MA Boston Tage Inn Somerville

[lwitchel]

I got this on a Hotwire bid (2.5*) but it also comes up frequently at the same star rating on Priceline.

This has gotten rave reviews on tripadvisor. It's a good value for the money, but I wouldn't rave about it.

The hotel is situated about 2 miles outside of Boston, near the Sullivan Square T stop on the Orange Line. It's either a 15 minute walk or a short shuttle ride the hotel offers complimentarily - caveat to this, it only runs once every half hour and finding the shuttle stop when you first arrive from Boston can be very confusing. Call the hotel to arrange for them to pick you up, and as you walk out the turnstiles at Sullivan Square go towards your left to a tiny monorail - you will need to press a buzzer to call it and it will take you over the train tracks to a parking garage. Exit the monorail, walk to your left to a flight of stairs going to the ground floor. The pick up for the shuttle is right at the bottom of these stairs.

The hotel is pleasant enough - about on the level of a Residence Inn, though more a standard hotel room than a suite. There was a cube refrigerator in room. The free am breakfast on a crowded Sunday was jammed and nothing to write home about, but I grabbed a muffin and some juice.

This hotel is a good option in an expensive city, but I'd offer one significant caveat. It may not be that far out from the city, but it isn't all that convenient either. With the shuttle and the T, it could take you either only 20 minutes or a good 45 minutes to an hour to get into Boston. If you're hoping for some nightlife, spend the extra money to get downtown if you can, or have a car handy - the hotel has ample free parking.