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The Langham, BostonvsLe Meridien Boston Cambridge
Both properties are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Langham, Boston scores significantly higher than Le Meridien Cambridge - MIT. The Langham, Boston comes in at #7 in Boston with approval from 15 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
The Langham, Boston
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250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110
From $251/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Strikes an admirable balance between historic, old-world charm and sleek, modern appointments." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Langham occupies a Renaissance Revival palace which was constructed to house the Federal Reserve Bank."
Rough Guide "This stern granite building in the heart of the Financial District is the former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, built in 1922."
Star Service "Straight off the catwalk, this hotel, like its exceptional sibling in New York, looks and feels like a million bucks." Full review
Gayot "Located in the heart of downtown Boston, this landmark hotel overlooks the gardens of Post Office Square."
Zagat3.7
"The historic Financial District outpost of this global luxury brand offers "beautiful, old-world charm", "gorgeous" (if "small"), elegant rooms with marble bathrooms."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Langham, Boston sits in New England's original Federal Reserve Bank, fashionably blending history and modernity at its central downtown location." Full review
Afar Magazine "It’s not every day you get to stay in a national architectural landmark and enjoy pastries baked inside a former bank vault." Full review
Jetsetter "British heritage meets Boston elegance in the luxed-up former Federal Reserve Building." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking Norman B. Leventhal Park, the Langham Boston resides in the former Federal Reserve Bank." Full review
Le Meridien Boston Cambridge
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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."
