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The Westin Boston Seaport DistrictvsLe Meridien Boston Cambridge
Both properties are rated highly by writers. Overall, Le Meridien Cambridge - MIT is preferred by most writers compared to The Westin Boston Waterfront. Le Meridien Cambridge - MIT has a TripExpert Score of 81 with positive reviews from 9 reviews such as DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Fodor's.
The Westin Boston Seaport District
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
Afar Magazine
425 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210
From $113/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Frommer's "The only hotel attached to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the Westin offers the chain's abundant amenities, including Heavenly Beds, in its signature contemporary style." Full review
Fodor's "The South Boston property is connected to the enormous Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, a magnet for men and women wearing suits and badges." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"This 793-room, sleek, modern, 16-story hotel is a fantastic option for travelers with business at the attached convention center." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Connected to the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, this property contains vast amounts of meeting space."
Star Service "Guests here enjoy direct access to the World Trade Center and Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (accessible by a covered glass walkway). " Full review
Gayot "Convention-goers will love this hotel, as it is connected to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center and has 70,000 square feet of meeting space."
Zagat3.8
"This "lovely hotel" has "big and spacious" rooms, some with "fabulous views of the harbor", and is attached to the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center."
Afar Magazine "Pure relaxation in a waterfront location. Less than three miles from Logan airport and minutes from many of Boston's inviting attractions.By
Westin AFAR." 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."
