The Davis Square Inn — Hotel in Somerville

Pros: As a solo traveler, I appreciated that the inn was in a safe neighborhood, conveniently close (within walking distance) to the T station. The landscaping was well-maintained with lovely flowers and comfy Adirondack chairs. The indoor area and my room were meticulously cleaned. I skipped breakfast but when I requested an early meal option, I was accommodated with a generous serving of fresh fruit, yogurt, bread, and hard boiled eggs. I was initially concerned about a shared bathroom, but it, too, was immaculate. The toiletries (shampoo, soap, and conditioner) were generously provided, not in tiny sampler sizes but in big bottles. The bathrobe was a welcome addition. The room temperature could be adjusted to one's liking.||||Cons: The stairs are steep and narrow especially for someone like me with weak knees hauling my luggage up to the third floor. The walls are thin so trying to get over jet lag is difficult with some guests who talk loudly and let their toddler cry on and on. If you are familiar with the tale of 'Beauty and the Beast,' recall the time Belle's father visited the Beast's castle. Everything in the palace was impeccable and just magically appeared. So it was with this inn since I didn't encounter the owners/managers during my entire stay (until the very end) , but I was supplied with all my needs. Belle's father finally met the raging beast. I, too, finally saw a manager/owner/employee on my last day as I was about to depart. I don't know who this person was who entered the inn and headed for the dining right past me since she did not introduce herself. She proceeded to tinker with the dirty dishes wordlessy, so I said 'Hi.' She just looked at me with a blank look and a perfunctory 'Hi' back, as if my interrupting her was a major offense. I then headed for the door with my luggage, obviously departing the premises, but no other words were exchanged. I actually did not mind the invisible hosts. In fact, I would have preferred being spared this unfriendly first and only encounter with an inn employee/owner. What would it have taken to be more hospitable especially for a departing guest? Thus, a satisfactory stay was ruined by the final few minutes I spent there with this one...

I stayed in the smallest room, on the third floor, and had a very pleasant stay. The hosts accommodated my arrival time and I was able to enjoy a slice of a delicious homebaked holiday bread, left over from breakfast, upon my arrival. Tea and coffee are always accessible and I appreciated the thought the hosts put into having everything a traveler might need available, from forgotten toiletries to office supplies and a printer. My room was small, but certainly sufficient space for a one night stay. I appreciated having a refrigerator and water in my room (and I like how the hotel is trying to reduce plastic waste). Everything was very clean and comfortable and the location, just minutes walk from the Davis T station, was very convenient. The only thing that would make a very nice stay better would be a more comfortable reading chair in the common room or larger pillows for...

We stayed here in October and would highly recommend this little gem. It's a convenient location, an easy journey in and out of Boston, Harvard and the area. Accommodation is so expensive in Boston so we were happy to stay in a cheaper room; small and at the top of the house, with a shared bathroom. You need to be careful if you're tall because of the sloped ceiling, but it was clean and nicely furnished. Sharing the bathroom with one other room was no problem, it was spotless. modern and large. A problem with our TV was quickly sorted. The breakfast was great, I have NEVER tasted such delicious, home baked pumpkin muffins. There was a variety of cereals, fruit salad, eggs and drinks to be enjoyed over friendly chats with other guests in the large, homely dining room. Would definitely recommend and stay if we were ever back...