Is parking available at the property?

Parking is available on-site, and it is valet parking with in/out privileges. The cost is USD 62 per night.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A buffet breakfast is offered for a fee, approximately USD 21 to 25 per person. Breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Does the property allow pets?

Pets are allowed at the property with a fee of USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM, and check-out time is at 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities. However, specific details regarding accessible rooms and bathrooms are not provided.

What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?

The property is located in Boston's South End, within a 15-minute walk of Boch Center and Cathedral of the Holy Cross. It is 1 mile from the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and 1.1 miles from Boston Common.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the property. The minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

AC Hotel Boston Downtown

Average nightly price at AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	US$132
February	US$147
March	US$200
April	US$280
May	US$316
June	US$410
July	US$304
August	US$261
September	US$380
October	US$400
November	US$226
December	US$148

What guests think

At AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown, travelers frequently praise clean, modern rooms and generally friendly staff, while recurring drawbacks include highway noise in some rooms, expensive valet and destination fees, and housekeeping that is not automatically provided daily.

Some appreciate walkability to the South End, Whole Foods next door, and nearby transit, while others feel it’s less central. Guestrooms feel comfortable and well laid out; a minority report thin walls, equipment issues or uneven Wi‑Fi. On-site dining is limited and often considered pricey, though nearby options are convenient. Expect a modern base that trades abundant amenities for convenience, with extra fees to budget for.

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Facilities

Facilities are modern but fairly limited; valet-only parking is costly and several guests noted restricted bar or lounge hours. The gym is small but usable, and free lobby coffee plus floor hydration stations are appreciated.

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Marlene

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was only here for 1 night, arrived late just to sleep and take off the next day after breakfast. The breakfast was decent. A little pricey. Not a big fan of the $60 valet. Hotel was clean and modern and staff was super helpful and friendly.

8

Suzy Ann

16 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Parking was not good, but you can pay $62 a day for parking. Be careful because they will tow your vehicle if you park in the parking lot. I think desk staff should inform their guest at check-in. Other than parking, I think its an ok place to book.

10

Elizaveta

11 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is very new. Rooms are spacious. We walked pretty much everywhere. 10 min to Chinatown and 20ish min to the rest of the downtown. The gym was kinda small but had everything you might need. Hotel located about 15min from the airport. Whole Foods right across the parking lot. Overall, great hotel! Would definitely recommend

10

Rosemarie

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was close to dining options and we walked into downtown Boston/Fenway (about 45 minute walk). Parking is expensive at the hotel so we parked one block away under the highway for $20/24 hour period. Our room was spacious and we slept well - ask for the side away from the highway which is much quieter. Steve at the front desk provided excellent customer service.

10

Sanjiv

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and well oriented property. Staff was great. The bar was barely open which was disappointing.

8

Nicole

20 Apr 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Overnight valet is steep at $59/night. Coffee situation was mediocre.

10

MIKE

5 Sept 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay here. Exceptionally clean, excellent gym and free coffee! My only issue was having to pay for a valet, too expensive for a few hours of our stay

8

Angie

14 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, conveniently located to nearby restaurants, Whole Foods, and transit stations. Valet was the only parking option and was expensive at $62/day. Should be half that for a hotel guest. Accommodations were fine; not exceptional. Rates were way too high in my opinion

10

Filiberto

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is outstanding and professional. Service at the bar/lounge was rather slow. Waited 30 minutes and left without being served

10

Karnail

28 Jun 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

My wife and I stayed at this hotel.. we were welcomed at the hotel with an extremely friendly receptionist and all hotel staff were very friendly. Hotel itself seems very new and very clean Decent gym

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Cleanliness

Reviews consistently describe the hotel and rooms as very clean and well kept. A few note worn hallway carpets or occasional lapses (e.g., hair in showers or unprepared sofa beds) and inconsistent housekeeping between stays.

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Kevin

4 Nov 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The new $25 resort fee is a blatant money grab. I was forced to buy candy and snacks that I really didn’t want just to use the credit. The hotel is also starting to show it’s age and seeing badly stained carpets is clearly a sign that maintenance is needed. Maybe that’s the reason for the $25 fee?

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Cody

15 May 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was clean and modern overall, but the double sofa-bed was clearly never used or cleaned and we had to request linens when we arrived for it. Valet parking ended up being $62 for a single night. This was not posted anywhere I recall seeing and there were really no other parking options available. I'm not a fan of this lack of transparency.

