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Reviews of The Farrington Inn This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

23 Farrington Avenue, Allston/Brighton, Boston, MA 02134, United States of America

#20 of 21 B&Bs and inns in Boston

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 664 hotel reviews

5.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.9

  • Comfort

    6.0

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    5.8

  • Staff

    8.1

  • Value for money

    6.4

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: May 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No a/c in room yet

    I liked the secluded spot of the inn. Yet I could walk or take the T to nearby places.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 6, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pillows were thin, the mattress was old and slumped and it was a third floor walkup which I wasn't expecting.

    Thean who walked me to my room carried my bag and also immediately removed a light bulb that was flashing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    6.0
    (very) mediocre overnight stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    - there was a kitchen, but apart from a micro wave there was literally nothing in it; what use is it then? - very noisy, we could easily hear the neighbours - everything is quite old - price-quality is soso, quite expensive for what it is

    - free upgrade of room - private parking (not free however: 10$) - two small bottles of water were given upon arrival - fridge in the room

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Triple Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Too soft and “noisy” beds. Shower did not work properly.

    Good location, good price, pleasant personell

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    6.0
    Location was great, shared bathroom and if you like vintage this place is it. Staff was friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, Vintage style hotel

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2024

    7.0
    You get what you pay for
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared bathroom was dirtier than expected. Calking on tub was black with mold.

    Friendly staff that was able to provide insight into the area.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 17, 2024

    7.0
    Overall good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    7.0
    Great location, amenities and lovely staff, needs a bit of remodeling.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shared bathroom and everything was noisy, every woodboard and door could be heard across the rooms. Doors weren’t cut properly so there was a gap that you could see inside and outside of the room.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 9, 2024

    6.0
    Homely
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Building needs little maintenance

    It’s in a good central location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    6.0
    I appreciated saving a few bucks but I wouldn’t stay there again, unless it was much cheaper.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Quad - Two Double Beds - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sharing a bathroom is not ideal, but it’s what you sign up for when you book at the Farrington Inn. It is definitely one of the cheaper places to stay in that location, but honestly, it should be cheaper considering that you have to share a bathroom. Lastly, the floor of the room I stayed in was dirty. I felt like I had to wear my slippers or socks in my room at all times.

    The location is great, parking is a huge plus, and the price was reasonable. The staff was also friendly and accommodating. Overall, I had a nice stay at the Farrington Inn. I also appreciated the free water bottles! :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 24, 2024

    6.0
    Not Bad
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    I found hairs on the bed

    Location

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    5.0
    Plot twist with a college dorm room feeling. However, it worked for what I needed. Price & location.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was a la carte. Parking,personal bathroom probably other items I didn't bother to ask for.

    Location and price.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2024

    7.0
    Great for 1 night stay with at great location with friendly staff and bare minimum amenities.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Quad - Two Double Beds - Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower was incredibly small and did not have any placeholders for soap or shampoo. I used the top corners of the door to hold my shampoo and realized a previously used soap bar was still on top of one of the shower door corners. No TV Remote. Plenty of cabinet/cupboard space but no utensils or cups. The room door/lock was worn, and needed a little finesse to ensure it locked when I left or entered the room. I feel like it was more of a downgrade than an upgrade. ****I would go back. The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I did not communicate these issues during my stay as it was only one night and I was out for the day and didn't realize these shortcomings until later in the night when I came back. I am confident the staff would have made adjustments as needed if I had communicated it with them.

    A last-minute "Upgrade" from a 2 bedroom room to a "studio" with no extra charge. This upgrade consisted of a very small room with a bed, microwave, mini fridge, sink, bathroom/shower, and closet. All in a very small compact room but met my expectations due to the last-minute booking, parking, location, price, and 1 overnight stay. The room did not have any utensils, cups, or a remote for the TV. It did have clean towels (3) a small bar of soap and 2 tubes of shampoo/conditioner, and 4 plastic plates in the cupboards.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    5.0
    Meh.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Better Wifi, as it was spotty. No glasses, cutlery, or plates in the kitchen!

    Location. Large room. Clean common areas.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2023

    5.0
    For the price it was okay, but looking back we would've paid the extra $2-300/night for nicer place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Bed extremely uncomfy. Common room left open/unlocked. Door to our room felt unsecure. Windows let in all sound.

    Affordable. The staff was relatively kind.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2023

    5.0
    Hostel-level quality place offering private rooms with shared bathrooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Many of the rooms have brown wall-to-wall carpeting that looks terrible, dirty and old. It would be great if the owners removed the carpeting and just had the natural wood floors.

    Great location near lots of restaurants and public transportation.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Flat pillows, creaky floors, thin walls

    Value

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights

    Poor internet connection, at least in my room.

    Excellent location, many stores nearby, cozy room.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 27, 2023

    7.0
    GOOD PLACE BUT NOT VALUE FOR MONEY.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They need to have some important utensils in the kitchen unless they want visitors to come with their cups, spoons, plates and dishes. There was none in the kitchen. Charging usd 113 for a single room was rather too costly and totally not value for money.

    Very friendly staff. Clean room, working and steady WiFi, excellent location with several restaurants, just 10 mins walk from subway. Extremely quiet room for a tired traveler.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 24, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights

    bathroom fan produced so much nosie and it need to be replaced.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 4, 2023

    6.0
    It served its purpose
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It needed some work. It was a third floor walk up. When they changed my room they changed the whole building.

    The manager was super sweet. I liked the balcony (shared space) I was left alone which I loved

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of television coverage.

    I liked how this inn was the only one with outside lights in the yard. Everyone else’s was dark and hard to see. Made this one look more welcoming

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    6.0
    A good night's sleep on a tight budget.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Budget Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This is old, not antique. If you want fancy, or modern, this is not your spot. The buildings are old townhouses that were broken up into small apartments, probably in the seventies. You may have to share a bathroom. The owners are fixing up the Inn, but it is seriously a work in progress.

    The staff was friendly and helpful. The Inn was located in a residential neighborhood with businesses and restaurants only 2 blocks away. Off-street parking is available for a small fee. The Transit stop was a 6 minute walk. The linens were spotless, the towels soft and the beds comfortable. I had a safe, warm, soft, clean, solid nights sleep. And free wifi.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    5.0
    Managers were very nice, friendly. Room was so-so.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Single Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn’t like shared bathroom, but understood that was a possibility when I made reservation. Bedroom needs to have a mirror.

    Breakfast N/A. Location was fine.

    Stayed in October 2023

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