Courtyard Brookline Marriott, BostonCourtyard Brookline Marriott in Boston, United States has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 146 of 168 hotels we score in Boston. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.7 before correction: Booking.com 2.6, Tripadvisor 2.8. Rooms from about $160 a night (cached, not a live quote).This eight-story hotel is situated in the Coolidge Corner area of Brookline, positioned one block from local shops and near the Longwood Medical and Academic district. It contains 188 guest rooms, including seven junior suites, with workstations and mini-refrigerators. On-site facilities include a Bistro restaurant, a bar, a coffee shop, an indoor swimming pool, and a fitness centre. The property is suitable for travellers visiting nearby Boston College or the medical area. While the location is convenient for shopping and transport, guest reviews indicate that the rooms and bedding require significant updates.What stands out

Indoor swimming pool

Close to shopping and rail

Pet friendly

On-site restaurant and cafe

Watch out for

Outdated rooms and bedding

Inconsistent service

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