23 Farrington Avenue, Allston/Brighton, Boston, MA 02134, United States
#20 of 21 B&Bs and Inns in Boston
Guests' ChoiceBased on 687 hotel reviews
5.8Cleanliness
5.9
Comfort
5.9
Location
7.5
Facilities
5.7
Staff
8.1
Value for money
6.4
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 13 June 2024
Assaf
United StatesThe room is very basic. I added 20$ per night for private bathroom. For my two nights stay I got just one small bag of shampoo and one conditioner, and a small piece of soap. No glasses to drink water or coffee. The microwave may not work together with the air condition.
The owner was very nice and helpful! He patiently explained about everything including transportation and points of interest in area. Good location. Close to the metro and few miles from Downtown Boston.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 5 June 2024
Blake
United KingdomRude manager, incompetent staff, odor of weed, not clean, high price. Failed to refund for double booking accidentally done by incompetent staff. Claims it was done, but see nothing in the bank... I suppose manager is also incompetent as his staff. Will ghost you if you complain... so good luck getting your issues resolved. Manager has an ego problem if you complain vocally.
nice neighborhood, quiet, shops close by.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Marc
United StatesIt was older, rundown building.
In a nice neighborhood. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
John
United StatesThe shower stall is old. It needs replacing. The room’s wooden flooring is old. Why not a basic carpet over the entire floor? The rug was ok, though, but poorly placed. A rug is needed where you step out of bed. The room walls were ok. Some minimal shower shampoo and conditioner are provided. Better to bring your own.
Location is excellent. Staff is excellent. It’s clean. I slept well. Sheets and pillows were clean. No noise at all the two nights I stayed there. The neighborhood felt safe. The price for two nights was reasonable. My room had a private toilet and shower. It had a microwave and small fridge). Both appeared new. A little desk and desk lamp. Quick hot water. Big bathroom mirror. Two framed works of original art on the walls, which I liked. A little electric heater which worked fine. The window blinds worked ok. Closet is huge.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Macdonald
United StatesNo a/c in room yet
I liked the secluded spot of the inn. Yet I could walk or take the T to nearby places.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 6 May 2024
Latrisha
United StatesThe pillows were thin, the mattress was old and slumped and it was a third floor walkup which I wasn't expecting.
Thean who walked me to my room carried my bag and also immediately removed a light bulb that was flashing.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Ron
Netherlands- there was a kitchen, but apart from a micro wave there was literally nothing in it; what use is it then? - very noisy, we could easily hear the neighbours - everything is quite old - price-quality is soso, quite expensive for what it is
- free upgrade of room - private parking (not free however: 10$) - two small bottles of water were given upon arrival - fridge in the room
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Ondrej
Czech RepublicToo soft and “noisy” beds. Shower did not work properly.
Good location, good price, pleasant personell
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Ugibad
United StatesLocation, Vintage style hotel
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Joshua
United StatesShared bathroom was dirtier than expected. Calking on tub was black with mold.
Friendly staff that was able to provide insight into the area.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Mukesh
IndiaNoise
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Hector
Puerto RicoShared bathroom and everything was noisy, every woodboard and door could be heard across the rooms. Doors weren’t cut properly so there was a gap that you could see inside and outside of the room.
Location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Nyambura
KenyaBuilding needs little maintenance
It’s in a good central location
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Paul
United StatesSharing a bathroom is not ideal, but it’s what you sign up for when you book at the Farrington Inn. It is definitely one of the cheaper places to stay in that location, but honestly, it should be cheaper considering that you have to share a bathroom. Lastly, the floor of the room I stayed in was dirty. I felt like I had to wear my slippers or socks in my room at all times.
The location is great, parking is a huge plus, and the price was reasonable. The staff was also friendly and accommodating. Overall, I had a nice stay at the Farrington Inn. I also appreciated the free water bottles! :)
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 24 March 2024
Ademir
United StatesI found hairs on the bed
Location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Oprecht
United StatesEverything was a la carte. Parking,personal bathroom probably other items I didn't bother to ask for.
Location and price.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Victor
United StatesThe shower was incredibly small and did not have any placeholders for soap or shampoo. I used the top corners of the door to hold my shampoo and realized a previously used soap bar was still on top of one of the shower door corners. No TV Remote. Plenty of cabinet/cupboard space but no utensils or cups. The room door/lock was worn, and needed a little finesse to ensure it locked when I left or entered the room. I feel like it was more of a downgrade than an upgrade. ****I would go back. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I did not communicate these issues during my stay as it was only one night and I was out for the day and didn't realize these shortcomings until later in the night when I came back. I am confident the staff would have made adjustments as needed if I had communicated it with them.
A last-minute "Upgrade" from a 2 bedroom room to a "studio" with no extra charge. This upgrade consisted of a very small room with a bed, microwave, mini fridge, sink, bathroom/shower, and closet. All in a very small compact room but met my expectations due to the last-minute booking, parking, location, price, and 1 overnight stay. The room did not have any utensils, cups, or a remote for the TV. It did have clean towels (3) a small bar of soap and 2 tubes of shampoo/conditioner, and 4 plastic plates in the cupboards.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Hadas
United KingdomBetter Wifi, as it was spotty. No glasses, cutlery, or plates in the kitchen!
Location. Large room. Clean common areas.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 22 December 2023
Joseph
United StatesBed extremely uncomfy. Common room left open/unlocked. Door to our room felt unsecure. Windows let in all sound.
Affordable. The staff was relatively kind.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 December 2023
José
United StatesMany of the rooms have brown wall-to-wall carpeting that looks terrible, dirty and old. It would be great if the owners removed the carpeting and just had the natural wood floors.
Great location near lots of restaurants and public transportation.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 December 2023
Greenwood
CanadaFlat pillows, creaky floors, thin walls
Value
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 29 November 2023
Oleksandr
PolandPoor internet connection, at least in my room.
Excellent location, many stores nearby, cozy room.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 November 2023
Marienga
KenyaThey need to have some important utensils in the kitchen unless they want visitors to come with their cups, spoons, plates and dishes. There was none in the kitchen. Charging usd 113 for a single room was rather too costly and totally not value for money.
Very friendly staff. Clean room, working and steady WiFi, excellent location with several restaurants, just 10 mins walk from subway. Extremely quiet room for a tired traveler.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Jikuan
New Zealandbathroom fan produced so much nosie and it need to be replaced.
Stayed in November 2023
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