The Farrington Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Harvard University

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Front of property
Reception
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
20 July - 21 July

Explore the area

Map
23 Farrington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02134
  • Harvard University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Boston University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Triple Room (Shared Bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Double Room (Shared Bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Quadruple Room (Shared Bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Room (Shared Bath)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Cable channels
Iron/ironing board
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Laptop workspace
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Boston

At The Farrington Inn you'll be within a 30-minute stroll of Harvard University and Boston University. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage. Added amenities include a front desk safe. .With a stay at this Allston hotel, you'll be 3.6 km (2.2 mi) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Boston University - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Fenway Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 3.2 km

Getting around

  • Boston Yawkey Station - 3 min drive
  • Harvard Av. Station - 7 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shabu-Zen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪O'Briens Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bonchon Chicken - Allston, MA - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Korean Garden Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Kaju Tofu House - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Farrington Inn

Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, near Harvard University
The Farrington Inn offers its guests a front desk safe. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

This Boston hotel is smoke free.

  • 50 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • No smoking on site
The Farrington Inn offers 50 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and an iron/ironing board. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking

Family friendly

  • Free cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 10
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 10 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a security system in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Farrington Boston
Farrington Inn
Farrington Inn Boston
Abercrombie`s Farrington Hotel Boston
The Farrington Inn Hotel
The Farrington Inn Boston
The Farrington Inn Hotel Boston

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Farrington Inn?

The Farrington Inn offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Farrington Inn?

As of 14 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Farrington Inn on 20 July 2025 start from AU$138.04, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Farrington Inn?

The closest beach to The Farrington Inn is Revere Beach (12.8 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Farrington Inn?

No, The Farrington Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Farrington Inn?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

The Farrington Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 206 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 179 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 227 out of 1013 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wayne

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
I've stayed at the Farrington probably 50 times for work. It is a funky place but I love it. Clean but maybe the blinds will be bent or the desk will have a drawer that doesn't open. I don't care, it is close to BU, it's unbelievably cheap for Boston, and the staff are really great. When I stayed there every week for work, they would remember that I needed extra pillows and bring them out without my asking. Last week I called in a panic because I couldn't find a hotel on the way from NC to Boston and I called them at 11am asking if they had a room for me at 2am. "No problem, come in!" was the answer. I'll stay there every time I go to Boston!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ali

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
In general it was nice. Staff was very good, helped with the luggage. I wish there were soap and clean towels in the bathroom or in the room, but that's OK, we were prepared.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Changju

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

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

Ugh

Looks like the management either do not care or do not know how to run business, care about the place and respect their guests. All needs to be properly clean, refurbish and give care. It's such a missed opportunity for great inn...
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

makenley

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and a place I recommend. Affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was completely satisfied with what I paid for. Perfect for ovation and cost to explore the city. Not glamorous , but just fine for me. And they were incredibly nice, easy to deal with and bent over backwards to work with me on my dates and travel schedule due to work issues. I have zero complaints.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This place responded to my reservation emergency

This place was very good for the emergency reservation, they are keeping people from disaster. The facilities, however, are very substandard, even given the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Loved the atmosphere & how generally comfortable I felt, easy going visit
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

James L

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Raul

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

Needs a lot of work.

The stay wasn't the greatest. The Inn needs a serious make over. There wasn't enough towels. They need new beds. Window shades falling apart. The entire room and bathroom was not clean. There was hair on the bathroom sink. Refrigerator was dirty. Tiles cracked and falling apart. The last two nights was not a good because all we heard was noises. I dont know what else to say. If you're looking for comfort, this Inn is not a good place to stay. We are very disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thaina

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the place is located in a good area, but I don’t know how the place is open still. the bathtub in the bathroom is clogged, so when taking a shower your feet are deep in water in a bathroom that everyone else uses. everything is so old and does not look clean at all maybe because of that?
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Advaith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place seemed very sketchy and did not look like a very safe environment. The place also looked very broken down and just was not good for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brook

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service

It's not the Ritz Carlton & it doesn't need to be

Let's be honest. If you're looking for the Ritz (or even the store brand) then this isn't the place for you. I spent just over $400 with tax for a 2BR with private bath apartment on St. Pat's weekend in Boston. There's a TON of great food and bakeries within walking distance, it's 5-10 minutes walk from the green line and there's multiple buses that go into town. It's it a great place? No. Is it a great deal for the money, hell yes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It’s ok for what we wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The place was not what we expected. It looked very sketchy. Front desk service was also not so good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Meagan

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this place is at best inexpensive and a place to sleep when driving home would be unsafe. check in and out was a hassle as the lobby is locked to the outside world. you have to stand in the doorway in the cold with your luggage and call the number, wait a while for someone to pick up, and continue to wait after the call for someone to let you in. the unit we stayed in was a block away from the check-in building, where the only (paid) parking was, so we had to walk on the ice and snow with our luggage, up three flights of stairs and down a long hallway, only to be met with the wrong room. the employee then brought us to a room SIMILAR to what we booked, but with two twin beds, not queens. we didn’t fuss because we were tired happy to be in a room with a private restroom. i swear to god we stayed in someone’s apartment while they were out of town that weekend. the unit was dirty and cluttered, and missing blankets, toilet paper, and towels. after calling, the employee returned with the missing items. we walked the block back to the farrington address for check out and ended up slipping and falling on ice right outside, scraping my knee. again, the checkout process was a hassle. all of this being said, i suppose you could argue that you get what you pay for. hotels don’t cost what they used to, but for $200ish for one night we were disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025