To experience a taste of old Boston, there's no better place to lay your head than the charming eight-suite Gryphon House, situated on a historic residential street of stately homes in the Kenmore Square area. The 5-story townhouse dates back to 1895, and was a private estate until it took on its present… more incarnation as a hotel in 1997. The décor is dominated by eye-catching, 19th-century-designed French wallpaper, while the parlor room is centered on a golden onyx fireplace. Guests congregate here for free continental breakfast each morning, admiring the oversized mirrors, gilded molding, and original antique pieces. A curving stairway leads to eight spacious and individually-themed suites. The rooms offer generous space, with high ceilings and enough room to fit a fully-equipped kitchen area, with such thoughtful additions as teapots and corkscrews, as well as ample sitting and work areas, and queen-size beds. The gas log fireplaces are wonderful for cozying up after a long day of sightseeing.
Stayed 6 nights in Boston, and for its location Gryphon house is good value. Very short walk to Kenmore T stop and then about a 10 minute ride to downtown. Great if you are in Boston for a redsox game, as Fenway is just around the corner. We booked... more
We stayed at the Gryphon House for the 2008 Boston Red Sox home opener. We had walked by on many occasions on the way to other games and decided to give it a try. Very well situated for Fenway or the city. We had the North Tower Suite and loved it.... more
Two of us stayed in Sanctuary - a lovely large room with a kitchen area, which we made good use of, and a huge bathroom. All the staff (who changed daily) were wonderfully helpful, nothing seemed too much trouble. We particularly liked the fact that... more
Very nice rooms with a period feel appropriate to Boston. Good, friendly service. On the edge of a fun area for Newbury Street so good
This place is a gem!! We stayed there for 3 nights and wish we would have stayed longer. We stayed in the Morningside suite and it was exceptionally clean and well-decorated. The front desk staff are the best I have ever had the pleasure to... more
I stayed in the B&B two nights in May 2008. I chose it because of the excellent reviews I had read on tripadvisor.com. To be honest, I have been really disappointed. Here are some pros and cons (in my opinion). Pro: beautiful rooms: large, well... more
