Newton Plaza Hotel Boston

"The first time I stayed here in September, my stay was great. I gave them five stars. Not anymore. The staff is still very nice and friendly; that hasn't changed. The quality of the breakfast has gone down. We stayed on the 12th floor, in one of the newly renovated rooms. The heating system was very loud and would start blowing cold air whenever it felt like it. The couch in the room was very hard and uncomfortable. The shower had no shelf for shampoo and soap. From what I understand, dispensers are going to be put in for the hotel provided amenities. What good does that do people who don't use them and use their own instead? There are also no hooks in the bathroom to hang a robe or any other clothes when taking a shower. In June, this is going to become a Four Points by Sheraton and a stay here is going to be a lot more expensive."

"DO NOT STAY HERE. I would give this hotel negative stars if I could. It is built OVER A HIGHWAY!!! The road noise is awful. There are literally cars and trucks driving underneath you all night long. It is impossible to sleep. They’ll tell you they’re working on the soundproofing but basically you might as well sleep on the side of the freeway. I don’t know how to express just how bad the sound is. Horrible. Just to make it worse, the hotel is also old and dingy, they charge for $28 parking, the “fitness center” has almost no equipment and the front desk staff told me there were no good restaurants in the area and to go to another part of the city. Worst hotel experience ever!!!!"

"Hotel room was small but nice. I loved that it over-looked the freeway and the cars passing underneath. Housekeeping was a little pushy. But did a good job. Pool was small. I wished there was a balcony by the pool to warm up in the sun. Good breakfast buffet, unique and tasty menu at the restaurant."

"The rooms are good, the location is good, but the fact that it's built over a highway should be taken into consideration. (Yes, you can easily hear the traffic at night.) Thankfully the AC unit has a loud fan and I'm a heavy sleeper- still, fair warning. There are a few great places to eat nearby and the restaurant/bar on the lower level is fantastic. All in all, not a bad visit."

"Some pros and cons but overall no complaints, positive experience. Hotel has a modern and classy look, recently renovated. Other reviewers mention either an ugly decor or a hotel under construction... renovation has been completed and the hotel looks very nice. Rooms are small but well appointed. (No mini-fridge in my room, I didn't care though.) Location is very far from city center (15min drive/$30 cab to Boston) but right on the highway. This could be good or bad, depending on what you are looking for. Parking is convenient: $10 per day for on site garage parking. You can hear the highway; white noise doesn't bother me but might annoy some."