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Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel

Boston , 606 Congress Street (Show on Map)

8.3

Very Good

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Info A luxury hotel that offers guests modern accommodations with breathtaking views of the Boston Harbor and the city. The deluxe amenities include marble bathrooms, designer bedding, and flat-screen TVs.

Summary of reviewsThe Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel offers a luxurious and comfortable stay for guests with great facilities and services that many would recommend to others. Despite some guests finding the hotel expensive and not quite living up to their 4-star expectations, the hotel rates highly among guests. While some felt the breakfast could be improved, overall the hotel provided a satisfactory experience for guests. Some felt the hotel could improve on their website descriptions, as there were discrepancies between expectations and reality. Despite these minor issues, the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel is still considered a great place to stay and many would come back again.
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At the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, the indoor lap pool is a standout feature that provides a refreshing respite from the city's fast pace. Open seven days a week, this pool is meticulously maintained and heated for comfortable, year-round use. Perfect for active guests looking to maintain their exercise routine, the lap pool is ideal for both gentle and vigorous swimming sessions.

Equipped with clean towels, the pool area ensures that guests can dry off quickly and comfortably post-swim. The warm and inviting atmosphere makes this space a favorite among guests, offering a tranquil oasis in the heart of bustling Boston. This heated indoor lap pool not only serves as a venue for exercise and relaxation, but also adds a touch of luxury to the overall guest experience at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.

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Room Types

King Guest Room This room features cable TV and a work desk.

King Guest Room with View This room features cable TV and a work desk.

Club King Guest Room This room features access to the Club lounge, which is open on weekdays and offers complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon hors d'oeuvres, evening dessert, an honor bar, and non-alcoholic beverages.

Double Room with Two Double Beds The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Double Room with View The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. The double room features a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a carpeted floor, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Club Double Room with Two Double Beds with View Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Club King Room with View Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, executive lounge access and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Club Double Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and executive lounge access. The unit has 1 bed.

Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a sofa. The unit offers 2 beds.

Hospitality Suite, 1 King The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box and a sofa. The unit has 1 bed.

Executive Suite, 1 King The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a sofa, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Junior Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, a sofa and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Club level, Suite, 1 King, Water view The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a safe deposit box, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room with Two Double Beds, Harbour View and Adapted Tub - Mobility and Hearing Accessible The unit has 2 beds.

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Guest Reviews

8.3

Very Good

Location

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel is located in a great spot according to its guests. Just off the highway and with a walkway to the mall, there is plenty to do nearby. The Seaport location is easy access to everything and perfect for people going for business at the seafront or to the World Trade Center. The area is growing a lot and is a very walkable area. The hotel is in a good location in the Seaport with comfortable quiet rooms and very nice staff. Guests loved the location and view from their harborview rooms and it was perfect for walking down by the waterfront and even to the heart of the city. The area around the hotel was safe, clean and scenic and there were plenty of places to walk to. Overall, guests found the convenient location and range of attractions to be wonderful and great.

Breakfast

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel offers a variety of breakfast options for their guests, including a free breakfast, healthier breakfast options and a breakfast brunch. While some guests experienced slow service and basic, bland breakfast food in the hotel restaurant, others enjoyed the delicious breakfast buffet. Though some wished for a microwave and complimentary continental breakfast, the overall food quality was good. However, a few guests did not feel that the $25 per person breakfast was worth the price. Despite some confusion over the breakfast set-up with no buffet option and front desk miscommunication, the staff was friendly and accommodating. Additionally, the hotel even offered a special marathon menu at the restaurant. Overall, the experience varied from guest to guest, but those who enjoyed the breakfast had a delicious and satisfying meal.

Rooms

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel offers generally clean, comfortable and quiet rooms that guests describe as nice, spacious and well-appointed. The hotel boasts wonderful views from some rooms, comfortable beds and bright and clean interiors. While some guests mention outdated decor and the need for renovations, others appreciate clean and up-to-date rooms. Some guests also experienced issues such as a dirty shower, hand prints on walls or inability to adjust the temperature. Overall, the staff is described as accommodating and guests praise the location of the hotel in the beautiful Seaport waterfront area with easy access to local entertainment and a Starbucks located in the lobby.

Beds

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel has been highly praised for its comfortable beds by its guests. Many have described the beds as very comfortable, extremely comfortable and even top bedren. Some guests specifically mentioned the comfy king bed pillow top, while others simply stated that the bed seemed comfortable. There were no complaints of beds being horribly uncomfortable and overall it seems that guests can expect to have a good night's sleep. The friendly staff and convenient location, close to both the airport and Boston attractions, also make this hotel a great choice for travelers.

Cleanliness

If you're looking for a hotel that prioritizes cleanliness, the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel may be just what you need. The hotel is described by many guests as very clean with some even calling it a new, clean hotel. The bright and clean rooms get a lot of praise, although some guests note that they could use a renovation - especially the bathrooms. Despite this, the cleanliness of the rooms is very consistent. The hotel overall appears to be clean and comfortable with many guests mentioning that everything was clean. One guest even noted that there was nothing they didn't like, which is a testament to the high level of cleanliness. If you understand Spanish or Dutch, you'll be able to appreciate the comments in those languages about how clean the rooms are. Overall, if you care about cleanliness when choosing a hotel, the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel is a safe choice.

Staff

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel boasts a truly outstanding staff, according to guest reviews. Visitors consistently praise the friendly, attentive and professional service they receive from the moment they check in. Guests appreciate the kind and accommodating wait staff and describe the workers as helpful and nice. Many guests noted how the staff went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay. Though some travelers experienced less than ideal interactions with staff members, the majority agreed that the personnel were superb, accommodating and kind. Overall, visitors found the hotel's staff to be excellent and professional, providing amazing customer service in a pleasant and helpful manner.

Pool

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel boasts an indoor heated pool that guests loved. Kids especially enjoyed swimming and playing in the pool with some even jumping into it. The lap pool was great for those looking for a more serious swim. While the jacuzzi was said to be nonfunctional by some guests, the pool and hot tub were generally nice. One guest even selected the hotel specifically for the pool due to traveling with young kids. While a few negative reviews mentioned the pool area as being in bad shape, most guests found it easy to access and appreciated the onsite gym and food options. Overall, the pool was a highlight of many guest stays with one even calling it an "amazing Olympic size" pool that their daughter enjoyed every day.

Parking

Guests of the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel have mixed reviews when it comes to parking. Some guests found the parking to be too expensive with some paying $50 per night for the convenience of valet parking. Due to COVID-19, the valet parking service was unavailable which made finding the parking garage difficult. The hotel appeared to lack sufficient trained personnel to help guests navigate the parking garage, which led to frustration. Nonetheless, some guests had to park two blocks away to avoid the high parking costs but it was a inconvenience. There were reports of inconsistency regarding the availability of valet parking with some guests told that the lot was full only to learn from the manager that it was not. Overall, the parking at the hotel was found to be expensive and optional, which may not be ideal for budget-conscious travelers.

4 Star

The Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel offers guests a quite comfortable stay with their nice facilities and services. Despite being pricey, the hotel rates very good amongst guests. Although some found it just passable and not quite what they expected from a 4-star hotel. The breakfast, in particular, didn't quite meet the expectations of some guests. The hotel could improve on being more truthful in their description on booking websites, as some found it didn't match with the reality on-site. Overall, the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel is a nice place to stay and many would stay there again.

Yes, Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool, Pool Lap Lanes.

No, a spa isn't available at Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.

No, Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel.

Yes, Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel has a gym.

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