Adriana D.
Yelp
When I come back to Boston for a visit (soon, when the weather cools) Staypineapple will be my first choice of hotel! Let me tell you why:
This was my husband and I's first visit to the wonderful city of Boston. We were really unsure of where to stay, locations, etc. On top of all that, we planned this vacation very last minute so we were very limited in our choices and everything was very pricey. When I saw the pictures of Staypineapple Boston's hotel rooms I was so intrigued, they were adorable and pineapple themed! The prices weren't too terribly high, very comparable compared to other hotels nearby. I kept reading reviews about how comfy the beds were so we went ahead and booked. The only thing that we were worried about before arriving was where to park, because they don't offer parking but said there is parking "nearby" ...we didn't know how far we'd have to park away from the hotel but we decided not to worry about it until we got there.
On the day of arrival, check in was a breeze. They actually had parking right out front of the hotel and over the 3 days that we stayed parking was never an issue! We always found parking right near the hotel even though parking space is limited.
~ The Room ~
We got to our room and although it was a bit on the smaller side, it was so cozy and cute and sparkling clean! The bed really IS the most comfortable bed I have ever slept in, omg. I got the best sleep of my life in that bed. The pillows and blankets were the fluffiest and the individual duvets really make all the difference. It felt like sleeping on a cloud which was wonderful after a long day of exploring the streets of Boston by foot. They offer the most comfortable robes to lounge around in as a bonus! I liked the storage drawers under the bed. There really isn't a lot of space for large suitcases so keep that in mind if you're a heavy packer like I am. There's also some storage space under the nightstand that you can fit several small bags or a large duffel under. The nightstands have USB ports for easy phone charging.
The bathroom is tiny like other reviews mention (think cruise ship small) but the shower is roomy which is what really matters to me. I always bring my own shampoo, conditioner and shower gel but the ones the hotel provides smell so good! I ended up using their shower gel instead :) there's a small ledge by the sink that was big enough for my to leave my facial soap, toothbrush, toothpaste and a few other travel sized things on which was nice but it's not a full sink like other hotels.
They had plenty of good TV channels with lots of good movies playing at all times, and you also have the option of streaming Netflix, Hulu, whatever other streaming service and casting it to the TV. There was a thunderstorm one night we were staying and the cable did go out so we decided to stream something and it worked perfectly!
The hotel also has beach cruisers that you can rent for free to explore the city with if you want which we thought was pretty neat. When we would return in the evenings from exploring, they had pineapple cupcakes and pineapple water in the lobby which was a nice little snack to come home too. They also keep a fridge packed with bottled water and leftover cupcakes that you can help yourself too if you get hungry or thirsty but don't feel like going back out.
There is a restaurant/bar connected to the hotel called The Trophy Room which gets pretty busy around 9pm. They have really yummy nachos! So, another option if you get back from exploring and you're hungry, you can just eat at the hotel, or stop in if you want a drink.
My only complaint overall is that the room really lacks an eating area if you order delivery, and closet space for suitcases to be tucked away. None of this hindered our personal experience but it is something to consider. For us, our stay was perfect and we are already looking into booking again for the fall. We are really looking forward to coming back :)