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The Farrington Inn

23 Farrington Avenue, Boston, MA 02134, United States

+1 617 787 1860

$127+

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Overall guest ratings

5.7/10 Okay

Based on 1,016 reviews

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Location

8.7
Room

3.0
Breakfast

3.0
Cleanliness

2.9

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About

Located in Boston (Allston), The Farrington Inn is convenient to Boston University and Harvard University. This inn is within close proximity of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls. Free self parking is available onsite.

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Amenities

Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Facilities for Disabled Guests
Express check out
Air-conditioned
Safe
Storage available
Non-smoking rooms available

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Overall Rating

Based on 1,016 reviews

Location

8.7 "Location is great."
Service

7.8 "Good service."
Room

3.0 "Awful rooms."
Breakfast

3.0 "Awful breakfast."
Cleanliness

2.9 "Generally quite dirty."
WiFi

2.2 "Disappointing internet connection."
Vibe

1.8 "Horrible vibe."

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Overall Rating

Based on 365 reviews

Location

8.9 "Location is great."

10.0 "Near to public transport, according to 100%."

8.5 "Great parking, according to 85%."

10.0 "100% thought parking was inexpensive."
Service

7.5 "Good service."

8.9 "89% found the staff to be very friendly."
Cleanliness

2.7 "Generally quite dirty."

2.9 "71% said rooms were dirty."

2.4 "76% said the bathroom was dirty."
Amenities

2.7 "Terrible amenities."

2.6 "74% thought the building wasn't nice."

0.6 "94% thought the facilities needed updating."
Room

2.5 "Awful rooms."

1.7 "83% complained about the bathroom."

2.9 "71% said rooms were dirty."

2.4 "76% said the bathroom was dirty."

0.1 "99% thought they were poorly maintained."

3.5 "65% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."

1.9 "Air conditioning was criticized by 81%."

1.6 "84% found problems with the furniture."
Vibe

1.6 "Horrible vibe."

0.7 "93% criticized the unstylish hotel."

Overall Rating

Based on 182 reviews

Location

9.0 "Terrific location."
Service

8.0 "Great service."

9.3 "93% found the staff to be very friendly."

8.6 "86% said the reception staff was great."
Room

3.1 "Awful rooms."

3.2 "68% said rooms were dirty."

1.6 "84% complained about the bathroom."

3.2 "68% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."

2.1 "79% said the bathroom was dirty."
Cleanliness

2.9 "Generally quite dirty."

3.2 "68% said rooms were dirty."

2.1 "79% said the bathroom was dirty."
WiFi

2.0 "Disappointing internet connection."

1.6 "84% said the wifi quality was bad."
Vibe

1.8 "Horrible vibe."

0.8 "92% criticized the unstylish hotel."

Overall Rating

Based on 467 reviews

Location

8.4 "Location is great."

10.0 "Near to public transport, according to 100%."

7.8 "Great parking, according to 78%."
Service

7.8 "Good service."

9.2 "92% found the staff to be very friendly."
Value for money

7.1 "High value."
Room

2.7 "Awful rooms."

1.9 "81% complained about the bathroom."

3.0 "70% said rooms were dirty."

3.0 "70% didn't like the uncomfortable beds."

2.3 "77% found problems with the furniture."

0.3 "For 97%, the rooms looked old."

2.5 "75% said the bathroom was dirty."

0.1 "99% thought they were poorly maintained."

2.5 "Air conditioning was criticized by 75%."
Cleanliness

2.6 "Generally quite dirty."

3.0 "70% said rooms were dirty."

2.5 "75% said the bathroom was dirty."

1.0 "90% thought it was rather dirty."
Amenities

2.4 "Terrible amenities."

2.3 "77% thought the building wasn't nice."

0.9 "91% thought the facilities needed updating."
Vibe

1.8 "Horrible vibe."

0.8 "92% criticized the unstylish hotel."

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7.7

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Staff was courteous and helpful. Small fridge, microwave, sink, counter for eating, in room. Shared bathroom, bring your own toiletries.

Reviewed Jul 2016
3.4

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The price and parking were good. Did not know it would have shared bath; no TP TO the whole time I was there, no towels, freezing cold. The room had a kitchenette but the plug to the fridge didn't reach the wall so it was useless. Also no mirror in the bedroom, so I had to do my makeup in the car. Very very noisy, did not sleep at all second night. Sounded like the entire building was partying.

