We had a very nice one night stay at the Ames. The room was smallish, but not uncomfortably so, and really nicely designed in a minimalist style. The bed was extremely comfortable. And the ganache tart from room service was delicious.

One thing to take note of if it's your first time here: the hotel is not marked at all, so I would advise looking at the exterior photos so that you know what the building looks like. Otherwise it would be very easy to miss it and not that easy to get back since it's on a one-way street.

My g/f and I stayed here for a weekend and were very happy with the experience. Beautiful hotel and very close to the Quincy Market area and a T stop. So we had no issue finding things to do. Also, the concierge Charles was extremely helpful getting us tickets to a Celtics and making a dinner reservation.

I find it difficult to understand why this hotel is accorded so many superlative comments. That being said, believe me when I say the staff is great--- accomodating and friendly. However, the entire experience left me a bit cold. The decor is too sterile for my taste. It was also a tad bit expensive. I wouldn't have minded the extra dollars had the presentation been somewhat more to my liking. There is nothing wrong with this hotel. It simply does not conform to my taste.

My wife and I decided to plan a last minute (about 4 days prior) trip to Boston for New Years Eve. I looked around a little until I found the Ames which was right in the middle of everything pretty much. The price was really not that bad considering how late I booked. I did not go through the hotel's website as it was about 100.00 more expensive than priceline. The room was very nice. It had cathedral ceilings which made up for the size of the room. The furniture was very nice and modern and despite some negative reviews about the bathroom I had read, it was nice and the shower did not make that much of a mess at all. We usually stay in Kimpton Hotels but I think we will definately switch to the Ames when in Boston. Warning, not a hotel for families or people that are light sleepers. My wife and I enjoy the sounds of the city but if you are sensitive to it then this will be a problem for you. Overall very enjoyable stay.