These 5 hotels cover Cambridge's most-visited corridors, from Kendall Square's biotech strip to the streets around Harvard and MIT. Each property was selected by applying a three-part ranking: verified sustainability credentials first, then star rating, then guest review score. Every hotel on this list operates under its stated name at a verified Cambridge address.
How we ranked these hotels
The ranking follows a fixed sequence. Hotels with verified sustainability certifications or published eco programs appear before those without. Within the same sustainability tier, higher star ratings come first. Where star ratings match, the higher guest review score wins. Alphabetical order breaks any remaining ties.
All five properties sit within Cambridge city limits, covering neighborhoods including Kendall Square, Central Square, and Harvard Square. Hotels in adjacent cities were excluded regardless of proximity. Guest scores come from the LiteAPI inventory data used to build this list.
Cambridge hotels compared: stars, scores, and sustainability
| Hotel | Stars | Guest Score | Sustainability | Nearest Subway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse | 3 | 9.4 | None verified | Kendall/MIT (Red Line), 5 min |
| Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge | 3 | 9.2 | Marriott Serve 360 program | Kendall/MIT (Red Line), 7 min |
| Boston Marriott Cambridge | 4 | 8.5 | Marriott Serve 360 program | Kendall/MIT (Red Line), 4 min |
| Le Meridien Boston Cambridge | 4 | 8.6 | Marriott Serve 360 program | Central (Red Line), 6 min |
| Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge | 4 | 8.3 | Hyatt's World of Care program | Central (Red Line), 8 min |
Tips for booking in Cambridge
- Harvard and MIT graduation weekends in May and June fill hotels months in advance. Book early if your dates overlap with academic events.
- Kendall Square hotels put you within walking distance of the MBTA Red Line, which connects to downtown Boston in under 15 minutes.
- Cambridge hotels near MIT and the biotech corridor see high demand during academic conference season, typically September through November.
- Parking in Cambridge is limited and expensive. Check whether your hotel offers on-site parking or EV charging before you arrive.
- The Red Line runs through Cambridge's core, stopping at Alewife, Porter, Harvard, Central, and Kendall/MIT. Any hotel within a 10-minute walk of these stations gives you strong transit access.
Our Picks
Top Hotels
Boston Marriott Cambridge
Two Cambridge Center 50 Broadway, Cambridge
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
575 Memorial Drive, Cambridge
Le Meridien Boston Cambridge
20 Sidney Street, Cambridge
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge
120 Broadway, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02142, Cambridge
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse
350 Main Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02142, Cambridge
FAQs
Common Questions
Four of the five hotels on this list participate in verified sustainability programs. The Boston Marriott Cambridge, Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge, and Le Meridien Boston Cambridge all fall under Marriott's Serve 360 program. The Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge participates in Hyatt's World of Care program. The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse has no verified sustainability certification at this time.
Yes. Every hotel on this list has a verified Cambridge street address. Properties on Memorial Drive, Main Street, Broadway, and Sidney Street all fall within Cambridge city limits. Hotels in adjacent cities were excluded from consideration.
The Boston Marriott Cambridge at Two Cambridge Center on 50 Broadway sits directly adjacent to the MIT campus and is a 4-minute walk from the Kendall/MIT Red Line station. The Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge at 120 Broadway is also within a 7-minute walk of Kendall/MIT.
The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse scores 9.4, the highest on this list. The Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge follows at 9.2. Both are three-star properties in Kendall Square.
The Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge and the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge both offer EV charging. Confirm availability and reservation requirements with each property before arrival.
The Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Cambridge at 120 Broadway is purpose-built for extended stays, with kitchenette suites, a guest score of 9.2, and EV charging on site. It sits in Kendall Square, a 7-minute walk from the Red Line.
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