Hilton Boston Back Bay {US-MA}
Jul 26, 1999, 4:39 pm
#16
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Old Lyme,CT-BDL/PVD UA 2P, Delta SM, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 403
I stayed at the Back Bay Sheraton earlier this summer, and one of the Towers was completely closed for renovations (appeared massive in scale). Although my particular room wasn't bad, and the location is convenient, it probably bears revisiting once this work is finished (schedule?) to see how the place has changed.
Aug 12, 1999, 3:24 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 1999
Location: Atlanta, GA
Programs: SkyMiles MM, HHonors Gold, Avis, Hertz
Posts: 521
a bit late for info, but still....
I stayed at Back Bay Hilton many times over past 6-7 yrs (25? 30?), and most of the things described in this thread were true in the past. But I'm a junkie for miles! :-)
REcently, stayed there 4 times (this June-July), and the property and service are much improved. I actually got upgraded twice w/out asking! The suites were new and very nice. Other rooms were barely passable, though.
The prices are sky-high, though, and I continue to have problems getting these stays credited to my HHONORS accnt (so far, 2 of 4 are posted). Don't know if it's hotel's or program's problem.
Just my $0.02 worth.
I stayed at Back Bay Hilton many times over past 6-7 yrs (25? 30?), and most of the things described in this thread were true in the past. But I'm a junkie for miles! :-)
REcently, stayed there 4 times (this June-July), and the property and service are much improved. I actually got upgraded twice w/out asking! The suites were new and very nice. Other rooms were barely passable, though.
The prices are sky-high, though, and I continue to have problems getting these stays credited to my HHONORS accnt (so far, 2 of 4 are posted). Don't know if it's hotel's or program's problem.
Just my $0.02 worth.
Aug 13, 1999, 6:19 pm
#18
Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Beverly Hills, CA, USA
Posts: 180
MileJunkie -- Thanks for the additional feedback. You're right -- the hotel has made major efforts to improve their product and service delivery, and will be going through a major renovation later this year. As to the stay tracking issue you described -- could you please e-mail me the specific dates of stay along with your name and account number? We'll research this and identify what the issue is.
Thanks and regards,
Adam
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Thanks and regards,
Adam
[email protected]
Nov 2, 2000, 10:59 am
#19
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Charlotte, NC
Programs: DL DM, Hilton, Marriott & SPG Platinum & a whole lot of other programs...
Posts: 745
Hilton Boston Back Bay vs. Four Seasons
I will be in Boston the weekend of the 10th for 2 days. I can get pretty much the same rate for either and figured the 4 seasons, but wanted some input. Thanks!
Nov 2, 2000, 11:05 am
#20
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: nyc, ny, usa
Posts: 364
Run, don't walk to the Four Seasons Hotel. The hilton can be an unpleasant experience and the experience at FSH is always exceptional. They also have the best restaurant in town there. To me, it is a no brainer.
Nov 3, 2000, 3:46 am
#24
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Join Date: May 1998
Location: In protest of Flyertalk's uncalledfor censoring of my point of view, I cancelled my InsideFlyer subscription. So long, and thanks for everything.
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If you search this forum using "Boston Back Bay", you'll find some very interesting complaint stories. It has been a disliked property for quite some time.
I understand thet they recently refurbished the property. I wonder if they refurbisshed the management and staff.
I understand thet they recently refurbished the property. I wonder if they refurbisshed the management and staff.
Nov 3, 2000, 7:47 am
#25
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: BOS
Posts: 2,315
How in the world can you get about the same rate at both properties? Generally one can't get into the Four Seasons for less than $500/night, and I can't imagine that the Hilton has the nerve to even set their rack rates at that level!
Nov 4, 2000, 11:01 am
#28
Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Charlotte, NC
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Bean,
It varies by hotel and time of hear, but that is the rate for my company at that time. As far as giving out the company name, I probabally shouldnt do that, but I'd imagine many companies have a similar rate. If not, e-mail me and maybe I can help you out..
It varies by hotel and time of hear, but that is the rate for my company at that time. As far as giving out the company name, I probabally shouldnt do that, but I'd imagine many companies have a similar rate. If not, e-mail me and maybe I can help you out..
Jan 15, 2001, 2:14 pm
#29
Join Date: May 2000
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: Various
Posts: 2,155
Hilton Boston Back Bay?
Hi Everyone,
I am staying in the above Hilton in March and was wondering:-
a) What is the hotel like?
b) What can I expect as a Hilton Gold VIP?
I ask b) because I'm new to Hilton HHonors, I only just filled in the form for my Card. Any major points I should know about the system, do I need to tell the hotel in advance of my Gold Status?
Thanks in advance,
Richard
I am staying in the above Hilton in March and was wondering:-
a) What is the hotel like?
b) What can I expect as a Hilton Gold VIP?
I ask b) because I'm new to Hilton HHonors, I only just filled in the form for my Card. Any major points I should know about the system, do I need to tell the hotel in advance of my Gold Status?
Thanks in advance,
Richard
Jan 15, 2001, 2:45 pm
#30
Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Manhattan NV
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Unless the place has been torn down and put back up in the past two years, it is a dump.
Well, a dump by Hilton standards anyway. It's a convention hotel and not competitive with others in the area. My opinion, we'll see what others say.
Well, a dump by Hilton standards anyway. It's a convention hotel and not competitive with others in the area. My opinion, we'll see what others say.