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I had to attend a conference in Cambridge this month held at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge. I stayed two nights and while the hotel is a bit dated, I was given a lovely suite upgrade that was perfect for hosting meetings during the conference. Elite treatment was good and I enjoyed my time at the hotel with lovely views of the Charles River.
Anthony’s Take: Since my conference was held at this hotel, I booked it for two nights. The old-school, atrium-style lobby is something that is being seen less and less. I found the interior balcony with the planters filled with rocks a bit odd, but the suite was large and comfortable. The staff was friendly and I felt that Globalist status was well recognized here.
Booking
I booked my stay on Hyatt.com on a “Members Save More” rate for a 1 King Bed room. The rate was $302 plus tax. The hotel charges a $20 Destination Fee plus taxes. This was waived for me as a Globalist and removed from the folio without me having to ask. The check-in agent did not even mention the fee or what it included. If you’re not paying cash, World of Hyatt® points can be redeemed here for 17,000 to 23,000 points as it falls into Hyatt’s Category 5.
Transportation to/from the Hotel
I took an Uber Comfort from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to the hotel. It took around 14 minutes for the eight-mile drive and cost $44. I returned the next day and it took around the same time.
Location
The hotel is located near Harvard University, MIT, and Kendall Square. There are some restaurants not far and it’s easy to cross the bridge to get into Boston for lots more to explore. The Charles River is across the street and it’s fun to watch the boats go by and to see the college students rowing.
The lobby has a good amount of seating and the coffee shop in it. During my visit, this space was packed with people for the conference.
Check-In
Check-in is directly inside the doors on the left side. I arrived around 2:30 PM and my suite was ready. The agent checking me in told me I had been upgraded to one of the University Suites (I had already seen this on the app). He did not mention the Destination Fee’s inclusions or that it existed (I guess because I’m a Globalist). I did not need a late checkout, but was not asked either. Breakfast was offered, but I would not have time to eat there. He then printed my keys and I was off to check out the suite.
The Destination Fee includes:
- Hotel Shuttle 7am-9pm Monday- Friday and 9am-9pm Saturday-Sunday throughout Cambridge (based upon availability)
- 24 hour access to our State of the Art Fitness center including the use of Peleton machines
- 10% discounted tickets for Old Trolley Tours (Savings of $5.04/Adult Ticket)
- Discounted CityPasses available for purchase $67 per adult and $56/child (Regular Price $132 per adult & $105 per child) (Covers 4 top attractions including the New England Aquarium, Boston Harbor City Cruises, Franklin Park Zoo, Harvard Museum) Savings of $65.44 per adult $56.00 per child
- $11.00 (38%) discount on adult Museum of Science tickets and $6.00 (20%) off child tickets
- 10% discounted tickets for Bostons Children’s Museum ($2.00/ticket savings)
- Guest Bicycles to utilize based on availability to explore the city
- Long Distance & Local Calls
- Premium Wifi
- Wireless printer in lobby for boarding pass and document printing
- Storage and handling for up to 5 packages per guest
- Notary services available Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
- 2 bottles of water daily
- Access to water refill stations throughout the first floor
- $10.00 daily food credit towards Paperback Tavern (excluding alcohol)
The elevators are nearby and were speedy throughout my stay.
They overlook the atrium and are exposed on one side.
The elevator lobby and hallways on my floor were clean and in good repair.
Boston University Suite (632)
There are 479 rooms and suites at the hotel.
The suite opens with a living room to the left and the bedroom and bathroom to the right.
A closet is near the door. It held and extra blanket and pillow.
A mini-bar area was nearby. This offered a refrigerator, sink, Keurig, as well as cups, coffee pods, and condiments.
The refrigerator was empty except for two water bottles.
Shelves above the area held coffee pods, cups, and condiments. An ice bucket was on the counter.
The sink and Keurig
The living room held a couch, tables, and two chairs.
A TV was mounted on the wall across from the couch.
A table for four was near the window.
I loved the views of the river.
There was also a desk and chair in this room.
A door opened to the atrium with a balcony. This was an odd place to sit and the planters were filled with glued together rocks.
A bench and live plant were in the hallway. I always love when hotels include live plants.
The hallway led to the bedroom.
The bedroom included a king-sized bed and two nightstands. Outlets were limited, but there was a power strip.
A TV was mounted on the wall across from the bed and above a dresser.
A chair and lamp were near the window.
A closet held a safe, slippers, and a robe.
The safe was larger than what you find at many hotels.
A full-length mirror was outside of the bathroom.
The bathroom was off of the bedroom. It held a vanity with a single sink, toilet, and glassed-in shower. For as spacious as the suite was (around 800 square feet), the bathroom was tight.
The vanity offered a good amount of counter space.
Amenities on the counter included Pharmacopia brand bar soap, makeup removal wipes, a sewing kit, a vanity kit, and more.
A bottle of Pharmacopia Body Lotion was mounted to the wall.
The toilet was very close to the vanity.
The shower was a good size with satisfactory water pressure and temperature.
Pharmacopia Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash were mounted to the shower wall.
Public Areas & Amenities
The hotel has a fitness center, a restaurant, a small book lending library, postcards, and an outdoor garden area.
Complimentary postcards can be sent for guests.
The fitness center is near reception.
It was on the smaller side, but included a good amount of equipment.
I liked that there were Peloton Bikes inside.
Chilled towels and wipes were on offer.
A microwave was also near the front desk for guest use.
I liked that the hotel offered a small lending library of books.
Overall Impression:
The hotel is a good choice if you need to be in Cambridge. It has everything that you’ll ned whether there on business or for fun. The suite I was given was great for holding meetings and having space to spread out.
(Lobby and Peloton Image Credits: Hyatt.)
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