If you want to be at the epicenter of great shopping and nightlife then this is the perfect hotel choice. Part of the Preferred Hotel Group this venerable boutique hotel has been offering quality digs in Bean town for the last forty plus years. It has undergone a major renovation and everything is very modern and very sleek.
The lobby is designed to impress with lots of marble and a modern style. You will find the desk staff to be cordial and willing to answer your questions about what to do and see in the area as well as where to dine. You won’t have any complaints about the elevators either they are very fast and spacious.
While the standard rooms are not large, they have all the amenities that any discriminating traveler could want. Our room had bedding done is brown and white with a boutique feel. A row of pillows lined the headboard.
The mattress had a pillow top and was distinctly cushy and we slept very well even though we were unimpressed by the soundproofing in our room, it could be improved upon. We were able to hear noises from the hall due to the ill-fitting exterior door.
Our room had two beds since we were traveling with our teenage granddaughter. We had to share the small bathroom which was, however, attractively outfitted with good lighting and a marble vanity. Plenty of push towels were provided as well as two robes in the spacious closet. If you want to bring home a souvenir, you will love the duck that is provided to float in your bath.
We got an excellent bargain on our room rate, you will find that on average the prices are typical for a city hotel in a great area. Try to get free parking or breakfast included in your rate. The hotel does not have its own parking but a parking garage is located next door and it has direct access to the hotel.
We ordered room service which greatly impressed our granddaughter. Prices for this are typical for the area. We had breakfast delivered and were completely satisfied. The hotel does have a restaurant as well but we didn't eat in it.
With its location in the Back Bay area of Boston, you will be able to walk to some attractions and certainly can walk to some great shopping. We chose to take a cab on the way out and the T on the way back. The T stop is just 100 feet from the hotel.
From the Colonnade Hotel you will head to The Freedom Trail or Quincy Market on the inbound and to the Gardner Museum or Fenway on the outbound.
If you like boutique hotels with style, the Colonnade is an excellent choice. While it is not quite in the most historic area of town, it has its own attractions, especially shopping on Newbury Street.
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