Clarendon Square in Boston, MA

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Telephone:	+1 617-536-2229
Website:	www.clarendonsquare.com
Address:	198 W Brookline St, Boston, MA, 02118 b/t Thorn St & Albany St South End
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	620 ftTremont St @ Pembroke St 640 ftTremont St @ W Brookline St 750 ftTremont St @ W Newton St
Categories:	Bed & Breakfast

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Boston’s boutique Bed and Breakfast. Stylish, comfortable and quaint. Centrally located, in a historic district of 19^th century townhouses and amongst the sites of downtown Boston. Theaters, shops, and tourist sites are just steps from our door. The Clarendon Square B&B is perfect for a casual visit, or a structured business trip; we are right where you want to be.

At the Clarendon Square Bed and Breakfast you will experience accommodations with modern touches and an interior décor focused on style and sophistication. A B&B offering the amenities of a luxury hotel in Boston along with the personal service of an intimate Inn. Let us help you find the perfect dining spot, plan a night out, or prepare for a special occasion.

History

Established in 1996.

Built as a single family merchant home in 1863, the residence was completely rebuilt by current owner Stephen Gross to operate as an urban bed and breakfast. Situated in the hip and historic South End, Clarendon Square welcomes both business and leisure travelers from cultures around the globe seven days a week, year round.

Meet the Business Owner

Stephen G.

Business Owner

Stephen Gross began Clarendon Square 18 years ago with just one room. Several years later he has developed the property you see today. Stephen’s background includes careers in mortgage banking, residential construction and historic preservation. He enjoys all aspects of owning the inn, but especially enjoys speaking with guests about their lives and personal adventures. His passion for guests’ satisfaction and comfort drive the Clarendon Square standard. Stephen enjoys traveling to all parts of the world and experiencing the unique qualities of well designed inns and boutique hotels.

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17 reviews of Clarendon Square

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Sheila K.

Place rating: 5
Santa Barbara, CA

We stayed at the Clarendon Square B & B for three nights and it was perfect. It is walking distance to great restaurants, very close to Newbury Street where all the shopping is (10 min walk), ubers frequent that area so they are never more than 3 minutes away when you look for one, and it’s 15 minutes from the airport. So location is perfect. The b & b was also incredibly beautiful. The décor was tasteful and the breakfast delicious. The girl who worked there was just the sweetest and was really helpful. I’ve been to a lot of different b & b’s, and this is by far my favorite.

Kelly B.

Place rating: 5
Nebraska City, NE

A wonderful way to see Boston. Helpful staff, super clean, delicious European breakfast, fun jacuzzi on roof and we could walk to all the historic sights except Bunker Hill.

Janel B.

Place rating: 5
Brockton, MA

I could not have chosen a better place to stay for our Boston elopement. It was the best weekend of my life and Clarendon Square is at the top of the list of the reasons why! This place is GORGEOUS, simply breathtaking! The luxury suite is amazing along with the rooftop view/hottub (I suggest going up there at night), continental breakfast is filling and exactly what you need to jumpstart your day, the people are super nice and helpful. The hotel is in the perfect location to quickly get to Back Bay and the MBTA transportation lines, but also tucked away on a quiet street for a peaceful night sleep. Just amazing. We will stay here again and again and again!

Lam Ann H.

Place rating: 4
Washington, DC

We enjoyed our stay at Clarendon Square. Love how close it is to everything and it’s cozy yet classy feel. We were greeted by our lovely inkeeper upon arrival and she was great. The grounds are clean and well kept. It is difficult to get in touch with someone after hours and sometimes midday. The number in the book doesn’t seem to connect with someone in the house but someone offsite. But overall, a terrific stay ~ we loved out experience at Clarendon, it made Boston all the more memorable!

Ryan W.

Place rating: 5
Crete, IL

Beautiful and unique, in a prime location surrounded by highly reviewed restaurants and conveniently located a short walk from downtown Boston and transportation. Staff was very flexible and friendly, and the location was amazing. We will definitely look to stay here the next time we’re in Boston.
We stayed in the lowest-cost room, which was very nicely decorated with a great bathroom and shower, and when you factor in the great continental breakfast and espresso, (not to mention corporate hotel fees) I think we saved money and got a superior experience at Clarendon. It was certainly just what my wife and I needed to relax and enjoy boston.

Haley B.

