The Farrington Inn

About this hotel

Charming Guesthouse Off Commonwealth Avenue Convenient Location : Situated just 750 meters from Packards Corner T metro stop, The Farrington offers easy access to Fenway Park and nearby universities. Comfortable Accommodation : Rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, and complimentary WiFi. With linens, towels, and shared bathrooms provided, guests can relax in comfort. Vibrant Surroundings : Enjoy a variety of dining options and entertainment on Harvard and Brighton Avenue, with top universities and attractions such as Harvard University and the New England Aquarium just a short distance away. Experience the charm and convenience of The Farrington - book your stay now!

Highlights

Facilities

• Parking
• Private parking

Check-in & checkout

Check-in

02:00 PM

Check-out

11:00 AM

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Guest sentiment

• Cleanliness4.0

  Several reviews indicate issues with cleanliness, including dirty floors and insufficient bathroom hygiene.

• Service6.9

  Positive sentiment regarding staff being friendly and helpful.

• Location8.0

  Consistently mentioned as a strong point with convenient access to restaurants.

• Room Quality3.9

  Feedback indicates discomfort due to cold rooms and noise from surrounding guests.

• Amenities5.5

  Mention of missing basic amenities such as towels and soap.

• Value for Money4.9

  Complaints about pricing relative to low quality suggest average value for money.

• Food and Beverage5.5

  No specific mention, assigned 'Standard quality for this hotel tier'.

• Overall Experience5.4

  Mixed reviews lead to an overall average experience.

Guest reviews

The room was very large, with two queen beds, kitchen, and dining table. We were able to leave our backpacks once we checked out.

The room was very large, with two queen beds, kitchen, and dining table. We were able to leave our backpacks once we checked out.

The facilities in general need renovation and maintenance and more cleanliness, especially in the shared bathroom.

Well located and good friendly, practical service

Well located and good friendly, practical service

Green building: Stinky, filthy, noisy Red building: kept up, clean, nice service.

Soap dispensers did not have any soap.

It was simple and comfortable

It was simple and comfortable

Nothing

Nothing

I stayed at the Farrington Inn with my fiancé from July 4th to July 5th this year. We paid $160, and for that price, the minimum we expect is a clean room and a functional bathroom. We wanted to stay the night to have a place to rest and take a shower before continuing our trip to Maine the next morning. However, both at our arrival and departure, the state of the bathtub was deplorable. It was full of dirt and hair and completely clogged. After seeing that, it was hard to rest thinking about the cleanliness of our room if that was the state of the bathroom, so we decided to sleep on top of the blankets with full clothes. Both times we tried, nobody was at the front desk to attend to us when we went to ask, and the next morning the bathtub was the same. I tried to take a shower, but when I opened the faucet, dirt came out of the sink, and I was faced with a pond of dirt. It was nauseating (see photo). I think it is outrageous that they charge $160 for such service, and that is why I put a complaint to booking.com (where I made the reservation), for a refund of the money. I was shocked when they told me that the owner had refused to return the money, and booking only offered to return 18.38 USD in Travel Credits. I honestly expected more from Booking; these are the kind of situations I use Booking for, for that extra security, but I guess they failed. I contacted the owner directly (FarringtonInnJohn@gmail.com), explaining all this and gently asking for my money back. They never replied.