LODGING

Luxury Hotels & Resorts

• Boston Marriott Cambridge
  Two Cambridge Center • Cambridge, MA 02142
  Broadway & 3rd Streets at Kendall Square
  617-494-6600
  Located across the Charles River from downtown Boston is the Boston Marriott Cambridge Hotel. This hotel is centrally located in Kendall Square, making nearby attractions such as Harvard Square, Boston Common, Faneuil Hall and the Museum of Science easily accessible. TD Banknorth Garden and the North End are also minutes from the hotel. Easy access to Logan Airport and the subway make the Boston Marriott Cambridge perfect for any type of getaway. more...  map

• Charles Hotel-Harvard Square
  One Bennett Street • Cambridge, MA 02138
  617-864-1200
  Listed as a preferred hotel and resort worldwide, the Charles Hotel is known for its excellent, yet unobtrusive, service, its award-winning restaurants, and its “contemporary décor in an historic yet energetic setting.” Located in the heart of Harvard Square, the “intellectual centre of the nation,” this hotel offers two hundred ninety three spacious guestrooms and forty four suites that are decorated with a blend of modern sensibilities and Shaker-influenced aesthetics; other amenities include an athletic centre with an indoor pool, a day spa, full concierge service, and same-day valet and laundry services. Also featured are two award-winning restaurants and a nationally acclaimed jazz bar.  map

• Hotel Marlowe
  25 Edwin H. Land Boulevard • Cambridge, MA 02141
  617-868-8000
  Located across the Charles River from downtown Boston, Massachusetts, near the city's financial district and Beacon Hill neighborhood, Hotel Marlowe is a luxury boutique hotel combining contemporary style and neo-classical architecture. Services and amenities offered at this four diamond hotel include an evening wine hour, concierge services, a fitness room, high-speed Internet access, business services, and spa services. Pets are welcomed.   map

• Inn at Harvard, The
  1201 Massachusetts Avenue • Cambridge, MA 02138
  617-491-2222
  No smoking. This sophisticated boutique hotel is located in Harvard Square and offers a pleasing and inviting blend of Old World charm and modern conveniences. Although the hotel is new, the Georgian-styled architecture and elegant atrium create the impression of a much older and gracious time; the intimate and personal service that is offered will also make one feel that the inn is set in a time of greater graciousness and gentility. There are one hundred thirteen elegantly appointed guestrooms, including the lavish Presidential Suite, that are appointed in a way that offers true comfort and luxuriousness to any stay, and the rooms include all the latest expected conveniences and amenities.  map

• Le Méridien Cambridge
  20 Sidney Street • Cambridge, MA 02139
  617-577-0200
  Le Méridien Cambridge features a 24-hour fitness center, wireless high-speed Internet access, Sidney’s Grille & Lounge, a 24-hour business center, 24-hour front desk assistance, and contemporary-style guest rooms and suites that come complete with original artwork and luxury bedding. more...  map

• Royal Sonesta Boston
  5 Cambridge Parkway • Cambridge, MA 02142
  617-806-4200
  Hotel is ideally situated on the banks of the Charles River on the city's Cambridge side. Overlooking Beacon Hill and surrounded by many points of interest, this luxurious hotel provides the prime location: three miles from Logan International Airport, minutes from downtown Boston and Harvard Square, convenient to the high-tech and bio-tech centers of Cambridge, and walking distance to MBTA Station. All 400 guest rooms feature the finest amenities and your choice of breathtaking views.   map

Bed & Breakfast, Historic Inns & Hotels

• Irving House BOOK
  24 Irving Street • Cambridge, MA 02138
  617-547-4600, 877-547-4600
  This large guesthouse has been offering affordable rates and a location that is convenient to many area attractions sine 1945; the rooms and rates vary, offering a wide selection of choices to accommodate a wide range of needs, and the rooms include telephones, wireless internet, central air and heat, and a Continental buffet breakfast. Some rooms include private baths and televisions. more...  map

• A Friendly Inn at Harvard
  1673 Cambridge Street • Cambridge, MA 02138
  617-547-7851
  Offering seventeen rooms, this bed and breakfast is affordable and offers a quiet, relaxing stay in an inn that is kept to exacting standards of cleanliness. The tone of the inn and the service offered is reminiscent of traditional European inns, and while the furnishing is not fancy, it is quite tasteful. All guest rooms in the inn include private baths, cable televisions, writing desks, and DSL internet connections. more...  map

• Bed and Breakfast in Cambridge, A
  1657 Cambridge Street • Cambridge, MA 02138
  617-868-7082
  Located only a five minute walk from Harvard Square, in the historical district of Cambridge, this 1897 Colonial Revival house was designed by architect George Fogerty and stands out for its “simplicity of design and crispness of detail.” The three guestrooms contain antique writing desks, easy chairs, canopied beds, cable televisions, wi/fi and phones with voice mail; the three rooms share a common bath. more...  map

