Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center

Hotels
Best Western
7.9 (1019 reviews)
181 Boston Post Road West , Marlborough , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great breakfast
Cons:
Some dated rooms
No hot tub

Categories

Cleanliness
7.85
Multiple reviews mention clean rooms and well-maintained facilities.
Service
8.35
Guests frequently compliment the friendly and helpful staff.
Location
7.85
The location is appreciated for its accessibility and proximity to amenities.
Room Quality
7.85
Rooms are often described as spacious and comfortable.
Amenities
7.35
Good amenities mentioned, though some express a wish for a hot tub.
Value for Money
7.85
Guests feel they received good value based on their experiences.
Food and Beverage
8.35
Complimentary breakfast and food quality were highly rated.
Overall Experience
7.75
Most reviews indicate a positive overall experience with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 23:22

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience the grandeur of the largest hotel outside of Boston at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center. With 47,500 square feet of adjustable exhibition space, this property offers unparalleled comfort and convenience for all guests.

Prime Location
Nestled in Central Massachusetts, our hotel is easily accessible from I-495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike, making it the ideal choice for travelers seeking a central location. Whether you're here for business or leisure, our prime location ensures you're never far from where you need to be.

Event Hosting Excellence
As the go-to venue for trade shows, conventions, and meetings in the Boston region, the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center boasts 34 acres of versatile space. From intimate gatherings to large-scale events, our hotel is equipped to handle all your event needs seamlessly.

Book your stay now at the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel and Trade Center to experience unmatched hospitality and convenience.

Important information:

Upon check-in photo identification and credit card are required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Please note that the Pool will not be available from 18/06/26 to 03/07/26 due to maintainanceGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BOS

Location

Property Accessibility

Public Area
  • Hill Located: No
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Type:
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: Yes
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
  • Lifts Accessible: No
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Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 1019 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.85
Service: 8.35
Location: 7.85
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 7.35
Value for Money: 7.85
Food and Beverage: 8.35
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Jared extended_group us
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Nicole family_with_children us
4
Only because I had to
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The staff
Breakfast
Cleanliness
Restaurant

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Danita extended_group us
6
It was fine for what we needed it for
Pros:

Clean, good location

Cons:

Bad elevators and long wait times due to a dance competition in town. Sometimes we opted for stairs.. 5th floor and it wasn’t real fun

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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dlan0rh Business
2
Nightmare from the start
Pros:

My experience was terrible. It was a nightmare from the moment it began.

To start, I was traveling with a group, and the reservation process was incredibly difficult. Rooms sold out so quickly that there was almost nothing available. I initially reserved a king room because it was the only option left. A month or two later, I happened to check my reservation and noticed that a room with two double beds had become available, so I booked that instead.

About a week before my stay, I called to cancel the extra reservation. What should have been a simple phone call turned into a 10–15 minute argument with the front desk employee, who repeatedly insisted that I only had one reservation and that I was mistaken. I was confident I had two reservations, so after getting nowhere, I dug through my emails and found the second confirmation. When I called back, I explained that, just as I had said, I did in fact have two reservations. Rather than apologizing, the employee simply made excuses about why he couldn't find it in the system. The reservation was eventually canceled, but the interaction was unnecessarily frustrating and completely unprofessional.

When I arrived to check in, I waited in a long line before finally getting my room key. Unfortunately, when I opened the door, I was hit with an overwhelming smell of wet dog, dirty carpet, mildew, and what seemed like a broken air conditioner. The odor was unbearable.

I went back downstairs, waited again, and requested a different room. Surprisingly, another room was suddenly available. After another 10 minutes at the front desk, I was given a new room. While it didn't smell, it certainly wasn't in good condition. The door wouldn't automatically latch shut, one of the bedposts appeared to be broken, and the mattress was one of the most uncomfortable I've ever slept on. I could literally feel the springs digging into my back, and I slept terribly every night of my stay.

As if that weren't enough, on the second night the entire hotel was evacuated at around 1:00 a.m. because of a fire alarm. To this day, I still don't know what caused it.

The Wi-Fi was another major issue. I was constantly being disconnected or denied access altogether. When I called the front desk for assistance, I was told to come downstairs so they could "help me figure it out on my computer." I work from my laptop every day—I know how to troubleshoot Wi-Fi. This was clearly not a user error, and I certainly wasn't going to hand my computer over to the front desk at 11:30 at night.

