Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway
Renovated historic building near Fenway Park with high wood-beam ceilings, free breakfast, and a rooftop bar.
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Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway is an extended-stay property set in a renovated historic building near Fenway Park. Guests praise the unique architectural character of the high wooden-beam ceilings, the complimentary American breakfast, and rooftop views of the ballpark. However, reviewers encounter maintenance issues like failing air conditioning as well as noise from overhead morning flights and interior pipes. Rates can also climb steeply during peak nights. 115310
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What travelers noticed
- The renovated building stands out for its architecture, featuring high wood ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and brickwork in the lobby dining area. 11
- The rooftop bar provides direct views overlooking Fenway Park. 10512
- Guests appreciate the complimentary American-style breakfast and the convenience of having on-site dining at Bar Louie. 12
- Front desk staff respond quickly and pleasantly when issues arise in the rooms. 11
The catch
- While the location is very close to Fenway Park, some note that subway stations are not nearby and require frequent Uber rides. 1112
- Some reviewers find the renovated rooms comfortable and quiet, while others report noise disruptions from morning airplane traffic and plumbing in adjacent rooms. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Fenway Park visitors and Red Sox fans
- — Guests who want free daily breakfast
- — Travelers who appreciate historic architectural details
Skip it if
- — Light sleepers sensitive to morning plane and pipe noise
- — Travelers looking to walk directly to subway stations
- — Visitors seeking budget-friendly nightly cash rates
Seen on camera
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“I know I said the room was quiet it was quiet for most of the night until the morning when the planes started coming in…”
youtube.com9:56“also I could hear like water running from one of the rooms next door I think that's something about being in one of thes…”
youtube.com10:10“Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. while check-out is a generous 12:00 p.m.”
youtube.com1:13“what's really neat about these rooms it's this old renovated building and so it's got these old big wooden beams high ce…”
youtube.com2:28“there's a big flat panel television right here and a nice big wide desk plenty of room for that desk”
youtube.com3:20“okay so it turns out the air conditioning didn't work in that last room so they switched me rooms now I'm in room 623”
youtube.com5:31“this particular room has a little bit better of a view you can see that garage I was looking out at before is on the rig…”
youtube.com6:12“and I also really appreciated free breakfast this morning it's a typical Residence Inn breakfast but the breakfast was p…”
youtube.com7:58“actually the cash rate of this night was really expensive it's like five hundred dollars a night the night I'm staying h…”
youtube.com8:40“also the subway stations are not super near to this hotel so you'll probably be ubering quite a bit if you're staying he…”
youtube.com9:37“The hotel is incredibly close to Fenway Park, located just a 240 m walk away. You'll also find a Red Sox team store and…”
youtube.com0:09“being in the Seaport District of Boston it's a bit removed from kind of the hustle and bustle of most of the city if you…”
youtube.com9:15“and of course the biggest con at least impacting my stay was being put in a room where the air conditioning didn't work”
youtube.com10:25“One of the best perks is the free American-style breakfast provided to guests. It's a great way to start your day before…”
youtube.com0:41“the eating area it's also neat in the lobby because it's not n not that traditional residence in crappy eating area it's…”
youtube.com8:05“For peace of mind, there is CCTV in common areas and high standards of cleanliness maintained.”
youtube.com1:35“I called the front desk they sent someone up he came up and super nice guy he flipped the breaker has tried to reset it…”
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Paying $5 more direct is likely worthwhile if you value Marriott Bonvoy points, status credit, or on-property benefits.
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Score breakdown
How the 92/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
95Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Location
95- “Stayed at the Courtyard near Chinatown recently. Perfect for getting to all the touristy stuff in the city... everything is walkable.” 7
- “You will not be disappointed. These quaint suites are at the end of a hidden alley that ends at an Italian bakery where they bake bread. You are in the heart of the North End and a short walk to the waterfront or Fanueil Hall or the subway.” 3
Room
92Service
93- “The Row Hotel in Assembly Row is 3 stops from North Station (about an 8 minute ride), and is an excellent hotel. I've been here for three weeks and the staff is excellent.” 7
- “Warning: it's not a full service hotel, no restaraunt, bar, pool, etc. But you are on Comm Ave and seconds from the Public Garden, the Esplanade, Beacon Hill, the Pru - tons of stuff.” 3
Bed & Sleep
91Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Value
84- “You can even check out the rooms for free if you walk by. This place is pure elegance and off season rates are remarkably low.” 3
- “I think the Element is usually more affordable. It's not as cheap as it used to be, but about $160/night for a room with a kitchenette compares quite nicely to just about anything in Boston.” 3
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-01
Where it sits
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Stay value
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Beats what $$ usually buys
Scores 4 points above the mid-range median of 88, across 321 hotels in the same bracket. In Boston it sits 8 points above the local median of 84.
