Arcadian Hotel Brookline

The hotel is in a great location, right in the heart of Brookline, with a subway station right outside the door. The environment is decent, and surprisingly, I was even able to get disposable slippers, though they took a while to be delivered. The downsides are that there's no bottled water, the air conditioning is old and noisy, and if you're sensitive to sound, it can be a bit loud due to its proximity to the subway.

I happened to be traveling during Independence Day, and hotel prices in the city skyrocketed, so I ended up staying here for a night. Given the price, my expectations weren't high. The room was essentially a dorm room with an inner window facing the hallway. The bathroom was quite small but clean. Breakfast was just some milk, cereal, and toast, which was fine since it was free. The hotel's location is a bit out of the way, but there's a Green Line subway station nearby, making it convenient to get to the North End and Back Bay. There are also many beautiful large houses in the surrounding area, making you marvel at the enviable living conditions of Americans. Plus, the Kennedy birthplace is only a 10-minute walk away and is worth a quick visit if you have some spare time.

1) Room: Our room had no window to the outside, only facing an internal corridor on the first floor. This was a bit inconvenient as we couldn't open the curtains. 2) Lobby: The lobby was nice, with plenty of sofas for relaxing and free self-service coffee and hot water. 3) Transportation: Right across from the hotel, there's what I'd describe as a 'ground-level subway' (tram/streetcar). It costs $2.40 per ride, regardless of the number of stops. 4) Amenities: Within walking distance, there are many restaurants and supermarkets. Facilities: The gym was good. Cleanliness: Good. Environment: Safe, and within walking distance to dining options. Service: Good.