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May 29, 2008 by Christan from Mansfield, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great, firm king bed; MIT framed photos in halls.

“Professional staff, clean modern room (with exception of the television), late check-in (2 am) went smoothly.”

May 28, 2008 by Matthew from Urbana, IL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[4]

• Very clean and modern looking.
• Located in a less desirable area.

“I stayed at two hotels while in Cambridge. Le Meridian and the Hyatt Regency. In comparing the two, the Le Meridian was much cleaner and newer on the inside. The price of the food was more reasonable than for the Hyatt.”

May 28, 2008 by Rusty from Jersey City, NJ
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Upscale hotel located near MIT.
• Room was near elevator and hall noise was audible.

“Four star hotel located near the MIT campus and a short drive or "T" ride into Boston. Rooms were nicely appointed and well maintained with upscale amenities.”

May 20, 2008 by Chad from Riverton, UT
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• The grocery store on the second floor.
• We only stayed there two nights.

“Great location very close to Fenway park and MIT. Great service and the rooms were a lot bigger than other 4 star hotels.”

May 20, 2008 by Robert from Granby, MA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[6]

• Price.
• Plain, utilitarian.

“Staff, and public area were top notch. The room was unimaginatively decorated and served the purpose but did not give the good vibes a 4 star room ought to.”

May 16, 2008 by Michelle from Hagerstown, MD
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• The grocery attached was very convenience.
• Room housekeeping was fair.

“Beautiful hotel.”

May 7, 2008 by Dudley from Holladay, UT
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[6]

• Clean, friendly, great decor, helpful staff.
• Parking is $28 a day.

“Great hotel only a stop away from Harvard Square. Very upscale decor and furnishings. A new favorite for me in the Cambridge area.”

May 4, 2008 by Joanne from East Greenwich, RI
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Clean and comfortable.
• Liked everything.

“The hotel staff was always pleasant and accommodating. The environment was comfortable and clean, the decorations interesting (MIT theme-clever and fun), and the surrounding area was safe and near the activity (business and leisure) that we needed for a great stay.”

May 1, 2008 by Paul from Norfolk, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• The contemporary styling.
• The parking fees where high.

“Very nice technology inspired hotel in the heart of MIT. Nice contemporary style.”

Apr 30, 2008 by Sandy from Mattapoisett, MA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[6] • Location:[5]

• Very neat and clean.
• There didn't seem to be much going on in and about hotel, no cocktail lounge.

“This is a very neat and clean hotel with a conveniently located parking garage just a short walk down the street. This hotel is geared to accommodating guests that may be connected with MIT in one way or another. For Boston/Cambridge it seemed pretty boring with nothing going on within.”

Apr 30, 2008 by Debbie from Sicklerville, NJ
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[7] • Location:[10]

• The hotel's location is right in the MIT campus. Very convenient! very clean.
• There is no on pool, you have to pay to use the health club pool. Parking was expensive.

“The hotel was very clean. The bed was comfortable. Right on MIT's campus. We drove over to Boston University - it took only 5-10 minutes. The location is very convenient - especially for visiting the local colleges. I just wish there was a pool or hot tub in the hotel.”

Apr 23, 2008 by Sally from Camden, ME
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Windows opened, strong shower pressure, good sheets, Supermarket & parking next door.
• Coverlet unlikely to be freshly laundered for each new visitor, probably shared.

“Le Meridian is almost within MIT, a 25 minute walk from Harvard Square and 15 minutes to bridge over Charles River to Boston. It's the only hotel in mixed area which includes Salvation Army store. Next door is a Star supermarket and parking garage, $22 overnight, & Budget Car Rental. Attached restaurant is very pleasant, has sidewalk cafe. Breakfast buffet. We had Eggs Benedict, coffee & fresh orange juice, $18.85 each. Very clean, friendly, comfortable desk, easy chair & good reading lights in room, crisp cotton sheets. News papers at front desk. Paid extra for internet connection, $9.95. Would go back.”

Apr 19, 2008 by Julie from Indianapolis, IN
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Clean, comfy and cute math theme for Mitt Campus.
• Expensive breakfast (I was charged 17.00 for eggs, toast and coffee).

