I don't know how this place is in business or has so many positive reviews, especially from women. I should have just slept at the airport. First of all, its not even in Boston and the neighborhood feels kind of sketchy. I booked through hostel...
Read MoreI don't know how this place is in business or has so many positive reviews, especially from women. I should have just slept at the airport. First of all, its not even in Boston and the neighborhood feels kind of sketchy. I booked through hostel world because i don't know any better, and the owner insisted they didn't have my reservation and that hostel world is a scam. He charged me the full $70 (stated $60 on the website, which i found out later) and proceeded to chat me up in a very uncomfortable manner. Room was okay, some garbage under the bed, but nice to have a bathroom and "kitchenette" inside the room. I tried to make the most of my time and take a walk around the area, but it's just a neighbourhood with some underwhelming restaurants and bars. Came back to maybe sit in the common area and do some work on my computer, but got some really bad vibes from a dude in there and thought better of it. Owner tried to rope me into a conversation several times but i finally managed to escape to my room, where the only other girl inside was asleep before 9pm (not shaming her, just didn't feel comfortable turning on lights or anything). The AC was extremely loud, which i guess was a bit of a blessing to drown out the horns honking and other loud ruckus from the street right outside. I can't say i felt completely unsafe, but certainly uncomfortable. Sleep poorly on the uncomfortable, squeaky mattress, and when i got up to leave in the morning there was a dude passed out in the common area.
Nothing terrible happened, I just got overcharged by 10-20$, but I'm kicking myself for not doing better research and spending another 30$ for HI hostel. Traveller beware.
PS, best of luck to new guy James, hope the job is better than it looks.
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Rooms: 2
Service: 1
Location: 1
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