Boston inns

Cons: Copley House actually runs 4 separate apartment buildings in Boston's South End. We selected them for their Newton St. location but they sent us three blocks the wrong way on a side street. In the -10F days we were there that was miserable. But the worst was that the heating in the room could not keep up with the outside temperature. Our room never warmed up above 60F, which basically ruined our romantic weekend getaway. We flagged this to management on the night of our check-in. They made one halfhearted attempt to help (at least we assume that is what the 10am knock on our door was when we were sleeping) and then they never tried to help again. A disappointing experience (this was our third weekend rental in the South End and the other two providers were much better).

Cons: The cheap shampoo and soap provided smelled a little weird, and there was a funny little device on the wall that may have been meant for a lamp or some device that had exposed wires. We parked at Alewife station for $7 and took the T in because the parking at Copley House is $20 and the cheapest around (and we hate driving in Boston traffic). Still, the good outweighed these minor inconveniences!

Cons: Didn't care for the coffee, however there was a 711 two blocks down that had green mountain coffee so all was well there. Also didn't care for having to park a few blocks away, but for $15 a day parking, it was better than getting a ticket.

Cons: We were able to air out the smell of febreze or the like. It was not needed and if it had not aired out, it would have been a problem.

Cons: Not handicap accessible and no mention of that on the website or in any of the information provided. My room was on the 3rd floor in a building with no elevator. The only interaction I had with staff prior to check out was because I emailed to ask them about a late arrival; did not talk to or hear from anyone else other than that.

Cons: The walls were thin enough where I could clearly hear any noises including coughs, grumbles and otherwise of next door patrons.