“Luxurious, clean and comfortable on the Mitt Campus. Cute math, physics theme with atom design in the elevator, robots in the lobby and blankets with math formulas written on them! The staff was very friendly and helpful and helped us navigate the streets of Boston and Cambridge. The restaurant is to be avoided because it is too expensive for the very ordinary food that they serve and Boston is filled with wonderful, unique restaurants that are not so pricey!”

Apr 17, 2008 by Gloria from Corpus Christi, TX
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[7]

• Hotel was clean.
• Rooms were small with no extras i.e. refrigerator or microwave.

“Our room was across from the housekeeping supplies and very early we would wake up to the voices of the housekeeping staff. We had stayed at this hotel maybe 6 years ago and they have not made any improvements or renovations since then. Our clock was set wrong and when we could not adjust it we called the desk and they indicated it would take an engineer to correct it. So when our TV remote did not work we did not bother to call. It would help if they had microwaves and refrigerators in the rooms. Rooms are very small. The hotel staff made it difficult to even cash a check despite them having our credit card information. We often stay at the Marriot Cambridge, which is rated fewer stars but in our view is a more impressive hotel then this Le Meridian Hotel.”

Apr 16, 2008 by Katie from Portland, ME
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[4]

• The rooms were nice and great pillows.
• I didn't really like the location.

“It was very nice. We didn't really like the location; there were a lot of drunks on the walk from the T to the hotel, which being from a small town made me uncomfortable. I was a little disappointed we didn't have a robe in our room as promised, but we survived. However, the hotel itself suited our needs just fine. The pillows were fantastic; I want to get some just like it for my home. The staff was also super friendly and nice.”

Apr 15, 2008 by Chad from Rochester, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• The Location was right off the Mass Turnpike.
• The Valet service was shady and not very good, also, a separate entity from Le Meridian.

“I had a great time there, and would definitely go back. I wouldn't use the Valet though, because they seemed to be extremely disorganized and not friendly. They were also totally separate from the Hotel, which created more confusion when settling the bill.”

Apr 14, 2008 by Amy from Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[5]

• The staff was very friendly.
• For our purposes the location was not ideal.

“The hotel has just recently been taken over by Le Meridian. I was expecting a higher caliber property based on the name. I assume over time they will be updating the property. It was a little tired.”

Apr 11, 2008 by Todd from White Plains, NY
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[9] • Location:[10]

• I like the location near many restaurants and public transportation.
• I have stayed there many times and the rooms are beginning to look worn.

“The location and staff are great. After staying there several years I find the rooms to be a little tired and worn.”

Apr 9, 2008 by Rebecca C. from Jacksonville, FL
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The hotel was close to MIT and had a neat techie feel to it. Lobster roll in the restaurant was so good we had it twice in 24 hours.
• Not as close to Harvard as I had hoped but right in the midst of MIT. Hotel staff not as well versed on restaurants in the area but tried to be helpful.

“Great hotel, great staff, very modern but comfortable hotel with a great hi-tech theme that ran throughout.”

Mar 26, 2008 by Jennifer from Haverhill, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Affordable room service, extended check out time, and great location!
• No room service between 11 pm and 6 am.

“This is my new favorite Boston area hotel! It's in a great location for my needs, room service is tasty and not overpriced, and I loved the decor. The best part for me is that you can extend your check out time by the hour up until 4 pm!”

Mar 25, 2008 by Meghan from Lubbock, TX
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• The bed was so comfortable, and the staff was very helpful.
• The restaurant staff did not treat me very nicely, probably because I was a solo traveler.

“This hotel was very nice. I would recommend it to a friend. It is only a couple of blocks away from a T-stop, so it was very accessible from every part of Boston. The staff was very helpful. They gave me recommendations on restaurants and directions to places I needed to go.”

Mar 24, 2008 by Monica from Austinq, TX
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Comfortable bed.
• Had to pay for internet service.

“This hotel is well located, close to restaurants and the T. I would not recommend eating at the restaurant but other than that the hotel is a comfortable place to rest after spending the day in Cambridge. As a side note to business travelers: you must pay extra for internet service.”

Mar 24, 2008 by George from Nantucket, MA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Perfect location, on-street parking readily available.
• Goofy silly MIT theme still.

“I get this hotel a lot for my Boston trips and it's a good pick. No problems.”

Mar 21, 2008 by Mark from Olathe, KS
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Very clean with upscale linens and furniture.
• TV's in the room are outdated for this class of hotel.

