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Hotel Buckminster

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel with a 24-hour fitness center and a 24-hour business center

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Interior entrance
Superior King Suite, No Cash Accepted | Living area | 20-inch TV with cable channels
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe
Near Boston University and Northeastern, Hotel Buckminster buzzes with activity. Guests can work out in the 24-hour gym, use the business center anytime, and enjoy American dishes at Fenmore Grill. The hotel offers free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, and luggage storage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

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Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
2 bedrooms
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, Select Comfort beds, in-room safe

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
645 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 2215

What's nearby

  • Fenway Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Northeastern University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Boston University - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Copley Square - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Kenmore Station - 2 min walk
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 4 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cask 'n Flagon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Game On - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪House of Blues - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Bleacher Bar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Hotel Buckminster

Hotel near Fenway Park
Near Boston University and Northeastern University, Hotel Buckminster provides laundry facilities, a 24-hour gym, and a 24-hour business center. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Fenmore Grill, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and multilingual staff
  • Smoke-free premises, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 132 individually furnished rooms offer thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • 20-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Self parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 15 per person
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Fenmore Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Ski storage
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 2,497 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1897
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0015170350
This property accepts credit cards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Parking height restrictions apply

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Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Buckminster pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Hotel Buckminster?

Self parking is available for USD 40 per night.

What time is check-in at Hotel Buckminster?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Buckminster?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Buckminster located?

Located in Fenway–Kenmore, this hotel is steps from Kenmore Square and Boston University. Fenway Park and Newbury Street are also within 10 minutes. Kenmore Station and Blandford Street Station are within a 5-minute walk.

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Hotel Buckminster Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 398 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 428 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our 2 day stay here last year. Walking distance to Fenway and eateries. Beds were comfortable. It's an older style hotel. Only downside was the parking. There is not a ton of parking and if you are lucky enough to get into the garage, it's a tight fit to park. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gutes Hotel mit Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in der Nähe sowie auch öffentliche Verkehrsmittel. Ein altes Gebäude mit vielen Winkeln und Ecken, dadurch auch mit Charme. Jederzeit wieder.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
good location for getting around boston,pleasant helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maria, Ashley Falls

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They had upgraded our room without even asking us, very pleased, staff very friendly and helpful, parking cost $45.00 per night
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quaint

The front desk was friendly and efficient. the room was small but sufficient. The water in the shower got very hot which is always a nice bonus. Nice breakfast place next door (actually attached thru the main lobby). Free WiFi is available as well. We only spent one night here but for the price it was well worth it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

CW, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Buckminster is a pretty old property and not particularly fancy, but it was very clean and quiet. For the price, I was surprised. For a basic, affordable hotel in Boston, I'd recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Mary Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buckminster Hotel....good choice

Old hotel but has character and in a good location! We enjoyed our stay.
View from our room...Fenway!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Next to Fenway

Pleasant staff. Had an issue with the hot water and it was corrected promptly. Room was clean. Bed was comfortable but had a bit of a sag.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is close to all our favorite spots in Boston.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean facility, good customer service. Will fit needs of family.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Heidi, Benicia CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No heat my first night, I was freezing and when I reported to staff the reply was the hotel was old. The second night the staff accommodated the issue
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Joe, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the property was clean, our room was clean, not the biggest.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location near BU, great views of city, historic artwork.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Close to Fenway

Got there early and they had a room ready for me! Parking was $45, but they offered cheaper parking. Super nice staff! Perfect location for Fenway. Simple hotel, but perfect for my stay. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the prewar architecture;; however, it needs updating. The heat did not work. I had to use two space heaters.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean room. Only improvement that I would suggest is from TV standpoint is either have Bly-Ray/DVD player and/or movies and the shower head water jet was quite weak.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Friendly staff Some street noise but expected due to location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very pleasant stay

Staff is very friendly and helpful. Room is on the small side, but clean and perfectly located.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

4/10 Poor

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very bad

We have no problem with old hotels. This place is like a hostel or something. No charm. Very very basic rooms. Paint peeling. Uncomfortable bed. No phone in room. Location is awesome though.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location. You get what you pay for.

Location is great. The room was tiny with a few of a brick wall... I've had better rooms there, but this was pretty inexpensive.Parking cost went up which is unfortunate.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great price and decent rooms

Decent rooms, very affordable, and subway station nearby
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent spot for a getaway.staff very helpful during stay but still confused as why i couldnt prepay parking as it was paid thru hotel. They wanted to put on incidental card...i paid cash .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location! We went to a show at the House of Blues, just a couple minute walk. Clean room, and bathroom. Friendly staff at the front desk. Had a great breakfast at the fenmore grill
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

ChuckandDi, Ma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love everything about the "buck"old school hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room is spacious and quiet. The location is close to the subway station. The only things that are a little bit bothering me are 1) ice machine is not functional in my floor so I need to walk to the other floor, and 2) the water pressure in my shower is weak. Other than these minor inconveniences, this is a place to stay at Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

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