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Encore Bed and Breakfast: Traveller Reviews

Encore Bed and Breakfast
Average price*: £95 ($190) (year-round)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 5.0 based on 195 reviews 195 reviews
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 33 B&Bs in Boston
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Description: Encore is a Boston bed and breakfast in the historic and trendy South End neighborhood. The ideal alternative to typical hotel lodging, Encore Bed... This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
Address:
116 W. Newton Street
Boston, MA 02118

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“It doesnt get better than this!”

Encore Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
18 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Encore B & B is nestled in a lovely brownstone neighborhood in Boston's chic South End. Surrounded by great restaurants, one feels like one is living the life of an Edith Wharton character -- wrapped in luxury and timeless elegance, while also appreciating all that is modern and fresh about sophisticated architecture.

The owner of this fine establishment is an architect and you can see his loving hand in all the details -- fine stainless hardward in your bathroom, top of the line italian furnishings, tasteful colors and elegant lighting (just look at the pictures -- it really is flawless).

I am so often overwhelmed by the fussiness of the B&B owner, but Reinhold delivers you an amazing breakfast and tells you all about the area as if you were one of his friends.

Encore has all the benefits of a stay at the Four Seasons (location, design and service) at less than half the price! No wonder they are booked solid most of the year! Good luck getting in :)

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — gorgeous and spotlessly clean
    • Disliked — lots of stairs like an old fashioned brownstone -- dont bring a huge suitcase!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
bethcali4nia's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 18 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with Teenagers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children
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“Beautiful Little B&B”

Encore Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
Mount Pleasant, MI
13 Mar 2008

I recently traveled to Boston for a conference and stayed at this lovely B&B in the south end of Boston. We stayed in the Albee room on the third floor which was beautiful, complete with patio overlooking the street - making for nice natural light. There is also a cute little alcove which is great for reading, writing postcards, etc. Breakfast is served every morning at the time you request and the food was delightful. Rates were completely reasonably - in fact cheaper than the conference hotel rate. Highly recommended!

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miraclegyrl's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 13 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon, People with disabilities, Older Travellers, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Business meeting / Event, Other
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“Character, Romance absolutely loved Encore!”

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5 of 5 stars
New York
10 Mar 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

First let me start with that I loved the Encore B and B. I went with my boyfriend for our valentine's day weekend, in the middle of the snowstorm. Reinhold was so sweet and accommodating leaving it up to my boyfriend and me if we wanted to come on the day of our weekend or the day after. My boyfriend ended up convincing me to go and I am so happy we did. As soon as we arrived Reinhold was there waiting for us at the door and helped us with our things.

For our first dinner we wanted to go to Masa however Tremont 647 was a five minute walk and much more convenient. Tremont was a great choice, recommended by Reinhold. We were given a complimentary appetizer with a business card called "momos"... They were delicious. The ribs were incredible.

We went to the aquarium and quincy market. The T is very easy to get around but Boston is walking city. It is the best way to take in the city. Saturday night we ate at Masa which was incredible. The ahi tuna steak was delicious and so was there duck. They made a delicious appetizer that was steak quesedilla.

Both restaurants are on Encore's website and a walk from Encore on the same street. Masa was about a 15 minute walk but its a great city.

Encore was very contemporary and had everything that a hotel would have but was just more personal. The rooms were tidied up for you during the day similar to a hotel. Each night you were given a menu for breakfast asking what time you wanted it and what was to be prepared. The yogurt and granola was delicious and so were the muffins. I got that both mornings.

I plan on staying there again. There was absolutely nothing wrong with this place. Perfect for couples!

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stina6001's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Romantic getaway
Age group: 18-24
Member since: 10 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Great B and B”

Encore Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
Horsham, PA
9 Mar 2008

This bed and breakfast is in a location convenient to many things. You can walk to it from the Back Bay train station and you can walk to many South End restaurants from the B and B. Walk a little further and you can get to Copley and the Prudential Center area. For the money, you will not find a nicer place in Boston. The room and private bathroom were large and spotless. There was even free wireless internet. The best thing about the property is the hosts. Reinhold and David are very welcoming and try to meet all of your needs. The price even includes continental breakfast which is not one of those service buffet breakfasts at the chain hotels.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — hosts
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PA_traveler13's Summary
Date of Stay: March 2008
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 35-49
Member since: 09 March 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“Exquisite, Defined, and Welcoming”

Encore Bed and Breakfast

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5 of 5 stars
St. Louis
2 Mar 2008

My stay at Encore bed and breakfast will never fade my memory. I had the most wonderful time at this bed and breakfast owned by two gentlemen, named Reinhold and David.

Encore has 4 clean and colorful rooms available, 2 on the second floor and 2 on the third floor. So those with handicap/stair issues, this may pose a problem. Each room has been carefully decorated in a contemporary fashion with unique accessories. Plenty of windows for the rooms in the back and front, in addition the Albee (were I stayed) has the only porch to walk on.

Every morning Reinhold provides a healthy and filling breakfast and can assist you with questions concerning Boston as well as other countries (he is fluent in French and German). Quite honestly, I found the proprietors of this establishment to be one of the most warm and welcoming compared to the other B&B's I have been to in the nation.

Being located in Boston's South End makes the Encore even more special as you have every modern convenience in walking distance. At last 6 restaurants ranging from a French Bistro to a modern Tavern are within 1 block.

While I was here on business for little over a week, I already have spoken with my wife about making a trip in October. Enjoy the photos.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Clean, scenic, comfortable
    • Disliked — none
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC
chakotaye's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2008
Travelled with: Business colleagues
Visit was for: Business
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 24 January 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
People with disabilities, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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116 W. Newton Street, Boston, MA 02118