Boston Marriott Cambridge
50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
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A top choice among Cambridge, Massachusetts hotels, Boston Marriott Cambridge is situated across the Charles River from downtown Boston. It is the perfect location for your next visit to our historic city. Our 4-star Cambridge hotel is positioned in Kendall Square near popular Boston area attractions. At the end of your day, unwind in our modern guest rooms and suites and enjoy fantastic amenities like our exclusive M Club Lounge serving breakfast daily, and the 24-hour fitness center featuring the latest Fitness On Demand virtual class workouts and state-of-the-art equipment. Top universities such as MIT, Harvard, and Boston University are just minutes away, as well as Massachusetts General Hospital & the Children's Hospital. Guests of Boston Marriott Cambridge enjoy proximity to Harvard Square, Fenway Park, TD Banknorth Garden, the North End, and the Museum of Science. Our hotel is also an ideal event and meeting facility. With ten breakout rooms and 12,000 sq ft of event space, we can accommodate groups of any size. With easy access to Logan Airport, I-93, and the subway, Boston Marriott Cambridge is the ideal lodging choice for business trips and vacations in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Property amenities
Valet parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Car hire
Conference facilities
Banquet room
Salon
Paid public parking on-site
Wifi
Fitness / spa changing rooms
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Complimentary Instant Coffee
Complimentary tea
Wine / champagne
Vending machine
Taxi service
Meeting rooms
Photo copier / fax In business centre
24-hour security
Concierge
Convenience store
Currency exchange
Executive lounge access
Gift shop
Newspaper
Non-smoking hotel
Shops
ATM on site
First aid kit
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
Room features
Air conditioning
Desk
Housekeeping
Interconnected rooms available
Coffee / tea maker
Cable / satellite TV
Sofa bed
Walk-in shower
Room service
Safe
Seating area
Sofa
Telephone
Bottled water
Iron
Wake-up service / alarm clock
Electric kettle
Flatscreen TV
On-demand films
Radio
Bath / shower
Complimentary toiletries
Hair dryer
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Non-smoking rooms
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Family rooms
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English, French, Russian, Spanish and 1 more
Location
50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
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We stayed for 5 nights in room 1523. There are limited services available currently, no maid service, no restaurants open, no lounge access and no room service. The Starbucks across the lobby was closed as well. We are platinum members and the welcome gift was supposed to be a breakfast certificate and lounge access. We were offered points instead, which became the only option with all the other amenities that were closed.
I developed an unusual reaction to the bedding. I woke the first morning with massive hives on my arms, legs and back. I asked the hotel for soap to use in the guest laundry and was provided with packets of hypoallergenic laundry detergent. It cost $5 for washing the sheets and my blanket (which took using both of the washers and dryers), and an additional $5 for drying the sheets. So it cost me $20 to wash and dry the sheets to keep from getting more hives. We missed using the laundry the first night as we didn't get back to the room until after 9 PM that night and the machines wouldn't take the credit card at that time. Guest laundry stops at 9 PM. I had to wash the sheets the next day and had to include the travel blanket that I bring on all my trips because I slept wrapped up in that blanket that night to try to avoid touching the sheets. I mentioned the problem to the front desk each day we were there and was not offered any accommodation or repayment for the expense of laundering their sheets.
The room is in the middle of the hallway with a nice corner window with a view to the north/east. The room has a pullout couch and a king size bed. The bath has a nice feature of undercabinet lighting that comes on automatically when you enter the room in the night to act as a night light. The bed had power outlets in each night stand and a decent reading light on each side. There was a small mini-fridge and coffee machine in the cabinet next to the desk. The desk was small but adequate. The bathroom door also acts as a closet door for the hanging storage area. The door is a bit hard to slide and you have to put some muscle into getting it started. There was one larger drawer in that area and 2 small drawers in the desk. There is a tall narrow cabinet in the bath that held the ironing board and iron. The room was quiet but I did notice that I could hear my husband using the hair dryer from 4 rooms down in the hallway.
Until the COVID restrictions change, I will be likely to pick one of the other Marriott properties in the area.
