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The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, steps from Faneuil Hall Marketplace

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A short walk from New England Aquarium and Boston Common, The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour gym. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with conference space and babysitting.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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About the area

Located in Government Center, a neighbourhood in Boston, The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is near the airport and near a metro station. Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Harvard Square are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Boston Harbor. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden, or consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out. Visit our Boston travel guide
Map
1 Court Street, Boston, MA, 02108

What's nearby

  • Aerial view of Boston City Hall. An brutalist style building
    Boston City Hall Plaza
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Faneuil Hall Marketplace showing a square or plaza and a statue or sculpture
    Faneuil Hall Marketplace
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Quincy Market
    Quincy Market
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boston's Zakim Bridge
    TD Garden
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • New England Aquarium which includes marine life and interior views
    New England Aquarium
    10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • State St. Station
    1 min walk
  • South Station
    11 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tatte
    1 min walk
  • Samuel Adams Boston Tap Room
    3 min walk
  • Well Coffeehouse
    1 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    2 min walk
  • Alley Bar
    2 min walk

About this property

The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton

Boutique hotel near New England Aquarium
A short walk from Boston Common and Boston Harbor, The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar and a 24-hour gym. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as conference space and babysitting.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking, plus valet parking (surcharge)
  • Free bike hire, express check-out and luggage storage
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk and a porter/bellboy
Room features
All 114 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and bathrobes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries
  • 55-inch plasma TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Valet parking on site (USD 56 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site self and valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Babysitting
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1893
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch plasma TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 50.00, per pet, per day, plus a deposit of USD 50.00 per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Up to 27 kg per pet
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 12 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 30.00 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 56 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet deposit: USD 50.00 per day
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 30.00 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0014320351
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton pet-friendly?

Yes, The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton allows pets with a maximum weight of up to 27 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 50.00 per day and a fee of USD 50.00 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton located?

Located in Government Center, this boutique hotel is steps away from Boston City Hall and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. New England Aquarium and Quincy Market are also within 10 minutes. State St. Station and Government Center Station are within a 2-minute walk.

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Reviews

The Ames Boston Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 525 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The hotel is nice and centrally located. Disappointingly, the staff was not welcoming or accommodating. There is no business office that can help print boarding pass or other documents you’ll need like cruise documents. The night desk staff looked like he’d rather sleep. The room is comfortable. We did not get additional shampoo when empty. The service was not at par for the price we paid.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean with good service. No complaint. I’ll recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room with stylish decor. The staff was nice, friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. GREAT location. If you want to be in the heart of Boston, this is the place to stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would love to return. Loved this hotel... great atmosphere and location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Unfortunately this Hotel closes Sept. 24 because ti will be converted into student dorms!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely wonderful! Will go back! The hotel is clean, friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Perfectly ordinary, grossly overpriced.

Perfectly ordinary, grossly overpriced hotel. Didn’t advise of $100 refundable fee for incidentals. It was reimbursed, but still...bed low to the ground and only moderately comfortable. The biggest insult is the $18 charge for breakfast if you’re not a Silver or higher Hilton Honors member or some such thing. For the price of the room, they could throw in a piece of toast or some cereal.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel is was walkable to many attractions. I booked this hotel originally when it had a restaurant, found out about a week before we arrived that it had closed. Also, if you are staying longer than a couple of days, good luck. Small closet and no dresser. You will be living out of your suitcase, especially if you are traveling with a partner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, location, location. Small but comfortable rooms. Bathroom lighting was a little strange.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Laury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location!

The only complaint is they don’t tell you breakfast will be $18 additional. Hotel was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pro: view, location, vibe Con: some room lighting didn't work
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Like the hotel but was a little noisy. I think something happened next door with all the sirens( 5 fire trucks and 3 squad cars
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
loved the location, the design and the large rooms. It was worth the price to be so centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Guy, Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
High ceilings made the room fell much larger, the bed was comfy, and it was super quiet, all resulting in a very restful night. The bathroom was huge and had ample shelf space for toiletries (A rarity!). The European style breakfast was a perfect way to start the day. The staff was super polite and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Ted

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Involuntarily Relocated to Fleabag Hotel

I received a phone call at 4pm on the night of my “reservation” telling me that the hotel was oversold and I was being involuntarily relocated to a hotel across town. Not only was the hotel to which I was relocated extraordinarily inconvenient to my office across the street (the reason I booked the Ames Hotel in the first place), but it was also a roach motel. The toilet was falling apart, it was moldy and foul smelling, and the room overlooked a dark airshaft. I’ve been a business traveler for twenty years and have never been involuntarily relocated before. The hotel ultimately comped the price of the room, but it was little consolation for the experience and did absolutely nothing for me as the room had been charged to a business account. I would not risk the same thing happening again and will be staying at other Boston hotels in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was great For the age of the building it was great and And there was nothing about the building I didn’t like.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast available was amazing, and the location is excellent...very walkable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would have preferred a bathtub to a giant shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located downtown, within easy walk or short ride to landmarks. Staff was very accommodating at all times. I will consider this hotel as a place to stay during future trips to the Boston area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very modern and great location near Boston sights

Great location and very modern hotel. Staff were very friendly and efficient. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love this hotel

I love this hotel! I usually book straight with the hotel but they were sold out on their website- but still available thru Hotels.com. Could not have been happier as I was afraid I would get there and not have a room which was far from the truth!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hôtel parfaitement situé, chambre vaste et rénovée.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First class all the way!

Spectacularly maintained historic property with all the modern amenities one could ask for!! Friendly, courteous, and helpful staff. Not sure what more you could ask for in such a centrally located hotel?
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Carlos, Union City, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Close to the old state house, Boston Commons, and more!
Stayed 1 night in May 2019