I stayed in the smallest room of the house, on the third floor, and enjoyed my stay. The room was comfortable with a small fridge and a desk (really appreciated!), the shared bathroom was clean, large, and the shower really good. It was fun sitting with the other guests for breakfast. There were plenty of options for breakfast, and there are a lot of restaurants just a few minutes of walk away from the inn. Two subway lines are easily reachable on foot, Somerville looks like a safe neigborhood and it has a nice vibe. The innkeeper was friendly, sadly I didn't see the cat. I had no trouble checking in and out.
This is a very professionally run small hotel. There were several times when the level of service rose to the very highest level. First, I had a cold when I made the reservation and I asked if I was too under the weather to come to Boston, could I use the non-refundable payment toward a future stay-the front desk person was very helpful and allowed that. During my stay everything was very well done. The next really, really special service was that I left the hotel very early due to travel plans and I forgot one of my most important reference books and my umbrella! I am an experienced traveler and I have a very careful leave the room routine. I must have been too tired. I realized my mistake quickly and called about an hour after having left. The front desk person checked on my room and found the two items and immediately offered to work with the owner to get them mailed to me...and the owner did this without adding a charge!! Maybe because I had been understanding that my room was a little cold due to very strong 50 mile per hour winds that night...whatever the reasons, I was very impressed and will make this my go to hotel on my regular Boston trips.
This is a very nice place. The neighborhood is good and quiet. It is a 7-minute walk to the Central T subway station. That station is one block either way from MIT/Kendall or Harvard Square. It is otherwise 15 or 20 minutes walk to MIT, for example. The room was good, with air conditioner and fan. WiFi worked very well and they had a good desk. Hosts are very nice as well. There is no breakfast, but they do leave out fruit and there is a kitchen. Overall, a nice stay.
In the heart of Somerville, Holiday Inn Boston Bunker Hill Area, an IHG Hotel is within a 5-minute drive of Encore Boston Harbor and Assembly Row. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Harvard University and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Museum of Science.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
You can enjoy a meal at DRAFT serving the guests of Holiday Inn Boston Bunker Hill Area, an IHG Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Planning an event in Somerville? This hotel has facilities measuring 6730 square feet (625 square meters), including conference space. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 184 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes with a pillowtop bed. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and hair dryers.