Longwood Inn

We visited from California and we had a great stay at the Longwood Inn. The rooms were clean and comfortable and it was a treat to stay in a beautifully-​decorated Victorian-​style building with character. The Longwood Inn is within walking distance of Coolidge Corner, several yummy restaurants and Trader Joe’s. The staff was friendly and helpful, and there is a kitchen with community refrigerator and dining room downstairs that we utilized when we got takeout and saved the rest for later. I would definitely recommend this hotel to other travelers, we had a great experience!

Earlier this month my husband and I had the pleasure of staying at the longwood inn for the 2^nd time.
I had called to book the room sometime in December and spoke with john, the manager. You can only reserve rooms via phone, email or fax no online booking. I recommend calling. It was an easier and seamless conversation. He asked that I mail a check– you can do just a deposit or the full amount, I chose the latter. I received a confirmation email once he received my check which required a response. That was the trickiest part of this whole process but never the less I got it done.
When we got there an envelope with our name was waiting with our room key, easy enough. Check out process was simple too.
I love this place because it is quiet, unique, has parking and is stunning. The foyer and lounge are made with rich dark wood and gorgeous antique furniture. I haven’t had the pleasure of visiting in the summer but the deck looks lovely.
Both times are rooms have been great! Comfy beds, updated bathrooms, warm and cozy.
I love the mix longwood inn offers of old Bostonian and modern features.
I highly recommend, especially for parents/​family attending any events at BU as it’s only a ½ mile away.

My family and I stayed at the Longwood Inn in order to watch our daughter run the Boston Marathon. We were very pleased with the accommodations. We had originally made reservations at a much more expensive hotel in Brookline, but when I found the Longwood Inn online, it looked very quaint and it is. There is a shared kitchen which was much used by others. We were able to make coffee in the morning and allow others to drink what we didn’t. The beds were comfortable and clean. The room in general was very clean.
Accessibility to public transit was a huge plus as we did not have a vehicle. Also, the town of Brookline is very cute.
My only complaint would be the inconsistency of the Wifi. My kids needed to get online to do some homework and my daughter had been called to Skype with a news station from our hometown to discuss the bombing at the marathon. The Wifi did not seem to stay connected and when it was connected it was pretty slow.
Beautiful neighborhood. Trader Joe’s down the street and lots of eateries and shops within walking distance.

We stayed here during our trip to Boston, and overall it was a pleasant experience. It was the cheapest option we could find and at a good location, about halfway between Boston and where my brother lived in Newton. The neighborhood was nice and it was a short walk away from public transit and a street full of shopping and dining options. We had planned to take public transit but ended up not utilizing it at all since we went to see my brother often during our stay, and Newton isn’t really a convenient place to get to IMO. However, if you plan to just go East of the inn, the public transit would have been a great thing to use, and much cheaper too!
Several factors went into selecting Longwood Inn. As I had mentioned before, it was one of the cheapest options in the Boston/​Greater Boston area. It was also near public transit. Third, it had free parking behind the inn. Did you know how ridiculous parking/​driving in general is in Boston!!! I had no idea, but I can definitely tell you that I am SO grateful that we had free parking to come back to every night during our trip. Most hotels in California, and so far every hotel I have been to, offer free parking, if not free valet. In Boston, I was looking at 25, 30, even 45 dollars a night for parking! At the hotel you’re staying at! How insane is that?! I’ve never heard of such nonsense. So yes, the free parking at Longwood was a huge selling point.
The manager and staff are very professional and courteous, the room was clean and tidy, and we had our own private bathroom across the hall. They had a laundry room and kitchen that was shared with all the guests, and free wifi. Basically all the basics, they had covered. Reservations were a cinch to make as well.

This is a very unique place. I set eyes on it at night with the Inn lit and a sign post with its name in gold hanging just outside the walkway. I had arrived late and so the Inn’s manager made special arrangements so that I could pick up the keys and not have to sign in until the next day. There is a sense of history as soon as you walk into this place. It’s quiet and clean. The dark wood, lamp lighting, high ceilings, and New England furniture is an experience in itself to discover. There is a large framed black and white photograph of JFK on the wall as you walk up the carpeted stairwell to your assigned room. For those who are unaware, Brookline, MA is the birthplace of JFK (5÷29÷1917) and Longwood Inn was built around the time of the 35^th’s US president’s birth. The bathrooms have all been renovated from sink to tile and paintwork. LCD screen t.v., very comfortable bed, multiple lamp lights to turn or not to turn on, and free wi-​fi make this place very cozy and relaxing. Be prepared for a communal kitchen to share with the rest of the guests along with the dining and living room. Free parking. Also walking distance to Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Dana Farber Cancer Center, Trader Joes and a sting of affordable restaurants just 3 mintues walk from the Inn.

I came to The Longwood Inn from southern AL because my infant grandson had open heart surgery at Children’s Hospital in Boston. The rates were affordable, the staff was compassionate and the room was comfortable. The Inn is in a very safe area, so I was not worried about walking to and from the hospital (about ½ mi.). I spent 7 nights at The Longwood and was so impressed. I definitely will stay here when we return to Children’s Hospital for future surgeries.

AT LEAST IT WAS CHEAP…
We planned to stay here for the weekend while shopping for apartments in the Brookline area. When making arrangements, I specified that we were taking a red eye and were arriving early Friday morning. When we got there Friday morning, there were a number of envelopes (with what I’m assuming were keys to various rooms available). None with our names on them, however. We called to see if we could get a room (granted, it was 6:30, so I’m sure I pissed somebody off), we were told nothing would be available until 9am. Fair enough.
When we came back at 9, we were told our room would not be available, but they were able to put us in another room while we grabbed a few hours of shut eye. We got a sizeable room with a tiny private shower (and a shower head that sandblasted us awake).
All in all, the place itself was ok, but service was lacking. The inn keeper wasn’t the most engaging individual and the night manager was less than friendly.
Location was perfect for where we wanted to be, but I’d recommend looking elsewhere before checking this place out.

Cheaper alternative to the Best Western Inn at Longwood. It is located a couple of blocks further away from the medical area though, so it’s not as convenient. It does put it only a couple blocks away from Coolidge Corner which is a great place to catch dinner. Unless you get the one private room, you’ll have to share a bathroom. There’s a common kitchen for everyone’s use which is pretty clean. This is a 3 story Victorian house that’s converted to a hotel. There is only someone there certain hours of the week, otherwise, you pick up and drop off your keys on your own. The front door is kept unlocked, but it’s a pretty safe neighborhood.