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284 Commonwealth Ave., Back Bay, Boston, MA 02115, United States

#87 of 93 hotels in Boston

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Review score

Based on 201 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    7.8

  • Staff

    7.1

  • Value for money

    7.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 14 February 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too small

    Great location, enjoyed decor, self check in

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    the office corner in the room smelled weird. Someone should clean the carpet probably

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    9.0
    First Time, will stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing. I disliked nothing, about this system. My only negative, which it really isn't... is that they couldn't provide me with a little toaster. Also, the shower faucet is located in such an awkward place that you get soaked when opening the shower. Nothing major.

    I loved the ease of use. I was skeptical about the whole process, bit It worked perfectly. I loved the historical building where the hotel is located, a typical Bostonian house, I also loved the location itself, in a gorgeous winter landscaped Commonwealth Avenue. A block away from Newbury Street. It was spotlesly clean. The room was large and comfortable for me and my daughter. The bathroom was small but well appointed. In the tiny kitchenette, they provided a few paper cups and plates. Paper towels, napkins, coffee pods and coffee maker. Small fridge, Microwave and kettle. Dishwasher soap. There was a little cupboard in the lobby where your could get extra supplies, I loved it worked with the "honor system" just take what you need. Toilet Paper, towels, more coffee, herbal tea. The chat with the staff worked perfectly well, they were super fast in answering any questions. The check out instructions: close the door after you.... :)

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2024

    7.0
    overall is good just not flexible enough for storing lugagges afte we checked out
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room - Disability Access
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    luggage’s storage after check out

    locations

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    I loved my 5th floor corner room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    9.0
    The stay was excellent a little small but great location
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Size rather small

    Close to everything

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    9.0
    A wonderful location for a weekend getaway in Boston!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room was small, the "electronic key" (using their mobile app) stopped working halfway through our trip. Foot traffic outside the building can be noisy at night, but wasn't too bad.

    The location was wonderful, a block away from wonderful shops and restaurants and a short walk away from great parks and entertainment. The room was clean and well maintained. The location was not overly busy for being so close to the action.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2023

    9.0
    We would definitely stay at a Sonder again. Overall we liked the concept of the hotel. You feel like you are going into
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Coffee maker in our room wouldn’t work.

    Property was clean, and location was excellent.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    7.0
    More transparency about the services in the hotel is needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    We did not know until after we made the reservations that the check-in is online. This should be clear before making reservations. The site says that the staff is avaiable 24/7, but it does not say that this is by email or phone and that there is no staff on site at all. In addition, we did not know that there is no cleaning services. It is possible to take extra towels if needed at all, but no cleaning service at all. I expect that for the price we paid there will be some service, in particular when staying for 3-4 nights or more. Finally, there a few lockers so guests can leave their luggage but it is a matter of luck, and if all are taken, then you are stuck. At the end it is like airbnb, and we were thinking we came to hotel and paid for that

    Location was great, the room was comfortable

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 July 2023

    9.0
    Had a great time and loved staying in Boston!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room was very clean when we arrived and was as expected. We didn’t realise we needed to request the room to be cleaned/beds to be made up.

    Was in a great spot and was well priced. Was very easy to check in when our flight was delayed and we had to check in late.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2023

    8.0
    Location was simply great.
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit too small. There was noise from the room on top. It is an old building.

    Location was the best!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 July 2023

    8.0
    I like the location and the room is functional.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    1. carpet is very dirty. 2. the is a smell in the main entrance. 3. no shower gel.

    comfy and cosy and practical.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2023

    8.0
    Great place, will definitely stay again
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking was hard to find.

    Great location, easy access

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2023

    7.0
    Great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had a very long journey and asked if we could possibly get into our room 2 hours early. They said yes but then asked for a fee of $30. It’s not a budget hotel, and kind gestures go a long way towards securing repeat bookings.

    The bed was very comfortable and the room was clean. We liked being able to watch Netflix on the tv.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The check in was very easy and quick, the room was excellent, big shower and comfortable bed, spacious and clean. The location is amazing!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2023

    9.0
    My stay was very comfortable and the location was just a short walk from shops and services.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    No issues. All good.

    Sonder Back Bay was a lovely place to stay. It was central to shops, services and bus routes. The building and room were delightful, and I was very comfortable. I would highly recommend this as a place to stay for anyone on business or personal travel as the room allowed for considerable self-sufficiency.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough lockers for luggage. Luggage don't fit inside locker

    Location.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room had a smell of diesel heating. The bed was difficult to access on one side. The kitchen area was poorly equipped - there were plastic cups but that was about it; we would have liked a plate and bowl and spoon each.

    Great location and comfortable bed. Library / lounge as extra space to work was really useful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No human beings

    Location

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2023

    8.0
    Disappointed with TV but would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Both TVs didn’t work. Took all day to get someone to assist and then only one TV was fixed

    Clean, comfortable and great location

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2023

    7.0
    great location & beautiful area
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    not enough luggage storage, inflexible check-in and out, no restroom in common area

    location and nice

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 January 2023

    9.0
    we enjoyed the room and the location however if you want a hotel with staff to assist this is not the one
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    no staff at all. far to many emails prior to arrival requesting information

    location was great. room was very comfortable

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2022

    8.0
    Overall it was a great experience.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 5 nights

    The walls are pretty thin, so you can hear late night conversations. Also since the street is right by, woke up in the early morning to the sound to trucks.

    The location was great. Very close to Hynes Convention Center and train stations. The bus stop was also very close so easy access to and from the airport.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2022

    9.0
    Nice place in an excellent Boston location.
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No concierge or maid service, no extra amenities. One shade was broken and would not roll up so that was a bummer because we would have had a nice view. But it was easy to communicate through the app.

    Easy check in, spacious room, clean, excellent location. Close to Shopping and Food. I would stay here again.

    Stayed in December 2022

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