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Hotel Buckminster

3.0 star property
Sports history surrounds this energetic hotel in an iconic Boston neighborhood, where 24-hour amenities keep travelers going strong throughout their stay

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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

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, City View

Highlights

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

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Select Comfort bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

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

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Select Comfort bed
2 bedrooms
Blackout curtains
  • 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 cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Select Comfort bed
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Studio Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Bedroom

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Fenway–Kenmore, a neighbourhood in Boston, Hotel Buckminster is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Fenway Park and Faneuil Hall Marketplace are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boston Harbor and Encore Boston Harbor. Check out an event or a game at TD Garden, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Kayaking and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our Boston travel guide
Map
645 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, 2215

What's nearby

  • Kenmore Square showing street scenes
    Kenmore Square
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Boston_BostonUniversity_6070039_01
    Boston University
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Aerial image of Fenway Park
    Fenway Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boston downtown streets near Old State House at sunset
    House of Blues Boston
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • MGM Music Hall at Fenway
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Buckminster

Hotel near Boston University
Near Fenway Park and Northeastern University, Hotel Buckminster provides laundry facilities, a 24-hour gym and a 24-hour business centre. 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 smoke-free property
  • A lift, a porter/bellboy and a computer station
  • A TV in reception, 2 meeting rooms and ATM/banking services
Room features
All 132 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Select Comfort beds and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 20-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7 AM to 11 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Built in 1897
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Buckminster located?

Located in Fenway–Kenmore, this hotel is steps away 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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Reviews

Hotel Buckminster Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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 traveller

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