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Le Meridien Boston CambridgevsRenaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Both hotels are recommended by expert writers. Overall, Le Meridien Cambridge - MIT ranks slightly better than Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. Le Meridien Cambridge - MIT ranks #38 in Boston with praise from 8 reviewers including Frommer's, Gayot and oyster.com.
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."
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel Frommer's Fodor's Oyster Star Service Gayot Zagat
606 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Ultra-high-tech features make the Renaissance a favorite with business travelers." Full review
Fodor's "Set along the working wharves of Boston Harbor, near the must-visit Institute of Contemporary Art, the Renaissance plays to a watery theme." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Opened in February 2008, this bright 450-room hotel offers a lot for the price -- fairly large, stylish rooms; an indoor pool; a great restaurant; and a lively bar." Full review
Star Service "One of the top commercial contenders beside the World Trade Center, offering the neighborhood's most sophisticated accommodations, sleek common areas and commendable service." Full review
Gayot "Taking into account its waterfront location, this hotel embraces a water theme, with elements of the ocean in its decor."
Zagat3.7
"Business travelers should appreciate the "wonderful" waterfront location of this outpost in Boston's Seaport, close to the convention center and "near dozens of great places to eat"."
