Hotel Boston Buckminster - Boston
645 Beacon St - Boston
877-662-6988Don't be fooled by the 1-star-rating, this Boston hotel far exceeds expectations not only in terms of cleanliness and standards, but also thanks to extensive guest services such as a laundry room and kitchen on each floor, as well as a wake-up service provided by a team of 24-hour staff dedicated to making sure your stay in Boston is as stress-free and smooth-running as possible.
The local area is bursting with cute restaurants and cafés for you try, however on site dining spoils you for choice. If you're feeling like some Italian cuisine go down to Uno Chicago Grill Pizzeria. For a taste of the East pop, choose the Maluken Japanese/Chinese fusion Restaurant. Points of interest easily accessible from the Boston Buckminster Hotel include the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Museum of Science, and the Fleet Center (home of the Boston Celtics and Bruins), Faneuil Hall, Boston Symphony Orchestra, the Boston Ballet and the Wang Center for the Performing Arts.
I thought that the room was just as described and it was comfortable and clean HOWEVER I think that the rate paid on average for this room is much too high for its o...
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Breakfast at Hotel Boston Buckminster
A breakfast buffet of juices, coffee, tea, fruit, cereal, toast, oatmeal, bagels, donuts, pastries and more is served in the Maluken hotel restaurant between 7.30 AM and 10.30 AMHotel Facilities at Boston Buckminster
- Access for disabled
- Air conditioning
- Dogs allowed
- Entire property is non-smoking
- Laundry room
- Laundry service
- Lift/elevator
- Pets accepted
- City tour
- Concierge
- Front desk - 24 hour
- Luggage room
- Multilingual staff
- Personal newspapers
- Business Center
- Conference room
- Meeting Room
- Secretarial service
- Garage
- Private parking
- Internet/Email services
- TV Lounge
- Restaurant/Dining
Know before you go
- A resort fee is included in the total price displayed
- There are no room charges for children 16 years old and younger who occupy the same room as their parents or guardians, using existing bedding.
Check-in: after 3 PM.
Check-out: before 11 AM.
Policy
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received within 48 hours of the arrival date will be penalized the equivalent of the first night's room and tax.You may cancel your reservation without penalty up until 2 days before your arrival date, by accessing the Your Reservations page. It is not possible to cancel your reservation if you selected and booked a room indicated as "PREPAID/NOT REFUNDABLE".
Boston Buckminster Hotel reviews
- October 2011
- Anonymous Guest
- Single traveller
- USA
I thought that the room was just as described and it was comfortable and clean HOWEVER I think that the rate paid on average for this room is much too high for its overall quality. Staying in Boston is fairly expensive, so I guess this was to be expected.
- October 2011
- Michele Battistoni
- Single traveller
- Italy
Rooms are old. High price for the room type
- August 2011
- Anonymous Guest
- Family with older children
- Turkey
The room was clean and big. The staff was nice. It is an old building but you already know it from the photographs. It was very close to the metro station. It is definitely not a "single" star one. Overall, it was a nice and problem-free stay.
- November 2009
- Anonymous Guest
- Young couple
- GB
Breakfast is somewhat lame: Toast, cream cheese, jelly and cereals was all that was available - no changes the time we stayed there. The use of disposal cutlery and dishes made it look even cheaper.
- October 2009
- Anonymous Guest
- Young couple
- United Kingdom
When we arrived from London the hotel had overbooked and almost had to send us to another hotel, not a good start. Mediocre cramped room, very mixed customer service depending on who was on the front desk, the lift had a mind of its own. Don't be fooled into thinking the mention of kitchens on each floor is any use - you have to bring your own utensils if you want to use these. Taking all this into account and the sound of a couple gettin' jiggy in the next room I wish I'd splashed out an extra few dollars and stayed somewhere else.
- October 2009
- Anonymous Guest
- Mature couple
- Italy
Good location, close to the underground,easy to find if you arrive by car, parking area next to the hotel (very confortable, but you have to pay for it), we had a free upgrade of the room, having a large and spacious suite (except for the bathroom, so small!). Good breakfast included.
- October 2009
- Anonymous Guest
- Single traveller
- Denmark
Old - but a nice clean room and a very friendly staff. Would stay at Buckminster if I should visit Boston again!
