When it comes to choosing hotels, location is often a major consideration. It is certainly a big plus when you don’t need to walk or travel far to get to famous inland destinations.
Those who want to visit Cambridge’s campuses and other nearby attractions will love this lineup of stylish boutique hotels in Cambridge, Massachusetts – plus its close proximity to the scenic Charles River, creating vast opportunities for nature-centric recreation.
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- Harvard Square Hotel
Harvard Square Hotel’s redbrick façade may seem modest, but its contemporary interiors certainly delight. Inside each spacious Ivy League-inspired room is a fridge, LCD TV, safe, and free WiFi. While it does not have a full on-site restaurant, several dining options sit close by. Advanced dining reservations can also be made at the Harvard Faculty Club.
It is located right within Harvard Square, close to the station and several hiking and biking trails around John F. Kennedy Park.
- Hotel Veritas
Situated at the heart of Cambridge, Hotel Veritas offers business and leisure travelers affordable yet luxurious accommodations with elegant bathrooms, genuine artwork, complimentary newspapers, and WiFi. Complimentary beverages are served all day at the lobby lounge, and two electric vehicle charging stations are available at the garage.
From here, guests only need to take a two to five-minute stroll to get to Harvard University, MIT, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and other popular Cambridge campuses. Kayaking and biking can also be enjoyed at the Charles River 30 minutes away.
- Royal Sonesta
The 4-star Royal Sonesta Boston lies only 10 minutes away from Lechmere Square, with rooms that overlook either the Charles River or the Boston skyline. The hotel has indoor and outdoor pools, two restaurants – including a well-known Italian eatery – and a large contemporary art collection.
Guests staying at the hotel enjoy easy access to nearby attractions such as the Boston Freedom Trail, Boston Children’s Museum, and the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
- The Charles Hotel
The Charles Hotel offers homey, New England-style rooms, some of which have views of the Charles River, and art pieces and American quilt collections displayed throughout. This accommodation is ideal for those visiting Harvard Square and Harvard University, both only two blocks away.
This pet-friendly hotel features two in-house restaurants, a bar, jazz club, library and spa. Access to a fully-equipped fitness center and adjacent pool are also given to guests.
- The Kendall Hotel
Once an abandoned firehouse, The Kendall Hotel has been transformed into a boutique hotel boasting American folk art themes and antique decorations. It is also renowned for its hearty complimentary Fireman’s Full American breakfast buffet, which includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, homemade granolas, and scones.
The hotel is conveniently located near the Kendall Square subway station, and iless than a mile away from the Charles River Esplanade where guests can run, walk, cycle, or have a picnic by the waterfront.