Place rating: 5
Austin, TX

I put this on Trip Advisor too, sorry if you’re seeing it twice…
My husband told me at the end of our vacation, «you always find the best places for us to stay»…this flatters me as much as it does the Clarendon Square Inn.
We couldn’t have been happier with our 4 night stay in early April 2013. Location was great… walking distance to many sights, nearby subway stops, The South End is a great source of restaurants and entertainment (catch some jazz at The Beehive!), AND this inn must be located on the quietest street in Boston. It was so peaceful coming home to it at night after dinner.
Our room was lovely and in good taste, had everything you might need and enough space for two, and we couldn’t get over how wonderful the sheets felt.
Our full continental breakfast was just that, filling. Boston has a safety law that B & Bs cannot cook food on premises (makes sense), but Clarendon really goes above and beyond to provide whatever they can in addition to breads and cereals and fruits… hard-boiled eggs, oatmeal, deli meats and cheeses, etc. It was all delish and quite satisfying.
The hot tub… oh, the hot tub. You may think this is just an unnecessary luxury, but let me tell you, when you’re doing as much walking through the city as we did, spending some time in there each evening (even if it’s just 15 min) makes a WORLD of difference in regards to body fatigue, sore feet, etc. With all the walking we did, we never once felt sore. In fact, between the hot tub and the fantastic sheets, we awoke each morning feeling like a million bucks. Plus, it was that something special… watching the sun set and the light reflected off downtown buildings, or seeing the skyline all lit up at night… it was a great way to reflect upon all the wonderful things we did and saw that day.
Finally, the entire place was very clean and the staff was super friendly and eager to assist us in any sightseeing plans. You will have zero regrets staying here. My only regret is that I didn’t write this review sooner, and I hope to visit again someday!

Christy M.

Place rating: 5
Sacramento, CA

Loved this place! Charming, beautiful, and unique, the Clarendon was a delightful place to call «home» while visiting Boston. It is located on a quiet street in the South End, close to restaurants, small boutiques, and salons. About a mile from Boston Common, we walked most places to do our sight-seeing.
The rooms are tastefully decorated and the service is terrific. I was shocked how quiet and peaceful it was! Granted, we were on the top floor with no one next to us, but I never heard a peep or creak from anyone while we were there. As the previous owner of a very old home, that is quite a feat for an historic building! We did not get a room with a soaking tub, but the double head shower was quite sufficient!
As you enter on the ground floor, you first pass through the dining room which is attached to the kitchen. In the evenings they leave a tray of specialty tea and a small refreshment. The next level is the parlor, with sitting areas, books, a piano, and even a small selection of DVDs to watch in your room. The next few floors are composed of 2 rooms apiece. The rooftop balcony is even more gorgeous than the pictures were. Be sure to bring a swim suit to enjoy the roof top hot tub!
The owners and staff are wonderful. Friendly and knowledgeable, they can make recommendations for activities, dining options, and sight-seeing. They bought our duck tour tickets for us with our credit card, and made dinner reservations for us at a great new restaurant.
A quick word of caution to people with trouble walking/climbing stairs: be aware that you will need to climb stairs, as there is no elevator in this historic building. Because of the age of the building, the stairs are on the small side, and you may need to walk up several flights to get to/from your room. They will help you help you with your bags if you arrive when they are there, but if you get in late (like we did) be prepared for a workout!

Sandev G.

Place rating: 5
Irvine, CA

There is a reason every review on this bed and breakfast hosts five stars! Excellent location in the south end of Boston, easy walks to connecting subway and T-stations. Wonderful bar and restuarant scene minutes away.
Overall experience at this establishment was mind-blowing; from the gracious hosts to exciting rooftop spa over-looking downtown boston and surrounding suburbs. Steven and Bobby were excellent hosts and very knowledgeable about the city; this made our stay that much easier.
Our room was spacious, clean, and hosted a bamboo garden in our private backyard. It was extremely difficult getting up every morning; i have never slept in such a comfortable bed. It literally felt like you were sleeping on a cloud. Every morning, breakfast was fresh and ready promptly at 8am. All requests were taken care of in a timely and professional manner.
Clarendon Square Inn rivals any 5 star hotel in the Boston area, and will definitely satisfy those looking for a private escape amidst the busy «city» life.

Ronald S.

Place rating: 5
Washington, DC

Elegant, classy and intimate without being stuffy. This is a small (7 rooms) b&b in a great section of Boston. The innkeepers are extremely helpful and friendly — it seems like they want all of their quests to have a great time while in Boston. Stephen was a great help mapping out a walking tour for us.
The rooftop hot tub is also great and you couldn’t ask for a nicer room.
Clarendon Square is very welcoming to foreign guests. We met visitors from Denmark, Canda and Norway during our stay (as well as domestic guests).
Nothing is cheap in Boston but I thought the rates were very reasonable for such a nice place. Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Kaela P.

Place rating: 5
Los Gatos, CA

Clarendon Square Bed and Breakfast is AMAZING! This was our first time staying there, and I can’t imagine staying anywhere else.
Perfect location, beautiful building. Couldn’t ask for a better experience.

Valerie G.

