Sturbridge Host Hotel & Conference Center

Great location, but had several issues. Foremost, there was clear evidence someone was staying in my bunk while I was out and stole items — the very helpful person at the desk that night moved me to another room, but after my stay all management did was shrug and say it wasn’t their fault. No attempt to make things right! Smaller nitpicks are the way they bill this as a “pod hotel”, when it’s really a stock-standard hostel with (noisy) roll-down curtains in front of each bed, the lockers (super far under the bed, so I had to crawl under the bedframe to retrieve any items I needed), and the fact that the door to the shared room didn’t shut automatically, so often the door was left cracked open (another safety concern). If I needed cheap accommodations next time I was in Boston I would probably just go to the HI and get more amenities.

everything about meco was very convenient given the price. i truly enjoyed my stay here, however, the only thing i’d say is the shampoo, body wash, and hand soap all seem to be the same blue liquid. it made my hair rly dry, so if you’re particular about hair care, etc. i’d recommend bringing your own shampoo/body wash.

The front desk person was one of the least friendly person I've met working in hospitality. She asked me if I wanted a lower bunk near the door or top bunk away from the door, but I'm not sure why she only gave me bad options and there were many beds free in the entire room. I also had a window in my pod that was not covered all the way, so light was able to get through and it wasn't totally private. The location was amazing though, and the dorms and showers were clean and nice.