Best Boutique Hotels in Cambridge

Originally built in 1894, this historic Victorian-style boutique hotel is situated adjacent to the MIT Campus in Cambridge, and features a unique and cozy atmosphere, complete with many modern conveniences. Just outside the Kendall's front doors is the area's fantastic public transportation system. This location allows guests to easily access all the areas of the city, including downtown Boston and Harvard University, both only a short distance away. After a restful night of sleep in individually decorated rooms, guests at The Kendall Hotel at the Engine 7 Firehouse can start the morning with a variety of breakfast buffet items, or work out at a nearby fitness center with complimentary access.

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Offering exceptional services, luxurious accommodations and state-of-the-art amenities, this Cambridge, Massachusetts eco-friendly hotel is only moments from Harvard Square and is situated along the Charles River, directly across from Boston city centre. The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel is ideally located only moments from many of the area's main points of interest. The campus of the renowned MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Boston's financial district and the prestigious Beacon Hill neighbourhood are all easily accessible. While staying at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, guests are provided with a variety of unrivaled amenities and services. With free kayak, stand-up paddle board and bicycle rentals, in-room yoga programmes, audio systems and 24-hour room service, every stay is sure to be enjoyable. Self parking and valet parking are available at this property. The property also boasts Celeste, a 25-foot-tall moving Steampunk-style sculpture made of reclaimed metals, steel and gears. Celeste creates an engaging and interactive experience as it is an artistic take on the traditional armillary sphere, defining the Kendall Square neighborhood and Cambridge home. Guests at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel will also enjoy the hotel's free evening wine hour. On-site dining is also available at Bambara restaurant and bar, serving American cuisine along with classic New England dishes.

Located one mile from Harvard University, this Cambridge hotel is 450 metres away from the Central Square Subway Station. It features a 24-hour gym and guest rooms with cable TV. At Le Meridien Cambridge, all bright rooms have contemporary-style furnishings. Coffee facilities are also provided in each room. Amuse Restaurant is located on site and features contemporary decor and traditional French cuisine. Featuring french fare such as onion soup gratinée, cassoulet, lobster bouillabaisse, grilled chicken paillard, and steak frites. Guests have access to the 24-hour business center at the hotel. Cambridge Le Meridien offers a rooftop garden, meeting spaces and banquet facilities. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is 120 metres from Le Meridien Cambridge. Downtown Boston is 5 km away.

Overlooking the Charles River and offering stunning views of the Boston skyline, this Cambridge hotel offers luxurious accommodations, first-class amenities and is minutes from Boston's main attractions. The The Royal Sonesta Boston ideally places guests only a short distance from the city's cultural, recreational and business areas. MIT, Harvard University, the trendy Inman Square and Faneuil Hall are located nearby. Featuring an extensive collection of original contemporary art, the Sonesta Boston boasts a 24-hour fitness centre. Guests can also enjoy gourmet dining at ArtBar restaurant. The property also has a coffee shop.

Located near Harvard Square, this Cambridge hotel offers free WiFi and rooms equipped with a 32' flat-screen TV, and refrigerator. The Fresh Pond Reservation is 220 metres away, Fresh Pond Golf Course is 2.0 km away and Harvard University is 2.5 km away. Each guestroom features a distinct Cambridge style with locally-sourced art and furnishings. An en-suite bathroom is also included at Freepoint Hotel. There is an interior secret garden and an open air courtyard available to guests. Freepoint Hotel features kinetic and three dimensional art installations. A complimentary shuttle is offered to local attractions within a 3.2 km radius of the hotel and includes Cambridge Business Park and Harvard Square stops. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 6.2 km from Freepoint Hotel. Fenway Park is 8.8 km away and TD Garden is 10.8 km away from the property. The nearest airport is Boston Logan International Airport, 16.2 km away.

Located less than 250 metres from Fenway Park and 820 metres from Boston University, Hotel Commonwealth offers in-room spa services and guest rooms with a '48-inch' -inch flat-screen smart TV. Every traditional room at Hotel Commonwealth contains a small refrigerator. Guests can enjoy the sitting area and relax. Paid Wi-Fi and a work desk are also provided. Blue Ribbon Sushi is the fine dining restaurant at The Hotel Commonwealth. Guests can also enjoy lunch and dinner at Blue Ribbon Brasserie as well as a late night drink. A 24-hour fitness center and an award winning concierge are just two conveniences offered at this hotel. Our Fenway guest rooms feature views of one of Boston’s greatest landmarks, Fenway Park and our suites overlook Kenmore Square and the Citgo Sign. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 1.5 km from the hotel. The Hynes Convention Center is less than 1 km from the Hotel Commonwealth.