I developed an unusual reaction to the bedding. I woke the first morning with massive hives on my arms, legs and back. I asked the hotel for soap to use in the guest laundry and was provided with packets of hypoallergenic laundry detergent. It cost $5 for washing the sheets and my blanket (which took using both of the washers and dryers), and an additional $5 for drying the sheets. So it cost me $20 to wash and dry the sheets to keep from getting more hives. We missed using the laundry the first night as we didn't get back to the room until after 9 PM that night and the machines wouldn't take the credit card at that time. Guest laundry stops at 9 PM. I had to wash the sheets the next day and had to include the travel blanket that I bring on all my trips because I slept wrapped up in that blanket that night to try to avoid touching the sheets. I mentioned the problem to the front desk each day we were there and was not offered any accommodation or repayment for the expense of laundering their sheets.
The room is in the middle of the hallway with a nice corner window with a view to the north/east. The room has a pullout couch and a king size bed. The bath has a nice feature of undercabinet lighting that comes on automatically when you enter the room in the night to act as a night light. The bed had power outlets in each night stand and a decent reading light on each side. There was a small mini-fridge and coffee machine in the cabinet next to the desk. The desk was small but adequate. The bathroom door also acts as a closet door for the hanging storage area. The door is a bit hard to slide and you have to put some muscle into getting it started. There was one larger drawer in that area and 2 small drawers in the desk. There is a tall narrow cabinet in the bath that held the ironing board and iron. The room was quiet but I did notice that I could hear my husband using the hair dryer from 4 rooms down in the hallway.
Until the COVID restrictions change, I will be likely to pick one of the other Marriott properties in the area.
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Date of stay: May 2021
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I was in town for a conference and this was one of the more decently priced hotels that was still available. I checked in online the day before and our room was ready by the time we arrived at 11am. I used mobile key, but wanted a physical key for X so we did stop by the front desk on our way out.
Parking is available at the public lot that's attached to the Marriott. It was $45 for 24 hours and we did end up moving it out everyday, so I can't comment on if you can leave it for longer than 24 hours. Marriott offers valet parking for $55, but it's a first come, first served kind of deal.
The room was nice with a good desk for X to work from. The bathroom had a sliding door, which wasn't ideal but was fine. Bathroom was well lit and very well positioned. I loved the shower pressure.
I had requested extra towels and other amenities like shower caps and dental kits ahead of time via the app and we got everything I requested. We wanted to keep housekeeping at a minimum and the housekeeper did check in with us every morning to see if we wanted our rooms done.
Overall, a very solid hotel that's well situated.
Parking is available at the public lot that's attached to the Marriott. It was $45 for 24 hours and we did end up moving it out everyday, so I can't comment on if you can leave it for longer than 24 hours. Marriott offers valet parking for $55, but it's a first come, first served kind of deal.
The room was nice with a good desk for X to work from. The bathroom had a sliding door, which wasn't ideal but was fine. Bathroom was well lit and very well positioned. I loved the shower pressure.
I had requested extra towels and other amenities like shower caps and dental kits ahead of time via the app and we got everything I requested. We wanted to keep housekeeping at a minimum and the housekeeper did check in with us every morning to see if we wanted our rooms done.
Overall, a very solid hotel that's well situated.
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Date of stay: March 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Team Marriott, Agency / Consultant at Boston Marriott Cambridge
Responded Apr 7, 2022
Dear Michelle T, Thank you for your detailed review and all the fantastic things you had to say about the Boston Marriott Cambridge. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Thank you again for your feedback, and we look forward to your next visit. Dan Kakabeeke General Manager
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Stayed for the long graduation weekend, and while the hotel was busy, it didn’t feel crowded. Service was good and having Charles River for a view in the corner, floor to ceiling window, made the stay better.
Saw some reviews that the rooms are dated, but that’s not the case with our room. The carpet wasn’t threadbare, no peeling wallpaper, scuffed furniture, etc.
Reason for 3 stars, while the room was spotless, the carpet was clean, and I didn’t see any dust in the corners and crevices, my allergy was so bad that I felt more relief being outside (or in the car) than being inside the room. It’s gotta be the drapes. Didn’t really realize it until we checked out 3 days later.
In addition, dining option is very limited. They have the M Lounge for breakfast, but no room service. There’s a small selection of sandwiches you can order from the kitchen, but if I’m not mistaken they are served in bags, and you can only order during certain hours.
Red line is right outside, and Newbury St shopping is also a very quick Uber ride across the river.
