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About the Hotel

185 State St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02109

Harborside Inn is a stylish boutique hotel in the heart of Downtown Boston, known for its genuine, warm service and European ambiance. The hotel has undergone complete renovations, offering a modern design with nautical themes and high-end technology amenities. Guests benefit from its prime location, just steps away from historic sites and attractions including the Freedom Trail and Quincy Market. With an independent spirit, it provides a refreshing alternative to larger hotel chains.

Location

Situated on State Street in the Financial District, Harborside Inn offers proximity to major attractions like the New England Aquarium and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The Freedom Trail is only 0.1 miles away, allowing guests to easily explore Boston's rich history. Transportation options are convenient, with the Orange Line T transit available nearby and easy access to Logan International Airport.

Rooms

All 200 guest rooms at Harborside Inn are uniquely designed, combining luxury, comfort, and functionality. Each room features custom teak furniture, original artwork, and a designer bathroom complete with deluxe bath amenities. Various room options include atrium views, city views, and king or queen configurations. In-room amenities enhance the experience, including high-definition televisions, surround sound stereo systems, and free high-speed wireless internet.

Eat & Drink

The hotel includes an onsite Starbucks for convenience and a hip cocktail lounge for guests to enjoy. There are no formal restaurants within the hotel, yet the surrounding area offers a plethora of dining choices, including restaurants and cafes just outside its doors. Guests can easily explore the local food scene, which ranges from casual eateries to fine dining establishments.

Leisure & Business

Harborside Inn provides business travelers with essential services such as free high-speed wireless internet and various in-room technology enhancements. Additionally, the hotel has a library and offers concierge services to assist with local arrangements. Leisure amenities include easy access to the Boston Harbor for running paths and scenic views.

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Getting around

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City Center
Boston1700 ft
Airports
Logan (BOS) 3.6 mi
Worcester Regional (ORH) 49.1 mi
Train
Boston South Station3000 ft
Metro stations
Aquarium Station700 ft
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Baggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Smoke detectors
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Cycling

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Stores/Commercial services

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Board games

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Leisure/ TV room

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Garden furniture
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • CD player
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

185 State St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02109
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185 State St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02109
Nearby
Market
Faneuil Hall Marketplace
1000 ft
Aquarium
New England Aquarium
1100 ft
Monuments and Landmarks
New England Holocaust Memorial
1900 ft
Public Building
Old State House
1400 ft
Public Building
Boston's Old City Hall
1700 ft
4 S Market St
Quincy Market
1000 ft
3 McKinley Sq
Marriott's Custom House
200 ft
Parks
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park
1200 ft
Restaurants
Hong Kong Boston Faneuil Hall
400 ft
65 Chatham St
Coogan's
600 ft
173 Milk St
Bean & Leaf Co
700 ft
20 Custom House St
Emack & Bolio's Ice Cream
600 ft
255 State St
Al's Cafe
600 ft
112 State St
Espresso Love
700 ft
33 Broad St
Carroll Ann Bake Shop
700 ft
1 Faneuil Hall Market Pl # 3
Flat Black Coffee
900 ft
50 Broad St
Wheelhouse
900 ft
63 Broad St

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.
76%
liked the hotel and would stay again
great location
nice views
basement rooms
mixed service
7.6/10
Very good
Rooms
7.6
Location
9.1
Service
7.5
Dining
5.9
Guest reviews
7.6/10
based on 17 review
8.1
8.1/10based on 4004 review
James
United States of America, May  2024
8.6/10

Walking into the hotel room was such a pleasant surprise - it was so clean and smelled fresh, exceeding my expectations. Although some king-size rooms were not available, I didn't mind since I didn't spend much time in the room anyway. Overall, my stay was delightful.

