Le Méridien Cambridge-MIT

Super convenient.
There is a big supermarket which opens 24hours in same building.
Only 5−10min walk from Central station, Red line.
Room is quite large and clean.
I can’t ask for more, for the price.
なぜかエレベーターが来るのが、他のホテルに比べて、とても早い。
便利でした。

I have stayed at better places. My room is alright. The ac is loud and our fridge was broken. The staff is friendly though. Cleaning of the bathrooms could be better.

This hotel charged us $ 660 for two nights in a totally inadequate room. We had to stay in Cambridge because my mother in law had just died and we had to cut a trip short and stay in Cambridge to help the family settle things and clear out her Youville House room. The room was ridiculously underserved with electrical outlets for recharging our phones and iPad and computers. No outlets near either bed or desk. Two outlets total, both of which required unplugging either a lamp or the TV to use them. The TV outlet was behind a large credenza, in the middle, behind the TV, and required some acrobatics to reach it. That outlet also was the only possible one for the coffee pot, so more acrobatics. I could reach it but many people would not have managed it.
For that price and in techno Cambridge I expect better than fusty décor, inadequate provision for recharging the devices most travelers have, and an absurdly expensive breakfast mowhere near as good as the breakfasts we had just enjoyed in modest hotels in Bavaria. As private travelers not on an expense account, never again! I feel totally ripped off.

5 stars indefinitely. Stayed here for 2 nights on vacation and was treated like royalty. Located in a very nice location. All employees are friendly and extremely helpful. Rooms are nice, clean, and spacious. A grocery store upstairs, and a nice decorate bar next to the main lobby. Nothing but privacy, and a well established hotel. Was very impressed and highly recommend this place!!!

This is by far the nicest Starwood I’ve been in. The room was spacious, unique for a 2 bed hotel room on the East Coast. The staff was helpful, and the hotel was very attractive.
Best thing, free bottled water and wifi! I don’t know what hotels enjoy charging for bottled water so much, it just annoys the crap out of me.

This hotel is very over priced for what it claims to deliver.
The rooms are dingy and in need of modernization and the service is generally unresponsive.
The hotel is all about location. If this particular location is not of value to you, you’ll find better value for your money elsewhere.

Room 431 was great, no issues that other reviews complained about. I was a little concerned about proximity to elevator but room was perfectly quiet a door or two away. $ 28 valet is standard for 4star hotels where parking is hard to find, so ignore the comments about ridiculous cost for valet parking. I found le meridian to be very reasonable & at least a 3.5 if not solid 4 star with solid 4 star amenities that include location location location, on site restaurant bar, full restaurant, breakfast buffet, fitness center, business center, valet & room service.

Got a really good deal on a room Thanksgiving weekend. Didn’t know if Boston would be really busy or dead around the holiday but we lucked out and there was nobody around. Great central location. The rooms were nice, very modern. There is a parking garage right next door that is reasonably priced and public transport within walking distance. Would highly recommend if you can get a good price.

The room was spacious, the mattress was in between firm and soft but comfortable for a good night’s sleep, and the TV was decent size with a good number of channels. The bathroom was clean but the drain in the tub didn’t drain. I’m not a big fan of standing in 2 inches of water while I shower.
The lobby was nicely remodeled and looks very contemporary but doesn’t match well with the décor of the rest of the hotel which is not a big deal but it didn’t flow very well. The person at the front desk was very nice and accommodating. The location of the hotel is great. It’s connected to a Star Market and there are a lot of restaurants within walking distance.
The two reasons why this hotel gets 3 stars. 1. It’s slightly expensive for a pretty standard hotel but I guess you’re paying for location. 2. There was a horrible smell in the elevators. It was so bad that I would have rather walked up the stairs to the 8^th floor if I had known where they were.

What makes this place awesome is the most excellent customer service we received at every turn. Whether it was the team in the restaurant for our large parties for breakfast or Gabriel at the bar or the doorman (I wish I could remember his name) that retrieved my Über delivered charger or they folks who handled our events, EVERYONE was so incredibly nice.
Rooms are good size and I appreciate the free water and wifi!
Only bad thing, the gym is a little tiny and very crowded in the morning!