“Convenient to the T station, MIT, and Harvard. Very clean with a European feeling. Excellent cab service. Concierge was very helpful. Walking distance many dining options. I will stay here again.”

Mar 20, 2008 by Cynthia from Glen Allen, VA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Very clean and modern/not at all run down/helpful staff/great library on 1st floor/easy to access via public transportation.
• Dining room not open in mid-afternoon/bar menu very limited.

“I would def. return to this hotel. I have lived in the Boston area and had never even heard of this hotel. What a hidden gem.”

Mar 13, 2008 by Rob from Coronado, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Comfortable room, convenient location.
• No microwave or refrigerator in room to heat up leftovers. The hotel did not separate floors for smokers.

“A nice place, adequate food facilities, decent wine selection.”

Mar 10, 2008 by Michael from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Friendly staff.
• Toner cartridge in the one working printer in the business center was almost empty; I complained about it, but it was not changed during my stay.

“Meridian took over management from Doubletree, but does not seem to have changed much except the rates (higher): even the televisions, the bedspreads, the pictures on the walls, the carpeting, and the furniture were all the same. I liked the Aveeno toiletries that Doubletree used, more than the new ones.”

Mar 7, 2008 by Renee from Centennial, CO
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Great staff.
• The beds are not top notch but they are good.

“The hotel, the staff, the food and the rooms are fantastic! The rooms have mini fridges in them that are not stocked so you can put your own food in. It is attached to a Shaw's Grocery store so you can choose either the hotel or your own food. But their room service seemed much cheaper than a 3 star hotel and the food and Service was great! Will definitely stay here again.”

Mar 5, 2008 by Stacy from Kingston, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Unique decor, modern, clean lines.
• Physics equations on linens a little nerdy.

“All the finishes were very nice, but it was impossible to escape the MIT feel of the whole place. I am not particularly mathematically inclined so being swathed in quantum physic equation was a little creepy. The waiter attempted to pocket a $29 tip on a $50 bill, but not even my math skills are bad enough to think that is appropriate. Oh, and there is no pool onsite.”

Mar 4, 2008 by Juan from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• A very modern, stylish, artsy hotel with a great theme.
• Not walking distance to Downtown Boston.

“The Le Meridian Hotel is a very clean, modern hotel within minutes of most major Universities in the Boston Area.”

Mar 4, 2008 by Amy from Andover, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Excellent location. The hotel is right in Central Square Cambridge and a quick ride from Boston.
• The cream for the coffee in the room had turned.

“I was very impressed with the professionalism of the hotel staff. I felt like everyone was there to assist me with whatever I needed. The assistant manager even gave me great driving directions to a concert I was going to in Boston. The parking was easy and convenient. The room was clean and comfortable and had a great view of the city. A great experience overall!”

Mar 1, 2008 by Dan from Brooklyn, NY
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Near train. Near Good (but expensive) restaurants.
• Soul-less business-type, chain-type hotel.

“For the price($100) nothing to complain about.”

Feb 29, 2008 by Oliver from Chicago, IL
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Exercise facility open 24 hrs.
• Assumed I would want upgrade to a suite when double room was what I needed.

“A very corporate feeling hotel with mostly positive implications; clean, professional, spacious. Personal service was excellent from concierge but a bit robotic from desk/lobby staff.”

Feb 28, 2008 by Carol from Bow, NH
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The staff were very accommodating!
• The coffee maker was not located in a convenient location to a plug.

“The purpose of the trip was to be a fun overnight with my 16-yr-old son. Wanted the hotel to be upscale. We weren't disappointed. We were both impressed with the hotel decor, both in the general areas and the room. It was clean and inviting. The staff was extremely friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast buffet at Sidney's. Lots of yummy items to choose from. Would definitely return if we're in the area.”

Feb 27, 2008 by Peter from New Woodstock, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Location, service, very accommodating.
• Restaurant a bit pricey just for something quick.

“Excellent service. Really enjoyed my stay.”

Feb 20, 2008 by Dotti from Cutchogue, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• IT WAS COMFORTABLE.
• Location.

“THE HOTEL WAS VERY NICE AND VERY CLEAN, However there was no fridge in the room, We were going to a club over by Harvard Square and I would have liked it more if the hotel was there, But the hotel was really nice and we had a great weekend, the staff at the hotel could not have been nicer.”

