Back Bay, a neighbourhood in Boston, is home to Sonder The Magnolia. 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. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Copley Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
Northeastern University - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Boston Common - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Fenway Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Copley Station - 5 min walk
Back Bay Station - 9 min walk
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 24 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 The Magnolia 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
Payment types at the property
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
Property Registration Number LB-463019
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
Frequently asked questions
Is Sonder The Magnolia pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Sonder The Magnolia?
This property doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Sonder The Magnolia?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Sonder The Magnolia?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Sonder The Magnolia located?
Located in Back Bay, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Newbury Street, The Shops at Prudential Center and Hynes Convention 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
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Overall super convenient. I expected a stove because the listing said it was a full kitchen but there a microwave and toaster.
All up, property was clean and modern.
Bindhu
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
5 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah
21 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
LY Thi Bich
10/10 Excellent
Karen
5 Oct, 2024
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.
Karen
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Hyon Ju Lee
9 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort, communication
Hyon Ju Lee
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Richard
28 Aug, 2024
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!
Richard
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Kathryn
2 Aug, 2024
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.
Kathryn
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
31 Jul, 2024
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.
Verified traveller
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
2/10 Terrible
Ahmed
29 Jul, 2024
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..
Ahmed
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth
15 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location. Within walking distance to Fenway, shops, and restaurants.
Elizabeth
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
John
14 Jul, 2024
John
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark
11 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Ideally located in heart of Back Bay
Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Torben
1 Jul, 2024
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.
Torben
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Garrison
19 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Great location, very nice and clean
Garrison
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fania
30 May, 2024
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.
Fania
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ying
25 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication
Ying
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sylvia
23 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Sylvia
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
4/10 Poor
Hans
5 May, 2024
Disliked: Room comfort
Newbury St
Tired apartment. No elevator
Hans
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
8/10 Good
Catherine
29 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The room/unit we were in was above shake shack so you could here the music and noise from the restaurant. Location was great for us though it was Midway between fenway and Boston common in back bay. We took the free logan express bus to back bay and the room was 1 block away. Only $3 to go back to the airport.
Catherine
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ella
26 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Clean, secure, hip lcoation
Great location, right among shops and cafes on a hip street. Clean, large 1 bedroom apartment. As others have noted, it is super loud overnight with trucks loading nearby stores. They provide a sound machine but bring ear plugs!
Ella
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gonzalo
25 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Gonzalo
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
UCA
2 Apr, 2024
UCA
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kairi
31 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication