Exterior

Reviews of Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Back Bay/Fenway

3 out of 5

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 701 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Construction- but we were notified before hand
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from J on 20 May 2024
Dear Elizabeth,Thank you for choosing to stay at the Residence Inn Back Bay/Fenway and taking your time to provide feedback. We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was immaculate. The valet service was fantastic and extremely accommodating as my daughter left an item in our car that she needed late in the evening. There was some construction going on around us but I received several emails about the noise so I was well aware and it actually wasn't disruptive to our visit. We thoroughly enjoyed the 8th floor terrace bar/lounge and sat outside listening to the Red Sox game off in the distance . We arrived just in time to hear the fans singing Sweet Caroline! Wonderful stay/ We will definitely return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from J on 20 May 2024
Dear Sarah,Thank you for choosing to stay at the Residence Inn Back Bay/Fenway and taking your time to provide feedback. We hope to see you again!

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked: each and every person in of the cleaning crew and maintenance...and Phillip and Jazzmen at the front desk. ALWAYS very courteous and helpful. Didn't like: the confusion of me staying on from one scheduled stay to the next. The air conditioning was even turned off when I was out of the room because they thought I should have already left....even with all my personal items still in the room. Washers and Dryers...there are only a few working and many times, items were left in them, hindering others to use them. Of course, the noise of construction which I know is out of your control, still that was very unpleasant. We chose this place for its convenience for our needs and stayed there for over two weeks, so I did interact with the staff quite a bit and used that laundry facilities more often than most guests.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2024
Response from RI Back Bay/ Fenway on 15 May 2024
Thank you for choosing to stay at the Residence Inn Boston Back Bay/Fenway and providing your honest feedback on the Guest Satisfaction Survey. Your valuable feedback helps identify areas of opportunity for us to improve the guest experience. The hotel team is committed to delivering an exceptional experience and are always brainstorming creative ways to exceed the expectations of our valued guests, such as yourself. If you would like to discuss your stay or share feedback on how we can elevate your experience, please reach out to me at 617-936-2012 or via e-mail: natasha.fajarda@marriott.com. We hope to welcome you again whenever your travel brings you back to Boston!

8/10 Good

Donald

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had an unexpected charge added after checkout for 2 separate charges for “data”. Stay was for one night. Not even sure what or why
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Response from J on 13 May 2024
Good evening Donald,It seems this charge was for enhanced internet access. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns at julio.gomes@marriott.com for more information.

10/10 Excellent

Derk Allan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from J on 13 May 2024
Good evening Derk,Thanks for leaving your honest and valued feedback! We hope to see you soon again.

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo, Cabo Rojo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay in the city near Fenway Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from J on 30 Apr 2024
Dear Gustavo,Thank you for choosing to stay at the Residence Inn Back Bay/Fenway and taking your time to provide feedback. We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We have stayed here twice. It’s a great location and a great hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marquis on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your most recent stay with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent srtvice
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from J on 26 Apr 2024
Dear Andrew,Thank you for your valued feedback and for choosing to stay with us! We hope to see you soon again.

8/10 Good

Linda Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the proximity to Fenway for a game and a stadium tour. Lots of restaurants and bars. No matter who we spoke to at front desk, they were extremely helpful and kind. The employees really make this place. Wish they had a better bar; closes at 10 pm. Too much of a bar pop up. I’m not in college anymore and don’t want to drink out of plastic cups or cans.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marquis on 25 Apr 2024
Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear you thought our staff was very good and location was perfect. Your comments regarding the bar have been shared with the appropriate hotel team! We hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great locale!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Marquis on 25 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your most recent stay with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to see you again in the future.

6/10 Okay

Deirdre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There is a major construction project right next door and the noise is terrible. Not enough transport racks to get luggage to and from room. Not enough support staff. Would not recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from J on 26 Apr 2024
Dear Deidre,Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the nearby construction and the insufficiency of transport racks and support staff during your stay. We understand the importance of a peaceful environment and efficient services for our guests, and we're sorry that we fell short of your expectations. Your comments will be taken into serious consideration as we strive to improve our facilities and services. We appreciate your valuable input and hope for the opportunity to better accommodate you in the future.

10/10 Excellent

stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marquis on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your most recent stay with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy. Room was very clean and staff was friendly. Valet parking was a breeze.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marquis on 21 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing Residence Inn Back Bay/ Fenway. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us, and we wish to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, it was definitely unfortunate there was serious construction going on at 6am…
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marquis on 21 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing Residence Inn Back Bay/ Fenway! We appreciate your feedback on your hotel stay.

