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    Residence Inn Boston Cambridge

    4.2 (64 reviews)
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    Night views from the room
    Hannah S.

    Spent 6 nights here - chose the hotel for its reputed studio apartment style rooms since I had a long stay. Overall I had a mostly decent experience - but some things were hit or miss. The rooms are a great size - small kitchenettes with stove, full fridge, toaster, and microwave. They have a seating area with desk and couch. And large windows with great views! Prices are pretty decent here as well. Some of the staff were excellent - Ryan especially (I hope I got his name right). On my 3rd night, there was no running water in my room bc of a burst pipe or something and he got me into a much better room right away! But there were a couple of other staff that just didn't want to be bothered and didn't even try to help. When I checked into my first room, it had a huge wad of hair in the toilet, wet dirty towels in the sink, and the shampoo/conditioner bottles looked like they had been ripped off the wall - staff didn't care - told me to just "put the dirty towels out in the hall" - lol ok. In the first room I had, the kitchen was poorly stocked - there were plenty of plates but only one giant soup pan so I wasn't able to do much cooking. The second room I had had a much better stocked kitchen but the coffee pot was awful and there were no coffee amenities. But at least it was completely clean. The ice makers don't work well at all - and they'll give you ice at the desk instead if you want. In my first room, there was a ton of construction going on outside that would start very early - very noisy. But my second room was much higher up and much quieter with a lovely view of the Longfellow Bridge. The hotel has a bar that sometimes serves light bites and even has a few beers on tap. They serve breakfast every morning - it was mostly the same every day - eggs, two types of sausage, potatoes in various forms, and some sort of sweet offering like pancakes or French toast. As well as fruit, cereal, toasts, yogurt and a waffle station. It was pretty decent. Fantastic location near MIT and convenient access to the trains. All in all I'd stay again if I needed a long term hotel in the area.

    Kitchen
    Goku U.

    Great hotel! Each room is a little studio apartment. The bed was one of the better beds I've slept on while staying in a hotel. Room was clean, and the kitchen came fully stocked with pots and pans. Breakfast was great. Lots of variety from waffles to eggs. Reception was friendly. Would probably stay here again if in the Cambridge area.

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    Wendy B.

    I just want to take a moment to give my thanks to this hotel. I have stayed at many Marriott hotels but have yet to stay at a Residence Inn. As this was not considered a vacation but a practical trip to visit the surrounding colleges I was looking for something that was affordable and in a good area. This hotel was a contender with a nearby Marriott that was priced higher but after seeing the reviews I decided that not only would it save money but it looked like people were happier with the service at this hotel. Thankfully the reviews were absolutely accurate. The staff and location were perfect for my daughter and my stay in Boston. After a long delay with our airplane it was so nice to walk in and be greeted by the warm staff. Our room was perfect for our needs, included a couch with a pull out bed plenty of room for our suitcases and clothes and something I didnt even factor in, was it included a kitchen with microwave, stove, dishwasher and refrigerator. The other perk is the free breakfast. Between the free breakfast and the kitchen I was able to save additional money on going out to eat and feel good about not wasting leftovers. Previous vacations leftovers would be trashed despite our good intentions. With the kitchen we had two full nights of leftovers from the Boston restaurants we had gone to in the beginning of the trip. The hotel was very close to the public transit which not only allowed my daughter to get the feel of living in Boston but saved us money once again as the 7 day Charlie card (their pre-paid transit card) was $35 for the whole week. That card took us all over the city and Cambridge. They also have a Starbucks that is accessible from the hotel. This really opened my eyes to the benefits of a hotel that is configured in this manner. Thank again to the staff. I wish I could give names but everyone from beginning to end were wonderful. I will absolutely stay again when visiting.

    the bed in our room
    Diana B.