10

Jeffrey A

2 Sept 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was clean. Everything you expect from a Marriott

10

Tony

18 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Fantastic stay, staff were friendly and helpful. Rooms were spacious, clean and comfy. We had one issue with an incredibly rude staff member - the barman on Saturday night at about 10.45pm. He was awful. I didn't want the rest of the team marked on his unpleasant manner.

8

Michael

10 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Exceptionally clean room.

10

Lesley

13 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall, it was an incredibly positive experience. From cleanliness, to the hospitality, to the surrounding area. I will definitely be back!

4

Michael

16 Jan 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The shower had so much hair that I could make a sweater. The bed closest to the door moved and bumped against the wall every time I moved. Breakfast was overrated and expensive! Other than that it was ok. The guy who checked me in was as helpful as the bartender who worked.

10

Jane

25 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The property was immaculately clean. The staff was friendly and helpful.

10

Karen

5 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Trip was to attend a Celtics game. Weather at the time didn't allow for walking tours but Lyft was available. Whole Foods was just across the alley. The room, including bathroom was very clean and nice. The shower was walk-in with bars and very safe.

10

Collin

27 Dec 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The room felt very clean and the hotel is very new and modern looking. This was my second time staying here and I will be back again.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable and contemporary with decent space. Highway‑facing rooms can be noisy, and some guests reported thin walls, equipment issues (AC/TV/plumbing), a few missing bathroom doors, and uneven Wi‑Fi.

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Barbara M

1 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything in the hotel is dark brown - dingy and depressing. Rooms overlooking a busy and very noisy freeway. Difficult to access clean towels or hang them to dry. If you are traveling with children, the breakfast is not something most kids will eat. No pool or amenities but a $25 charge per room per day for a “resort fee”. We finally found out we could use it toward our $21 per person continental breakfast. The $65 a day garage charge is obscene but unless you go across a very busy freeway, this is the only option. Will not be returning to this hotel. As long time Marriott rewards customers, we were very disappointed.

10

Yi

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Awesome for it's location: walkable distance to subway stations, Boston south station and downtown; right next to a Whole Foods; walkable distance to Chinatown for great food. The sound insulation is not good, but I guess it's good enough for being next to the high way.

4

James

29 Mar 2024

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Stayed 1 night

WIFI NOT WORKING. POOR INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER FOR THIS HOTEL. WIFI problems for several consecutive days. All reported by onsite tech to the service provider who refuses to determine root cause and fix the issue. Terrible!

6

Jonathan

10 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Our hotel room faced the highway, which made it quite noisy. Additionally, both the TV and toilet were not functioning properly. Given the high nightly rate and the added cost of valet parking, the overall experience was surprisingly underwhelming.

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chris

6 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No bathroom door it was missing . We had totally unpacked before realizing so did not change rms which was offered

6

Benoit

24 Apr 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The walls are paper thin. The room above us was moving furniture around and probably had kids but it was like if they were in the second floor of your house. I never had a room so noisy, no sound proof whatsoever. I had to call the front desk at midnight and complain about the room above me but that is not mentioning the back and forth in the hallway.

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Jessica

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The noise at this hotel due to the location was terrible. It was constant traffic, engines reviving, horns blowing, police sirens, etc. The location was also not convenient to anything. Maps shows it being somewhat close to downtown but it was a very long and not great location if you are wanting to visit downtown Boston.

6

Luanna

9 Dec 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel itself is excellent—modern and very clean. I stayed here for part of my trip to Boston. However, the location left a bit to be desired. It felt somewhat far from the city center and wasn’t in an area with many attractions or conveniences nearby. A positive aspect was the Whole Foods located right next door. It was my mistake not to research the location more thoroughly beforehand. Since we relied on walking and public transportation for most of our trip, we ended up spending a lot of time commuting. Additionally, the heater in the room wasn’t great—perhaps poorly positioned. It was either too hot or too cold, which made it hard to get comfortable. I also had some issues at check-in because my chip-and-PIN card wasn’t working properly due to being used outside my home country. Unfortunately, there was no option to pay with a contactless card. This was frustrating, especially since the hotel had already been prepaid, and this was only for a deposit

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Betty

24 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel itself is great and rooms were perfectly fine. My only complaint was how noisy our room was. We had windows on 2 of the 4 walls and since we faces the highway, it was loud. I actually checked to see if the windows were open! The hotel did provide ear plugs, a white noise machine and a sleep mask. The staff were very courteous and the property very clean. Just ask for a room NOT facing the highway:)

6

Gary

5 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Our room was located directly in beside of a very busy multi-lane expressway. The noise was extremely loud, making it difficult to sleep or open the blinds. We stayed four days and had no room cleaning service. The hallway freezing cold but our room was hot and stuffy at night.