- October 2009
- Anonymous Guest
- Not Specified
- USA
Location great close to train. Room spacious we were upgraded to a two room. Dark and depressing, sink in room had pieces of cabinet broken and missing, dark and dingy, dark carpeting, poor lighting, furniture old and flimsy, nothing to soften room ie ottoman, photos on wall etc. Freezing could now raise temperature with individual thermostats. Covers were thin, sliding polyester type. Bathroom very small. Very dated, needs a serious facelift.
- September 2009
- Katarzyna Wroblewska
- Family with young children
- Poland
It is not so central, one needs some time to get to city center. Plus - a lot of fruit for breakfast.
- August 2009
- Laura Kaminker
- Mature couple
- Canada
If you're going to Boston to see a Red Sox game, the Buckminster is a hidden gem. It's steps away from the park - from many rooms you can see the Green Monster and the Citgo sign from the window! But it's a fraction of the price of most hotels in the area. The rooms and bathrooms are immaculate, and the desk staff is very helpful and friendly. Rooms are small and there are no extras like a bar downstairs, but for the money and location you cannot beat it. Only gripe: we expected wireless internet access and there was none. The hotel has a system but it was so weak as to be useless, plus if it had worked it would be very expensive, like $1/minute. Other than that, it was great. Highly recommended for out of town Sox fans!
- July 2009
- Anonymous Guest
- Mature couple
- USA
This hotel is a wonderful place to stay. Location is perfect - walking distance to the subway, Fenway Park, museums,shopping, restaurants etc. We even took the subway to the airport for $2.00. This was our second stay there and will definitely stay again. We were upgraded to a suite - no extra charge. Nice buffet breakfast included in the price. There is even a kitchen on every floor. This hotel should be rated higher than it is. The employees are wonderful. The only thing it lacks is a pool. Another great trip!!!
- May 2009
- Anonymous Guest
- Young couple
- Spain
El hotel esta bien situado, al lado del metro y cerca de la zona de bares, tiendas y restaurantes, junto al estadio de baseball. Las habitaciones son muy grandes y la cama es enorme (2x2) y muy comoda, ademas tienen un despertador con dock para el ipod en la mesilla. El desayuno se sirve en un restaurante oriental que esta junto al hotel, no es muy variado pero lo que hay esta bueno. Un hotel recomendable para visitar Boston sin dejarse un paston y teniendo todo a mano.
- April 2009
- Judith Cook
- Young couple
- Canada
You know, I read the reviews of the Buckminster before we booked, and I was a bit nervous seeing it rated as a one or two star hotel. I don't get it; what are people thinking? The hotel is older, but what character this building has! The rooms are classic, the foyer and corridors are winding and architecturally interesting. To be honest, we were waiting for the surly staff to appear as we had read, but there was nothing but smiles and immediate sorting of any issues that turned up over the week we spent there. We were going to two shows at the House of Blues, which turned out to be around the corner (I mean a two minute walk!) which was very convenient for our slightly inebriated state after the Dropkick Murphys and the Pogue shows. Fenway Park is also two minutes away, (great tour!), so the hotel would be great for a Red Sox game as well. We did see a Celtics game, so the convenient location to the Green Line subway was fantastic to get downtown quickly. The sushi restaurant in-house and the great taverns and eateries close by made eating and drinking a true vacation pleasure. If you like cheap but delicious Mom and Pop places, check out the Busy Bee restaurant and O'Learys down Beacon Street, and the Otherside Cafe for any vegetarians or really healthy food oriented vacationers ( eventually you do want something green!). Shopping for clothes isn't our thing, but for those who want to, Newbury Street seems to be pretty popular and it's really close by. Look, I don't know if those reviews came from 'hotel snobs" who expect everything to be perfect, but for the the great location, the price, the facilities and the staff, we couldn't, have done better than the Buckminster!
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Room Details
Popular with corporate and leisure travellers alike who come to Boston for a variety of reasons, guest rooms at the Boston Buckminster Hotel adapt to all guests needs. Complete with work desk, direct-dial telephone with personal voice mail and modem hook-up, high-speed Internet access, radio alarm clock and more, these accommodations are perfect for those in Boston for business.You can book Double King and Queen rooms, as well as quadruple queen rooms, particularly useful for families who want to stay all together in one accommodation. If you have two children under 17 years old, they can stay free of charge when using existing bedding and if you have a baby under 2 years of age, you'll be provided with a complimentary baby crib. These elegantly-designed and carefully put-together guest rooms are just the ticket for your Boston accommodation.