Saw some reviews that the rooms are dated, but that’s not the case with our room. The carpet wasn’t threadbare, no peeling wallpaper, scuffed furniture, etc.
Reason for 3 stars, while the room was spotless, the carpet was clean, and I didn’t see any dust in the corners and crevices, my allergy was so bad that I felt more relief being outside (or in the car) than being inside the room. It’s gotta be the drapes. Didn’t really realize it until we checked out 3 days later.
In addition, dining option is very limited. They have the M Lounge for breakfast, but no room service. There’s a small selection of sandwiches you can order from the kitchen, but if I’m not mistaken they are served in bags, and you can only order during certain hours.
Red line is right outside, and Newbury St shopping is also a very quick Uber ride across the river.
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Date of stay: May 2022
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Response from Team Marriott, Agency / Consultant at Boston Marriott Cambridge
Responded Jul 10, 2022
Dear TheresaRos, Thank you for your great comments and review of your visit with us. It was wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the views from your accommodation. We pride ourselves on delivering a flawless, exceptional visit to all our guests; therefore, we are disappointed this was not your experience. We appreciate your valuable feedback regarding the dining options as we are always striving to improve our services. We have addressed your concerns with our team, and we hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better stay on your next visit. Dan Kakabeeke General Manager
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I stayed here for Business. The location is very central to a lot of offices and restaurants and a great area for running/walking.
However, the rooms are not insulated enough. The corridor noise and the doors closing and opening can be clearly heard inside the rooms.
However, the rooms are not insulated enough. The corridor noise and the doors closing and opening can be clearly heard inside the rooms.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from TeamMarriott, Manager at Boston Marriott Cambridge
Responded Mar 9, 2020
Dear yukhojo, Thank you so much for choosing to stay at the Boston Marriott Cambridge. We are happy our location was convenient for your visit to all the many attractions of our beautiful city. However, we regret not meeting all of your expectations. Please know we have gone ahead to inform our maintenance team to take corrective actions. We hope we will be the first hotel you think of on future trips to the area. John, Director of Operations
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A bit disappointed with my recent stay here - usually it is uniformly excellent. After checking in I found that the fire alarm in the room was chirping and needed a new battery- headed back downstairs and they sent a repair guy. From my room I could hear chirping from other rooms as well. I called front desk again to alert them and they said they’d take care of it, but never did while I was there.
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Team Marriott, Agency / Consultant at Boston Marriott Cambridge
Responded Feb 17, 2022
Hello Kerry, It is great to read that your travels brought you back to see us again. However, we are disappointed that this stay did not live up to your expectations. We are very sorry for the issue with the fire alarms and that our maintenance staff did not address this while you were still with us. We certainly appreciate you bringing this to our attention. We hope you will accept our apologies, and we would welcome another opportunity to provide you with the perfect stay you deserve and should always expect from us. Dan Kakabeeke General Manager
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If you're going to be traveling downtown Boston often, this hotel would be perfect for you. Just a step outside is the Kendall T, Red line. Just a 6 minute run to Boston. Just remember to get a 7-Day pass if you're going by train often, please don't put 10 or $20 on a Charlie ticket because it's going to be very expensive.hotel is located in a very quiet area. It's a plus for persons who like that. Rooms are modern,and are decent size. Rooms also have a mini refrigerator. It would've been nice if it had complimentary bottles of water.The beds are a little to firm for me, but maybe good for you. If you love to work out, you will like the gym. The gym is very spacious, with several exercise equipment to choose from. Overall it worked out well for me, due to the location.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from TeamMarriott, Manager at Boston Marriott Cambridge
Responded Jan 7, 2020
Dear Jayflyer, Thank you for staying with us and reviewing your visit. We are pleased that our convenient location Near MIT and Harvard University, our polished hotel is only one subway stop from downtown Boston. We regret that you found our beds to be a bit hard for your liking, but we are pleased that the rest of your stay was great. We hope we will be the first hotel you think of on future trips to the area! John Director of Operations
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Spent 3 nights in a double beds guest room for business trip.
The pros
Location at walking distance from MIT and many companies established in Cambridge ridge,
Room style sober but very practical,
Good size shower,
Good mattress quality,
Decent gym room and equipment,
Nice staff at reception.
