The Revolution Hotel

Position. The best. Near to airport and best restaurants, shopping area, and other important Boston places.

The atmosphere and setup of the hotel

The staff was very accommodating during our stay and we felt welcome from the minute we checked in. The rooms were spotless and the beds comfortable. The walls are a little thin and we could hear our neighbour talking on the phone, but this didn't continue late into the night so we didn't have any issues falling asleep. While the bathroom is shared with the rest of the floor, there's around five individual stalls on each floor, and they all include a shower, a toilet and a sink, so five people can simultaneously use their individual stalls with full privacy. We saw the staff cleaning the bathrooms multiple times during our one night stay, and not only did we never have to deal with a dirty bathroom, we never had to wait in line to use them either. While I'm sure this depends on how many guests are staying on that floor, I wouldn't let the shared bathroom deter you from booking a room. You're also provided with a bag of towels, a bathrobe, and some toiletries that made trips to the bathroom much easier.

The Revolution Hotel is in a great location - very central and walkable to most things. Some great coffee shops close by. The decor and vibe is very positive - artistic warehouse urban chic would be my description. I was a bit nervous about the 'bathroom down the hall' but this is a brilliant arrangement. It keeps prices down and the bathrooms are plentiful and spotless. The hotel keeps them clean and you can report any problems directly. The rooms are big enough and simply furnished with effective air conditioning and opening windows. There are plentiful towels available and complimentary toiletries which are of good quality. We ate at the adjoining Mexican restaurant (Cosmica), where the food was excellent and good value. Getting around in Boston is easy - walking, driving, T subway or public bikes all make it simple and cost effective. The hotel location is close to the Back Bay neighbourhood and there are great coffee shops, Trader Joes, CVS and 7-Eleven all within a couple (or three) blocks.

I really liked the concept of the hotel, although I need to caveat that I did stay in a room where my bathroom was in my room. I know that a lot of the rooms have a shared bathroom. I also liked that the hotel was located in an area that is very convenient-- a few minutes walk from Back Bay station, and tops 15 min walk from Boylston street. The staff are very accommodating and reassuring, and the overall vibe of the place is super inclusive.