I do want to give credit where it's due. The management staff I encountered walking around the property were friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was good, and the conference space met our needs.

Unfortunately, those positives couldn't make up for the poor condition of the rooms, the uncomfortable beds, the repeated maintenance issues, the unreliable Wi-Fi, and the unprofessional experience I had with the front desk staff.

To top it all off, this experience cost over **$750 for three nights**. For that price, I expected a clean, comfortable room and competent customer service. Instead, I left disappointed and would not choose to stay here again.

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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Eliza solo_traveller us
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Dave couple us
9
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Jose Mario couple br
9
Pros:

Localilazação muito boa - equipe muito boa - café da manhã bom também

Cons:

Horário do café da manhã durante a semana termina as 09:00h

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Kristen extended_group us
6
Pros:

Location of facility,,its neatness to activies snd food.

Cons:

shower head did not work in bathroom.

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Kenneth solo_traveller us
8
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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1Hockey_Mom1 Business
2
Not a level of customer service you would expect
Pros:

General Manager Dawn Ryan or Best Western doesn't care about customer service. On April 22 we had made a reservation for Best Western Plaza & Trade Center in Marlborough for 2 nights in July. We found out that we had to come in to town a early so wanted to add one night to our reservation but that turned into a nightmare. On June 14 we called the reservation hotline to add a night to our reservation but after the call we noticed the BW reservation specialist mistakenly change our dates to a different month. So we immediately called back and a different BW representative tried to reinstate our original reservation but couldn’t provide the same rates, it was over $200 more for 2 nights so the BW representative put us on hold told us she spoke to General Manager Dawn Ryan and Dawn would be changing the rate back to what the rates were on our original reservation and it will be changed sometime later that day. Two days later we called to follow up to ensure the rates were changed and found that the rates were not changed. We have tried to resolve the issue since June 14 and have a case number 35843 with Best Western customer care but nothing was resolved and Dawn Ryan has not been responsive or helpful. We have forwarded the confirmation email for the original booking with the rates posted but for some reason she did not believe the BW confirmation email. After spending hours on phone with BW customer care and almost a month without any movement on the case. We are no longer able to spend energy correcting this issue on July 9 we have canceled the all reservations with BW and will be staying at a Hilton nearby. Best Western Corporate, Best Western Plaza & Trade Center in Marlborough and General Manager Dawn Ryan have failed miserably.

2026-07-09 via Tripadvisor
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Martins couple us
10
Excelente !
Pros:

O café foi excelente !

Cons:

Nada , tudo ótimo !

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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emma solo_traveller gb
8
Family of 3 stay
Pros:

Great location to all amenities. The hotel is set a good distance off the main road so it is nice and quiet. Very spacious rooms, has a fridge and microwave, hairdryer and iron.

Cons:

The pool was closed during our time but it did not affect us and we were offered some free time at a close entertainment ce tre for compensation.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Narahari family_with_children ca
4
Pros:

Staff and Service Exceptional. Break fast very good

Cons:

Bathroom was not fully clean, shower did not function and shower head fell off and had to be refixed. There was a muggy smell in the room amd a/c made a lot of noise

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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S7693UEpc Family
6
Rooms need updating, musty odors and humid
Pros:

Pros: friendly staff, better than average breakfast included, microwave and refrigerator were a good addition.

Cons: musty odor in the room, AC doesn’t lower humidity much even on high, room generally feels worn and shabby. Chair fabric was noticeably worn, wallpaper is stained and peeling in areas, tub had some staining, wood doors for room and bathroom are old/banged up/show where previous hardware was attached…it’s clear that the rooms have not been updated in many years. So while the rooms itself was clean, it still felt dingy.

2026-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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Wagner couple br
7
Espero que devolvam o depósito do seguro caução
Pros:

O atendimento dos funcionários foi muito bom.

Cons:

Pediram caução de $100 dólares e até agora não devolveram.

2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Alan solo_traveller ca
7
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Katherine family_with_children us
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller us
4
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

Pool was closed whole reason o go there.and once before.Bar was closed and World Cup soccer games were on. Reward members no longer get water tvs had issues

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Katherine family_with_children us
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Antoinette couple us
8
2026-06-30 via Nuitee