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, including front desk and valet teams. However, multiple reviews cite rude or unresponsive interactions, confusion over fees/billing, slow bar service, and delays resolving maintenance or housekeeping requests.

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Susan

19 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is beautiful, clean, we felt very comfortable and safe there. The staff was wonderful, especially Sindy. The food in the dining room was great !

4

Steven

29 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel itself was nice and clean. We had issues with our AC, which happens. It seemed they were understaffed as response time was delayed and follow through was not great. Overall their communication was not good. We let them know about the issue our first night and the response was after we had gone to bed. We asked for somebody to fix it the next day and we got no confirmation. I tried calling a few hours later to troubleshoot the problem and was left on hold so I went downstairs and waited for 40 minutes in the lobby at 10 PM. The following day they said they called but left no message or text regarding resolving the issue. Rachel at the front desk seemed annoyed when I asked for a new room. Some of the staff seemed to want to help but either didn’t have capacity or was equipped to do so. Overall they operated in a very clunky manner. There were some nice things very convenient like a Whole Foods and coffee shop. The subway wasn’t too far away but was out of the way for mid day stops to be convenient.

10

Shaun

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Had a great time. Front desk staff when we checked in was AWESOME! The bar staff was amazing as well. Rooms were beautiful. Just a great experience.

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Oluwafunmilayo

17 Feb 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

I never leave reviews but I think it’s important to share that this was a terrible experience as far as the staff’s service. Stayed for 3 days 2 nights, never got our room cleaned once. We actually called to ask about housekeeping and were met with a rude and condescending attitude, and told they only clean “every other day”, which is…wild. They sent someone to “refresh” the room and he just brought towels lol. We had to beg him at least take the garbage out as well. When we asked about beddings and if our beds will be laid, the staff member we spoke with on the phone said the most they could do for us if we were so pressed about it was to have someone bring us beddings, but we would have to lay the bed by ourselves. What in the world? This is absolutely ridiculous and made for a poor experience, particularly disappointing from the Marriott. There should be standards set. At no point could this employee point us to this “every other day” policy by the way. Won’t be back.

10

Rosemarie

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was close to dining options and we walked into downtown Boston/Fenway (about 45 minute walk). Parking is expensive at the hotel so we parked one block away under the highway for $20/24 hour period. Our room was spacious and we slept well - ask for the side away from the highway which is much quieter. Steve at the front desk provided excellent customer service.

10

Anthony

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was clean and neat! Staff was excellent

8

Christopher

5 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

You have to watch them like a hawk on the bill, especially the daily “resort” type fee… I was able to get it corrected but the one check out employee tried to not only charge, but double charge for it… it took talking to a manager to get it straightened out… the manager was nice, but if I hadn’t pushed, I would have been screwed

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James

8 Aug 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

The night worker, a young black guy was excellent, extremely professional and took really good care of us, which made me think the entire staff was like that. The day time staff was the complete opposite. Dismissive of needs, not professional, and not helpful. Your room is only cleaned every other day. I would not stay there again.

10

Sheila

19 Feb 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Three night stay - free room upgrade . Lovely helpful staff . Would recommend this hotel.

10

Filiberto

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is outstanding and professional. Service at the bar/lounge was rather slow. Waited 30 minutes and left without being served

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Location

Walkable to South End spots, Whole Foods, and 8–15 minute walks to T stations; rideshares are easy. Many mention the immediate highway setting brings traffic noise, and some find it less central than expected.

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Yi

1 Jan 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Awesome for it's location: walkable distance to subway stations, Boston south station and downtown; right next to a Whole Foods; walkable distance to Chinatown for great food. The sound insulation is not good, but I guess it's good enough for being next to the high way.

