Fodor's Expert Review Bertram Inn

92 Sewall Ave., Brookline, Massachusetts, 02446, USA

Editor's Note: This location is no longer in operation.

Quiet and old-fashioned is the m.o. at this antiques-laden inn, which is in walking distance from Cleveland Circle. The Bertram was built in 1907 as a wedding present for a wealthy merchant's daughter. The building's extensive renovation reflects its original Victorian style, from the wood paneling and marble fireplace to the antique furniture and fixtures about the house. Room 3 is a favorite, with a four-poster bed, Oriental rug, cherry paneling, and working fireplace. Sound ho-hum? Hear this: Some rooms have ultradeluxe (and superexpensive) Duxiana mattresses, worth the trip alone.

PROS

  • free Wi-Fi
  • a breakfast buffet of fresh fruit, pastries, and a warm entrée is served each morning
  • relaxing living room

CONS

  • no elevator
  • could be tidier
  • 15-minute T ride to downtown Boston

QUICK FACTS

B&B/Inn
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HOTEL INFO

Phones: 617-566–2234 | 800-295–3822

HOTEL DETAILS

14 rooms
Rate Includes: Free Breakfast