We stayed at the Sewall Inn for one night while in Boston while visiting and seeing a show at the Wang Theater (Michael Buble!!)before heading to the North Shore. We were travelling with friends and they stayed at the sister Inn the Bertram Inn across the street. I have to say that when I called to reserve the room the staff was very helpful. When we arrived things looked as nice as they did on their website and everything was nicely decorated and clean!! Which is very important to us as we are seasoned Inn and B&B Travellers. We came into town earlier than checkin and even though our room wasn't ready (which was understandable because we were early) they let us checkin and leave our car in the parking lot for the 15.00 (reasonable fee) so we could take the train into the city and explore for the day. When we returned in the afternoon there were snacks we could grab before getting ready for the show and heading back into the city a nice touch. A definite plus about this location is how close it is to the t-train. We checked out the Bertram Inn that our friends stayed at across the street and accomodations there were just as nice. We actually had breakfast at their Inn which I have to say is a little larger and has a nice deck with a view. Great breakfast choices and reasonable rates compared to those in the city. Nice part of this Inn or both for that matter is the comfort and special touches of a B&B with the great closeness of the city. We will stay again when in Boston as will our friends.

We had two rooms for three nights from 7/30 to 8/2/2007. This was the third B&B in which we stayed while traveling throughout New England, and it was by far the best in this price range.

Despite the busy location, our room was totally quiet and peaceful. The beds were heavenly, good mattresses and pillows, with step stools to aid in climbing into the antique beds and chocolates on the bed at night along with the information sheet for the next day's weather and menu . The bathroom was very clean with Frette towels and bathrobes. Breakfast was excellent with a different main dish each day, as well as home-baked pastries and granola, fresh fruit and cereals. Coffee, tea and snacks were available all day.

The staff were friendly and helpful, but it is the attention to detail throughout the home that sets the Samuel Sewall Inn apart from others. With no overnight on-street parking allowed in Brookline, the Inn's parking is a big plus.

Spent last Sunday Night at the Samuel Sewall Inn after seeing a show at the Paradise Rock Club which is adjacent to Boston University. The Inn is an old fashioned New England B+B. The room and public areas were spotlessly clean. With a "T" train stop at the next block, I thought it would we noisier but all was peaceful and quiet. The "T" stops at Fenway Park-Kenmore Square but you could walk the few blocks.There was unlimited coffee anytime and goodies in the dining area.Breakfast was continental style which was fine because we don't eat much in the morning anyway. Book a room through their website, it was less expensive than Orbitz.com or Hotels.com

If you want to stay out of downtown, I would certainly recommend the Samuel Sewall Inn. Brookline and Coolidge Corner are a great part of Boston. Quiet, good restaurants, interesting shops, a diverse (for Boston) mix of people, and easy access to downtown. The Inn itself is very nice with large rooms, comfortable beds, and a helpful and friendly staff. The only downsides (as mentioned in previous reviews) are the street noise, and this being an old house, the noise from pipes and neighbors. But if that doesn't bother you, you will certainly enjoy your stay.