The location was absolutely perfect. If you like the subway - you are at Downtown Crossing which is near the middle of all the lines. You are very near the Boston Common also. There is a 7-Eleven next door for drinks or snacks for the fridge and a Cafe Nero practically next door for excellent coffee, breakfast, etc. We had a sound machine and it blocked any noise at all - I would highly recommend it. If you stay here, you will have a wonderful stay. It was far better than the very nice hotels in the area I have stayed at before (and less expensive).