
“The Verb Hotel is a character. It’s authentic. It has rock and roll experience. With our history, we are in tune with the beat of the Fenway, which gives us the confidence to be a little rebellious. It’s in our nature to have fun, to be genuine, to be memorable, to make you smile. Check in, tune out.”
Robin Brown
Principal, Spot On Ventures
Project Description
- Inspired by its mid-century motor inn roots, the renovation of this two-story 93-key hotel in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood celebrates the area’s famed rock scene from the ‘60s to the ‘90s.
- The transformation of this 1959 Howard Johnson’s motel creates a quirky, friendly, contemporary hotel while retaining its original footprint surrounding the rebuilt courtyard pool.
- The new lobby’s rock-era details include authentic rock memorabilia; guestrooms feature retro-inspired lighting, art, and furniture.
Photography: Adrian Wilson, Andrew Bordwin


Award
Winner in Interior Design/Hospitality
The American Architecture Prize, 2017
Award
Preservation Achievement Award
Boston Preservation Alliance, 2016
Award
Best of Boston – Best Boutique Hotel
Boston Magazine, 2015
Award
Finalist – Boutique/Lifestyle Hotel
Hospitality Design Magazine, 2015
Award
Best of Year Honoree
Interior Design Magazine, 2014
Award
Innovation Award in Historic Preservation, International Store Design Awards
Retail Design Institute, 2014