My boyfriend & I came to Boston on a whim and ended up making reservations by phone only minutes before arriving on Friday evening until Sunday (Valentine’s Day weekend). The girl at the front desk, Vany, booked our reservation and checked us in and she was the best! Another girl at the front desk also helped us– but I can not recall her name (sorry!) She was super nice and soft spoken.
This was actually our second Sheraton sister-​hotel that my boyfriend and I booked unknowingly. Yet again, this hotel did not let us down. We had a really great stay and the breakfast at Amuse (in the hotel) was AMAZING. It was well worth the price– around $ 18? The french toast, eggs, home fries, fruits, coffee– everything was exceptional. Ahmed, the chef, was very accommodating, nice to chat with and was a great chef!
You should park on the street to avoid paying $ 28 garage rates. There is metered parking around the hotel from 8am-​6pm. Just drive around– it’s worth walking but there should be some only on the main street of the hotel. Since there was no need to add money into the meters after 6pm, we just kept the car parked and woke up at 8am and added 2 hours into the meter before we grabbed breakfast (which was only two dollars) Make sure to have a lot of quarters on this trip!
This hotel in Cambridge was in the perfect area, as well. We drove in, so it was only 10 – 15 minutes from Boston, 8 – 10 minutes from Harvard (not even). We were directly across the street from MIT, and there were many places to eat only blocks away. The staff was extremely friendly, knowledgable and overly accommodating to make us feel right at home. The room and hotel itself were very modern– minimalist décor and very clean. There is also a Star Market upstairs from the hotel– which was literally like a huge supermarket with EVERYTHING you could possibly need. This would also be a good idea to get snacks, breakfast, etc. over there if you are on a budget.
My boyfriend and I will most definitely be back in the summer! I highly recommend :)

Great location, inexpensive, modern hotel. Located steps away from MIT and blocks from Harvard, this inexpensive hotel was a pleasant surprise. When we booked it, I was surprised that I was able to get such a nice room for under $ 200 US. Location was key — just across the Charles River, Cambridge is the place to be if you are visiting Boston. Check out Meridien Cambridge MIT. Staff was friendly, room was great. Highly recommended.

Personally, I’m a fan of this location because it’s been a go-​to for me for several years. That having been said, it’s not always the greatest if you’re paying more than $ 200 a night. Some of the rooms are getting a little worn, which is not what I like when paying top dollar.
The staff are superb. Helpful and polite and kind.
I also really like the new bar. The bartender was a total card and even pretended he didn’t know what «haricots vert» were.
It’s also right next to a supermarket, several pubs, and the T station. There’s a rental car agency in the building and a cab stand right outside.

I was quite excited to stay here as it’s modern and seems super cool and it’s close to everything but you really can’t polish a turd. There’s no microwave or kettle, and after being in transit for 20 something hours all you want is to be a lazy mess and relax in your hotel room, I ordered room service which came back to us saying what we ordered was not available which is a pain in the ass so we went the supermarket next door to buy food, came back only to realise we didn’t have a microwave or there were no facilities that we needed. We ended up getting late night take away which was ok. At first I was quite satisfied with the room; modern, big comfy bed, and really bad taste in «obscure» artwork I don’t understand and nor do I want to. I don’t know if this place is trying to be high end or what but when I hopped into bed I noticed the linen bed head had stains on it… Ewww, and my linen had a hole in it (sorry first world problems over here). The toilet was also dirty which is disgusting, and there was random man hairs on the vanity and on the cups provided next to the sink. Another thing that annoyed me was that the room cleaning service decided to come in even though I had a sign that says ‘do not disturb’ but she still knocked and opened my door where I greeted her. She seemed so shocked and offended that I was standing there also it was 6am in which I woke up startled thinking someone was trying to get into my room.
Front service attendants are very friendly and polite. I think they need to work on presentation and hygiene in the rooms because I can’t believe I wasted a lot of money on this place. Please pick up your game.

Le Meridien Cambridge-​MIT is better than most American hotels. For starters, it has a drive-​way off the street from which you may unload (and leave your car with a valet if you so select – and which given the active meter enforcement in Cambridge, may be a good value, although you may also self-​park in the adjacent garage for a similar price). The modern lobby opens up to a more inviting seating area with bar, off which are conference and dining options. Upstairs, the rooms are well laid-​out and nicely maintained (although it would have been even nicer if housekeeping had figured-​out that we’d checked-​in before opening our door at 5:00 PM on the day of our arrival at at least knocked before opening it a second time before 9:00 AM the next morning when we were still packing to depart!). The location is right by MIT and walkable to a range of dining options; we will return next time we’re in the Boston-​Cambridge area if we once again find a discounted rate!

