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No. 284 Back Bay Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

Aparthotel in Boston, steps from Newbury Street

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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
The current price is CA $281
CA $332 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 29 - Jun 30

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284 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA, 02115
  • Copley Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Boston University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Boston

Located in Back Bay, No. 284 powered by Sonder is in a walkable area in Boston with great shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Revere Beach, while New England Aquarium and Museum of Science are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out.

What's nearby

  • Newbury Street - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Copley Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Northeastern University - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Fenway Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Boston University - 2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Hynes Convention Center Station - 5 min walk
  • Back Bay Station - 13 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Back Bay Social Club - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crazy Good Kitchen (C.G.K. on Newbury) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pavement Coffeehouse - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Dillon's - ‬4 min walk

About this property

No. 284 Back Bay Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

Aparthotel in Boston, steps from Newbury Street
A library and a front desk safe are available at this smoke-free aparthotel. Each apartment offers a flat-screen TV with digital channels, plus a microwave and an electric kettle. A hairdryer, an iron/ironing board and free toiletries are among the other amenities that guests will find. Housekeeping is available on request.
No. 284 powered by Sonder offers 23 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Amenities

Air conditioning
Outdoor space

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

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 - C0015250351
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

Is No. 284 powered by Sonder pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at No. 284 powered by Sonder?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at No. 284 powered by Sonder?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at No. 284 powered by Sonder?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is No. 284 powered by Sonder located?

Located in Back Bay, this aparthotel is steps away from Commonwealth Avenue Mall, Newbury Street and Hynes Convention Center. Copley Square and The Shops at Prudential Center are also within 10 minutes. Hynes Convention Center Station is 5 minutes by foot and Copley Station is 9 minutes.

No. 284 Back Bay Hotel, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 903 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 108 out of 903 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 903 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 903 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 903 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

8.0/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is perfectly located; close to many, many restraunts and other local attractions. Room was small but was efficient for all our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dusica

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet at night yet just one block away from Newbury street with many restaurants, coffee shops and shopping.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daygen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved this property. The location is fantastic!! Restaurants shopping etc. Fenway park/concert hall 20 min walk. We would stay here again. Rooms nice. neighborhood is lovely.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Marc-André

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was ideal and very quiet- The room well renovated. I liked the high ceiling The counterpart, you have only your cell phone to help you for questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Len

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

wen-lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved the location of this property. Although Parking is a bit of a nuisance, we decided to park at a 24 hr T parking garage in Medford (Landing Garage) and take the train into the city. It was easy and simple. We walked or took the T everywhere around the city. You have the convenience of so many restaurants and great shopping all around you. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The location was brilliant, walking distance to great restaurants, shopping and lots of attractions. The room was spacious with nice tall sealing, however the fireplace didn’t work and we couldn’t turn off the light on one of the night table lamps, we had to unscrew the lightbulb, but all that was minor, what really made us frustrated was the check in or rather lack of it. After booking the place, we got a message from Sonders that 3 days before our arrival we will get an e-mail with check in instructions which we never received. There is no phone number on their website to call, fortunately there was a number on the door which I called and after getting to talk to a person I was given a code to open the door. The code didn’t work. You can imagine how frustrated at that point we were, 1am standing at the door with luggage and not being able to get in. The lady on the other end was trying to get hold of somebody to figure out why the code doesn’t work but she couldn’t get hold of them. Anyways after about 15 min of standing there on the street in cold, not knowing if the area is safe I ended up figuring out why the code was not working, the lady gave us 5 digits code and it was supposed to be 6, hallelujah for the sign on the door. I just tried to add one digit in front and that got us in. Also we were not provided with instructions where and how to go about when it comes to change towels, get more toiletries or coffee.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Building was lovely, area was great!! Room was large, bathroom was small, but adequate. Unfortunately there was no wifi for two days (and no tv as it needs an internet connection)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed at other Sonder properties before and they were always too notch Found this one to be dated interiors with extremely small rooms. Definitely avoiding this location in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The building was beautiful and felt safe and secure. The beds were comfortable, the room was very clean. Tons of dining and shopping just steps away from the property. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mark

Disliked: Amenities, communication
terrible ripoff at the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Communication
The requirement to download the Sonder app to check in is stupid, plus they never sent me the right email to verify my identity beforehand. And since there are no staff on the property, I was trying to check in on the app while standing outside the building, talking to someone from Sonder support, then I had to scan my passport and face into the app while outside on the street. Very frustrating
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is a total gem! We recently stayed for four nights and loved everything- the room was perfect, complimentary snacks were so unexpected but appreciated and we loved the location- Back Bay is so pretty!!! And the staff are amazing- Aphrodite - u r the best and they r lucky to have such an amazing employee!! You will not go wrong booking here! The only downfall was parking- not No.284’s fault and staff will help u find parking garages. We will definitely return!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Home away from home. Great room and breakfast. The art!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jerry

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

Will stay again

Very clean and close to T subway and options to eat and shop. Very quite. I did inquire about gluten free earlier when booking and told this was available. When I arrived the first morning the friendly attendant could not speak enough English to understand. I guess all of the fruit is gluten free. But I will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

“Wowed” and very happy with it.

We wanted an hotel within walking distance of downtown and chose No. 284, partly based on distance from town and that it was not a “cookie-cutter” hotel. No. 284 was anything but “cookie cutter”. We prefer to stay in small, privately run accommodations so that we can feel more at home. We were not disappointed. The art-themed ambiance and authentic works make this a truly unique residence. Our room was just right for a couple, with a clean and modern bathroom. In spite of the fact that the room was at street level, noise was at a minimum. Good coffee and tasty breakfasts included items for those with specific dietary requirements - another nice touch. We would heartily recommend this hotel to anyone who loves comfort and art. Having breakfast in front of a Damien Hirst original was a treat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

GABRIEL, Toronto

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

One of the best stay!

One of the best stays. Location was perfect, very central, close to everything. Staff were great and stored my bags as I arrived prior to my room being ready. The library downstairs had a fire place and a cozy place to relax with stocked fridge with refreshments and snacks available. The breakfast was just right, the best granola! My room was rather small but it was very comfortable and the bed and linens allowed for a very good sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Boutique hotel within walking distance of many attractions. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Room with king bed and fireplace with easy chairs, table and chairs as well as kitchenette area. Loved cotinental breakfast and afternoon tea.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

Best place for Fenway Park.

We stayed there one night for a Red Sox game at the Fenway Park. The staff was incredable, continental breakfast with very good coffee. I am a picky person and this place exceeded my expectation, I will stay there again for sure. Be aware there is no parking but there is public parking close by for about $45 (It cost me $62 because I left the car there the next day to visit downtown which is at 30 minutes walk)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay,wonderful location!! The bathroom was tiny, but that was the only fault.

10/10 Excellent

Chad

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I would definitely return. First time user of Sonder but long time traveler. Definitely a great and unique option.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025