With a stay at The Chester Hotel in Boston (South End), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Northeastern University and 12 minutes by foot from Copley Place. .This aparthotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Copley Square and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Boston University.
The Shops at Prudential Center - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Copley Place - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Newbury Street - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Copley Square - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Massachusetts Ave. Station - 5 min walk
Boston Ruggles Station - 12 min walk
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Dunkin' - 4 min walk
Slades Bar & Grill - 4 min walk
Farmer Horse Coffee - 5 min walk
Jaho Coffee & Tea - 7 min walk
Gary’s Pizza - 5 min walk
About this property
The Chester Hotel
The Chester Hotel offers 7 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 24-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.
Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Boston aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring microwaves and Smart televisions. Your memory foam bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Guests will find features like a virtual front desk.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
No onsite parking available
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Paper towels
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
Egyptian cotton sheets
Memory foam mattress
Bathroom
1 private bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
24-inch smart TV with digital channels
Climate control
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Hardwood flooring in room
No elevator
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Virtual front desk
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
7 units
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Access code, private entrance
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A damage deposit of USD 300.00 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Interior was tastefully done spaces homey, nice neighborhood+ they are super helpful even with carparks. They found me one 2 mins away for so cheap, which I was most impressed
The kitchen was fully equipped, and the place was very clean. It's conveniently located near universities and downtown, with everything within walking distance. However, I do wish there was an elevator—carrying luggage up to the fourth floor was quite a challenge. That said, the bed and sofa couch were comfortable, and we slept well.
Sample of apartment life in Boston. Clean, safe..nice bed
John
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Alyana
Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
The property itself was clean and generally well-maintained. However, communication with the staff was quite difficult—they were hard to reach, and we experienced a long delay (a couple of hours) before receiving any response when we had trouble accessing the building.
A few important details were also not disclosed prior to booking. The property does not have an elevator or a concierge/front desk, which would have been helpful to know in advance.
We were also told the unit included a queen-sized pull-out couch, but it was noticeably smaller—closer to a twin size—making it uncomfortable for more than one person.
One of the most significant issues was the noise level outside. While some reviews mentioned it being noisy, the volume and intensity were far beyond what we expected. It was extremely difficult to get any rest. Late at night, the area also felt unsafe. At around 2 a.m., we witnessed a riot outside the building, including a police car being set on fire—something that was both alarming and unsettling.
Alyana
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
2/10 Terrible
Ankit
Business traveler
Sep 26, 2025
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was not a hotel. The name is misleading. I did not want to go in an apartment
We enjoyed our stay at the Chester, the room was clean and decorated beautifully so it felt like a home rather than a hotel room. I’d highly recommend the restaurant right next door, Mida, but make a reservation. If you need quiet this isn’t the place for you as it’s near a busy intersection so there are frequent sirens and car noise but we got used to it and the positives definitely outweighed the negative!
This is a great spot. Near a busy intersection, so not quiet but slept well and really enjoyed the location. Beautiful room. Great communication from staff. Fast responses to all my questions.
Annie
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Ryland
Jun 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ryland
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Amazing location and beautiful stay! Couldn’t figure out how the AC unit worked but overall no complaints.
Great stay, very clean, room aesthetic is beautiful, kitchenette with all necessities, proximity to a lot of good dining and coffee shops. Just be aware that it is not soundproof and . I will definitely always book for my Boston stays.
Mohamed Shereef
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marisol
Traveled with family
Jan 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Christmas @ Boston
Excellent property, well appointed, clean and with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. Close to public transportation and several restaurants and eateries nearby. Easy check in and out. The only negative is the city noise: sirens, traffic, etc. but that comes with the convenience of being in the city.
The historic brownstone had tremendous charm and was lovely. There was a problem with the heat not working and repeated requests for something to be done were met with conflicting information about possible repairs, but nothing was done. Luckily the temperatures rose during the day, which helped keep it a little more comfortable.
Best part was getting a complete refund because this place was so bad.
Matthew
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tina
Traveled with family
Oct 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Tina
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas
Traveled with family
Sep 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, room comfort
The hotel gave us the true feel of life in a Boston neighborhood. We had a little trouble figuring out how to switch from air conditioning to heat on one cool evening and never really got it to warm up. Also this was the first hotel room that we’ve ever stayed at that had no live sports on the television. I guess we were supposed to stream it through our personal account. Nonetheless, our stay was great and the room served our purpose just fine.
I liked that it was in walking distance to Fenway Park and not far from other attractions.
The bed was comfortable but it is a little noisy. The people upstairs were up all hours of the night.
The water took a long time to heat up and was mostly lukewarm.