Nine Zero, A Kimpton Hotel

Boston, USA

Virgin rating

King Premier Room
Better Sorts Social Club
Better Sorts Social Club
King Premier Room
Better Sorts Social Club
Better Sorts Social Club

The hotel

This luxury Boston hotel is regarded as one of the best in Boston. It's trendy, well positioned and friendly with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Guest rooms provide a welcome retreat from the buzz of the city, featuring a good range of mod cons. For a real treat, take advantage of the in-room spa treatments available, including hot stone massage and spirulina body wrap - pure bliss! There's also a state-of-the-art fitness centre, open 24/7 with complimentary water and towels to cool you down. Because you're so central, there are plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants in the immediate vicinity but if you're in the mood for another treat (and why no, you're on holiday!), make sure you frequent the hotel's vintage cocktail lounge, the Highball. Popular with the locals, it's a great mix of fun and nostalgia with some killer cocktails to boot.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Laundry Service
  • Internet Access

Where is it

Right across the street from Boston Common, close to all attractions, including the Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Transfer time from Boston Logan International Airport: 10 minutes.

Hotel information

190 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, floor-to-ceiling windows, satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities, mini-bar*, in-room yoga mat, safe*, bathrobes, hairdryer, iron and board. Queen Deluxe Rooms with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

King Premier Rooms are larger with 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Queen Premier Rooms are the same size as a King Premier Room but with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Queen/Queen Premier Rooms with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children (2-12 years).

Better Sorts Social Club (open for dinner and cocktails, selected days). Complimentary morning coffee, tea and newspapers in lobby. Hosted evening wine hour. 24-hour fitness centre. In-room spa treatments*. Complimentary bikes. Babysitting service* (on request). Laundry/dry-cleaning service*. Complimentary WiFi. Valet parking $49 plus tax, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

* Denotes local charge. 

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pricey, not especially worth it

May 18, 2022 ImYourDJ Pennsylvania

I typically love Kimpton properties. They have an independent, boutique hotel feel despite being owned by the Holiday Inn superchain, IHG. The Nine Zero generally has that feel, but it's not really worth the steep price tag. The location is nearly perfect, right off Boston Commons in downtown. You can walk most everywhere. The design is pretty… Read more
I typically love Kimpton properties. They have an independent, boutique hotel feel despite being owned by the Holiday Inn superchain, IHG. The Nine Zero generally has that feel, but it's not really worth the steep price tag. The location is nearly perfect, right off Boston Commons in downtown. You can walk most everywhere. The design is pretty good, maybe a bit tired. Like its best days were 10 years ago. Dark wood, kinda moody lobby. Everything is well cared for but the place is showing its age with likely thousands of guests passing through annually. The rooms are fairly standard hotel rooms. A more eclectic design than your standard Holiday Inn, of course but not really any more comfortable. Not to say it was uncomfortable, it wasn't. It was just meh. Surprised to find there is no restaurant on-site so therefore no room service. Naturally you can do Doordash or something but that requires you to go pickup your food in the lobby. And everyone knows delivered food isn't nearly as good as freshly prepared. No parking options nearby really, so either you walk or valet for a crazy price. I felt for the $380 per night price tag. I should have a nice, memorable experience. This place didn't deliver. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Horrible hotel. Will never stay there in future

May 17, 2022 L6507LCsama Washington DC, District of Columbia

Horrible hotel. Stayed in a suite Paid $700 per night. Room had bad smell. Heating didn’t work. Staff unfriendly Suite was dark. Hardly any sunlight. For the money they charge … it’s a top off. Seems management and employees don’t care. Will never stay there again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The most helpful staff

Apr 27, 2022 jacquelinelV1090EN

This hotel is fun a needed break from your typical corporate cubicle hotel. Clean and funky rooms with yoga mats and Eames chairs make them stand out. But the best part is the staff. I forgot something and Mitchell rushed to ship it to me before I caught my flight. Truly great.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location & staff+!

Apr 25, 2022 O9834ETshannonm

We stayed here over the Boston Marathon weekend and it was great! The location is close to public transit which made getting around the city very easy as well as the beautiful Boston Commons. After we had returned home, we realized a valuable was left in the room. The Kimpton staff were able to locate it and we’re very helpful in shipping it back… Read more
We stayed here over the Boston Marathon weekend and it was great! The location is close to public transit which made getting around the city very easy as well as the beautiful Boston Commons. After we had returned home, we realized a valuable was left in the room. The Kimpton staff were able to locate it and we’re very helpful in shipping it back to us. The free coffee and tea was a great treat in the lobby. We’ll be back! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Don’t be misled

Apr 22, 2022 Nomad797237

This is a stylish hotel in a good location, with sensational views across Boston from their designer rooms, and it has many friendly staff. BUT There is no restaurant, nor bar, nor concierge, nor gym. There is no food offering whatsoever in the hotel. We asked for coffee in our room only to be told that they will supply a coffee maker for us to… Read more
This is a stylish hotel in a good location, with sensational views across Boston from their designer rooms, and it has many friendly staff. BUT There is no restaurant, nor bar, nor concierge, nor gym. There is no food offering whatsoever in the hotel. We asked for coffee in our room only to be told that they will supply a coffee maker for us to use, but cannot provide milk to go with. We never saw a china cup or any glassware. All was paper. The receptionists are not knowledgeable and are unhelpful. I say this as I asked for a cab to the airport only to be handed a slip of paper with the telephone number of a cab company and told to order it myself! There is also a general feeling that there just aren't enough experienced staff on hand. I feel that the descriptive blurb put out by this hotel group is misleading as it omits to mention the lack of basic amenities one expects from a quality hotel. Whoever rated this as the second best hotel in Boston needs their head examined - Conde Nast what were you thinking? You have all been warned Read less