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Jody

30 Oct 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

This hotel was a good deal for Boston hotels, in my opinion. It is a bit outside of the downtown, but walkable if you are inclined or have time. It is a short 8-10 minute walk to two train/ metro stations, one with very good dining options around. I would stay here again. Wifi was not good, though.

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Laurie

14 Sept 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel near a T station.

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Elizaveta

11 May 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is very new. Rooms are spacious. We walked pretty much everywhere. 10 min to Chinatown and 20ish min to the rest of the downtown. The gym was kinda small but had everything you might need. Hotel located about 15min from the airport. Whole Foods right across the parking lot. Overall, great hotel! Would definitely recommend

10

Deanna

20 Jul 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

This was a great choice. The location was perfect to see all the tourist attractions, close to public transportation, and close to dining choices. The staff was friendly and helpful. The hotel was quiet and elegant.

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Jessica

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The noise at this hotel due to the location was terrible. It was constant traffic, engines reviving, horns blowing, police sirens, etc. The location was also not convenient to anything. Maps shows it being somewhat close to downtown but it was a very long and not great location if you are wanting to visit downtown Boston.

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Rosemarie

27 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel was close to dining options and we walked into downtown Boston/Fenway (about 45 minute walk). Parking is expensive at the hotel so we parked one block away under the highway for $20/24 hour period. Our room was spacious and we slept well - ask for the side away from the highway which is much quieter. Steve at the front desk provided excellent customer service.

8

James

14 Jul 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel but nothing else is in the area.

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John

26 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

First, I love that it's walkable to places of interest. Second, it's restful and clean. Minimalist and modern. Smells clean.

10

Jennifer

4 Jan 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I often stay at the AC Marriott-Boston, as I have a child that is at a nearby university. I love this hotel. It is very clean, good value for Boston & near great restaurants. Only drawback is that it isn’t near a train or bus station, so I need to Uber when I’m going out to other parts of the city.

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Dining

Breakfast is available and often decent, but many consider it expensive. On-site options beyond breakfast are limited and the bar can be slow or have restricted hours, so several guests used the $25 credit or nearby grocery/cafes.

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Verna

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The breakfast was delicious but expensive. Whole Foods and a great bakery are right next door. Staff is amazing. The location is next to a freeway. Our room had a white noise machine that helped. I’m guessing the other side of the hall that faces Whole Foods would be quieter. Overall, the room and gym are great. You can walk to Boston Commons from here.

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Marlene

23 Jul 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I was only here for 1 night, arrived late just to sleep and take off the next day after breakfast. The breakfast was decent. A little pricey. Not a big fan of the $60 valet. Hotel was clean and modern and staff was super helpful and friendly.

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shelley

20 Jun 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Love the European buffet

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Diana

24 Aug 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Location was good, easy for Uber pickups. Felt the breakfast was overpriced and didn’t feel the $25 they charged and then there really wasn’t much to be able to use it for.

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Donal

15 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was excellent, but opening times of bar and restaurant was not great. Breakfast teabags in the rooms would with kettle to make a cup of tea would have been nice. First time this has not been an option for me staying in a Hotel. It was very good that they had a registration station on our floor.

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erin

8 Mar 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

For the price I paid, the room should have included overnight parking. $60 per night is way too expensive. The room was clean and very modern. Not my taste. The lighting in the room was complicated. The fan in the bathroom didn’t work. The European brunch was not worth $21 and very disappointing. I would not stay here again.

10

Sanjiv

4 Sept 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and well oriented property. Staff was great. The bar was barely open which was disappointing.

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Sonya

4 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

My room was not reafy at the check in time. The breakfast buffet is not good amd not worth $22. Belgian waffle was out of the box and microwaved. American style breakfast is needed not Eurepian style. They can offer the guest more 2 small bottle of water for the price. Someone burned pizza in their microwave, we all had to evacuate the building and was not given the ok to return to our rooms. No comps were given.

10

Filiberto

1 Aug 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff is outstanding and professional. Service at the bar/lounge was rather slow. Waited 30 minutes and left without being served

10

CASSANDRA

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice expensive breakfast

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1 $226	2 $348	3 $404	4	5 $711	6	7 $330
8 $250	9 $270	10 $311	11 $280	12 $282	13 $281	14 $279
15 $318	16 $634	17	18	19 $281	20 $237	21 $238
22 $171	23 $171	24 $171	25 $171	26 $191	27 $176	28 $175
29 $171	30 $214

AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown

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