Rooms
9.0
The room was exceptionally clean and fresh.
Service
9.0
The service was excellent everywhere, every day. The staff was polite, helpful, and prompt, making my stay hassle-free.
Location
10.0
The location was perfect and close to where I needed to be, right across the street from the Wharf. It's great for anyone visiting Boston.
Dining
7.0
The dining options included a lounge in the afternoon/evenings with Starbucks offerings. Despite the limited variety, the public area off the lobby had free coffee and tea available.
Facilities
8.0
The facilities provided all that I needed during my stay.
Paul
United Kingdom, March  2024
9.0/10

I have to say, my stay at this hotel was just fantastic! The room was big enough for two people and had a classy study-like ambiance, making it feel excellent, attractive, and comfortable. The service was top-notch, nice, friendly, and efficient, with great and very helpful staff offering valuable tips for the area. The location couldn't be better, close to restaurants and pubs, making it an excellent choice for vacationers. The dining experience was delightful, especially having a Starbucks concession on-site. Overall, a great value for money with outstanding features!

Rooms
9.0
The room was big enough for two people and had a classy study-like ambiance, making it excellent, attractive, and comfortable.
Service
9.0
The service was top-notch, nice, friendly, and efficient, with great and very helpful staff offering valuable tips for the area.
Location
10.0
The location couldn't be better, close to restaurants and pubs, making it an excellent choice for vacationers.
Dining
8.0
The dining experience was delightful, especially having a Starbucks concession on-site.
Facilities
9.0
The hotel facilities were excellent, providing a great overall experience.
Moses
United States of America, March  2024
7.0/10

The hotel had some great features like an awesome stereo system, a large TV, a comfortable bed, and a great shower in modern and clean rooms. However, it would have been nice to have a coffee maker in the room. The interior window that looked into the hallway across the atrium was a bit funny but manageable with closed blinds.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were attractive and had some nice little features, very modern and clean.
Service
7.0
The service wasn't overly friendly, but the staff was quite helpful and hospitable despite a small incident at the door when arriving early.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was brilliant with an underground station outside the door, ideal for the Financial District and very good for Chinatown, and close to many sights.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were crazy expensive and not the best, especially with limited availability at certain times.
Facilities
7.0
Anne
United Kingdom, March  2024
5.4/10

The hotel was just okay. The room was big enough to hold a yoga session in and had a fridge and TV, but it didn't have any microwaves. The service was nice on check-in, and the bed and pillows were comfortable, although the staff were the least friendly we came across on our whole trip. The location was brilliant with an underground station right outside the door. The dining experience would be much appreciated with at least a coffee maker in the room or on the floor.

Rooms
6.0
The room was big enough to hold a yoga session in and had a fridge and TV, but no microwaves.
Service
5.0
The service was nice on check-in, and the bed and pillows were comfortable, but the staff were the least friendly we came across on our whole trip.
Location
9.0
The location was brilliant with an underground station right outside the door.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience would be much appreciated with at least a coffee maker in the room or on the floor.
Facilities
5.0
Facilities need improvement.
Joseph
United States of America, February  2024
7.6/10

The hotel is ideally located right across from the harbor in Boston, offering nice views. The rooms were clean and comfortable, although not large, they were big enough. However, being in the basement with no daylight was a downside. The service had ups and downs with some staff members being preoccupied, but others were very courteous and helpful. The location is excellent for walkers, close to major attractions and easily reachable by public transport. The dining experience was good, with a nice public area to enjoy complimentary coffee and tea. Overall, a mixed experience with strengths and areas for improvement.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were nice, clean, and big enough, with views right across from the harbor in Boston.
Service
6.0
The service varied, with some staff being preoccupied and not acknowledging properly, while others were courteous and helpful. The willingness to move us to another room upon request was appreciated.
Location
9.0
The location was great, close to the harbor and within short walking distance of major attractions. Easily reachable by public transport and close to bars across the street.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was average, with the option to consume in a welcoming public area off the lobby. Not a deciding factor but satisfactory.
Facilities
great location
basement rooms
Chris
United States of America, February  2024
7.2/10

When I arrived, the room had a strong disinfectant smell, and the air conditioning was loud but provided a nice view. However, the noise from young people on the street and the nearby Black Rose Tavern was noticeable on Friday and Saturday nights. The room itself was pleasant, facing the hotel courtyard.

