Le Meridien Boston CambridgevsThe Verb Hotel
Both properties are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Verb Hotel scores marginally higher than Le Meridien Cambridge - MIT. The Verb Hotel is ranked #28 in Boston with praise from 10 reviewers like Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Le Meridien Boston Cambridge
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
Oyster
Upper-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.
Zagat
3.7
""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."
The Verb Hotel Show All Reviews
1271 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215
From $89/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Pool
Gayot
"Rooted in Boston's distinctive musical heritage, the Verb Hotel puts a modern spin on traditional mid-century style."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Verb Hotel took a down-and-out HoJo property and turned it into Boston's most radical, retro, rock and roll hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Located where the old 94-room Howard Johnson’s used to be, this Fenway/Kenmore newcomer exudes the aura of a ‘70s retro motel." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The newest and hippest kid on the block has risen from the most unlikely of origins: the Fenway Motor Hotel, a run-down mid-century relic that once housed all manner of misbehaving musicians." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"A massive black-and-white photograph of a dude giving the peace sign welcomes guests to the entrance of the three-pearl Verb Hotel in Boston." Full review
Fodor's
"Formerly a Howard Johnson's, the Verb is now a dynamic reimagining of a classic mid-century motel." Full review
Jetsetter
"Refurbished motor lodge with a midcentury vibe that pays homage to Fenway’s rock club scene from the 1960s, ’70s, and ’80s." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"A refurbished 1950s motel next to Fenway Park baseball stadium, this fun and funky den caters to the young and young-at-heart." Full review
Bon Appétit
"Design hotel next to Fenway Park with rock ‘n’ roll vibes." Full review
Time Out
"Verb is about as close to LA as Boston gets, with its midcentury furniture, Mondrian stained glass windows and poolside scene...room furnishings are simple." Full review