Featuring an outdoor pool, The Verb Hotel is located in Boston. Free Wi-Fi access is available. Fenway Park is conveniently located 200 metres from the hotel. The charming rooms at the Verb Hotel feature private bathrooms, air conditioning and cable TVs. Guests at The Verb Hotel are within walking distance from several dining options in the area. The property is located 1.9 km from Copley Square and from the Museum of Fine Arts. Northeastern University is 2.4 km away and Logan Airport is 7 km from the hotel.

Built in 1925, the historic Eliot Hotel is located in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood. It offers an on-site sashimi bar and elegantly decorated rooms with down comforters and marble bathrooms. Each room is equipped with soundproof windows, flat-screen TVs and WiFi internet. Concierge desk staff can arrange dinner reservations or nightly turndown service. Babysitting and petsitting are also available. The restaurant Uni is located in the hotel and features a Japanese sushi bar and small plates. The Eliot is less than five minutes away from Hynes Convention Center. Nearby shopping includes the Prudential Shopping Center and Newbury Street shops. Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, is 900 metres away. #1 Hotel in Boston – Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2025 Voted one of Travel + Leisure’s T+L 500 World’s Best Hotels 2025 Best Boutique Hotel – Boston Magazine Best of Boston 2025.

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Five-Star Award-winning Mandarin Oriental, Boston is poised in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, one of the most desirable addresses in the city. An intimately luxurious hotel, Mandarin Oriental, Boston combines classic New England elegance with refined Oriental touches to create one of the most distinctive hospitality experiences in the region. Our newly renovated, luxurious rooms and suites set the standard for spaciousness, combining classic Bostonian residential elegance with refined hints of our Oriental heritage. The Five-Star Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Boston offers world-acclaimed spa therapies and holistic wellness programs. Our tradition of culinary excellence continues with Ramsay’s Kitchen, the first Boston restaurant by Michelin-starred Chef Gordon Ramsay.

Centered in Boston's historic Back Bay area, this boutique hotel features a state-of-the-art gym, award-winning dining and elegant rooms with free Wi-Fi. John Hancock Tower is 5 minutes’ walk away. Each room boasts panoramic views of the Back Bay neighborhood. Flat-screen TVs, a small fridge and plush terry bathrobes are provided. The luxury rooms offer mahogany furniture and crystal lamps. Guests can enjoy Irish food at Sweeney’s on Boylston, an authentic Boston Irish pub. Willow&Ivy restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine made from fresh ingredients. Room service is available 24 hours. The Lenox is 3 blocks from famous restaurants and shops on Newbury Street. Fenway Park baseball stadium is just 1 mile from the hotel and Northeastern University is a 15-minute walk away.

Located in downtown Boston, this luxury hotel is adjacent to the Prudential Center and 1.8 miles from Fenway Park. It features a seasonal rooftop pool and spacious rooms with a 58-inch flat-screen TV. The Colonnade Hotel is a 7-minute walk from Symphony Hall and across from Prudential Train Station. Harvard Yard and Logan International Airport are both a 15-minute drive away. An iPod docking station is one of the modern amenities in every room at The Colonnade. All rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows and a Keurig coffee maker. Sleek black and white décor and a seating area complete each room. Free access to the state-of-the-art fitness center is provided to all guests. The helpful concierge service can help arrange travel details.

Connected to Copley Place Mall, The Shops at Prudential Center and Hynes Convention center via skywalk, this hotel is located in the historic Back Bay district of Boston and offers an on-site restaurant as well as a 70,000 square feet of event space. The hotel just went through a major renovation and has redesigned rooms and suites. Boston Marriott Copley Place features a state-of-the-art fitness center. After a swim in the indoor pool, guests can enjoy their meals in the hotel's Yard House and Starbucks. Besides that, we feature A La Carte dining as well. Attractions such as Trinity Church, MGM Music Hall and Boston Common are only minutes from the Boston Marriott Copley Place. Guests can see a baseball game at Fenway Park.

This boutique hotel is nestled in Boston's historical Back Bay neighborhood Free WiFi is available in all areas. A flat-screen LCD TV and a work desk are provided in each modern room of the Copley Square Hotel, a FOUND Hotel. Fenway Park is 2.4 km from the Hotel Copley Square. The Boston Museum of Fine Arts is 1.6 km away.

This inn is in Boston's historic Back Bay, one block from the Shops at Prudential Center and subway station. A kitchenette and 42-inch flat-screen TV is offered in every suite. Inn at St. Botolph features studios and suites with Wi-Fi and alarm clocks with USB ports. Decorative non-operable fireplaces are included in the one bedroom suites. A continental breakfast is served every morning in the St. Botolph Inn's lounge. Guests can use the modern fitness center or the on-site business center. Original art pieces are also included throughout the inn.