• Cambridge House Bed and Breakfast Inn (circa 1892)
  2218 Massachusetts Avenue • Cambridge, MA 02140
  617-491-6300
  This bed and breakfast offers a peaceful and elegant alternative to a hotel stay, with access to Harvard, M.I.T., Tufts and Boston. A Cambridge House Bed & Breakfast (ACH) is a unique turn-of-the-century inn offering warm hospitality in an elegant setting. Originally a private residence dating from 1892, the small inn has been lovingly renovated to include modern amenities and period antiques. Most guest rooms have working fireplaces, as do the parlour and the library in the common area. All of the rooms have private baths, colour cable TV, and telephones with voice mail and data port.  more...  map

• Harding House
  288 Harvard Street • Cambridge, MA 02139
  617-876-2888
  Offering a refreshing alternative to hotels, the Isaac Harding House is a newly renovated 1860s Victorian house that features 14 spacious guestrooms, with private baths and hardwood floors. Additional room amenities include televisions, telephones, hair dryers, individual thermostats and air conditioners. A buffet-style Continental breakfast is served in the sun drenched breakfast room. more...  map

• Kendall Hotel (circa 1894)
  350 Main Street • Cambridge, MA 02142
  617-577-1300
  Located just steps from the Kendall Square/MIT red line stop, this hotel incorporates a renovated Victorian Firehouse and newly constructed seven-story tower to make a truly unique boutique hotel. The hotel offers guests 65 spacious guest rooms with private baths, underground parking and meeting rooms. A continental breakfast is served, along with cookies & milk upon your arrival.  map

• Lotus Place
  208 Prospect Street • Cambridge, MA 02139
  617-201-4528
  Luxury Bed and breakfast located just minutes from Harvard and MIT. Comfortable accommodations featuring period details are offered. A complimentary breakfast is included with your stay. more...  map

• Mary Prentiss Inn
  6 Prentiss Street • Cambridge, MA 02140
  617-661-2929
  The Mary Prentiss Inn is a luxurious, historic bed and breakfast that sits just minutes from Harvard Square in downtown Cambridge. This 1843 Country Estate today is set in an urban landscape with world renowned universities, theatres, one of a kind boutiques, restaurants and a museum. The House was built in neoclassic Greek Revival style and the 20 rooms feature unique antique cannon-ball or four-poster beds. A gourmet breakfast is served daily, as well as afternoon tea with home made baked goods. more...  map

Bed & Breakfast Guides and Directories

• BedandBreakfast.com
  is a leading directory of bed and breakfasts, inns, and boutique lodgings throughout Cambridge and neighboring Massachusetts towns. Shop, compare, and book from their large selection of Cambridge B&B properties with many exclusive deals offered. Gift certificates are also available. BedandBreakfast.com has nearly 7,000 property listings throughout the United States with 50,000 reviews, 80,000 property photos, and interactive maps.

• Cambridge, MA, on VRBO®
  Renting a private vacation home offers the affordability, exceptional value, and personal attention that you deserve. Most private vacation homes offer considerably more space than you will find in the typical hotel room often at a reduced cost. Now, families can vacation together and still have room to breathe. View their list of vacation rentals now...

Condos & Vacation Rentals

• Cambridge, MA,Vacation Rentals By Owner on VRBO®
  Renting a private vacation home offers the affordability, exceptional value, and personal attention that you deserve. Most private vacation homes offer considerably more space than you will find in the typical hotel room often at a reduced cost. Now, families can vacation together and still have room to breathe. View their list of vacation rentals now...

• HomeAway Vacation Rentals in Cambridge, MA
  Forget ordinary hotel rooms! Finding the perfect vacation getaway in Cambridge, MA is easy on HomeAway.com. Choose from 75,000 homes, condos, guesthouses, cottages, and cabins worldwide, and inquire directly with property owners through the site. HomeAway.com vacation rentals offer a unique local experience, often less expensive and more spacious than hotel rooms.

• Rentalo.com
  saves you time! Click to inquire & compare offers from Vacation Rentals, Hotels, and Bed & Breakfasts in Cambridge, MA. Find the best deals on short term accommodations using this award-winning, traveler-tested website. Browse our extensive inventory offering leisure and business travelers a wide variety of lodging options; from a budget studio to a luxury villa on a private island, from a small boutique hotel or bed and breakfast to a 5 star resort. Find the perfect place to stay for every occasion including family vacations, romantic getaways, business trips, ski, beach or golf vacations.