Clean rooms, comfortable bed. And walking distance to a lot of restaurants and shops! We only stayed one night, and can’t find anything to complain about!

Exceptionally overpriced and business traveler unfriendly. I’m not sure who their market is, except possibly for parents that can afford to send their kids to Harvard or MIT.
Firstly, the place is nightmarishly expensive, at least on the week I visited. There’s really nothing special about the rooms, they’re just… normal hotel rooms without any crazy amenities. Nothing wrong, but also nothing to justify that price, short of people like me on expense accounts, staying in the same hotel with coworkers. The bathroom of my room was super dated, not really in keeping with the rest of the decently modern feeling room. The flickering fluorescent light fixtures really set the mood.
What ticked me off about this place was the lack of any kind of common area working space. There’s no comfortable place for anyone to sit and have a meeting or work on a computer — all low, deep couches that are hugely uncomfortable for laptop use and coffee table height working space, no nearby power outlets, etc. There is a «business center» which consisted of two PCs and a printer and no clear space to work on your own laptop. I guess I don’t feel it’s unreasonable that people be staying here here and want to sit down after dinner or during the day with coworkers and actually do some work, and there’s just no place to do that. There wasn’t even a club floor (which I wouldn’t have had access to) that might have had better workspace, from what I can tell. There is a good sized conference center, but it didn’t provide any place to work either — it’s just open space that can be configured for large meetings.
Maybe super avoid this as a business hotel? I dunno. Again, it might be great if you needed a spot close to a school or close to Fenway (which I see listed in other reviews as being a cheap cab ride away), but you better be willing to pay the price.

Overall, our experience with this hotel was not good. We had recently stayed at the Le Meridien in Columbus and loved our stay with them. The service was excellent, the rooms were clean and attractive, and the attached restaurant was excellent.
The stay in Cambridge, however, started badly and ended up tainting the entire experience.
Nine months ago, we reserved two deluxe rooms with two queen beds in each. Just before arriving we were told they could not give the rooms we reserved but would provide roll away beds. After paying almost $ 3000 for the two nights, we demanded they find the rooms promised. After several phone calls to several people, and and much time on the phone, they did come through and provide us with the rooms we reserved.
The rooms were clean but I would not stay here in the future. Finally, I would avoid the attached restaurant. The prices were high and the food was cold.

Worst experience I’ve ever had while making a reservation. The hotel website was down for several days, so I eventually had to call. The woman in charge of booking quoted me at $ 50 more per room than it stated online. I disputed and she lowered the price. I went ahead and reserved 2 rooms for 2 nights. It was made very clear that under no circumstances could I alter or cancel my reservation without being charged the full amount, including the tax.
Despite the shady procedure… it was extremely nice inside and we had an excellent stay. The hotel has a modern design, seemed a little warn in places, but was located in a nice area in Cambridge with plenty to do and see. The parking garage is next door cost is $ 25.00 per 24 hours or you can get a pass from the hotel for $ 28.00 to go in and out. A taxi to Fenway was only $ 9.00-$ 14.00. One of our two rooms, had a great view of the rooftop garden. The other faced the street in the front, which isn’t busy and there wasn’t a lot of street noise. The guy who checked me in on Friday afternoon was extremely helpful and kind. However, the gentlemen at the front desk the rest of our stay was very rude and condescending (or maybe his overwhelming amount of hair gel made him pompous).
Normally I’d give this place 3 – 4 stars. However, the bizarre policy ruined the entire experience for me. If there is any doubt about your trip or stay, this not the place for you! I personally prefer hotels that care more about their guests overall experience and less about finding loopholes to take their money. Did anyone at this hotel take Hospitality Management 101?!

The location was perfect for our trip to Cambridge because it was walking distance to where we needed to be. Getting there using public transportation was a piece of cake from the airport. Take the Redline and get off at Central, it’s a very short walk to the hotel from there. We took a red eye flight into Boston and the amazing man at the front desk allowed us to check in early! Life saver!
There are plenty of good restaurants and bars in the area. We decided to take Über into Boston one night and it was about $ 10 (this wasn’t during peak hours).
Cons: I thought that previous reviews were exaggerating when they mentioned the loud AC, but yes, it is very loud. We could also hear the people in the room next door talking, which was creepy.
Overall it was a positive experience. Great location, clean well decorated rooms, and a comfortable bed.