The cons
Poor F&B experience with limited offer for breakfast and the breakfast room is depressing (plus there was some construction work just outside the breakfast room)
Tiny bathroom with toilets stuck between the wall and the shower
The pros
Location at walking distance from MIT and many companies established in Cambridge ridge,
Room style sober but very practical,
Good size shower,
Good mattress quality,
Decent gym room and equipment,
Nice staff at reception.
The cons
Poor F&B experience with limited offer for breakfast and the breakfast room is depressing (plus there was some construction work just outside the breakfast room)
Tiny bathroom with toilets stuck between the wall and the shower
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Date of stay: June 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
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Great location, friendly staff , good benefits for titanium elite . M club is also a restaurant which does limit some hours but gives great options for evening complimentary appetizer and dessert. Lots of restaurant options and easy access to subway . Hope to stay again soon !!
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from Team Marriott, Guest Services / Front Office at Boston Marriott Cambridge
Responded Nov 16, 2022
Dear Expedition820838, Thank you for a great review and for making Marriott your preferred choice when you travel. We are delighted to learn that from start to finish, your stay was nothing short of exceptional. We are pleased to know you enjoyed our perfect location, friendly associates, and the many amenities we offer. It was a pleasure having you at Boston Marriott Cambridge, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Dan Kakabeeke General Manager
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The hotel is clean, the double-queen-bed room was spacious, and the view from the 16th floor was gorgeous. The hotel amenities are nice and are numerous (an in-room safe, toiletries, coffee, coffee maker, etc.). Only downside is that this property is a bit too expensive (paid in excess of $400 U.S. Dollars per night) … and breakfast is not included.
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Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: This hotel is nearby (almost next door) to MIT and it’s a short walk to the Charles River area...
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Response from Team Marriott, Agency / Consultant at Boston Marriott Cambridge
Responded Oct 3, 2021
Hello Y46JZkarenm, We are pleased to read you enjoyed your stay at the Boston Marriott Cambridge. However, we do regret that you were disappointed with the rate of your visit. Many guests see us as a good value due to our location, excellent service, and wonderful amenities, and we work to keep our pricing competitive with other hotels in the area. Thank you for sharing your valuable feedback as we are continually striving to improve our guest experience. It was our pleasure hosting you, and we hope you will revisit with us again soon. Dan Kakabeeke General Manager
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In a world where most properties look to cut corners and sacrifice core benefits, this property is a true breath of fresh air. Perfect for business, super well-situated for leisure, and executing on Marriott’s core principles, I will be back. I really appreciate how safe and comfortable I felt while also having access to the pre-pandemic creature comforts we all have missed these last two years.
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip: Bring your exercise gear. The gym is incredible.
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Sorry, late answer. No hot tub.
I have done it before. It is not a difficult walk. In fact quite enjoyable. It will take your roughly 35 minutes.
Good Morning,
We have never had problems with any such problems at this Marriott. I would say it is one of the cleanest and most well-kept hotels we have stayed in, and we have been going here for many many years.
Thanks,
Manvendra Sengar asked a question Jan 2018
Bangalore, Karnataka, India18 contributions15 helpful votesI'm planning to stay at the hotel for one week in March. Just wondering if you have a designated smoking zone inside/ outside the hotel? Thanks.
I don't think they have a designated smoking area.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Boston Marriott Cambridge
Which popular attractions are close to Boston Marriott Cambridge?
Nearby attractions include Charles River (0.8 km), MIT Museum (0.1 km), and Stata Center (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Boston Marriott Cambridge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Boston Marriott Cambridge?
Top room amenities include air conditioning, a flat screen TV, and a desk.
What food & drink options are available at Boston Marriott Cambridge?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Boston Marriott Cambridge?
Yes, a parking garage, paid public parking on-site, and valet parking are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Boston Marriott Cambridge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Third St, Legal Sea Foods - Kendall Square, and Catalyst.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Boston Marriott Cambridge?
Yes, guests have access to a fitness centre and locker rooms available in the fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Boston Marriott Cambridge?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Boston Marriott Cambridge offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Boston Marriott Cambridge?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Portuguese.
Are there any historical sites close to Boston Marriott Cambridge?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Bites of Boston Food Tours (2.2 km), The Printing Office of Edes & Gill (2.6 km), and Old North Church & Historic Site (2.6 km).