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The Royal Sonesta Boston vs Le Meridien Boston Cambridge

Royal Sonesta Boston and Le Meridien Cambridge - MIT are both rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Royal Sonesta Boston ranks slightly higher than Le Meridien Cambridge - MIT. Royal Sonesta Boston scores 84 with recommendations from 11 reviewers like Oyster, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.

The Royal Sonesta Boston
The Royal Sonesta Boston
8 / 10
40 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142
From $109 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This luxurious hotel is popular with business travelers and with families, who enjoy the huge pool." Full review
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The East Tower underwent a $6-million refurbishment in 2011; request a room there if possible.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Right next to the Charles River, the certified-green Sonesta has one of the best city skyline and sunset views in Boston." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Royal Sonesta looks over the Charles River from the Cambridge side, with views of Boston Harbor and downtown Boston." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Royal Sonesta boasts a prime location on the pathway along the Charles River. Many of the comfortable rooms have river views and public areas are noted for outstanding art works."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Luxury quarters with good views of the Boston skyline, and a free on-site shuttle available to whisk you around town."
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Le Meridien Boston Cambridge
Le Meridien Boston Cambridge
7 / 10
20 Sidney St, Cambridge, MA 02139
From $98 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's 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 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
Oyster Oyster
Upper-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 Rough Guide
"Contemporary hotel anchoring an office tower near MIT."
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Sleekly contemporary, it is also handy to the music bars and ethnic restaurants of Cambridge’s Central Square."
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