8/10 Good

Tyler

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beds were lumpy and broken down.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from J on 19 Apr 2024
Dear Tyler,Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. Your feedback is invaluable as it helps us strive for excellence in all aspects of our service.I sincerely apologize for any discomfort you experienced with the condition of your bed. Please know that providing a restful and rejuvenating sleep experience is paramount to us, and we are deeply sorry that we fell short of your expectations in this regard.Rest assured, I have personally addressed this matter with our housekeeping and maintenance teams to ensure that all beds are promptly inspected and any issues are rectified without delay. Your comfort is of the utmost importance to us, and we are committed to ensuring that you enjoy a peaceful and rejuvenating stay with us in the future.Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for a much-improved experience.

10/10 Excellent

Danilo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff and property cleanliness.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from J on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Danilo,Thanks for your valued feedback! We hope to see you soon again.

2/10 Terrible

Fawaz

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They withhold the fact that they have noisy construction at two close by location until the last minute. The bathroom was dirty with broken shower. The air condition was noisy. Etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from J on 13 Apr 2024
Dear Fawaz,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We truly apologize for any inconvenience you experienced during your recent stay at Residence Inn Fenway.We understand the importance of transparency regarding any potential disturbances, and we regret that we fell short in communicating the nearby construction noise adequately. Your comments regarding the cleanliness of the bathroom and the functionality of the amenities have been duly noted, and we are committed to addressing these issues promptly to ensure a more enjoyable experience for our guests in the future.We appreciate your valuable feedback as it helps us to improve and provide the exceptional service that our guests deserve. If your travels bring you back to the area, we would be grateful for the opportunity to welcome you back and restore your confidence in our hotel.Warm regards,

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Marquis on 28 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your most recent stay with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Klaudyna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and kind staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 4 Apr 2024
Dear Klaudyna, Thank you so much for your kind words! We hope to see you soon again.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Marquis on 22 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your most recent stay with us. We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! We hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Marquis on 21 Apr 2024
Thank you for choosing Residence Inn Back Bay/ Fenway!

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The lobby is under renovation. The breakfast offered has literally no healthy choices. How about some PLAIN non-sweetened yogurt? Hard boiled eggs? Room was well appointed. Convenient location in Fenway, short walk to T sop and ballpark. Parking is valet only. Which I wish was not the case - prefer self park…but they were fast and efficient. Marriott also needs to rethink snacks available for purchase. People do not want candy bars and potato chips.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 26 Mar 2024
Dear Michelle,Thank you for providing us with your honest feedback regarding your most recent stay with us. I apologize for the lack of variety with the breakfast. I am also sorry to hear that the snack we offered at the Market were not good! I understand the frustration of not having healthy choices on the go.Good or bad, we really do appreciate this feedback and want to improve guest experience and satisfaction. I will definitely pass these feedback points along to our team including your feedback regarding the valet.If you can give us another chance in the future, we would love to make your next stay perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Xlnt!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 26 Mar 2024
Dear Christopher,Thank you for your feedback. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again!

2/10 Terrible

Jason, Raynham

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ordered for a pool for kids, pools under renovation no one told us
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 26 Mar 2024
Dear Jason,Thank you for providing us with your honest feedback regarding your most recent stay with us. I apologize for the lack of notice on our pool closure. It unfortunately closed due to a leak, days before you checked in with us.Good or bad, we really do appreciate this feedback and want to improve guest experience and satisfaction. I will definitely pass this feedback along to our team.If you can give us another chance in the future, we would love to make your next stay perfect.

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 15 Apr 2024
Dear Kristin,Thanks for your valued feedback! We hope to see you soon again.

8/10 Good

Kim, Upper Marlboro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from J on 22 Mar 2024
Dear Kim,Thank you for your valued feedback! We appreciate you choosing to stay with us. Until next time.

2/10 Terrible

Lauren

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Keys to the room didn’t work - issue was never resolved. We were unable to get in at night, or after breakfast in the morning. City view was not city view (either I we saw the parking garage or the building that was being torn down next door). Staff couldn’t care less and had defensive tones instead of understanding. I expressed the inconvenience of our key not working, the city view issue, and I received stoned faces, and accusatory responses insinuating ignorance. Pool on terrace level was under maintenance. Bartender on the terrace was the best part of our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 19 Mar 2024
Dear Lauren,Let me first say I understand how frustrating this experience must have been. You paid good money to stay with us and did not receive the service you deserve. I sincerely apologize for these issues and rest assured they will be addressed right away. I hope you give us another chance in the future to make up for this.

8/10 Good

Norm

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique mini suite, excellent location to dining and entertainment
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 18 Mar 2024
Dear Norm, Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you soon again.

10/10 Excellent

Anita, zionsville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only reason this wasn't 5 stars across the board is that there was construction going on. Staff was great, room spacious and clean. Nice selection of breakfast foods. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 18 Mar 2024
Dear Anita, Thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you soon again.

8/10 Good

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from J on 18 Mar 2024
Dear Donna, Thank you for your valued feedback! We hope to see you soon again.

