AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown

Hotels
AC Hotels by Marriott
8.8 (412 reviews)
225 Albany Street , Boston , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Pets allowed
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Nice room size
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Hidden fees
Limited parking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.01
Multiple mentions of dirtiness and maintenance issues in the reviews indicate a need for improvement.
Service
9.48
High praise for staff and service, particularly the bartender who went above and beyond.
Location
9.52
Conveniently located with easy access to local neighborhoods and attractions.
Room Quality
8.47
Rooms are generally comfortable and well-sized, but some comments on lighting and discomfort.
Amenities
8.5
Decent amenities mentioned, but some concerns with the food service and bar availability during certain hours.
Value for Money
8.96
Overall perceived as good value, although hidden fees were noted.
Food and Beverage
8.51
Food quality praised, but service times were an issue.
Overall Experience
8.98
Overall enjoyed the stay despite some issues with cleanliness.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:42

Property Description

Modern Accommodation with Fitness Center:
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown offers contemporary rooms with free WiFi, TV, and private bathrooms. Stay active at the fitness center during your stay.

Convenient Amenities and Multilingual Staff:
Enjoy private parking, a shared lounge, terrace, bar, and snack bar at the 4-star hotel. The multilingual reception staff speaks English, Spanish, French, and Hindi for your convenience.

Prime Location near Major Attractions:
Located just 2.7 km from Carson Beach, the hotel is close to Boston South Station, Back Bay Station, and Boston Public Garden. Easily accessible from Logan Airport, the AC Hotel is the perfect choice for your Boston stay.

Book your stay at AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Downtown for a memorable experience in the heart of the city.

Important information:

Guests 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.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BOS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 62 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 412 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.01
Service: 9.48
Location: 9.52
Room Quality: 8.47
Amenities: 8.5
Value for Money: 8.96
Food and Beverage: 8.51
Overall Experience: 8.98
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Sharon family_with_children us
10
It was perfect and we were all very pleased!
Pros:

My daughter had the breakfast and was not impressed considering the cost. Our room was immaculate and very comfortable. We would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for safe and secure accommodations and an easy-on and easy-off highway experience. The staff was great.

Cons:

We needed assistance in initially operating the elevator, but we did appreciate the safety feature. It was not intuitive as to how to ascend. As an elderly person, the shower was great once my daughter instructed me how to turn it on.

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Alaa family_with_children kw
1
Will not recommend it to friends at all. Their policy is not flexible and old hotel
Pros:

Bad and staff not friendly and not cooperative.

Cons:

Staff not cooperative.

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Todd solo_traveller us
8
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Brigeen couple us
7
Super clean, and convenient, with a great staff but old and tired.
Pros:

Very convenient to downtown Boston

Cons:

It’s old and things are constantly broken like the elevators, the room locks etc..

2026-04-23 via Nuitee
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RunTravel4Life Solo travel
10
Great hotel near transportation
Pros:

Great location walking distance to restaurants. Close to freeway and metro. Beautiful decor and lovely atmosphere.

2026-04-20 via Tripadvisor
extended_group us
9
2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Paolo family_with_children it
7
Pros:

Posizione . Disponibilità del personale .camera ampia.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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B3228BAtaylorb Couples
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

Great services, beautiful rooms and well equipped fitness center! Would book again

2026-04-04 via Tripadvisor
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Jesse solo_traveller us
10
2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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nicholasgL5370UH Business
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great location and staff. I would recommend to anyone traveling to Boston.

2026-03-29 via Tripadvisor
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Olha couple us
10
A very clean, quiet, and comfortable stay
Pros:

The hotel was exceptionally clean, which was the most important thing for me. It’s also very conveniently located close to Mass General Hospital. I was staying after surgery, and this was my second time choosing this hotel for recovery. Our room faced the Whole Foods side, so it was very quiet and peaceful. The beds were very comfortable — I was able to sleep through the night even in my condition. The bathroom was spotless. We also enjoyed a lovely breakfast, and the parking was very convenient and reasonably priced.

Cons:

Everything was great, no complaints

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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Harriet couple gb
7
2026-03-24 via Nuitee
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walterlN1365BF Family
10
A beautiful space
Pros:

Outstanding accommodations. Polite and highly attentive staff, Room was clean, neat, and an inviting relaxing space. Look forward to staying again. My maximal recommendation.

2026-03-23 via Tripadvisor
M
Mathilde couple ch
7
convenient location, functional rooms, staff could be more « caring »
Pros:

convenient location for what we had to do

Cons:

- Very noisy heating system
- people at reception : at checkin, waited 10mn as they could not find our reservation which was fully in order. at checkout, nobody at reception desk at 8.20am for 10mn and got an unpleasant remark as I went to the back office to ask for a receptionist
- forced 25 $ location fee in the rate

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Lavar couple us
9
2026-02-24 via Nuitee
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Pupo extended_group us
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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G2913ZLstephenk Business
6
Other hotels are better and watch for an added $25 a day fee
Pros:

1 Br Suite was kind of like a prison cell. Very dark and it was very difficult to get the temp right. The thermostat was way up by the front and the bedroom was a full 10 degrees different in the back. So, one room cold and the other hot. You needed to be an engineer to get the lights to work, one central switch by the front door to save on electricity like in Europe but there was one light in the bedroom that could not be turned off by any switch in the whole room. Lastly, they steal $25 a day (destination/visitor fee) and give you it as a credit. Only if you eat breakfast, use the bar or buy tons of unhealthy snacks do you get the money back. I don't do any of those things so used about $25 on bottled water through the week and lost $100. Basically, do not stay here... there are lots of other hotels that are better and don't sneak fees in to rip you off.

2026-02-13 via Tripadvisor
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Wilmer couple us
10
2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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G3545QGpaulam Couples
4
Beware destination fee add-on
Pros:

Hotel was fine However they added a destination charge at check-out which was not disclosed either at the time of booking or during check-in. Their confirmation email mentioned a $60/day valet charge, but not the destination fee. It took me several emails to get it refunded.

2026-01-24 via Tripadvisor
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E3512BImarks Business
6
noisy
Pros:

light sleeper so take this with a grain of salt, but the windows, doors, and floors are pretty thin and don't do much to block out any external sound, so it doesn't really matter where you are in this hotel, you're going to hear *something.*

the freeway side is clearly the worst - they're thoughtful enough to provide earplugs and a noise machine but your single-pane window is 50' from the last remaining elevated piece of the central artery: you're going to hear it.

the other side is much better but beware of the whole foods loading dock on north side of the building if truck backup beepers can wake you up, the middle of the building if elevator dings can do the same, and anything but the 6th/top floor if you want to avoid noise from people walking on the hollow wooden floor above you.

the staff are really nice and do what they can but it's pretty obvious the hotel was built on the cheap and there's not a lot they can do.

2026-01-22 via Tripadvisor