Included/Not Included in the price
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Self parking fee: USD 28.00 per night
- Pet fee: USD 75.00 per pet, per stay
- Pet deposit: USD 75.00 per stay
- Fee for high-speed Internet (wired) in business center: USD 9.99 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in business center: USD 9.99 per day (rates may vary)
- Fee for wireless Internet in all public areas: USD 9.99 per night (rates may vary)
- Fee for in-room wireless Internet: USD 9.99 per night (rates may vary)
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Accommodation Services
- Air conditioning
- Baby cots/cribs available
- Cable TV
- Desk
- Extra beds
- Hairdryer in each room
- In-room ironing facilities
- Individually controlled air conditioning
- Mini fridge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Radio
- Rooms with view
- Safe
- Telephone
- TV
- Wireless Internet access
How to reach Boston Buckminster Hotel
By carFrom Logan via Sumner Tunnel: take Logan exit to Sumner Tunnel/Route 1 A to Boston. Take the I-93 North ramp at end of Sumner Tunnel. Take Storrow Drive exit. Storrow Drive to Kenmore Square Exit. Turn right off Kenmore Square Exit (Charlesgate Drive West) onto Beacon Street. Continue for 3 blocks on Beacon Street through Kenmore Square. You will see the Boston Buckminster Hotel at the head of Kenmore Square.
From Western Mass, Vermont and Northern New York: take the Interstate 90 East (Mass Pike) to the Copley Plaza Exit. Make a quick left onto Dartmouth Street. Continue straight on Dartmouth Street for 4 blocks. Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue. Continue for 9 blocks straight on Commonwealth Avenue through Kenmore Square. You will see the Boston Buckminster Hotel at the head of Kenmore Square.
From Northern Mass, New Hampshire, and Maine: take the Intrastate 95 South to the Interstate 93 South or the Interstate 128 South. From the Interstate 128 S continue to the Interstate 90 East (Mass Pike) and follow the directions for Western Mass. From the Interstate 93 South continue to Storrow Drive. Continue on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square Exit. Turn right off the Kenmore Square Exit (Charlesgate Drive West) onto Beacon Street. Continue for 3 blocks on Beacon Street through Kenmore Square. You will see the Boston Buckminster Hotel at the head of Kenmore Square.
From Southern Mass and Rhode Island: take the Interstate 95 North, 24 North or 3 North to the Interstate 93 North or 128 North. From the Interstate 128 North continue to the Interstate 90 West (Mass Pike) and follow the directions for Western Mass. From the Interstate 93 North continue to Storrow Drive. Continue on Storrow Drive to the Kenmore Square Exit. Turn right off the Kenmore Square Exit (Charlesgate Drive West) onto Beacon Street. Continue for 3 blocks on Beacon Street through Kenmore Square. You will see the Boston Buckminster Hotel at the head of Kenmore Square.
From Connecticut and Southern New York: take the Interstate 95 North to the Interstate 91 North. Continue on the Interstate 91 North to the Interstate 84 East. Continue on the Interstate 84 East to the Interstate 90 East (Mass Pike). Continue on the Interstate 90 East (Mass Pike) to Copley Plaza Exit. make a quick left onto Dartmouth Street. Continue straight on Dartmouth Street for 4 blocks. Turn left onto Commonwealth Avenue. Continue for 9 blocks straight on Commonwealth Ave to Kenmore Square. You will see the Boston Buckminster Hotel at the head of Kenmore Square.
Distances from Hotel Boston Buckminster
Kenmore Square - 0 km / 0 miHouse of Blues Boston - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Fenway Park - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Back Bay Fens - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Berklee College of Music - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Boston Pops Orchestra - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
Mapparium - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Institute of Contemporary Art - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Boston University - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Hynes Convention Center - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Boston Museum of Fine Arts - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Boston Symphony Hall - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Northeastern University - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
The preferred airport for Boston Hotel Buckminster is Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) - 6.8 km / 4.2 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.
Transportation services Hotel Boston Buckminster
- Garage
- Private parking
Your hotel in Boston is near a metro station and offers garage parking.
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