Rooms
7.0
The room had a strong disinfectant smell upon arrival, and the air conditioning was noisy but offered a nice view.
Service
9.0
The staff was friendly and extremely helpful. They were accommodating and ready to assist with various services like dry cleaning, housekeeping, and tour assistance.
Location
8.0
The location is great, with easy access to major places and the train station across the hotel. It's also close to nice establishments and restaurants. However, it's a bit away from the seaport district and other city spots.
Dining
5.0
The dining options were not a deciding factor in my stay. On Easter morning, breakfast was available at 8:30 when much of the city was closed. However, the room wasn't cleaned thoroughly, and I found items like a Starbucks cup and pastries that had to be paid for separately.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offers standard facilities like in-room services and commercial options. However, nothing stood out as exceptional.
Louis
United States of America, February  2024
7.0/10

The hotel had fresh, neat, and clean rooms, but they were small and noise could be heard from the window. The service was sufficient but lacked friendliness. The location was outstanding, convenient to many activities. The dining options were limited, with only Starbucks available. Overall, the hotel offered a great location and clean rooms but fell short on service friendliness and dining choices.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were fresh, neat, and clean, featuring an awesome stereo system, large TV, comfortable bed, and great shower. However, they were on the smaller side, and noise could be heard from the window.
Service
6.0
The service was sufficient but not as friendly as expected. Staff members seemed preoccupied with other tasks rather than greeting guests.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was outstanding, offering easy access to the Freedom Trail, bay area, Quincy Market, and many more activities.
Dining
5.0
Dining options were limited to Starbucks as the only vendor, with self-service in disposable cups that affected the taste of the drinks.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities included dry cleaning, housekeeping, and tours/ticket assistance. However, other amenities like a coffee maker in the room were missed.
John
United Kingdom, January  2024
8.2/10

The hotel was clean and just right for two people, but the tired Venetian blind in the room was a downside. The service was pleasant and courteous, with a lovely touch of a free drink voucher for my boyfriend's birthday. The location couldn't have been more perfect, near various attractions and right across from the waterfront. The dining experience offered some options in the public area, though a more diverse menu would have been appreciated. Overall, a comfortable stay with great service and an unbeatable location.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean and just right for two people, but only had tired Venetian blind in them.
Service
9.0
The service was pleasant and courteous, with a special gesture for my boyfriend's birthday.
Location
10.0
The location was awesome, near the waterfront, restaurants, and bars, making it easy to explore and enjoy the city.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience offered some options in the public area, but a more varied menu would have been preferable.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel had basic facilities suitable for a comfortable stay.
C.
United Kingdom, December  2023
7.0/10

Overall, the hotel's location is outstanding as it is close to Faneuil Hall and various restaurants, but the rooms felt a bit claustrophobic due to the lack of external windows. The service was friendly and helpful, though some staff members lacked information on local amenities. The dining options were decent, with scones being a highlight. The availability of facilities seemed limited, and the internal design was unusual.

Rooms
6.0
The rooms, although large, felt a bit claustrophobic with no external windows, making it a peculiar setup.
Service
8.0
The service provided was friendly and helpful, with some staff members going out of their way to assist.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was unbeatable, opposite Faneuil Hall with easy access to transportation options.
Dining
7.0
The dining experience was decent with the highlight being the delicious scones.
Facilities
5.0
The facilities seemed limited and the internal design was unique, lacking some expected amenities.
Dave
United Kingdom, October  2023
7.4/10

