Boston, MA… It is one of those cities where you ask yourself why aren’t you living here. Home to many well-known colleges, the arcs of the American Revolution, and everything that’s unique to the New England region of America. Tourists, college families, and businessmen flock the old fashion streets from many competitive accommodations in the Boston area. The Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel is a Boutique Luxury Hotel located razor close to the Boston Common. Given the mixed reviews I read before my stay, I was quite skeptical about staying at this hotel. I could have chosen any other hotel like my comfort brand the InterContinental, but I was on budget and couldn’t use my Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night there. Therefore, I decided to risk it by staying here for my two nights in Boston. My first ever trip to Boston took place between September 29th to October 1st. As the Diamond Elite Ambassador Member, I booked the 1 King Premium Room, but was later upgraded upon arrival to the 1 King Premium Skyline Corner View Room upon my arrival. The room costed $660 for two nights after a deduction of my Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night Voucher. After a quick subway ride from Logan Airport, I made the 10 minute walk to the hotel from the State Station. After walking into the casual, posh, yet vibrant hotel lobby, I was welcomed by Liz. Liz briefed me on my room upgrade, the...Boston, MA… It is one of those cities where you ask yourself why aren’t you living here. Home to many well-known colleges, the arcs of the American Revolution, and everything that’s unique to the New England region of America. Tourists, college families, and businessmen flock the old fashion streets from many competitive accommodations in the Boston area. The Kimpton Nine Zero Hotel is a Boutique Luxury Hotel located razor close to the Boston Common. Given the mixed reviews I read before my stay, I was quite skeptical about staying at this hotel. I could have chosen any other hotel like my comfort brand the InterContinental, but I was on budget and couldn’t use my Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night there. Therefore, I decided to risk it by staying here for my two nights in Boston.

My first ever trip to Boston took place between September 29th to October 1st. As the Diamond Elite Ambassador Member, I booked the 1 King Premium Room, but was later upgraded upon arrival to the 1 King Premium Skyline Corner View Room upon my arrival. The room costed $660 for two nights after a deduction of my Ambassador Complimentary Weekend Night Voucher. After a quick subway ride from Logan Airport, I made the 10 minute walk to the hotel from the State Station. After walking into the casual, posh, yet vibrant hotel lobby, I was welcomed by Liz. Liz briefed me on my room upgrade, the Kimpton hotel features such as the Better Sorts Social Club restaurant, and the daily hotel traditions at Kimpton like the Morning Coffee Table or Social Wine Hour. I had a very nice experience checking-in with Liz.

Down the cozy looking hall, through the posh elevator, up 15 levels is my room 1605. As mentioned it the Skyline View Corner Premium King Room. The size of the room is at 350 SQFT or 32 SQM. To me it is a room size comfortably sufficient for two people. In this corner room when you enter the door is the minibar table and bathroom containing a Toto Toilet, Sink, and Spa Shower with Atelier Bloem Shower Supplies. Through the wooden floored hallways is a nice closet, followed by the bedroom itself. The bedroom contains the Comfortable King Bed, an oversized desk, a TV, a leather chair and ottoman. The corner view shows the Boston Common on one angle, and the other shows Paul Revere’s Graveyard. The overall design of the room is like a cozy modern study hall, except with the hotel room features. I do like this room and its features. One thing to improve on for future reference is to start replacing the COVID-era plastic cups at the sinks with real glass cups. I think that’s something the hotel should do to bring it a step towards absolute perfection.

Making sure your stay is up to your perception of perfection would be the Assistant General Manager Michael. Micheal is not someone I actually met in person, rather he (or someone who relives him on off-shift hours) hides behind a cellphone standing by as your asynchronous butler via text message. You ask him for a dental kit or a bag of ice, he will get a room attendant to serve it. If you need anything or to ask about anything regarding the hotel, just text the number that will reach out to you on check-in day. I think Michael handled my cellular experience of my Kimpton experience well, it’s a nice touch to personalize service for such a busy boutique hotel. Important note for the IHG One Members out there: If you want the 2PM Late Check-Out here, make sure it’s requested at check-in.

Liz advised me that the Better Sorts Social Club was relaunched on the day I arrived at the hotel. Any lunch or dinner services can now be used by guests at this hotel. I specially came in for my breakfast amenity which is complimentary for the Diamond Elite Members. The Better Sorts Social Club is certainly one of the most cozy looking part of this hotel property. You have a full-bar and cozy leather seating in the atmosphere of an old fashion but modern interior design. For the first morning I had the American Breakfast with Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Breakfast Potatoes, and White Toast. For the second morning I had Pancakes with Maple Butter, Blueberries, Strawberries, and Maple Syrup. I had great serving staff looking after me, which I wish I could know the names of so I could give them a shout.

This is a nice Kimpton Hotel. It’s one of those versatile brands that define luxury in the most casual way possible. In ways the Nine Zero is already a game-changer to the hotel industry in Boston, given the uniqueness and rare convenience this hotel has to offer. I was checked out by the lovely Nicole to top off my stay at the hotel, she addressed the minor plastic cup issue. But overall, I had a nice experience at this hotel. I was skeptical at first, but I have come to enjoy the fruits of my budget trip investment taking. This stay was certainly worth giving away the IHG Ambassador Weekend Night Certificate. Staying at this hotel allowed me to get a deep sense of Boston from a convinient yet intimate perspective.

I look forward to my return to Boston and this hotel soon!More