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Le Meridien Boston CambridgevsCharlesmark Hotel
Both properties are recommended by travel writers. Overall, Charlesmark Hotel ranks marginally higher than Le Meridien Cambridge - MIT. Charlesmark Hotel comes in at #26 in Boston with approval from 10 sources including Travel + Leisure, Time Out and Oyster.
Le Meridien Boston Cambridge
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Gayot
20 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA 02139
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "The only sizable lodging close to lively Central Square, this hotel primarily attracts visitors to MIT and the tech-oriented businesses nearby." Full review
Fodor's "Not surprisingly, the hotel is a hub for techie business travelers, but it can also be a bargain for weekend vacationers—there are great off-season rates." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Contemporary rooms and a great location near Central Square -- right on the edge of the MIT campus -- make this 210-room boutique a solid upper-middle-range option in Cambridge." Full review
Rough Guide "Contemporary hotel anchoring an office tower near MIT."
DK Eyewitness "Sleekly contemporary, it is also handy to the music bars and ethnic restaurants of Cambridge’s Central Square."
Star Service "A brilliant choice for academics and alumni, this hotel, like the graduates it hosts, is one of the brightest options in the market, just four blocks northwest of campus." Full review
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Rooms on the eighth floor eyeing the Prudential Building are worth requesting, but avoid odd exposures that look out upon ducts.
Zagat3.7
""Modern, upscale" style distinguishes this Starwood property in Cambridge, with a location "convenient" to the Kendall Square tech and innovation district."
Lonely Planet "In the heart of the MIT campus, this contemporary hotel fuses art, design and science."
Gayot "This unique establishment feels as if it's a showcase for MIT. Artwork, computer programs and other innovative objects by MIT students and alumni are on display and in use throughout."
Charlesmark Hotel Fodor's Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Gayot Oyster
Time Out
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655 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
From $199/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Hipsters and romantics who'd rather spend their cash on a great meal than a hotel bill have put this late 19th-century former residential row house on the map." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The design is classic modernism; and the effect is upscale, urbane and surprisingly affordable." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Constructed in 1886 as a private residence, this historic brownstone is now a renovated owner-operated hotel in the Back Bay area." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Very much in the mode of a contemporary European boutique hotel, the Charlesmark occupies an 1892 Back Bay townhouse on Copley Square."
Rough Guide "Forty smallish, contemporary rooms with cosy beechwood furnishings, good rates, a lively bar and modern amenities such as wi-fi and CD/DVD players."
Gayot "This former private residence, built in 1892, has been reincarnated into a modern hotel with luxurious amenities in a small, very attractive package."
OysterMid-Range
"This compact but stylish mid-range boutique hotel is one of the best values in Back Bay. The trendy lounge and outdoor patio contribute to a lively atmosphere." Full review
Time Out "Converted from a private residence, the slender Charlesmark is a beacon of minimalist boutique elegance on busy Boylston Street." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Good value, smart hotel in an excellent location on Boston’s Boylston Street near the city’s major attractions and close to Copley T station." Full review
National Geographic "“Nice contemporary style; feels like a hip spot with its bold red–and–white color scheme in the public areas and bright lights." Full review
