Hotel 140

I chose this for location and price. Easy walk to everything I was in Boston to do. Lots of restaurant choices. All other places nearby were very expensive. The 140 is plain, comfortable, safe (single woman), quiet and clean. It’s an old building (renovated YWCA!), so rooms are modest, though bigger than in Manhattan.

Breakfast was okay, but they had run out if oatmeal halfway through and didn’t restock. I prefer to avoid sweet breakfasts, was stuck with pastry which was just okay. They did have fresh fruit, yogurt, hard boiled eggs and coffee.

Construction going on in front making it difficult to get intp building. No door man or assistance carrying up baggage from street level to hotel lobby. There are approximately 8 steps to carry luggage up. Front doors small and tight to navigate while carrying luggage. Parking less than ideal as well.

Location is excellent. Many great restaurants closed by, a Star market and a CVS within walking distance and Copley Center practically 2 blocks away. Also within a block from train station. Breakfast was good, better than we expected from the reviews.

Room was small, no chairs to seat, no desk. No coffee/ tea maker in room (although available 24/24 on 7th floor lounge). Toilet also very small with a lavatory in the corner (no counter space) and a small glass shelf above.

Location, character of lobby, staff was very helpful, and they stored our luggage.

The bed wasn't great, the room was smallish and the towels were a bit sad, but everything was very clean and the location was pretty great. I like the charm of this old Y building.