The Residence Inn's 221 rooms are among the largest in Boston. The kitchenettes and big flat-screen TVs, together with the hotel's impressive array of on-site amenities, make it a great choice for families or those in town for an extended stay.
The Residence Inn's 221 rooms are among the largest in Boston. The kitchenettes and big flat-screen TVs, together with the hotel's impressive array of on-site amenities, make it a great choice for families or those in town for an extended stay.
This cozy, 31-room boutique hotel has a stately Cambridge location a few blocks from Harvard Square, with easy access to the subway and several area colleges. Cozy rooms, though small, have refined decor and great amenities such as free Wi-Fi, decadent Egyptian cotten linens, and marble showers. Though on-site features are few (not unexpected for a small property), the hotel offers access to the neighboring fitness center and yoga studio, and in the evening the lobby becomes a lounge serving craft drinks.
This cozy, 31-room boutique hotel has a stately Cambridge location a few blocks from Harvard Square, with easy access to the subway and several area colleges. Cozy rooms, though small, have refined decor and great amenities such as free Wi-Fi, decadent Egyptian cotten linens, and marble showers. Though on-site features are few (not unexpected for a small property), the hotel offers access to the neighboring fitness center and yoga studio, and in the evening the lobby becomes a lounge serving craft drinks.
The 469-room Hyatt Regency is an upper-middle-range hotel situated right on the Charles River near MIT. Though it's a bit far from the action, the hotel offers a free shuttle to local spots. Decor can feel generic, but rooms are comfortable and include modern amenities like iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There's an on-site restaurant overlooking the river, a lobby bar and lounge, a small market and souvenir shop, and room service. Wellness amenities include a modern gym, saunas and steam rooms, in-room massages, a sundeck overlooking the river, and a heated lap pool. Extra fees for breakfast, parking, and pets can feel pricey, but aren't out of the ordinary for the area. Le Meridien Cambridge-MIT offers more striking decor and is much closer to the T, but it lacks a pool and river views.
The 469-room Hyatt Regency is an upper-middle-range hotel situated right on the Charles River near MIT. Though it's a bit far from the action, the hotel offers a free shuttle to local spots. Decor can feel generic, but rooms are comfortable and include modern amenities like iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. There's an on-site restaurant overlooking the river, a lobby bar and lounge, a small market and souvenir shop, and room service. Wellness amenities include a modern gym, saunas and steam rooms, in-room massages, a sundeck overlooking the river, and a heated lap pool. Extra fees for breakfast, parking, and pets can feel pricey, but aren't out of the ordinary for the area. Le Meridien Cambridge-MIT offers more striking decor and is much closer to the T, but it lacks a pool and river views.
The Hampton Inn Boston/Cambridge is a clean and pleasant, yet unremarkable chain hotel located in a gritty, industrial area, one mile from downtown Boston. It is convenient to Harvard and MIT, but ugly views look out over busy streets and an active construction site. Rooms are clean and rather large for urban accommodations. This two-and-a-half pearl hotel provides the basics for those traveling on a budget, but might not be suitable for guests who want a "unique New England experience," outstanding decor, or specialty offerings.
The Hampton Inn Boston/Cambridge is a clean and pleasant, yet unremarkable chain hotel located in a gritty, industrial area, one mile from downtown Boston. It is convenient to Harvard and MIT, but ugly views look out over busy streets and an active construction site. Rooms are clean and rather large for urban accommodations. This two-and-a-half pearl hotel provides the basics for those traveling on a budget, but might not be suitable for guests who want a "unique New England experience," outstanding decor, or specialty offerings.
The 121-room mid-range Hotel Tria is in the Fresh Pond area of Cambridge, a 10-minute drive northwest of Harvard Square. A little out of the way, the hotel offers free shuttle service to Harvard Square, as well as to nearby Tufts and Lesley Universities, making it a convenient stop for students and families visiting area colleges. The hotel has a low-key lobby bar and a Starbucks next door, and there's a bare-bones fitness room as well. The generically modern rooms, decorated in neutral tones, are spacious and include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and microwaves. Travelers will be hard-pressed to find similar rates anywhere nearby, but for those with more to spend, the Hyatt Regency Cambridge is just a 15-minute walk across the river from the Allston-Brighton neighborhood.
The 121-room mid-range Hotel Tria is in the Fresh Pond area of Cambridge, a 10-minute drive northwest of Harvard Square. A little out of the way, the hotel offers free shuttle service to Harvard Square, as well as to nearby Tufts and Lesley Universities, making it a convenient stop for students and families visiting area colleges. The hotel has a low-key lobby bar and a Starbucks next door, and there's a bare-bones fitness room as well. The generically modern rooms, decorated in neutral tones, are spacious and include flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, and microwaves. Travelers will be hard-pressed to find similar rates anywhere nearby, but for those with more to spend, the Hyatt Regency Cambridge is just a 15-minute walk across the river from the Allston-Brighton neighborhood.
