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Sonder The Magnolia

3.5 star property

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Accessible
Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Living area
Exterior
Exterior
Suite, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
234 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, 02116
  • Copley Square
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Boston Common
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Interior

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Living area

Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 Double Bed | Living area

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 47 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Exterior

No. 284 powered by Sonder

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Microwave
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (875)
The price is AU$515
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
27 Mar - 28 Mar
No. 284 powered by Sonder

About the area

Boston

With a stay at Sonder The Magnolia in Boston (Back Bay), you'll be steps from Newbury Street and 6 minutes by foot from Copley Square. .This aparthotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from The Shops at Prudential Center and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Hynes Convention Center.
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What's nearby

  • Newbury Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hynes Convention Center - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Copley Square - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boston Common - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Fenway Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Copley Station - 5 min walk
  • Back Bay Station - 9 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Atlantic Fish Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Porto - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Sweetgreen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Wagamama - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Sonder The Magnolia

Aparthotel in Boston, steps from Newbury Street
Sonder The Magnolia offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available.
Make yourself at home in one of the 11 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided on request, and cribs/infant beds (complimentary) can be requested.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Guests will find features like a virtual front desk.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Family friendly

  • Free cot/infant bed

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bathrooms

  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with digital service
  • Streaming services

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Luggage storage
  • Virtual front desk
  • Change of towels (on request)

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • 11 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with special check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are recommended to download the property's Sonder mobile app before check-in

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number LB-463019

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Sonder The Magnolia Boston
Sonder The Magnolia Aparthotel
Sonder The Magnolia Aparthotel Boston

Sonder The Magnolia Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 52 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Sensational location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a great location, central and close to shops and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

LY Thi Bich

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect for visiting. It’s close to everything: market, shopping, dinning, ect. The area is safe & beautiful. The apartment is clean, but the kitchen has no cooking stoves or cookwares, just microwave. So the term “kitchen” is misleading. Unfortunately, my kid has special diet. We struggled to find things for her to eat not being able to cook. The fridge doesn’t dispense ice or water. The noise can be bothersome for some. And, there's no elevator. Be prepared to lift your belongings up the stairs.

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was in the heart of Back Bay. It was a cool experience to stay right on Newbury street. I had heard people complaining about noise but with some ear plugs it wasn’t a problem at all (they even supply a little white noise machine) but you are in the heart of the city you can’t be complaining about noise! The light in the bedroom was amazing. Our unit was the accessible unit so it had its own elevator! Quick walk to Copley station which is the perfect location on the Green Line cause you can use any train to get downtown and north station.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Room comfort
Pros - Right in the middle of Newbury Street with great shopping and restaurants right at your doorstep. Comfortable bed. Clean apartment. Kitchen well equipped with dishwasher, Washer dryer, microwave. Reliable internet. Spacious interior. Lift access to level 4. Cons - Very noisy at nighttime so difficult to sleep. No table to eat food so eat on bed or in the two lounge chairs on your lap. Needs some sort of bedside tables next to bed. The biggest concern was safety due to the fact that the lift is shared with Shake Shack. On two occasions we pressed the button to go down and when the lift opened there were men literally staring into the kitchen as the lift opens straight into your apartment (there is no door from the lift). On another occasion it appeared to be that a homeless lady had found her way into the lift and seemed surprised when my wife entered. We later saw her on several occasions living rough. There is something not quite right about the set up even though there is a security code to go to floor 4 that’s unique to the guest, it is not without the possibility of others entering which is a little scary. The final con was when we requested an early check-in for 2pm. We received notification at 3.45 that we could checking early. When we went to activate this, Sonder wanted to charge a significant amount for it. We felt this was opportunistic! If the place is ready why not show some good will like everywhere else does!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was great, I would love to come back next year. My only issue which is at 9 am this morning, housekeeping came into my room while I was in my underwear sleeping in bed. Our check out time was at 11 am. It was quite embarrassing and not a fun way to wake up.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Close to restaurants, coffee shops, and retail
Comfortable, functional, and clean suite. While no reception and consierge on site, they have have a good chat option for questions and lockers to store luggage. Great area with lots of restaurants, coffee shops, and retail. The bedroom had a sound machine and sleep mask in case street noise and light becomes an issue.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ahmed

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel, and I wonder how included with the list of hotels. The code to enter the building did not work and No employee at the property to help. I spent several hours on the street until another tenant came and open for me. The elevator was not working and I had to carry my luggage to the third floor. I had to leave the property 2 days early and of course I did not get any refunds..
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location. Within walking distance to Fenway, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located in heart of Back Bay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrison

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location, very nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fania

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, close to everything you need. The windows are highly effective at blocking out noise from the busy street. As advertised, there is no elevator and no stove, but the air fryer provided is very convenient. The space is clean and quiet, with a good shower and a comfortable bed. The hallway luggage lockers were a lifesaver. What could be improved: - A full-length mirror or one in the hallway would be beneficial. - Providing communal-size body lotion, similar to the shower products, would be appreciated. - A bottle of olive oil for use with the air fryer would be useful. - The decor is more bleak compared to other Sonder locations, such as in Montreal. - The bathroom could use better lighting and a close-up mirror for makeup. - A more functional bedside clock with a phone charger would be helpful. - The living room has enough space to accommodate a small workstation with a chair, which would be more practical than the high kitchen counter for remote work.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ying

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room/unit we were in was above shake shack so you could here the music and noise from the restaurant. Location was great for us though it was Midway between fenway and Boston common in back bay. We took the free logan express bus to back bay and the room was 1 block away. Only $3 to go back to the airport.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Clean, secure, hip lcoation
Great location, right among shops and cafes on a hip street. Clean, large 1 bedroom apartment. As others have noted, it is super loud overnight with trucks loading nearby stores. They provide a sound machine but bring ear plugs!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

UCA

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kairi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very close to basic necessities and close to the station. Place was relatively clean. Would recommend. Just for other peolle looking at this place to stay the only downside is that there isnt any elevator. It was a good workout going up and down the stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gulcin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great location and wonderful unit
Sonder property is our new favorite. The unit was impressively clean. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked. Check in and check out were easy and efficient. We used their app to ask questions during our stay and got answers and help immediately. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Amanda

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Amenities
Pros: Location - right on Newbury St. Cons: 1. Dumpsters being unloaded every night we stayed between the hours of 2-4 AM?! It woke us up every night- don’t understand why this wasn’t disclosed to us. 2. When booking it said crib was included. I had to request it 3 times to confirm it was added to the reservation. Upon delivery this was a pack and play that didn’t even fit in the master bedroom so the baby had to stay in the noisiest area. 3. Left 4 towels and 1 roll of toilet paper for 3 adults for 4 days/3 nights. When we ran out of toilet paper and asked for additional towels, I was told no one would be available for 24 hours and to purchase it on my own and they would refund me. Once I sent the receipt they gave me “Sonder credits” not a refund. I had to go back and forth for hours on a chat to correct this. 4. The heating/air. Not sure what was going on but it was 78 degrees in our room and in any attempt to turn it down it would just stay there. I will finish by saying I travel very frequently and it takes a lot for me to write a negative review. I am so unsure how this property doesn’t have a lower rating. I would say you can definitely find a better place in the Back Bay Area before choosing to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024