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.

It's in Brookline, with lots of great food nearby and convenient access to the Green Line. However, the room itself felt incredibly claustrophobic. There was no exterior window, and you had to navigate a long, dim corridor, past a bunch of black railings, just to get to the room. It honestly felt like a prison cell. The window couldn't be opened, and it faced another room's window, so ventilation wasn't good either. Overall, the cleanliness was fine. They offer trolley rentals, which is handy for moving during the start of the school year. There's also a simple, free breakfast provided and a small convenience store.

The room was clean and had a private bathroom, which was nice. Breakfast was a bit basic, but that's pretty typical for American hotels.

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.