Reviewed May 2016
6.0

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Good location - whether from South station, or any of the colleges. The entrance was leaking. It was the height of the Boston infamous winter and water was pouring down the entrance. Anyway, I guess this was due to the weather again - the owner may not have planned this level of snow. So in that sense, my review may understate the place.

Reviewed Feb 2015
2.7

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the staff was helpful the place was an absolute dump, with no screens on the windows, filthy towels and sheets. something was oozing through the ceiling, unquestionably the worst place I've ever spent a night that I actually had to pay for

Reviewed Aug 2010 by Anonymous
4.7

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The hotel was not too far away from Fenway Park. Since that is what I was going to do, it worked out perfect: less than two miles away.

Reviewed Aug 2010 by Anonymous
4.0

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WiFi work well :-) Interesting retro design. This is not more than hostel with small rooms. Quite chip, so other guest may make you some troubles. No climate control also is troublesome in the end of June, especially in room under roof.

Reviewed Jul 2010 by Anonymous
5.0

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I like here because the owner is really kind people also i could believe him so that's why i recommend the Farrington to you guys.

Reviewed Mar 2010 by Anonymous
4.6

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The room was pretty.

Reviewed Nov 2009 by Anonymous
3.0

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there was no cleaning service

Reviewed Jul 2008 by Anonymous
5.2

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I think it is cheaper! But it is not the case. The furniture in room is too simple, there are no chairs. There are some strange smell in room, but I can not open the window. There is no air- conditions. It's hot. You can repair the window and install a air- conditions.

Reviewed Jul 2008 by Anonymous
5.6

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clean bathroom TV is not working very well

Reviewed Jun 2008 by Anonymous
6.0

review from

Cozy quarters with interesting international guests. Stuffiness and stale smell of an old building.

Reviewed Feb 2008 by Anonymous
6.4

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the hotel staff was very kind and helped us a lot. thank you. they should fix the shower in the shared bathroom. it didn't have enough water

Reviewed Jan 2008 by Anonymous

7.7

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Staff was courteous and helpful. Small fridge, microwave, sink, counter for eating, in room. Shared bathroom, bring your own toiletries.

Reviewed Jul 2016

3.4

review from

The price and parking were good. Did not know it would have shared bath; no TP TO the whole time I was there, no towels, freezing cold. The room had a kitchenette but the plug to the fridge didn't reach the wall so it was useless. Also no mirror in the bedroom, so I had to do my makeup in the car. Very very noisy, did not sleep at all second night. Sounded like the entire building was partying.

Reviewed May 2016
6.0

review from

Good location - whether from South station, or any of the colleges. The entrance was leaking. It was the height of the Boston infamous winter and water was pouring down the entrance. Anyway, I guess this was due to the weather again - the owner may not have planned this level of snow. So in that sense, my review may understate the place.

Reviewed Feb 2015
2.7

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the staff was helpful the place was an absolute dump, with no screens on the windows, filthy towels and sheets. something was oozing through the ceiling, unquestionably the worst place I've ever spent a night that I actually had to pay for

Reviewed Aug 2010 by Anonymous
4.7

review from

The hotel was not too far away from Fenway Park. Since that is what I was going to do, it worked out perfect: less than two miles away.

Reviewed Aug 2010 by Anonymous
4.0

review from

WiFi work well :-) Interesting retro design. This is not more than hostel with small rooms. Quite chip, so other guest may make you some troubles. No climate control also is troublesome in the end of June, especially in room under roof.

Reviewed Jul 2010 by Anonymous
5.0

review from

I like here because the owner is really kind people also i could believe him so that's why i recommend the Farrington to you guys.

Reviewed Mar 2010 by Anonymous
4.6

review from

The room was pretty.

Reviewed Nov 2009 by Anonymous
3.0

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there was no cleaning service

Reviewed Jul 2008 by Anonymous
5.2

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I think it is cheaper! But it is not the case. The furniture in room is too simple, there are no chairs. There are some strange smell in room, but I can not open the window. There is no air- conditions. It's hot. You can repair the window and install a air- conditions.

Reviewed Jul 2008 by Anonymous
5.6

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clean bathroom TV is not working very well

Reviewed Jun 2008 by Anonymous
6.0

review from

Cozy quarters with interesting international guests. Stuffiness and stale smell of an old building.

Reviewed Feb 2008 by Anonymous
6.4

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the hotel staff was very kind and helped us a lot. thank you. they should fix the shower in the shared bathroom. it didn't have enough water

Reviewed Jan 2008 by Anonymous

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