    Stay Dates: August 29, 2014 to September 1, 2014 This was where we stayed in Boston! The Residence Inn offers rooms that are the size of mini studios with a full kitchen, a table for two to eat at, A sofa, TV a full bathroom and a bed. We didn't eat many meals in our room because our stay was short but if we were staying here for a week we would have gotten groceries and cooked here for sure. Our room also had a recycling bin which I loved! The maid service was great, the room was comfortable and spacious, the staff was friendly, the guest facilities were nice. The spa and pool were well kept but the decor was slightly outdated and more late 80s/early 90sish. They also served a complimentary breakfast which they went all out for. They served scrambled eggs and on alternating days for our stay they also served sausage, biscuits and canadian bacon. They had yogurt available, oatmeal, assorted teas, fruits, bagels, muffins and breads. They served a breakfast to feed an army. Overall besides the outdated spa facility and eggs that were just okay this is a great place to stay and it's five minutes away from Boston by Cab, Subway or car so you can stay here without paying Boston city hotel prices. Plus if you are traveling on a budget you can eat all your meals here.

    Living room and desk space
    Galadrielle H.

    I am staying in the Residence Inn during for work for 4 weeks. It's been 2 weeks already and I want to share my experience so far. 1* For the room : It is like a studio but way better. Everything is in perfect condition, the bathroom is really clean, the bed is an amazingly comfortable queen size, the desk has a USB port which is very practical, there is a clock on the bedtable, the kitchen provides everything to cook and eat. 1* For the cleaning service : Every morning I leave the room and make sure my things are not all over the place. I a very tidy person. When I come back after work the bed has been made to the residence standards, the towels are changed and folded as well, the bins are empties and everything is spotless. 1* For the reception : Last Sunday I ordered some make-up online and gave the address of the residence with my room number. I asked everyday for my package and everyday the receptionist in charge would check. When it arrived I was relieved and very happy. The next day, another person from reception - whom I had asked for the package as well - made sure I had received my package as I expected. Great customer service! 1* For the mini-market : On the right side of reception there is a mini-market, litterally a room with a huge fridge with drinks for sale, a stand with sweets/crackers, and also a stand with emergency products such as razors, cissors... It is a great idea for people - like me - who forgot to buy a bottle of water on the way home :) 1* For the gym : The gym includes trademills, bikes, weights, and a water fountain. Also it is open 24/7! This actually makes me really happy! When I arrived from Dublin I got really jet lagged and the best way to get myself into the Boston timing was to workout. Whatever the time! There is also a 4ft deep swimming pool and a jaccuzzi. I have tried both and they are great. 1* For the staff : I have been told it's a Boston thing but people here are very nice. More than just nice, they are super friendly. I am amazed by the hospitality. This makes me want to be super friendly too! Overall I have a great experience of this place and I highly recommend it! Let me know what you think :)

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    Angela Z.

    This hotel is a super, super convenient location - about a mile over the Longfellow bridge and right into downtown Boston. Also, there is a Starbucks immediately next door and a great restaurant right across the street. Definitely a winner on the convenience front. We loved having a little extra space to spread out, and the kitchenette is stocked with every little thing you need, from plates to salt & pepper to a can opener. The long vanity separate from the toilet and shower made it easier for two people to get ready in the morning, and the sleeper sofa was comfortable enough to for me to fall asleep on. Lastly, the breakfast was really, really great - lots of variety, many hot options and proteins, fun stuff for kids, great service, and great coffee. The only things keeping this from being a five star hotel is that it's a queen bed, not a king, which of course is manageable but not ideal for two people, and then also the fact that we couldn't seem to get the AC to cool down very low which made it a little too warm for our preference. Other than that, an excellent hotel choice.

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    First room had some smokers smell, exchanged it no problem. Loved the breakfast selection. Very good location if you are a runner.

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    Awesome place. Very big rooms. Super friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast much better than expected. Will be happy to stay here again!

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    On MIT's campus and near Kendall Square (2 min walk to the T and short walk to many excellent restaurants).

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