Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 16 min drive
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 32 min drive
Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 35 min drive
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 36 min drive
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 40 min drive
North Station - 11 min walk
South Station - 16 min walk
Back Bay Station - 24 min walk
Bowdoin Station - 4 min walk
Park St. Station - 7 min walk
Government Center Station - 8 min walk
Restaurants
The Dubliner - 7 min walk
The Tip Tap Room - 3 min walk
Anna's Taqueria - 4 min walk
Carrie Nation Cocktail Club - 5 min walk
No. 9 Park - 5 min walk
About this property
Sonder The Hancock
When you stay at Sonder The Hancock, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Boston Common and TD Garden. Apartments feature conveniences such as kitchens, along with flat-screen TVs and designer toiletries. Public transportation is only a short walk: Bowdoin Station is 4 minutes and Park St. Station is 7 minutes.
Languages
Catalan, English, French, Spanish
At a glance
Property size
11 apartments
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No on-site parking
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Internet
Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Family friendly
Free cot/infant bed
Kitchen
Fridge
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Toaster
Paper towels
Bathrooms
Bath or shower
Designer toiletries
Soap
Hairdryer
Towels provided
Shampoo
Toilet paper
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with digital service
Streaming services
Outdoor areas
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Service animals only (pets not allowed)
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lifts
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Virtual front desk
Change of towels (on request)
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
11 rooms
Individually furnished
Fees & policies
Policies
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip.
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
State tax ID – C0164900351
Property Registration Number 446104
Also known as
Sonder | The Hancock
Sonder Hancock Suites
Sonder Hancock Street
Sonder The Hancock Boston
Sonder The Hancock Aparthotel
Sonder The Hancock Aparthotel Boston
Frequently asked questions
Does Sonder The Hancock offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sonder The Hancock does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Sonder The Hancock?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Sonder The Hancock?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Sonder The Hancock.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sonder The Hancock?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Does Sonder The Hancock have a kitchen or kitchenette?
Yes, there is a kitchenette, which also includes a fridge, a coffee maker and a toaster.
What's the area around Sonder The Hancock like?
Sonder The Hancock is a short 4-minute walk from Bowdoin Station and 9 minutes' walk from Boston Common.
Sonder The Hancock Reviews
Reviews
7.8
Good
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Good
23 August 2024
Liked quiet location, convenient neighbourhood, good communication. Didn’t like, small space, uncomfortable bed, noisy fridge.
Lisa
Lisa, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
20 August 2024
Location was lovely. The toilet “whined” regularly. It seemed whenever any water was used in the building we knew. The steep, narrow curving stairs made luggage carrying a challenge. Two hand towels and two wash clothes for 7 days was skimpy. We would have preferred regular TV options. Again, the location was excellent.
William
William, 7-night romance trip
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6/10 Good
15 August 2024
Amazing old hardwood floors and marble fireplace! BUT the bathroom had inadequate ventilation and a mildew smell. Also the windows could not be left open securely - because the room was on the ground floor the windows had to be kept fully locked for security - there was no way to lock the window in place but have it a little open for ventilation. Also, the windows lacked proper coverings - because the unit was on ground floor people outside could see in - but the only shade option was solid wood shutters. I love the old fashioned wood shutters, but the room desperately needed window coverings that let in light but provided privacy.
Carl
Carl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2024
Great location!
Molly
Molly, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
6 August 2024
Himanshu
Himanshu, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
30 July 2024
This was perfect for a couple nights stay in Boston. Super easy to get in and out, great location as well.
VALERIA
VALERIA, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor
25 July 2024
Daniel
Daniel, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 July 2024
Aimee
Aimee, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2024
Great location with beautiful architecture around. Perfect for a week to spend in Boston and/or commute by public transport to other cities. Clean and fully furnished apartment, though sometimes the air gets a little damp (around July)
Ekaterina
Ekaterina, 6-night trip
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8/10 Very good
5 July 2024
The location is great, very central, a lot of things are walking distance, air conditioning, apartment is equipped with the basics, noting special though. The shower curtain in the bathroom had a strong mold smell. It took a while for me to figure out the source of the smell. It was the outer curtain. We vented the bathroom all day and night and I sprayed peroxide on the curtain after I realized the source of the mold smell. A bathroom vanity would have been nice. The bed was too small for our taste. The communication with Sonders was uncomplicated and efficient. We had a great stay in Boston otherwise.
Vera
Vera, 9-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
9 June 2024
Kaitlin
Kaitlin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
23 May 2024
Nice property
Lance
Lance, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 May 2024
Building and street were perfect ! Check in was super easy,
Victoria
Victoria, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
5 May 2024
Boston Vacation
Our room (#1) was amazing. It was very clean, comfortable and had everything we wanted. Great location, most of the main attractions were 10-15 minute walk. Before we arrived I had all of the information that I needed to gain access to the building and room. We were in room #1 which is located on the main floor, we were able to get to our room by entering under the main stairs. My only issue were the pillows, the bed was very comfortable but the pillows were thin wafers. We had to use the decorative pillows for comfort. I highly recommend booking a room with them. Next time we are in Boston we will defiantly book this place again.
Jon
Jon, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 April 2024
Chandler
Chandler, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 April 2024
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Margo
Margo, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
10 March 2024
Quiet, clean, comfortable, very well located, and fairly convenient, but lots of stairs and no street parking.
Justine
Justine, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
25 October 2023
Jodi
Jodi, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
14 October 2023
The apartment was in a perfect location and was in good shape. It would have benefited from a full length mirror and more storage space for clothes and shelves in the bathroom for toiletries. Otherwise it had everything you need. The café table in the kitchen was broken and wobbly. We reported this but it was not repaired during our stay.
Sylvia
Sylvia, 6-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 September 2023
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
10 August 2023
DO NOT BOOK: No elevator, humid and horrible
DO NOT BOOK! 1) No elevator and the apartment is on the 5th floor. 2) The windows are permanently sealed and the apartment stinks of mould. 3) only two 40ml bottles of shampoo/conditioner for 7 nights’ stay.
4) The communication is horrible- I called to ask about the windows and for 40 minutes on the phone I was reassured that it was my fault that I was too weak to open them. Two long calls later and two days later a “caretaker” came to check and (surprise) the windows were sealed permanently.
5) despite all the above, they charged me 47 dollars for checking out at 2pm.
Save your backs, save your money, save your peace of mind. Don’t book this.
Angela
Angela, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
31 July 2023
Christine
Christine, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
25 May 2023
Overall good, definitely need a light in kitchen area and need to spend a couple of hundred bucks for a smart TV
david
david, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
24 April 2023
Great space - such great ambiance! Can't beat the Beacon Hill neighborhood. Would have liked to stay longer!
Vanessa
Vanessa, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
24 April 2023
Beautiful little spot to stay in the heart of old Boston. It is a basement/ground level studio so everyone could see in but it isn't too busy of a street, and there are big shutters inside that close when you want more privacy. When we arrived we couldn’t figure out how to use the lock which led to some confusion and frustration at first, but you just have to place your entire palm over the lock screen. Not very intuitive in my opinion but we figured it out. Overall a great stay especially for the price.