• Cambridge, MA Vacation Rentals by AlwaysOnVacation.com
  Find the perfect vacation rental to match your budget without compromising on luxury and comfort. Search from a wide selection of vacation homes, villas, condos and other property types. Browse photos, rates, availability and book properties directly from owner in Cambridge and surrounding areas.

Extended Stay

• Cambridge, MA Extended Stay & Corporate Housing
  CorporateHousing.com is the leading short term lodging source. Choose from hundreds of corporate housing and extended stay in Cambridge, MA. Search options for your temporary lodging needs whether you're looking for corporate housing, short term furnished apartments, condos, or extended stay hotels. Find it on CorporateHousing.com.

• HomeAway Rentals in Cambridge, MA
  Forget ordinary hotel rooms! Finding the perfect vacation getaway in Cambridge, MA is easy on HomeAway.com. Choose from 75,000 homes, condos, guesthouses, cottages, and cabins worldwide, and inquire directly with property owners through the site. HomeAway.com vacation rentals offer a unique local experience, often less expensive and more spacious than hotel rooms.

• Residence Inn
  6 Cambridge Center • Cambridge, MA 02142
  617-349-0700
  At the Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge Center, they have perfected the extended-stay experience for business travelers, project teams, and relocating families by combining all of the comforts of home with legendary Marriott service.   map

Motels/Hotels

• Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites - Cambridge BOOK
  250 Monsignor O'Brien Highway • Cambridge, MA 02141
  617-577-7600
  All guest rooms feature data-port phones, voicemail, alarm clock radios, cable TV, pay-per-view movies, irons, ironing boards, coffee-makers, refrigerators, microwaves and hairdryers. Located just ten minutes from downtown Boston. more...  map

• Best Western Hotel Tria
  220 Alewife Brook Parkway • Cambridge, MA 02138
  617-491-8000
  Be prepared to be impressed by this stylish and unique Boston hotel An unusual blend of contemporary style, friendly service and affordability is only found at the Best Western Hotel Tria. Every stylishly appointed guest room is provided with free wireless Internet access, terry cloth robes, iron/ironing board, hairdryer and coffee maker. Free deluxe continental breakfast. Indoor pool and hot tub. Fifteen new rooms coming Spring 2009  map

• Cameron Inn
  16 Cameron Avenue • Cambridge, MA 02140
  617-661-9332
  This inn offers the garden room and front suite with private entrances and private baths. Rooms include a private telephone and cooking facilities.  more...  map

• Courtyard Boston Cambridge
  777 Memorial Drive • Cambridge, MA 02139
  617-492-7777
  A Marriott property close to Boston University, the Hynes Convention Center, Fenway Park and Harvard, the Courtyard Boston Cambridge offers 203 beautifully appointed guestrooms with splendid views of the Boston skyline, Cambridge and the Charles River, 6,000 square feet of event space, a 24-hour fitness center and business library, high-speed wireless Internet access, an indoor pool, laundry facilities and the Great Room. more...  map

• Hampton Inn Boston/Cambridge
  191 Monsignor O'Brien Highway • Cambridge, MA 02141
  617-494-5300
  Boston's closest Hampton. There are 114 relaxing guest rooms standard with a coffee maker, iron and ironing board, and cable television. A complimentary hot breakfast is offered and high speed Internet access is available. more...  map

• Harvard Square Hotel
  110 Mount Auburn Street • Cambridge, MA 02138
  617-864-5200
  No smoking. This hotel, located in the heart of Harvard Square, offers real bargains; with seventy three rooms, the Harvard Square Hotel features a host of amenities, including in-room hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, and data port telephones that include voice mail.  map

• Hyatt Regency Cambridge
  575 Memorial Drive • Cambridge, MA 02139
  617-492-1234
  Located conveniently for excursions and explorations into both Cambridge and Boston, this Hyatt is situated in a picturesque setting along the Charles River. The hotel offers four hundred sixty nine comfortably accommodating guestrooms, and a sixteen-storey atrium that overlooks the Boston skyline; as for dining, one can choose from the Zephyr on the Charles that offers vital and vibrant cuisines from around the world, the revolving Spinnaker restaurant that offers panoramic views of the Charles River and the Boston skyline to diners, or can, instead, opt for in-room dining. The hotel also offers a business centre and a long list of standard amenities.   map

• Sheraton Commander Hotel
  16 Garden Street • Cambridge, MA 02138
  617-547-4800
  Built in 1927, the Sheraton Commander Hotel, Harvard Square's premiere hotel, possesses unparalleled style and grace. Situated on historic Cambridge Common, near the site where George Washington took command of the Continental Army, the Mount Vernon inspired entrance stands as a stately reminder and starting point for Cambridge's rich culture and history. The 175 comfortably appointed guest rooms are the perfect vantage point from which to experience the sights and sounds of Cambridge.  map