10/10 Excellent

Nevaeh

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 5 Apr 2024
Dear Nevaeh,Thank you for leaving your valued feedback! We hope to see you soon again.

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from J on 2 Apr 2024
Dear Caitlyn,Thank you ever so much for taking the time to share your delightful feedback with us! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your recent stay with us warranted a perfect 5 out of 5 rating.Your kind words truly mean the world to us and serve as a wonderful motivation for our team to continue delivering exceptional experiences to all our guests.We sincerely appreciate your support and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another outstanding stay in the near future.Warmest regards,

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 1 Apr 2024
Dear Jennifer,Thanks for your valued feedback! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay!

8/10 Good

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was excellent. Front desk reception was very warm. Lobby under renovation so not great looking but that's ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Thank you on 9 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying with us and providing us with your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Kenya

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice suite. Safe environment. Buffet breakfast was not bad. The valet parking line was long and no staff was available. A public parking was available 3m away. Great Location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Thank you on 9 Mar 2024
Thank you for staying with us and providing us with your feedback.

4/10 Poor

Ali

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not friendly stuff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from J on 5 Mar 2024
Dear Ali,I recognize your time is valuable and appreciate the feedback you have provided.Receiving warm and friendly service from our staff sets the tone for a great stay. This was not your experience, and I sincerely apologize for failing to meet your expectations.I have shared your feedback with the associates, and as a teachable moment, we have discussed our service standards and reviewed improvement opportunities in the service they provide. I am confident that these necessary steps will ensure your experience with the staff is an isolated incident.I hope you choose to stay with us again, whenever your travels bring you back to the area.Sincerely,

2/10 Terrible

Victor

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wasn’t a fan
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 5 Mar 2024
Dear Victor,Thanks for reaching out. We apologize that we did not meet expectations. We hope to have you give us another try soon.

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The only complaint was some other patrons of the hotel were loud
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from J on 5 Mar 2024
Dear Lisa,Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us.In your comments, you mentioned that your stay was interrupted by disturbance caused by other guests. My hope is that all our guests experience a relaxing and peaceful stay, and I am very sorry that this wasn’t your experience. It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and I hope you give us an opportunity in hosting you again, whenever your travels bring you back to the area.

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
We went a BU basketball game to see our niece play! So, the hotel was in a great location!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 4 Mar 2024
Dear Veronica,Thank you for your feedback. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again!

10/10 Excellent

Gina, Charlton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in Fenway. Great staff! Valet parking was easy but a little pricey. Breakfast was amazing but due to construction seats were limited. Room was very clean and spacious. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from J on 4 Mar 2024
Dear Gina,Thank you for your feedback. We are very glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again!

4/10 Poor

Melissa

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from J on 22 Mar 2024
Dear Melissa, I'm sorry for not giving you the stay you deserve. I hope you give us another chance!

10/10 Excellent

Varda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and clean. Updated.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from J on 2 Mar 2024
Dear Varda,Thank you for your valued feedback! We hope to see you soon again!

10/10 Excellent

Gertrude

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will stay here every time I travel to Boston. Mikayla and Phillipe are the two most lovely and helpful staff members..
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from J on 29 Feb 2024
Dear Gertrude,Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to having you stay with us again!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location in walking distance of Fenway Park, dining, colleges, and shopping. Friendly helpful staff and spacious clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from J on 27 Feb 2024
Good evening Francis,Thanks for reaching out. We appreciate your kind words and we hope to see you soon again!

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was easy access and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from J on 27 Feb 2024
Good evening Patrice,Thanks for reaching. We appreciate your valued feedback and we hope to see you soon again.

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from J on 27 Feb 2024
Good evening Jeremy,Thanks for reaching us. We apologize for not meeting expectations. We hope you give us another try whenever your travels bring you back to Boston.

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff is fantastic, from welcome to valet to breakfast!! Very kind and courteous! Love the easy accessibility to MassArt and Fenway. Hotel parking is very expensive at $65/night and the room wasn’t overly clean (there was a used Zicam nasal swap in the garbage can and hairs in the sink area).
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from J on 27 Feb 2024
Good evening Thomas,Thanks for reaching out. I cannot imagine walking into that. My sincerest apologies about the experience you had with the cleanliness in your room. We hope you give us another try so we can provide a perfect stay.

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location! Very clean and comfy rooms
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from j on 21 Feb 2024
Dear Linda,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your most recent stay with us. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay! Your feedback really means a lot to us! I will make sure to pass this along to our team.We hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Construction all around
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from J on 20 Feb 2024
Dear Pedro, Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, we really do appreciate it. We hope to see you soon once the construction is complete.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, Bourne

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from J on 21 Mar 2024
Dear Nicole,Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding your most recent stay with us. We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay! I will share your kind feedback with the team.Until next time!