Howard was super nice. He was friendly at the initial greeting, but left us to our own devices for the rest of the trip. The place was incredibly clean and well kept with a bunch of added goodies! Maps, toiletries, Harry Potter books, netbook, alarm clock lamp, massage chair, and an excellent stock of back up toilet paper and tissues.

And did I mention it was INCREDIBLY CLEAN? The pristine white bathroom was impressive, and the whole place smelled really nice. The room and bathroom seemed to be on a floor of their own, so we had a lot of privacy. Overall, it was as nice as staying at a hotel but as comfortable and convenient as staying at a friend's home.

Also, the location was excellent. If you love to walk, it's within easy walking distance of the Freedom Trail, and many of its sites--Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Paul Revere Mall, Bunker Hill Monument, U.S.S. Constitution + TD Garden. Steps away from countless delicious Italian restaurants and pastry shops, and no more than a 10 minute walk to the T.

I would recommend anyone and everyone stay at Howard's. I cannot express enough how perfect it was for our first trip to Boston.