The Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel - Page 2

After traveling to Boston on 3 different occasions and staying at the Westin Copeley Square once and Boston Waterfront twice, I have to say Westin Hotels are really starting to separate themselves from the low budget/ business travel hotels. Traveling with a Government discount yielded me a six night stay at approx $168 a night after taxes bringing the total to almost $200 bucks. I have to say that it is worth every penny! On both of my trips my standard deluxe room facing north Boston was sold out and instead of sticking me in a handicap or double bed room both times my stay was upgraded. The first time to a Suite which goes for about $700 bucks a night in Boston and the second time a workout room facing downtown Boston with just a magnificent view.

The rooms are very clean and I found the smell of the hotel lobby to be one of the best smelling buildings that I have had the pleasure walking into in a long time. Not to mention the atmosphere which includes burning candles, softly playing music, dim lighting all of which turning the Westin Lobby into just a pleasure to walk through. The ambiance was great and all the staff including the bellboys were truly pleasant. I would recommend this hotel definitely for anyone who wants to stay in Boston and does not mind having to take a cab or subway into the city. I found that a trip downtown in a taxi averaged out around $9 dollars a trip making downtown Boston and the financial district very accessible at a reasonable rate. The convention center next door makes for some very interesting company during your stay as I had a pleasure of participating in a Marine Reunion and a Healthcare summit. I made many friends during the course of my stay.

Their valet parking service was overpriced, and the service was slow.

The room cleaning was inadequate

“All No Smoking” means that guests are always outside, smoking near entrances. Since management refuses to provide ash trays, cigarette butts are littered everywhere.

There are no nearby restaurants available, and the in-hotel restaurant was very expensive.

The hotel is situated in a heavy construction area, a very poor location.

It's in a great location, close to everything. The rooms were exceptionally clean and elegant. The staff was well informed about the area and where to go and not to go, which is important for a single woman. Make sure you ask the employees for restaurant recommendations.