- This hotel
- 92
- Bracket median
- 88
- Index median
- 89
Based on 321 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
Nothing is yet praised often enough to recommend.
- 1 mention
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 45 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “They also offer contactless check-in and check-out options for convenience. You don't always have to leave the building to eat as Bar Louie is located on-site serving American cuisine. It's a convenient spot for a cocktail or a buffet meal.” 12
- “One of the best perks is the free American-style breakfast provided to guests. It's a great way to start your day before heading out to explore Boston.” On camera120:41
- “and I also really appreciated free breakfast this morning it's a typical Residence Inn breakfast but the breakfast was pretty good” On camera117:58
- “Agree about the Liberty. Nice hotel, great food, loud lounge bar/club scene at night.” 7
- “I know I said the room was quiet it was quiet for most of the night until the morning when the planes started coming in here I can hear every plane that comes in and lands so if you're a light sleeper that might be a little bit annoying” On camera119:56
- “also I could hear like water running from one of the rooms next door I think that's something about being in one of these old hotels that's just the way that the pipes run I didn't hear it like all night but when my neighbor woke up and started running the water I could hear the water” On camera1110:10
- “1. It's literally across the street from Fiske Hill in Minuteman National Historical Park. It's an easy walk of less than 3/4 mile to the park Visitor Center, and if you're up for it, you can walk the whole Battle Road 4 miles or so over to Concord.” 3
- “The Marriott Copley has a nice lobby, but the rooms are tired.” 7
- “I used to like the Marriott at Copley Place quite a bit, that is until my most recent stay a few months ago. Suffice to say I think the renovations they did to that property are pretty terrible and the quality of service and elite recognition has gone downhill.” 7
- “Check-in begins at 4:00 p.m. while check-out is a generous 12:00 p.m.” On camera121:13
- “Suffice to say I think the renovations they did to that property are pretty terrible and the quality of service and elite recognition has gone downhill.” 7
- “the eating area it's also neat in the lobby because it's not n not that traditional residence in crappy eating area it's nice to eat kind of with all the old brickwork on the sides of the room” On camera118:05
- “The Row Hotel in Assembly Row is 3 stops from North Station (about an 8 minute ride), and is an excellent hotel. I've been here for three weeks and the staff is excellent.” 7
- “Warning: it's not a full service hotel, no restaraunt, bar, pool, etc. But you are on Comm Ave and seconds from the Public Garden, the Esplanade, Beacon Hill, the Pru - tons of stuff.” 3
- “That Residence Inn is actually very nice, the rooms are recently renovated and I really enjoyed staying there. It's definitely a lot closer to Fenway than the Sheraton. They even have a nice rooftop bar with views of Fenway and the Citgo sign” 5
- “I just finished a stay at the W. Honored Ambassador status with upgraded and some of the best service of any Marriott Hotel.” 7
- “Otherwise, Sheraton. That Residence Inn is actually very nice, the rooms are recently renovated and I really enjoyed staying there.” 5
- “I called the front desk they sent someone up he came up and super nice guy he flipped the breaker has tried to reset it it didn't work” On camera1110:31
- “Stayed at the Courtyard near Chinatown recently. Perfect for getting to all the touristy stuff in the city... everything is walkable.” 7
- “Check out the Residence Inn in the Fenway. Neighborhood will be better, there maybe yahoos if there is an event at Fenway but there shouldn't be a ton of stuff going on in January.” 6
- “also the subway stations are not super near to this hotel so you'll probably be ubering quite a bit if you're staying here” On camera119:37
- “The walk from the Sheraton at night ranges from sketchy (walk along Boylston St) to very sketchy (shorter to walk along Ipswitch).” 5
- “#3 The Ritz Carlton overlooks the Boston Common and Public Gardens; a very central location.” 3
- “The hotel is incredibly close to Fenway Park, located just a 240 m walk away. You'll also find a Red Sox team store and various local amenities within a very short walking distance.” On camera120:09