Place rating: 5
Ferndale, MI

This was the first time I convinced my husband (then boyfriend) to stay at a Bed and Breakfast. In his mind, a bed and breakfast could only mean Victorian lace and breakfast with weird old people asking prying questions. THANK YOU Clarendon Square for proving him oh-so-wrong.
The place is gorgeous. The rooms are amazing, the common areas are beautiful, the amenities are top notch. The honor-system wine closet was fabulous. The rooftop jacuzzi was out of this world. The shower with 2 shower heads made us very sad once we returned to our poor excuse for a shower at home.
The owners and staff were amazing. We stayed for a few nights and had a bit of luggage, which was taken upstairs to our room for us. We were given a quick overview of the property and the area in general, but only to the degree that we were interested in hearing. Helpful without being overbearing! I had made some special requests before booking, and they were MORE than gracious in helping me achieve the perfect stay. love love love
There were only two negatives on our trip– The first had to do with something left in our room by the previous guest. The owners were very responsive and took care of the situation as soon as it was brought to their attention, so no need to elaborate. The second was a guest who came to our room to yell at us about her 5AM flight after we closed the door-thingy to the hot tub area too loudly. Not Clarendon Square’s fault– but I love reminiscing about Princess Cranky coming to our door in only her robe.
As I finish this review I can only think about how badly I want to go back to Boston –and how I would not even bother consider staying anywhere but here. :)

David R.

Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL

First the good news. Our room was very nice and the private garden was awesome. The breakfasts were very good, and the company at them was very fun to talk to. When we talked to the owners and the staff, they were very nice and knowledgable and extremely eager to please.
Now the bad news: Our room had flies and mosquitos galore when we got there, which was just annoying. Also, we were below the kitchen, so foot traffic was aggravating beyond belief and kept us awake at night. After the first night, the owners put out a sign on the kitchen door’s asking that people keep it down at night due to sleepers below. But that didn’t help the noise caused by the early morning breakfasters. We were, however, slightly mollified by the gratis bottle of bubbly that the owners gave us in lieu of a quiet room.

Danan R.

Place rating: 5
New York, NY

This is one of the best B&B in Boston. The rooms are borderline modernistic and tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and nice bathrooms. They have a rooftop hot tub and great breakfast with prosciutto, lox, quiche, and croissants. Definitely recommend. The proprietors are very funny and sweet, and the location is super convenient.

Brady H.

Place rating: 5
East Watertown, MA

Where do I start…
privacy, access to restaurants and liquor store, hospitality, quality, space, comfort, warmth, rooftop jacuzzi, 2 shower heads, TV w/cable, dvd player, delicious breakfast and coffee, the hosts were welcoming, kind and told awesome travel stories.
My girlfriend and I were extremely happy with our stay. We would definitely go back.
To expand a little, the best thing about the whole experience is privacy. We didn’t have to «check in» or get greeted by the owner. We were given a code when we made the reservation and when we arrived we typed it in and walked up to our room. There was a note on the door with our names. The key was inside with a personalized letter giving instructions and restaurant recommendations. So, we walked in and it was only us. It was effing sweet. We would go back fo sho.

Josh G.

Place rating: 5
West Hollywood, CA

Wow.
Wow.
Wow.
That’s hard for me to write, as I am really particular about where I stay when traveling, but I have to say I was so impressed by the quality of the b&b. They have rooms that rival and even one-up many of the Four Seasons I have stayed at.
The best way to describe the place is that it’s Brahmin without being stuffy. The décor is traditional, classy, with a modern/transitional edge. They have a great piano to play at (or try to practice on as I did), a great quality breakfast bar, and an amazing hot tub that overlooks downtown Boston as well as the beatiful surrounding neighborhood of exquisite row houses.
The beds are amazing with soft luxury linens, the bathroom had two shower heads (nice when you wanna shower with the bf) and were appointed with top-notch toiletries, and the library is a hoot to look at. they’ve collected some interesting books. I wonder how many people actually browse them?
The two proprietors, Steven & Bobby, were so nice and AND respectable, and very accommodating. They’re also a lot of fun!
If you’re looking for a place that’s not corporate – and really, who wants a big chain anymore? – check this place out.

D J.

Place rating: 5
Newington, NH

Honestly, this is the only place to stay if you are going to be in Boston. Very intimate, luxurious, and convenient. Great historic row house in the South End. Excellent restaurants nearby. Very helpful staff that is not overbearing. Great rooftop hot tub. Highly recommended!

David F.

Place rating: 5
Philadelphia, PA

Seriously, this is my favorite place to stay in Boston. I won’t even think about staying anywhere else.
The entire house is clean and gorgeous. And so are the owners (zing!). No, but seriously – Stephen is really easy on the eyes.
If you smoke (like me), I suggest requesting one of the rooms on the top floor where you can easily escape to the roof to smoke.
And not to mention there is a hot tub on the roof. Hot. Tub.
Seriously, you can’t go wrong with this place. It’s a little on the pricey side if your company isn’t paying for it, but I think it’s worth every penny.

Clarendon Square

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