Hampton Inn Boston-Peabody

Alexis-​arguing with me about how to pronounce my name. Also, stating that it was too early to check in at 1230ish. Generally found her to be rude.

Less than half the cost of staying right in Boston, free parking, free breakfast, and great staff. This is definitely a place to mark down for your next trip to the Boston area. It’s only about a 15 – 20 min drive into Boston, and Salem was right around the corner too, so you can check out a little bit of local lore as well. Really… don’t pay the crazy prices in Boston. Come here instead.

My husband and I liked it here. The staff was really nice and allowed us to check in early. We were only staying one night, then heading back to Foxboro to catch a Pats game, so we weren’t looking for an amazing place. But really this place was nice! It was close to Salem to take a trip there during our first day there and then the next morning we were going on a whale watch. The staff told us how to get to places.
As said by someone else, about the barrier that divides the north and south traffic, that was the one thing I didn’t like.
We would come back and stay

wonderful staff… friendliest on our two week trip. our check in lady gave us wonderful literature and maps and information about Salem and Boston. thank you so much! location is awkward, off HWY 1… there is a barrier that divides north and south traffic, so it’s hard arriving to this place, depending on where you’re coming from. but we stayed 4 nights, and got used to it… but it takes awhile to find the best routes. located about 15 minutes from Salem, so that was a bonus. FYI — there is NO laundry on site — but there is next door at their sister property. this is not very practical. thus not good.

Wow, I was thoroughly impressed at the value we got out of this hotel for the price we paid (roughly $ 50 a night, via a Priceline express deal)! Our experience was nothing short of pleasant, from the moment we rolled in to the minute we checked out.
Speaking of check-​in, the front desk staff is super efficient. From walking in the door to getting keys to our room, I don’t think more than five minutes elapsed. That’s inclusive of the explanation about their various amenities, including an indoor pool! The free wi-​fi was reasonably reliable throughout our stay, too. No complaints there.
Even better, breakfast was included, and while the grub isn’t exactly world class (see Exhibit A, hotel breakfast at The Witt in Istanbul), it’s hearty and satisfying. Between the selection of breads and bagels to toast, various coffees and juices, two waffle irons, and even hot food (!), there was no lack of variety. To top it off, our first morning there, we were warmly greeted and taken care of by some very attentive and friendly employees.
As others have mentioned, the rooms aren’t terribly thrilling, but for the price, all I really wanted was a comfortable bed and a shower. Those two requirements satisfied, everything else was gravy.

OK, but noisy. Hotel is on a busy street, so they should have known to take extra care in insulating it from noise. When you book a room, make sure that you book it on the side away from the street. When I first checked in, I was surprised at the noise level and asked to be moved. This helped greatly, but still didn’t prevent the noise from the dumpster pickup (2AM?!) from coming through. This all at the 6^th floor — not even at ground level. Breakfast fare was standard, but not any better than that. Internet wifi at 30−40% at the end of the building — caused me problems at first initially. Room very clean, but plain (particularly after staying at the Residence Inn). I would stay here again, but not recommend it to someone else.

Stayed for three nights. Room was clean. Very attentive, friendly staff. If you are visiting the Peabody area, this is a good choice.

We stayed here for almost a week last year, and were not impressed. One evening we called the desk three different times within an hour about a loud group of people, the noise continued past midnight. They didn’t have laundry services and we knew that when we booked. We were allowed to use the nearby hotel to do our laundry, the staff there was excellent and offered us cookies.

If I was able to leave zero stars, I would. Before about 10 minutes ago, I would have given it three stars, but as I pack my suitcases to leave– I discover that we have had items stolen from our room, by housekeeping most likely since they are then only other people who have been in here. I am super angry– and will be reporting the theft in the morning. Definitely doesn’t make me feel safe staying at this hotel again.

For a busy location it was quite acceptable. Front desk personnel are very nice. Could improve breakfast selections but it is a standard Hampton. Clean and friendly. Can’t ask or much more.

I agree with what others have said. All of it. But here’s why I think this place is really great. The pool is beyond warm. True — they don’t have a hot tub, and as a frequent business traveler I look forward to that. But hot tubs are hard to find around Boston. The temperature of the pool here nearly makes up for it.
Plus, the great staff and on and on. Love it.

How can a hotel wow me? By making me feel special. I’ve been a HHonors Diamond member for 3 years, but this was the first hotel to have a «guest of the evening» approach. I was greeted with a goodie bag filled with treats when I arrived. Very nice Hampton! It really is the little things that help chain hotels stand out.
The hotel itself was pretty standard, nothing special about the room or the breakfast. It was clean and comfortable — what more could you want? The gym was small but was happy to have one.
One small issue, my TV wasn’t working when I checked in. The hotel front desk staff actually came up to my room to bring me the keys to a new room. This NEVER happens. Usually if something is broken or off at a hotel, they huff and puff at you and claim they have no rooms before finally admitting they do. I was really appreciative of their immediate response.
As other Unilocalers have said, this hotel has a great price. It is 20 minutes outside of Boston (way longer in traffic) and is about half the price.
Extra star for the awesome staff.

Great… new renovation!
I would highly recommend this hotel. It has a VERY helpful staff, VERY clean rooms and a wonderful breakfast! You cannot go wrong here. Flat screen TVs, new furniture, fixtures and equipment. This hotel also features a great location near everything!

I highly recommend the Hampton Inn in Peabody!
Our recent trip to Boston left us booking a hotel about 20 minutes out from the downtown Boston action– reason why? Everything actually IN Boston is upwards of $ 200-​$ 300 a night! We decided to stay here at Hampton Inn because they only set us back around $ 100 a night.
This place is outstanding. Clean and comfy rooms– plus a terrific staff who was very helpful. This Hampton Inn has all the ammenities a traveler could ask for– internet, free parking, heated pool, free breakfast and newspapers. Its right next to Salem should you plan on visiting there, too.
One thing it is missing is a laundry room– However, its sister hotel right next door, Homewood Suites, does have a laundry room. As a guest at Hampton Inn you are allowed to use the Homewood suites laundry room. I did this, and it was hassle free.
There are several restaurants up and down the block, however I’d steer clear of the Wendy’s and Sonic downstairs though, blah! Otherwise, this place is awesome and i enjoyed my stay here. I’m a fan!

Admittedly, there’s nothing fancy about the Hampton Inn, but it is consistently comfortable. The rooms are well appointed, the breakfast and coffee are good, and the pool is nice and warm. Don’t judge the place from its boring exterior or empty parking lot. It’s really quite nice.