For a reasonable price, this 26-story behemoth packs in a lot of quality and convenience: large rooms, a pool and fitness center, and a bustling Cambridge location amid MIT buildings and close to public transportation. It's one of the best chain-hotel deals in Boston.
For a reasonable price, this 26-story behemoth packs in a lot of quality and convenience: large rooms, a pool and fitness center, and a bustling Cambridge location amid MIT buildings and close to public transportation. It's one of the best chain-hotel deals in Boston.
Harvard Square Hotel is a sharp two-pearl option in one of Cambridge’s most famous (and pricey) neighborhoods. The decor is crisp and modern, with distinct IKEA-esque influences, but has a lot more style than most in this category. Common amenities are limited to a small lobby with a bright lounge and a tiny “marketplace” snack stand with Starbucks brand coffee. The 73 rooms are clean, bright, and well-appointed, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. The hotel’s main selling point is its ideal location -- it's a five- to 10-minute walk to virtually every major attraction or point of interest around Harvard Square. Still, rates here can be high, even on par with bigger nearby properties like the Le Meridien Cambridge-MIT, which has way more features but is in a less vibrant area.
Harvard Square Hotel is a sharp two-pearl option in one of Cambridge’s most famous (and pricey) neighborhoods. The decor is crisp and modern, with distinct IKEA-esque influences, but has a lot more style than most in this category. Common amenities are limited to a small lobby with a bright lounge and a tiny “marketplace” snack stand with Starbucks brand coffee. The 73 rooms are clean, bright, and well-appointed, with flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and mini-fridges. The hotel’s main selling point is its ideal location -- it's a five- to 10-minute walk to virtually every major attraction or point of interest around Harvard Square. Still, rates here can be high, even on par with bigger nearby properties like the Le Meridien Cambridge-MIT, which has way more features but is in a less vibrant area.
Contemporary rooms and a great location near Central Square -- right on the edge of the MIT campus -- make this 210-room hotel a solid upper-middle-range option in Cambridge. There's no pool, and the rooms are relatively small, but Le Meridien still stands out as an upscale alternative to the fusty New England aesthetic that dominates area hotels. If pool access is a must-have, then check out the 294-room Charles Hotel-Harvard Square.
Contemporary rooms and a great location near Central Square -- right on the edge of the MIT campus -- make this 210-room hotel a solid upper-middle-range option in Cambridge. There's no pool, and the rooms are relatively small, but Le Meridien still stands out as an upscale alternative to the fusty New England aesthetic that dominates area hotels. If pool access is a must-have, then check out the 294-room Charles Hotel-Harvard Square.
With an ideal location on a quiet street, the two-and-a-half pearl Irving House at Harvard is a convenient base for visitors to downtown Boston, Cambridge, and the cities’ famous secondary schools. The hotel caters primarily to students and budget travelers with efficient rooms that focus on the most basic amenities, some have shared bathrooms. However a number of free features — including Wi-Fi, off-street parking, deluxe hot breakfast, library of books, and fresh all-day snacks — set the hotel apart from similarly rated and priced accommodations in the area.
With an ideal location on a quiet street, the two-and-a-half pearl Irving House at Harvard is a convenient base for visitors to downtown Boston, Cambridge, and the cities’ famous secondary schools. The hotel caters primarily to students and budget travelers with efficient rooms that focus on the most basic amenities, some have shared bathrooms. However a number of free features — including Wi-Fi, off-street parking, deluxe hot breakfast, library of books, and fresh all-day snacks — set the hotel apart from similarly rated and priced accommodations in the area.
Housed inside a once-abandoned, now renovated firehouse, the three-and-a-half pearl Kendall Hotel is known for its vintage Americana theme and reproduction antique decorations. Its 77 guest rooms are small but cozy, with a homey feel. Located on the MIT campus, the Kendall is close to a Red Line MBTA stop for a convenient commute throughout Boston and Cambridge. Rooms come with double, king- or queen-size beds, 40-inch Vizio flat-screen TVs, and basic cable. True to its boutique hotel style, the Kendall provides a stylish lodging experience for its guests and frequent business visitors.
Housed inside a once-abandoned, now renovated firehouse, the three-and-a-half pearl Kendall Hotel is known for its vintage Americana theme and reproduction antique decorations. Its 77 guest rooms are small but cozy, with a homey feel. Located on the MIT campus, the Kendall is close to a Red Line MBTA stop for a convenient commute throughout Boston and Cambridge. Rooms come with double, king- or queen-size beds, 40-inch Vizio flat-screen TVs, and basic cable. True to its boutique hotel style, the Kendall provides a stylish lodging experience for its guests and frequent business visitors.