Reviews of Le Meridien Boston Cambridge 4 stars
20 Sidney Street, Central Square, Cambridge, MA 02139, United States
#4 of 21 hotels in Cambridge
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 521 hotel reviews
8.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.1
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Comfort
9.1
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.6
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Staff
9.1
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Value for money
8.0
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Free WiFi
9.2
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Zhaohua
United States12 reviews9.0“Clean room and good location if visiting the Cambridge town”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior, Guest room, 2 Queen
- • Stayed 1 night
Charges extra destination fee on site on top of other fees that were already paid to booking.com. Parking is extra fee.
Room is clean, location is good - walking distance to MIT and Harvard. Also close to downtown. Many good restaurants are in walking distance.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Michael
United States1 review9.0“Excellent staff and superb customer service at front desk—Nancy on duty in the morning—on top of her game!”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Guest Room, 1 King
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Too small a gym for hotel that size
Convenient to schools
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 14 August 2025
Ann
United States4 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior, Guest room, 2 Queen
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location for Fenway, very walkable and safe. Awesome breakfast and friendly staff.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Hurdle
United States2 reviews8.0“excellent”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
parking garage does not allow you to come down in the hotel you must walk outside
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Bernadette
United States7 reviews10“When next in Cambridge visiting our son, we will definitely stay at Le Méridien !”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
It’s location, very close to where our son lives:) The hotel is located one street back from Central Square so the busy street noise is not an issue. It has a lovely ambience , nice bar area, Rooms are spacious and everything was very clean. The staff were all very helpful, but honestly we didn’t have any issues that required assistance. We particularly liked the attention to environmental concerns and the water dispenser next to the ice machines was a first for us.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025
Laurel
United States14 reviews9.0“Clean, comfortable and convenient.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Guest room, 2 Queen
- • Stayed 3 nights
The plumbing was noisy, It seemed we could hear whenever other rooms were showering. There was no plug to bath.
The room was a good size. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. Parking was very close by and reasonably priced but you definitely need a car to get around.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 1 August 2025
Chris
United Kingdom3 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Great hotel, great location and superb staff epitomised by Daxandra”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 3 nights
The experience with Booking.com, very poor and no way of actually getting to speak to a human being so any explanation of my predicament was difficult. To be clear I booked the wrong date, within 30 mins noticed and tried to correct, there in I got talking to chat bots etc and became very frustrated until I reached out to Daxandra.
I accidentally booked the wrong date. Booking.com was a nightmare to deal with and absolutely useless. However, I reached out to the hotel direct and spoke with Daxandra. Daxandra was brilliant and helped me sort this out, an absolute star. Once I arrived at the hotel the staff were really helpful and assisted me with directions and places to visit etc.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 31 July 2025
Ashley
United States5 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 July 2025
Jad
United Arab Emirates4 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Water pressure was low
Location, staff, cleanliness
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Erin
United States4 reviews10“Great stay at a great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 2 nights
All good.
As Bonvoy member, I was automatically upgraded to a room with 2 Double Beds instead of 1 King Bed. Very soft sheets and comfortable beds & pillows. Everything was very clean. Very nice spaces inside and outside to hang out & do some work. Ask check-in reps about free street parking on weekends (which was easy to find on a July weekend) , otherwise it's $55/night for in & our privilege at the garage next door. Additional $25/night service fee which includes a $12 credit to use at the hotel bar/restaurant. Everyone at the desk were very friendly. Great location & walking distance to MIT.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025
Mary
United States33 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Guest room, 2 Queen
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The location was perfect. We visited Boston as well as Harvard Square.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Michael
United States4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Very clean. Front desk staff very helpful.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 20 July 2025
Paul
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote10“An education in how good a hotel can be in Cambridge”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Guest Room, 1 King
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Really helpful staff and great all round comfort
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
John
United States4 reviews10“We truly enjoyed this property and will not hesitate to recommend to family and friends.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Hard to come up with something. Can’t think of anything.
The property was pretty inside and out. The rooms were beautiful and the bed was very comfortable. The staff is outstanding and very helpful, giving directions and suggestions. Can’t say enough good things about them. We had a great stay.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Xianfen
Singapore12 reviews9.0“Good stay for university visit”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Guest room, 2 Queen
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location is good, in between Harvard and MIT. Hotel is very quiet, staff very friendly.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 6 July 2025
Richard
United Kingdom35 reviews9.0“Great hotel in a good location for exploring Cambridge (a short ride on the no.1 bus to Harvard University) and Boston.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Large room and super comfy bed. Nice friendly receptionist on arrival.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Claire
Taiwan18 reviews1 helpful vote10Exceptional- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Guest room, 2 Queen
- • Stayed 5 nights
Nothing
Location is fabulous. I like it nearby the MIT and 30-minute to Harvard by walk. And the discount tickets, it's awesome.
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 16 June 2025
Melly-lou
New Zealand19 reviews10“Le Méridien Majic”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Guest room, 2 Queen
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing was fabulous
Beautiful stylish accom, restaurant was fab, bes5 cheesecake weve ever had, so good, fab art eork throughout hotel, lovely foyer area, staff very good and friendly, room was roomy n quality stylish, safe to walk around area which we did daily to visit my son along main rd in cambridge, Thers a block along Massachusetts ave it's slightly rough where the bus stops are, we had no hassles, just keep ya wits about you
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Annmarie
United States6 reviews10Exceptional- • Family with young children
- • Guest Room, 1 King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The extra $50 parking and other $25 charge
Location, walking distance to Fenway Park. And felt very safe
Stayed in June 2025
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Reviewed: 20 May 2025
Katy
United States3 reviews1 helpful vote9.0“I would stay here again in the future”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
It was in a really great area. The staff was so nice and helped us get an early check in. It was a relaxing stay.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Julie
United States2 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The price was high!
Bed was super super comfortable and the pillows were absolute perfection.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 7 May 2025
Lucas
Brazil7 reviews2 helpful votes10“Good place in an amazing neighborhood.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Guest Room, 1 King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Pricey, but you got what you pay for
Everything
Stayed in April 2025
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Reviewed: 5 May 2025
Naoko
United States10 reviews3 helpful votes8.0“It was a pleasant, welcoming experience.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 3 nights
The staff was very helpful and friendly.
Stayed in May 2025
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Reviewed: 30 April 2025
Anu
United States16 reviews9.0“Nice stay, crazy bathrooms”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe, Guest room, 1 King
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The showers and baths are very old and dysfunctional
Location (relatively speaking) and the size and comfort of the rooms
Stayed in February 2025
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