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Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay

Aparthotel in Boston, steps from Newbury Street

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9.0 out of 10
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Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is CA $267
CA $314 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 2 - Jul 3

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234 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Newbury Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Copley Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Boston

Back Bay, a neighbourhood in Boston, is home to Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Revere Beach, while Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Science are cultural highlights. Consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out, and don't miss New England Aquarium, a top local attraction.

What's nearby

  • Newbury Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Copley Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boston Common - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fenway Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boston University - 3 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Copley Station - 5 min walk
  • Back Bay Station - 9 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atlantic Fish Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Porto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay

Aparthotel in Boston, steps from Newbury Street
This smoke-free aparthotel features concierge services and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Each apartment offers a fridge, a flat-screen TV with digital channels and a hairdryer. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and a hairdryer. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested. Cots/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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 11:00 AM

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
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
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.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Property Registration Number LB-463019

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay?

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

What time is check-out at Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay located?

Located in Back Bay, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Newbury Street, Hynes Convention Center and The Shops at Prudential Center. Copley Square and Copley Place are also within 10 minutes. Copley Station is only a 5-minute walk and Hynes Convention Center Station is 7 minutes.

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Magnolia Apartments Back Bay Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 59 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was in the heart of Back Bay. It was a cool experience to stay right on Newbury street. I had heard people complaining about noise but with some ear plugs it wasn’t a problem at all (they even supply a little white noise machine) but you are in the heart of the city you can’t be complaining about noise! The light in the bedroom was amazing. Our unit was the accessible unit so it had its own elevator! Quick walk to Copley station which is the perfect location on the Green Line cause you can use any train to get downtown and north station.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very close to basic necessities and close to the station. Place was relatively clean. Would recommend. Just for other peolle looking at this place to stay the only downside is that there isnt any elevator. It was a good workout going up and down the stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
There are four floors without an elevator. Makes it difficult when carrying luggage. Other than that it was a great place to stay in Boston
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Parking turned out to be easy but might not have been if we arrived at a different time. Don't know, but was great for us. Great area to be in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Late night loud music

Everything was fabulous except the Shake Shack below turned up their music really loud until after 11 every night. We had to be up early for business meetings each morning, so that was annoying….
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Ron

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramesh

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vanida

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great stay in a lovely location. Highly recommended! Spacious and secure with lovely street views.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Sensational location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location, central and close to shops and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

LY Thi Bich

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for visiting. It’s close to everything: market, shopping, dinning, ect. The area is safe & beautiful. The apartment is clean, but the kitchen has no cooking stoves or cookwares, just microwave. So the term “kitchen” is misleading. Unfortunately, my kid has special diet. We struggled to find things for her to eat not being able to cook. The fridge doesn’t dispense ice or water. The noise can be bothersome for some. And, there's no elevator. Be prepared to lift your belongings up the stairs.

8/10 Good

Hyon Ju Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Room comfort
Pros - Right in the middle of Newbury Street with great shopping and restaurants right at your doorstep. Comfortable bed. Clean apartment. Kitchen well equipped with dishwasher, Washer dryer, microwave. Reliable internet. Spacious interior. Lift access to level 4. Cons - Very noisy at nighttime so difficult to sleep. No table to eat food so eat on bed or in the two lounge chairs on your lap. Needs some sort of bedside tables next to bed. The biggest concern was safety due to the fact that the lift is shared with Shake Shack. On two occasions we pressed the button to go down and when the lift opened there were men literally staring into the kitchen as the lift opens straight into your apartment (there is no door from the lift). On another occasion it appeared to be that a homeless lady had found her way into the lift and seemed surprised when my wife entered. We later saw her on several occasions living rough. There is something not quite right about the set up even though there is a security code to go to floor 4 that’s unique to the guest, it is not without the possibility of others entering which is a little scary. The final con was when we requested an early check-in for 2pm. We received notification at 3.45 that we could checking early. When we went to activate this, Sonder wanted to charge a significant amount for it. We felt this was opportunistic! If the place is ready why not show some good will like everywhere else does!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was great, I would love to come back next year. My only issue which is at 9 am this morning, housekeeping came into my room while I was in my underwear sleeping in bed. Our check out time was at 11 am. It was quite embarrassing and not a fun way to wake up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Close to restaurants, coffee shops, and retail

Comfortable, functional, and clean suite. While no reception and consierge on site, they have have a good chat option for questions and lockers to store luggage. Great area with lots of restaurants, coffee shops, and retail. The bedroom had a sound machine and sleep mask in case street noise and light becomes an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is not a hotel, and I wonder how included with the list of hotels. The code to enter the building did not work and No employee at the property to help. I spent several hours on the street until another tenant came and open for me. The elevator was not working and I had to carry my luggage to the third floor. I had to leave the property 2 days early and of course I did not get any refunds..
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location. Within walking distance to Fenway, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ideally located in heart of Back Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Torben

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Nice but less than practical facilities.

The apartment is located in a posh area of Boston with nice restaurants and expensive stores in the vicinity. This also means much noise from the street as well as someone living higher up in the building consistently played music at a level of volume that was inapropriate, particularly since it was NOT my style of music. The apartment is well maintained, but in a rather impractical manner. Visiting Boston for business purposes made the absence of (even a small) desk to work from a major inconvenience. Otherwise a well equipped facility as should be expected at that proce.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrison

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location, very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fania

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The location is excellent, close to everything you need. The windows are highly effective at blocking out noise from the busy street. As advertised, there is no elevator and no stove, but the air fryer provided is very convenient. The space is clean and quiet, with a good shower and a comfortable bed. The hallway luggage lockers were a lifesaver. What could be improved: - A full-length mirror or one in the hallway would be beneficial. - Providing communal-size body lotion, similar to the shower products, would be appreciated. - A bottle of olive oil for use with the air fryer would be useful. - The decor is more bleak compared to other Sonder locations, such as in Montreal. - The bathroom could use better lighting and a close-up mirror for makeup. - A more functional bedside clock with a phone charger would be helpful. - The living room has enough space to accommodate a small workstation with a chair, which would be more practical than the high kitchen counter for remote work.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024