Boston Marriott Long Wharf vs Hotel AKA Back Bay

Same City · Boston Distance: 2.1km
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Boston Marriott Long Wharf

★★★★ 4-Star
8.3 12
Boston
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Hotel AKA Back Bay

★★★★ 4-Star
8.9 62
Boston
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Live Price Comparison

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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (917)
9.0 (1,956)
Booking.com
8.5 (236)
8.8 (763)
Expedia
9.0 (1,013)
9.4 (1,210)
Trip.com
8.5 (109)
8.9 (107)
Overall Average
8.3 (2,275)
8.9 (4,036)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel AKA Back Bay
Strengths Strengths
+ Excellent location near the New England Aquarium and Quincy Market + Prime Back Bay location with attractions and restaurants within walking distance, repeated in many reviews
+ Beautiful views of the Boston harbor from the rooms + Rooms are clean and spacious, a common praise across sites
+ Friendly and responsive staff service + Staff are friendly and helpful, consistently noted
+ Convenient on-site amenities like Starbucks + Modern and beautiful design impresses guests frequently
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Bedding and mattress quality feels underwhelming for the price - Street noise audible in road-facing rooms, mentioned multiple times
- Unexpected additional costs such as destination charges and parking fees - AC noisy or room too warm, windows don't open, a common gripe
- Some rooms may feel smaller than expected - Limited in-hotel dining/snack options, restaurant closes early

Recommended For

Sightseers Couples

Recommended For

Couples Business travelers Solo travelers

Guest Reviews

Boston Marriott Long Wharf

Expedia 10.0 Family/Couple

Perfect location and very friendly staff.

Trip.com 8.5 Family

Great location next to the aquarium, easy to get around.

Parking is expensive.

Booking.com 4.0 Other

Clean rooms and fantastic views.

Bed was uncomfortable and destination charges were unclear.

Hotel AKA Back Bay

Expedia 10.0 Couple

Great location, clean rooms, helpful staff

Trip.com 10.0 Friends

Excellent location, easy access to dining/shopping

Roadside window noise

Booking.com 4.0 Business

Super location and room size, nice staff

Valet parking delays

Agoda 9.6 Solo

New hotel, clean, polite staff

Location Comparison

Distance: 2.1km

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