Beacon Hill Bed And Breakfast
Unique location on the "Flat" of Beacon Hill, a historically preserved neighborhood of brick row houses, prized for its architectural elegance, gas-lit tree-lined streets, brick sidewalks, window boxes and hidden gardens. One block from Charles Street and its antique shops, restaurants and conveniences. A short walk to Boston Common, the Public Garden, "Cheers", downtown, subway stops, the State House and Freedom Trail connecting historic sites, including Quincy Market. Spacious rooms (queen or double plus sofa-bed, private baths, attractively and comfortably furnished. Elevator for luggage. Home-cooked breakfast by hostess in dining-sitting room with river view, oriental rug, crystal chandelier, family antiques, good conversation, 2 sweet white dogs. Public garage nearby.
Here is what guests had to say...
| Innkeeper Response |
This IS my home, which I attempt to make clear wherever my listing appears. It is my belief that a successful stay is based on my meeting my guests' expectations. I hope to make you feel like my personal houseguests. I do have central a/c; if it isn't on because I don't think it's hot, or if you aren't cool enough, just ask! I have hard-wired smoke alarms on the ceilings, as required by law; a CO (carbon monoxide) detector sits on a chest in the 2nd floor hall between the bedrooms where now a lamp burns all night, to augment the interior vestibule light. I practice energy conservation and invite guests to use as needed the on/off electrical switches I show them upon arrival.
The report of no electricity in a bathroom for 2-3 hours is true, as was my explanation. Before their return from dinner an electrician had remedied the situation; this had never happened before, nor has it since. Linens are washed every few days and are obviously clean at check-in, so they cannot be musty. These guests left hours after they arrived so have no credibility rating food never served!
As a woman alone awakened, prudence dictated not engaging in conversation four large angry people carrying alot of baggage down my interior stairs. Had I been given an opportunity, I certainly would have refunded their deposit as the situation arose from my failure to meet their expectations. Never before have I had anyone leave my home after unpacking and be vindictive enough to do everything possible to shut down my b&b. I'd be delighted to answer any questions you might have and hope that you will read the critique considering that this is but one guest's feelings out of the hundreds who have stayed with me over the years. Happy guests generally don't write critiques sadly!
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| - Susan Butterworth (innkeeper) |
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