Jan 29, 2008 by Lisa from Leeds, MA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Modern decor; comfortable bed and nice linens.
• Toilet in the room didn't work; room was very small and didn't feel gracious.

“The hotel was absolutely adequate -- fine, quick service at check-in, etc. But the room I was in, despite its comfortable bed and nice bed linens, was very small, e.g. the bed and clothes cabinet took up almost the entire room. The toilet in my room didn't work and I had to call an engineer twice to fix it. I would have appreciated their offering to transfer me to another room with a toilet that worked better. There were plenty of nice towels, but few other bathroom amenities to make things feel a bit more 4-star and gracious. The water pressure in the shower was extremely low. The television had very few channels. Just the basic networks, plus HBO, news channels and sports channels. It would have been nice in a 4-star hotel to have more TV channel selections. Overall, it was fine, though didn't feel luxurious or 4-star rated.”

Jan 24, 2008 by Wendy from Pennington, NJ
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Good location, clean, friendly staff, nicely decorated.
• None.

“A good location, rooms are clean and nicely decorated, I feel I got my money worth.”

Jan 22, 2008 by Nancy from Somers, NY
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Comfort, restaurant, friendly staff.
• Coffee in room.

“It was a great deal. I had to go to Boston to bring my daughter back to school and had to stay overnight. The staff was very helpful when I called twice for directions after getting lost. I had a lovely dinner in the hotel and the room was beautiful.”

Jan 19, 2008 by Patty from Pittsfield, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[8]

• Very nice, clean, modern, attractive, well maintained and friendly staff.
• Boston streets can be very confusing!

“Only stayed one night - prior to having surgery at Boston Hospital. Great accommodations; friendly, helpful staff; nice restaurant/bar. All-in-all, a pleasant experience and nice distraction from the purpose of my visit.”

Jan 15, 2008 by Catherine from St. Louis, MO
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• The staff and décor.
• The restaurant food.

“I had a wonderful experience staying at this hotel. The staff were wonderful, the location was great, and the decor was thoughtful. The only thing that wasn't excellent was the food that I ordered for room service. It was over priced and not tasty. However, I will definitely return and recommend it to my friends.”

Jan 13, 2008 by Nancy from Plymouth, MA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• The staff was friendly.
• Restaurant food was below average, staff uninterested in customers, long wait between courses.

“This is not a 4 star hotel. It is good for business travelers.”

Jan 10, 2008 by Hd from Edison, NJ
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Convenient location.
• Nothing.

“Convenient location near MIT & Howard, good value for money, excellent ambience.”

Jan 9, 2008 by Michaela from New York, NY
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[10] • Location:[9]

• Stylish decor, not stuffy, next to a grocery store.
• No mini-bar, not in a "fun" location.

“Clean, upscale in a safe neighborhood.”

Jan 8, 2008 by Ben from Durham, NC
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[9] • Location:[7]

• Small and private//nice bathroom.
• TV was terrible.

“Good for a solo business traveler.”

Jan 6, 2008 by Jennifer from Abington, MA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[7]

• Walking to public transportation at night felt unsafe.

“Hotel is great but the area isn't the safest at night.”

Jan 5, 2008 by Alex from Pittsburgh, PA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• Math equations on the sheets.
• Bathroom was dirty.

“Good hotel, great location. Bathroom was a little under-kept, but overall a great place to stay.”

Jan 5, 2008 by Annie from Plymouth, MA
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[5] • Location:[5]

• They allow dogs and there is a full grocery store on the second floor.
• It is not 4 Star Quality, so it did not meet my expectations.

“The hotel is clean and comfortable. The staff does not go out of their way to help you, they seem bothered by questions. The dining room staff however was very helpful.”

Jan 5, 2008 by Cindy from Marshfield Hills, MA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[7] • Location:[4]

• Great beds!
• No flat screen. Would expect it at that star level. No wine glasses.

“Very nice.”

Jan 5, 2008 by Rich from Tewksbury, MA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[4]

• It had a newer feel to it. It was not outdated.
• There was not much to do around this hotel.

“Le Meridian in Cambridge, MA was a nice hotel. The rooms were modern, we sat at the bar for a drink and it was modern, it is located within the MIT grounds so it's great for that but if you want to walk somewhere you are out of luck, not much to do here however a taxi ride will get you to anywhere in Boston for short money.”