- “You will not be disappointed. These quaint suites are at the end of a hidden alley that ends at an Italian bakery where they bake bread. You are in the heart of the North End and a short walk to the waterfront or Fanueil Hall or the subway.” 3
- “They also no longer have their supply lobby bar on the second level and the M Club seems like a step down from the former concierge lounge, though it is bigger. That said, I still like the location quite a bit, so Westin Copley would be the next best option.” 7
- “being in the Seaport District of Boston it's a bit removed from kind of the hustle and bustle of most of the city if you're here for touristy type things most of the touristy stuff like Quincy Market and Boston Common is like a 20 or 25 minute walk away I mean it's not all that far but it's far enough to just kind of feel removed from the rest of the things” On camera119:15
- “Really liked the location for the Residence Inn Fenway last time I was in Boston.” 7
- “Convenient location steps away from Fenway Park” 10
- “Long Wharf for the win. Nice property, excellent location.” 7
- “The location is relatively safe but I wouldn't go wandering around too much more than you need to. Too far east and you'll end up at Methadone Mile between Mass and Cass which is a hot-zone.” 6
- “Sheraton, followed closely by Westin Copley, has the best location for walking around Back Bay.” 7
- “You can even check out the rooms for free if you walk by. This place is pure elegance and off season rates are remarkably low.” 3
- “The only hotel/motel in Boston that comes to mind that is anything close to white in color is the Midtown Hotel (formerly the Midtown Motel) on Huntington Avenue. It has been long considered an "inexpensive", but decent place to stay in Boston. But those days of being considered reasonable in cost are now long gone” 3
- “actually the cash rate of this night was really expensive it's like five hundred dollars a night the night I'm staying here” On camera118:40
- “Residence inn near Fenway is great but expensive recently.” 7
- “I think the Element is usually more affordable. It's not as cheap as it used to be, but about $160/night for a room with a kitchenette compares quite nicely to just about anything in Boston.” 3
- “Hotel Commonwealth is very close (3-5 minute walk) and you can usually find a reasonable price if you hunt for a deal.” 3
- “The rooms are going fast for the night we want. We actually wanted to stay at the Verb it's super fun spot after a concert but just way too expensive for the room type and the good rooms sold out already.” 5
- “there's a big flat panel television right here and a nice big wide desk plenty of room for that desk” On camera113:20
- “and of course the biggest con at least impacting my stay was being put in a room where the air conditioning didn't work” On camera1110:25
- “#1 The Boston Harbor Hotel, one of the great hotels anywhere, imo, has beautiful views of the harbor, including a huge terrace/bar/restaurant right on the water.” 3
- “okay so it turns out the air conditioning didn't work in that last room so they switched me rooms now I'm in room 623” On camera115:31
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- 6Residence Inn Boston Downtown/South Endreddit.comForum thread2024-01-06Ageing3 quotes used
“Check out the Residence Inn in the Fenway. Neighborhood will be better, there maybe yahoos if there is an event at Fenway but there shouldn't be a ton of stuff going on in January.”
Read originalreddit.com - 5A night in Fenway : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2023-12-18Ageing5 quotes used
“The Sheraton on Dalton St was built in 1965. Of course it has been renovated since then, but some say the rooms are smallish.”
Read originalreddit.com - 7Where to stay in Boston : r/marriottreddit.comForum thread2023-01-29Ageing17 quotes used
“Love the hotel but I personally can't justify the $800/night summer rate”
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- 2Residence Inn By Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenwayresidence-inn-boston-back-bay-fenway.choosebostonhotel.comReview siteDate not statedRead originalresidence-inn-boston-back-bay-fenway.choosebostonhotel.com
- 3What's the nicest inexpensive hotel near Fenway Park in ...quora.comForum threadDate not stated11 quotes used
“You can even check out the rooms for free if you walk by. This place is pure elegance and off season rates are remarkably low.”
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