Alrighty then, inababy. Not my experience there, though. Never had a stuffy room. Maybe the front desk didn't like your attitude.

"Maybe the front desk didn't like your attitude."

Really? That was a horrible leap to take. I've stayed at that property a half dozen times. To suggest I didn't get upgraded because of my attitude??? That's just messed up. I am only chiming in with my personal experience which differs from yours which you insisted to post over and over.

The OP is looking for affordable. With Boston at high capacity, the likelihood of talking sweet to the front desk isn't going to get you anywhere. Your's was a gifted experience being upgraded, or had the time to fight for a superior room, when rooms were available. Sometimes when you book entry level that is what you get. I give the same warning about the Omni Parker House that has "Euro style" closet rooms.

You launched into a personal attack on me, inababy. It's not a stretch to assume you might not be the nicest person at the reception desk. Just sayin': don't attack people, and you might have better luck.

<"Maybe the front desk didn't like your attitude."

Really? That was a horrible leap to take.>

Nah. A very short one, actually.

Do you have an issue with me NewbE in which you follow threads like this to chime in and comment about me and nothing about the topic at hand? I know that Taber does. Is this a lounge connection?

Can we circle this back to proper advice? I think we can all agree on the following:

- The Park Plaza enjoys an enviable, super central location. I personally think it is the 3rd best located hotel (after the nearby Taj and the Four Seasons across the street) in the city, but even those that would quibble with my ranking would agree it is very central.

- The Park Plaza is an older hotel that has some very small rooms. Heck, they say on their own website (about "Cozy Rooms"): "At around 100 square feet, these rooms are small!". Even the "Superior" rooms start at only 180 square feet, which is a little more than half of the national average.

In general, the "deals" one gets at the Park Plaza are for the super small rooms. It is up to the individual to decide if they can live with the room or how confident they are they can sweet talk their way to a bigger space, but let's be open about what the hotel is and what their rooms are like.

I think it is fortunate that the Park Plaza, with it's central location, does offer the option of less expensive, albeit smaller rooms, for a lower price. They do describe the "cozy" rooms as perfect for the solo traveler. And the newly renovated rooms look nice. More streamlined and well-designed.

Don't pull me into your paranoia, inababy. I have posted about the topic at hand, and replied to your attacks.

I'd hope that anyone has the good sense to find out what size room they are reserving, especially at an historic hotel. And, like I said, we have had great customer service while there.

Funny that the last time we were at Park Plaza was in May, during graduation season in Boston. We had reserved a large room, with a sofa sleeper for our son. Turned out the room was actually TOO BIG. It had a lot of wasted space, because it had a big dining table in it. We were there for 5 nights, so wanted to be comfortable.

We talked to the front desk, and they were extremely helpful. The clerk spent a lot of time on her computer, trying different configurations for us. The hotel was very full, but it turned out they gave us two connecting rooms-- one large suite, and one large double, for about $20 more per night. It was a great deal because we had two bathrooms and a large sitting area. Perfect.

That same visit, DH's sister and niece were also staying at Park Plaza. They were upgraded to a huge double room with two beds, and were given concierge level privileges, for about $10/day more. The concierge level lounge was a great place for us all to gather during the days.

So, that's my own personal experience, which is more than valid and applicable to the subject. Thank you very much.

Correction: our two connecting rooms were $80 more per night. Still a great deal.

Correction: I never attacked you. I have stated differing opinions and experiences. How you weave that into an attack is beyond my understanding never mind saying it over and over.

Correction: you stated multiple times that I deserved or invited poor service from the front desk because of my bad attitude? You just make this stuff up out of smoke? And now I not only deserve subpar service but I am paranoid.

Correction: You were not upgraded you were upsold for $80 a night which is not helpful to the OP who is looking for a bargain.

I am really sorry to the OP and others who seem to agree with me and the website that the rooms are cozy. You seem to be spinning wheels for no apparent reason.

The Park Plaza runs $247 on Oct 1, 2 and 3 plus $17 resort fee, and taxes. So under uklisa's listed budget and it's a superior room - 180sqft or larger.

For the location,imo that's certainly a better choice than $235 plus taxes at La Quinta Somerville. (the 209 rate mentioned upthread does not appear to be bookable).

https://bostonparkplaza.reztrip.com/...te_code=TRIPAD

Good find, Debbie.

I completely agree that if one can find a good hotel in the midst of Boston, it's so much better to be able to walk so many places.

How about a place in Beacon Hill like this, around $195/night total?

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/915272