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Old Oct 13, 2012 | 8:18 am
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Totoro
All eyes on you!
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Programs: CO-plat, SPG-plat
Posts: 1,658
This property is located conveniently between the Chinatown and Tufts Medical Center stops on the orange line.

Without prompting at check-in, the front desk clerk asked me whether I needed late check-out (which I did). My keycard continued to work past noon on day of check-out. The front desk clerk also offered me the option of Green Choice which I accepted. Although I did not receive a suite upgrade, I did not expect one on a multiple-night stay.

Upon walking in my room, I found a bottle of Fiji water and sweet-and-salty chocolate confection that I've received at other W properties. The room also had one bottle of complimentary Nestle water. My check-in packet also included a card that (similar to other W properties) offered one small bottle of Fiji water from the mini-bar per day.

I liked the window that could be opened for ventilation. I found this especially helpful when I brought food back to eat in the room so that the smell would not linger endlessly. I was also offered a microwave to be brought to the room free of charge although I did not take advantage of this option.

The one thing I did not like about the room was the see-through partition between the bathroom and bedroom. The partition is similar to what restaurants use to block sunlight with multiple small holes that still allow people to see through. I do not understand why they would use such a partition on rooms with two beds. One could expect two unrelated people sharing such a room.

The gym was more than adequate for cardio equipment although I found the weight machines a bit lacking. The gym did have an ample selection of free weights.

As detailed in my Platinum continental breakfast thread post, this property definitely fulfills the spirit of this benefit.

I booked the Acura car service without difficulty, and the Acura was ready at the appointed time. The driver declined my tip, replying "that's not necessary." The Green Choice bonus points posted to my SPG account 1-2 days later along with the points for my stay.

All in all, I had a very satisfying stay at this property and would return.
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