The hotel had a great location near the Freedom Trail and many restaurants. The rooms were small but provided all the essentials, and the service was quite helpful. Despite being a bit dark, the room price matched the excellent location. The dining options were limited, but the facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were small but included everything we needed: a bed, table, fridge, and a bathroom.
Service
8.0
The service was really helpful, and they were able to accommodate us well.
Location
9.0
The location was perfect and close to everything we wanted to see, with many restaurants nearby.
Dining
6.0
The dining area offered limited options, but there were warm dishes available.
Facilities
7.0
The facilities met our needs adequately during our stay.
Carl
United Kingdom, October  2023
5.6/10

I stayed at this hotel and found it to be a mixed experience. The rooms were not as expected, but the location was fantastic with easy access to many attractions. The service was a bit hit or miss, and the dining options were limited. Overall, an average stay with some notable positives and negatives.

Rooms
5.0
The room I got was in the basement with no windows, small, and could hear noise.
Service
5.0
The service was mixed, some staff were very courteous and helpful, but others were rude and unprofessional.
Location
8.0
The hotel's location was great, with easy access to public transportation and many attractions.
Dining
5.0
Dining options were limited, with just Starbucks available in the area.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities were average, nothing exceptional to highlight.
Robert
United Kingdom, September  2023
7.6/10

My stay at the hotel was excellent overall. The rooms were clean, quiet, and had one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in. The service was helpful, but not particularly people-oriented. The location was perfect, putting us close to many walkable places on our list. The dining experience was a bit lacking in options, but the facilities were good.

Rooms
9.0
The room was very comfortable and nicely decorated, with a particularly cozy bed and bedding.
Service
7.0
While most of the staff seemed uninterested, there was one friendly gentleman at the front desk who stood out.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was perfect for what we needed, so close to everything in the city.
Dining
6.0
The provided dining options were quite basic, but there was a convenient coffee and tea station in the lobby.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel offered essential facilities, although a gym would have been a nice addition.
Lauren
United States of America, July  2023
8.0/10

The hotel offers excellent rooms with enormous TVs and full audio and DVD players, although they were a bit small, and the bathroom being right beside the bed made it noisy at night. The service was great, especially for allowing early check-in and being very friendly and accommodating. The location is fantastic, perfect for exploring downtown Boston with easy access to major sights and attractions. The dining experience was a bit lacking, with expensive options and limited choices. Overall, the facilities were satisfactory, catering to various needs with convenience.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms are excellent with enormous TVs and full audio and DVD players.
Service
9.0
The service was friendly, accommodating, and efficient.
Location
10.0
The location is incredible, right in the heart of downtown Boston with easy access to major sights.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was subpar with overpriced options and limited choices.
Facilities
The facilities cater to various needs, offering convenience during the stay.
Andy
United Kingdom, May  2023
7.4/10

The hotel is ideally located, just a few steps away from transit, the market, the aquarium, and plenty of restaurants and bars. The rooms, while lacking external windows, were surprisingly comfortable. The service was friendly and accommodating, although some staff members could benefit from additional training on guest interactions. The location was excellent for exploring nearby attractions and right across from the subway. Dining options were limited, but the public area off the lobby offered complimentary coffee and tea. Overall, a convenient choice with some unique quirks.

Rooms
8.0
The internal rooms were comfortable despite lacking external windows.
Service
7.0
The service was friendly and accommodating, though some staff could improve their interactions.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location is perfect for exploring nearby attractions and right across from the subway.
Dining
6.0
Dining options were limited, but complimentary coffee and tea were available in the lobby area.
Facilities
7.0
Facilities provided amenities for a convenient stay.
Maurice
United Kingdom, May  2023
7.8/10

The hotel had personality and was clean and comfortable, featuring a king-size bed and a modern shower head. The service was great, and the location was central, ideal for sightseeing. The facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms
9.0
The room had personality and was clean and comfortable, with a king-size bed and a shower head made in the last 20 years.
Service
9.0
The service was great, extremely helpful, and friendly.
Location
9.0
The location was central, ideal for sightseeing, bars, restaurants, and the TD Garden.
Dining
5.0
Facilities
7.0
The facilities were decent.
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