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Hyatt Regency Boston HarborvsLe Meridien Boston Cambridge
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Le Meridien Cambridge - MIT ranks slightly better than Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. Le Meridien Cambridge - MIT comes in at #31 in Boston with endorsements from 9 sources including Fodor's, Zagat and Star Service.
Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Zagat
Oyster
Fodor's
101 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA 02128
From $92/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "Primarily a convention and business destination, this striking waterfront hotel is next to the airport ferry dock, 7 minutes from downtown by water taxi." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Located on the East Boston waterfront near Logan Airport, this modern hotel was designed to maximize harbor views from the lobby, restaurant, and indoor pool."
Star Service "In East Boston, this property is the second-best waterfront hotel in the Boston area after the Boston Harbor." Full review
Zagat3.8
""Mighty convenient to the airport" and in a "prime location" for accessing mass transit."
OysterUpscale
"This upscale chain hotel is one of the nicest options near the airport and located on the harbor, which allows it to offer water taxi service to the city." Full review
Fodor's "Half the rooms at the Hyatt Boston Harbor have sweeping views of either the city skyline or the ocean; the others overlook planes taking off and landing." Full review
Le Meridien Boston Cambridge Frommer's Fodor's Oyster
Rough Guide DK Eyewitness Star Service Zagat
Lonely Planet
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."
