Extremely comfortable. Fun hotel. Modern furnishings, not run down at all. Loved everything. I had a nice view of the pool.

There was nothing I didn’t like

4.5

Robin

3 March 2024

Good fun stay! Location was great! Bring your bathingsuit even in the winter!

Loved the music vibe. Though we didn’t use the pool the kids swimming in their bathing suits with parents shivering in their coats was priceless! Wish we had known. Loved the turntables in each room and breakfast was great though we really didn’t see a menu with offerings AND live music at breakfast was special! Loved our view!Valet cost was a bit steep but worth it I guess. Makenzie was great!

Didn’t love the cost of valet but paid it for convenience. No outlet in bathroom.

5.0

Abraham

2 March 2024

Exceptional

The rooms are clean and cozy, and the personnel are attentive, friendly, and welcoming. It is highly recommended! We will be back!

5.0

Katie

2 March 2024

We all enjoyed ourselves. Kids loved the music in the room.

Staff went above and beyond to make my husband feel special for his birthday.

I wasn’t aware of the $70 fee to park until I got there.

4.0

Alex

1 March 2024

sharp property, charming vibes

Upgrade to trailer was excellent, front desk Morgan provided perfect service and was very friendly and knowledgeable

No beverage vending machine

4.5

Avner

1 March 2024

Fabulous

Style and music theme of the hotel. Staff was very nice and helpfully

4.5

Kyle

29 February 2024

Fabulous

Good location, clean and comfortable, friendly staff, free water

Record player barely worked, no elevator, not worth it destination fee

4.5

Valerie

28 February 2024

Fabulous

Could have used earlier check in

5.0

Courtney

28 February 2024

We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!

Love the fun design and attention to details. All of the staff were very nice and we loved the heated pool.

Only thing was no elevator and it would have been amazing if we had help with our luggage upon entering.

5.0

Michal

28 February 2024

I really liked the hotel and staff was awesome! I will definitely return and recommend you to book

I was looking for an overnight hotel in Boston, and was debating between an airport hotel or one in the city. I found The Verb and it had great reviews. Price was good too, maybe due to Last minute search. I am so happy I found this place. From the outside it looked a bit questionable, as it resembles a hotel on Miami beach of the 60's-70's. When I entered the hotel, I was so pleasantly surprised. It is a Mini-HardRock Hotel. with Rock'n'roll vibes and merchandise, pictures, and the BEST OF ALL… Records to take to your room – as each room has its own Turntable record player!! I loved my room. Comfortable bed and pillows, coffee/tea machine, AWSEOME robes. I had the best time working with favorite records playing in the background. Breakfast was complimentary. Their muffins were so yummy! Free coffee & Water bottles at the lobby. And get this.,… There is a HEATED STEAMING POOL OUTSIDE, in the Winter! Super cool! Its location is great. Just adjacent to Fenway! Felt safe. Many restaurants and places to hang out/shop around. Had a very good dinner at the hotel Asian fusion restaurant.

My ONLY negative remark is related to the shower in the room. The walk-in shower was collecting water that spilled to the floor of the bathroom.. was quite annoying to make sure it is not flooding the area.. and the shower head had low pressure. For a room that good – it really was a disappointment and worth looking into and replacing.

5.0

Peter

27 February 2024

Can't say enough good things about The Verb Hotel!

#1 is the exceptional staff--the best! The room with a view of Fenway Park--awe inspiring (and easy to get over to it for a tour). The great exhibits on rock-&-roll throughout the hotel, along with the record player in my room & lots of LP's from which to pick! The entire place was top-notch clean. Loved the mid-century style architecture of this late-50's motel that's been turned into a great, modern hotel! Nice breakfast.

A soft-drink machine would be a good addition. Other than in the bathroom, the lighting in my room wasn't bright enough, I'm afraid. These concerns won't stop me from returning on my next trip, though.

5.0

Karen

27 February 2024

My kids and I stayed here overnight and loved it great place

Clean, comfortable and welcoming

5.0

Mary

26 February 2024

Was a perfect stay- location: friendly staff: decor:clean: interacting with the Verb environment. We will return to the

The staff was great. This was a fun unique experience for teenager granddaughters who are into music- including retro.

Loved everything!

Hotel facilities

Food & Drink

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

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)
  • - Daily housekeeping

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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