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Berkeley Residence, YWCA, Boston, USA

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Latest Review for Berkeley Residence, YWCA

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The place is good, although there's no air conditioner in the rooms and the wheater was very hot.
Breakfast is good but only in the weekends.
There's a lot of elderly people I don't see problems with that though.

Overall
3
Location
5
Cleanliness
3
Value
3
Facilities
3
Service
4

Hoal stayed here in Aug '09

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About Berkeley Residence, YWCA

Internet Access Breakfast Included 24 hour reception

IMPORTANT! ALL of our rooms are PRIVATE. If you reserve a Triple room, you are agreeing to pay for all three people.

Full hot breakfast included! From here you can WALK to Boston's famous Public Garden or Freedom Trail.

Take advantage of our newest room type- Back Bay Room with a full bed for one or two people.

Kick off the walking shoes and bring a book to our patio garden or roof deck. Tickle the keys of the grand piano or e-mail your friends from the lobby to make them jealous.

Our very '50's' building may remind you of college days: dramatic lobby, two community bathrooms on each floor (with private shower stalls), ceiling fans, full breakfast served in an inviting dining area, dinner is available, complete laundry facilities and of course.... a chance to meet both our year-long residents and overnight hosteling guests.

Check in time 2:30 P.M.

Over 18's only

Maximum length of stay- 20 nights

Luggage storage available

Facilities

  • Breakfast Included
  • Restaurant
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 hour reception
  • Internet Access
  • Towels
  • Common Room
  • Lift / Elevator
  • Web access in lobby
  • WiFi in lobby
  • Bike Parking
  • Wheelchair Friendly
  • Linen Included
  • WiFi in room
  • Breakfast

Guest Reviews

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This is a Trusted Review. Why?

The place is good, although there's no air conditioner in the rooms and the wheater was very hot.
Breakfast is good but only in the weekends.
There's a lot of elderly people I don't see problems with that though.

Overall
3
Location
5
Cleanliness
3
Value
3
Facilities
3
Service
4

Hoal stayed here in Aug '09

This is a Trusted Review. Why?

Well,
It wasn't great at all. The location is ideal, just a couple min to Boston Common and shopping, but everything else...
The building is 50 years old, and it doesn't seem to have had any improvement or renovation, the room was small and it smelled bad, the beds were uncomfortable, there's no AC, and shared bathroom. The elevator was incredibly slow. The staff is nice and polite but we were and the breakfast was ok too, but we didn't sleep well. I'm sure that for even that price it's possible to get something better.

Overall
2
Location
4
Cleanliness
2
Value
3
Facilities
1
Service
3

adrianakoz stayed here in Jul '09

This is a Trusted Review. Why?

The hostel is in the center (walking distance from downtown, Prudential, Shouth station). It is not a luxurious hotel, but in my opinion it can meet all esential needs of a traveller including a sefl-service laundry.

Overall
5
Location
5
Cleanliness
4
Value
4
Facilities
5
Service
5

holko2 stayed here in Jul '09

This is a Trusted Review. Why?

The staff were very friendly, but there was no self catering kitchen, which I think should be needed in a youth hostel. Also the 'youth' hostel acts as a elderly residence, which I found affected the atmosphere of the place.

Overall
3
Location
4
Cleanliness
4
Value
2
Facilities
1
Service
4

dan_forgan stayed here in Apr '09

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This place has decent location...apart from that it is distinctly average. The room was pretty rubbish especially for the price but its the location your paying for i guess. the beds were old hospital beds and there were no carpets on any of the floors. the tv room was something out of the 50s and you even have to sign a book for the tv remote! if you go here expecting to meet other travellers then your going to the wrong place, the people staying here all seem to be permanent residents, and with it being ywca they're all old women. the queue at breakfast was like a scene straight out of a retirement home...no joke zimmer frames and all! the breakfast was a positive though...

Overall
2
Location
4
Cleanliness
2
Value
1
Facilities
1
Service
3

rob_harvs (Travellerspoint Budding Member) stayed here in Apr '09

This is a Trusted Review. Why?

not worth the price

Overall
3
Location
5
Cleanliness
3
Value
3
Facilities
3
Service
3

aiyikevint stayed here in Mar '09

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*  The Customer Satisfaction score is based on a combination of ratings from Travellerspoint and external websites. The score of 78% for this property is based on ratings provided by 407 guests.

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Important Information

Conditions

ALL of our rooms are PRIVATE. If you have reserved a 2-bed dorm, you are agreeing to pay for both people.

Location

Address
40 Berkeley Street MA 02166
Map of Berkeley Residence, YWCA, Boston

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Other Options Nearby

Directions

Amtrak: Back Bay Station (7 min walk) Exit Clarendon Street side, turn right and walk to Appleton St, turn left, walk one block.
Subway 'T': Orange Line: Back Bay Station (same instructions as Amtrack above) Green Line: Arlington Station (9 min away) Walk one block to Berkeley St, turn left and walk five blocks.
Bus (Greyhound, Trailways): South Station (easy 20 min walk) Out of station, turn left and walk 3 blocks to Kneeland St. Turn right and walk straight until Tremont Street. Turn left and follow until you meet E.Berkeley St. Turn right and walk 3 blocks. YWCA is on the left.
From Airport: Take shuttle to Logan subway, take Blue Line inbound, get off at Government Center, walk upstairs to Green Line, ride inbound to Arlington Station. (See walking instructions above.Total 45 min)

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