Constitution Inn

The budget-friendly Constitution Inn is housed in a contemporary gray building that has a nautical theme. The theme is subtle, with a large navy-and-white shipyard mural on an accent wall and similar smaller pieces near the elevator. The lobby is quite spacious and includes a few dated blue leather chairs. A patriotic plaque and a framed American flag point to the hotel’s practice of providing special rates and savings to military personnel. The second floor communal area has a blue carpet with tan floral designs, blue couches, and a large table with dated purple chairs. Most guests are couples or families who can be seen using the facilities in the attached YMCA, though most guests spend their days out exploring Boston. There are also some longer term guests at the hotel, including some who are doing their residencies at nearby hospitals.  

Constitution Inn is located at the head of the historic Freedom Trail. Charlestown Navy Yard and the USS Constitution Museum are within five minutes' walk. Boston National Historic Park is a nine-minute walk, while the Bunker Hill Monument takes 12 minutes to reach on foot. Places like downtown Boston or Paul Revere’s house are close to 30-minute walks, making the hotel’s free shuttle to the North End a more viable option. Constitution Inn’s location is also convenient for health professionals visiting one of the many nearby hospitals such as the MGH Institute of Health Professionals, a three-minute walk away. The area lacks a diverse set of dining options within walking distance, though there are a bistro and a grocery store within five minutes' walk. Boston Logan International Airport is an 11-minute drive without traffic.  

The contemporary rooms have a simplistic decor with a blue-and-white color scheme. Chevron blue-and-white curtains, blue bed runners, and Saarinen-style chairs add a fashionable veneer. But they're paired with dated details, such as navy carpets and stale landscape pictures. Other down notes include the cinderblock walls or dumpy cabinets used in some units. These spacious rooms are categorized as King Bed, Two Double Beds, or Suite. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea facilities, microwaves, and mini-fridges. Some King Bed Rooms and all Suites have kitchenettes, while each Suite also includes a separate living room with a couch. The kitchenettes each have a stove and sink but lack cookware or dishes for guests to use. Complaints have been made concerning technical issues with air-conditioning and cleanliness. The white-tiled bathrooms aren’t quite roomy enough and lack counter space, though they have showers or shower/tub combos and hairdryers. 

The best feature of Constitution Inn is the attached YMCA, a family-friendly gym guests can access for free. A large fitness center with yoga and Zumba classes, an indoor lap pool, and a large basketball court are provided. Other features families appreciate include a second floor communal area with a variety of vending machines and a small library. Coin-operated laundry rooms are also available. Business travelers can make use of a business center that has a single computer and a printer, or utilize one of the four fully equipped meeting spaces that can hold up to 125 people. The hotel lacks on-site dining options, such as a breakfast buffet, though there’s free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel.