Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge
10 Acorn Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
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AC Hotel Boston Cambridge is an excellent choice for travellers visiting Cambridge, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.
Nearby landmarks such as Porter Square (1.6 mi) and Mount Auburn Cemetery (1.7 mi) make AC Hotel Boston Cambridge a great place to stay when visiting Cambridge.
The rooms offer a flat screen TV and air conditioning, and getting online is possible, as free wifi is available, allowing you to rest and refresh with ease.
AC Hotel Boston Cambridge features 24 hour front desk, outdoor furniture, and express check-in and check-out. In addition, as a valued AC Hotel Boston Cambridge guest, you can enjoy a pool and breakfast that are available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to parking.
Travellers looking to enjoy some shrimp can head to Border Cafe, Frank's Steak House, or Summer Shack. Otherwise, you may want to check out a seafood restaurant such as Summer Shack, Waypoint, or The Hourly Oyster House.
Best of all, AC Hotel Boston Cambridge makes it easy to experience some great Cambridge attractions like MIT List Visual Arts Center, which is a popular military museum.
Enjoy your stay in Cambridge!
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Property amenities
Paid private parking on-site
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Pool
Bar / lounge
Bicycle rental
Pets Allowed ( Dog / Pet Friendly )
Business Centre with Internet Access
Car park
Wifi
Pool / beach towels
Indoor pool
Saltwater pool
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Breakfast buffet
Meeting rooms
Baggage storage
Non-smoking hotel
Outdoor furniture
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Dry cleaning
Laundry service
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10 Acorn Park Drive, Cambridge, MA 02140
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My husband and I stayed at this hotel for five days over the Thanksgiving holiday when visiting family in the area. The hotel was pretty empty at that time, probably due to the lack of business travelers over the holiday weekend. We had a perfect stay and we highly recommend this hotel. The rooms are spacious, new and clean. The walls are somewhat thin, so we appreciated the white noise sound machine that is in the room (we use the same at home). Breakfast buffet was good and not too overwhelming. Housekeeping was quick to respond to our requests. The location of the hotel is very convenient, a nice ten minute walk to the Alewife T station with the red line and right next to the Minuteman bikepath. This gave us a chance to take walks in the area along the bikepath. We plan to return in the summer months and it would be great if the hotel had bikes available to rent but I don't think that's an option at this time. Most importantly, all the staff we encountered at this hotel were wonderful: professional, polite and genuinely very friendly. We will definitely stay at this hotel again.
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Date of stay: November 2021
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As a newly wedded couple we decided to stay at the AC marriott hotel in discovery park. The park is very quiet and there is a lot of places to go around walking or jogging, and alewife station is a 5 min walk from the hotel. The staff were very courteous and accommodating and the ambience is very relaxing. The room is new and spacious for the price we paid.
They offered daily breakfast which was not too pricy but also wish one can choose from a selection rather than have to pay $18 for small selection of food items that we can have due to dietary restrictions.
They offered daily breakfast which was not too pricy but also wish one can choose from a selection rather than have to pay $18 for small selection of food items that we can have due to dietary restrictions.
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 older teens) trip to visit colleges in Boston area. Chose this hotel for its Cambridge address in walking distance to Alewife T Station, which was via a wooded park-like path, a little eerie if walking alone late at night. Location was more remote than I expected, in an office park with no other dining options nearby (not even a Starbucks or Dunkin!), but area was nice and quiet. Room looked new and was clean and comfortable; bathroom was modern. Cool “hydration station” down the hall to fill our water bottles. First night, hotel was booked and instead of the two queens we booked, we were put into a king room and our older teens had to sleep in the sofa bed. Isn’t that why it’s called a “reservation”? Fortunately, the next night the friendly and attentive front desk staff took care of us and got us into a 2 queen room. Docking one star due to the small buffet breakfast. Overpriced at $21/per adult (x 4!), the options did not change from day to day, and there was no table service for coffee. For this price, I would have expected an omelet bar and a lot more choices. Egg cups were good, but not every day for three days; pastry choices were limited. Not surprisingly, the dining room was pretty empty despite the full hotel, and I wondered where everyone went to eat breakfast. They obviously researched that better than I did. All in all, would stay here again if in the area.
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Colwen Management, General Manager at Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge
Responded 22 Aug 2023
Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and we are glad to hear we could meet your expectations on your college visit trip! We hope that you will stay with us again in the near future. Sincerely, AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
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Other reviews mentioned that AC Hotel in Cambridge is out of nowhere. Now I understand; there is nothing close by except businesses and labs. If you are visiting any of close by business, you may chose this place, but you will not find any place to eat outside this hotel. You have to drive 15 - 20 minutes to reach any place in Cambridge. This hotel is on the outer periphery in Cambridge. If you are on vacation and with family, this is not a location where you may want to stay. few other points:
When I checked in at 5:30 pm all hallways were so dark that I needed to turn on flash light on my phone to read room number.
At the 4th floor in my room in the shower water pressure was annoyingly very low.
You will pay additional $25 per day for car parking. Garage is not attached to the hotel. You cannot take luggage cart to the garage.
When I checked in at 5:30 pm all hallways were so dark that I needed to turn on flash light on my phone to read room number.
At the 4th floor in my room in the shower water pressure was annoyingly very low.
You will pay additional $25 per day for car parking. Garage is not attached to the hotel. You cannot take luggage cart to the garage.
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Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
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Room Tip:Â Please check local map around hotel before booking a room in this hotel.
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Response from Jaren Brown, Guest Services / Front Office at Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge
Responded 10 Aug 2021
Hi, Thank you for choosing to stay at the AC Hotel Boston Cambridge and providing your honest feedback on the Guest Satisfaction Survey. Providing the highest level of hospitality is our number one priority and we sincerely apologize for falling short of meeting your expectations. As a teachable moment, we have shared your feedback with the appropriate hotel team to ensure the necessary guidelines are in place to prevent the issues you've experienced from occurring in the future. Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us during these unusual times. Sincerely, Jaren Brown Front Office Manager Employee jbrown@colwenhotels.com 617-876-6190
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We arrived on Friday night, late. We called ahead to let them know that due to the storm, we would be arriving late. When we arrived, the desk person said maybe 2 words to us. We checked in and went to our room.
We left the next morning for a day out in Boston. Is was a freezing cold day. The train station was located right near the hotel, which was great! We spent all day out and returned to the hotel around 10:00 PM. When we arrived at our room, we found it was not cleaned.
I went to the front desk as was informed that due to Covid, there is no cleaning during your stay. I told the new desk person that we were not told this and there is no sign informing guests of this policy. We would have asked for more towels, or hung them up and would have expected that. Now, we were exhausted, freezing and came back to a room that was messy, unclean and not what we were expecting.
I understood during the height of the pandemic many hotels had this policy, but the ones that we stayed at informed us and actually had a sign posted at the front desk. At this point, as long as we inform you that we will be gone for the day, and request it, our room should be cleaned at the cost of this hotel.
In addition, charging $40 a day for parking is not appropriate. It is a private lot in your hotel and you have a valet on duty at all times who can monitor who comes in and who comes out.
I was not happy with this stay at all.
We left the next morning for a day out in Boston. Is was a freezing cold day. The train station was located right near the hotel, which was great! We spent all day out and returned to the hotel around 10:00 PM. When we arrived at our room, we found it was not cleaned.
I went to the front desk as was informed that due to Covid, there is no cleaning during your stay. I told the new desk person that we were not told this and there is no sign informing guests of this policy. We would have asked for more towels, or hung them up and would have expected that. Now, we were exhausted, freezing and came back to a room that was messy, unclean and not what we were expecting.
I understood during the height of the pandemic many hotels had this policy, but the ones that we stayed at informed us and actually had a sign posted at the front desk. At this point, as long as we inform you that we will be gone for the day, and request it, our room should be cleaned at the cost of this hotel.
In addition, charging $40 a day for parking is not appropriate. It is a private lot in your hotel and you have a valet on duty at all times who can monitor who comes in and who comes out.
I was not happy with this stay at all.
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Date of stay: January 2022
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I am not a fan of translucent sliding bathroom doors, prefer a good old fashioned door that locks and does not cast light into the room while my wife is trying to sleep. Our two queen bed room had a view of a parking garage, adequate lighting, a desk and an upholstered chair, never turned on the TV. Only two drawers and a narrow closet rod with six clothes hangers. There is an odd, long bench on the wall that we used as a luggage rack. Wireless internet was fast with no password required. Every other day housekeeping, ask at the front desk for more coffee packs. It is a pleasant 10 minute walk via Alewife Brook Greenway to Alewife Station, terminus of the Red Line.
Most effective blackout curtains ever, although the night light in the bathroom and the tiny red light on the television bugged my wife.
Housekeepers need better supervision. A housekeeper slammed the door repeatedly while servicing neighboring rooms, let the protruding deadbolt bang, bang, bang against the door jam when fetching things from her cart. A wastebasket wasn't emptied one day, the shower drain cover was out of place for two days, our sheets kept pulling out, were not tucked in far enough. Who would line a recycle bin with a plastic bag? Maybe the housekeeper's supervisor needs better supervision.
I did not need to hear canned music in the lobby and thought it rude to pipe music outside. We were not tempted to try the $21 breakfast buffet, even though we found no other restaurants in this office park.
Most effective blackout curtains ever, although the night light in the bathroom and the tiny red light on the television bugged my wife.
Housekeepers need better supervision. A housekeeper slammed the door repeatedly while servicing neighboring rooms, let the protruding deadbolt bang, bang, bang against the door jam when fetching things from her cart. A wastebasket wasn't emptied one day, the shower drain cover was out of place for two days, our sheets kept pulling out, were not tucked in far enough. Who would line a recycle bin with a plastic bag? Maybe the housekeeper's supervisor needs better supervision.
I did not need to hear canned music in the lobby and thought it rude to pipe music outside. We were not tempted to try the $21 breakfast buffet, even though we found no other restaurants in this office park.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Response from Cynthia Marksberry, Marketing at Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge
Responded 6 Jan 2024
Dear Guest, We very much appreciate the detial in your review. Feedback helps us make the necessary changes to im[prove the guest experience. We listen and try to do all we can to make improvements and thank you for helping us improve. We do hope you give us another opportunity. Sincerely, AC Hotel Boston
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We stayed over the Memorial Day weekend and had a pleasant stay there. Felt good in a room with no carpet as it is more hygienic and there is no smell. The mattress was super comfy. Most hotel beds are too soft for me atleast. The staff especially on the evening shift were really courteous and helpful. The only down side at the hotel is the swimming pool water is not heated. It was cold after we made a reservation. Each group had an hour of private access to the pool. There was breakfast served (not included in the room tariff) only on Sat & Sun. Surprising that the check-in was very easy with no COVID related questions etc. First time staying at the AC Hotel by Marriott and we will stay there when back. Oh, the room facing the street is bit noisy in the morning. Best wishes and happy travels~
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Date of stay: May 2021
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Honestly, who designs these places? Between the monotone (grey) palette and abundance of cold, hard surfaces (no carpet in room, for instance) we jokingly referred to this hotel at "Cellblock 8" during our stay. Everything is square, and hard, and cold and...grey. Walking down the hall it was actually hard to discern where the wall ended and the door started. I realize that different people have different tastes, and this was just not ours. Definitely not a warm and welcoming place to stay on a very cold Boston weekend. Parking is extra even though it's in an industrial park-like setting with lots of space around. Breakfast is extra, as well. BUT...the staff was very nice and helpful. So, there's that.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Response from CindyM2891, Guest Relations Manager at Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge
Responded 22 Feb 2020
Dear Guest, Thank you for the feedback regarding your stay at our property in Cambridge. We understand the decor may not be for everyone and understand not your favorite. We are happy to hear the staff was great, people make the difference and we are thrilled to hear our team was warm and friendly. We hope to see you again soon and thank you for choosing us for your travel needs. Sincerely The Customer Service Team
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Very impressed with this hotel. The rooms are spacious and comfortable (really great beds!). The staff is very professional and friendly. Surprisingly good breakfast (for an added fee) with delicious eggs cooked to order...Nice touches like 24/7 coffee tea in the lobby (all high quality) and lavender sachets for added night time comfort. Kudos to the management team and all staff. We look forward to returning.
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Date of stay: December 2021
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First off, the staff at this hotel was fabulous. Everyone I met or passed had a smile and a friendly greeting.
Because of a change in plans, I had to leave a day early, at exactly 12noon, and the women at the front desk asked if everything was okay, and when I told them that my leaving was not for dire reasons they were relieved; my check-out was quick and flawless and I was on the road in minutes.
Now for the room: it was clean and fresh and the bed was comfortable, however...
The heating/AC unit was without a doubt, the loudest piece of machinery I have ever experienced. Whenever it cycled on, it sounded like the staging of a jet getting ready to launch off an aircraft carrier; the room vibrated. Had the windows been able to be opened, I would have used that for fresh air rather than that unit, but without it, it was unbearably hot in the room.
One of the things I missed was the usual booklet which shows local sites: restaurants, pubs, places of interest, etc.
There was also no menu showing offerings of the in-house restaurant and bar.
There was no listing for the TV stations provided, nor instructions on how to properly use the unduly complicated remote.
My biggest complaint was that there was no direct access from the parking garage into the hotel. This poses a problem during inclement weather, and perhaps a safety issue late at night.
I could easily stay there again if I was sure the room issues were addressed and fixed.
Because of a change in plans, I had to leave a day early, at exactly 12noon, and the women at the front desk asked if everything was okay, and when I told them that my leaving was not for dire reasons they were relieved; my check-out was quick and flawless and I was on the road in minutes.
Now for the room: it was clean and fresh and the bed was comfortable, however...
The heating/AC unit was without a doubt, the loudest piece of machinery I have ever experienced. Whenever it cycled on, it sounded like the staging of a jet getting ready to launch off an aircraft carrier; the room vibrated. Had the windows been able to be opened, I would have used that for fresh air rather than that unit, but without it, it was unbearably hot in the room.
One of the things I missed was the usual booklet which shows local sites: restaurants, pubs, places of interest, etc.
There was also no menu showing offerings of the in-house restaurant and bar.
There was no listing for the TV stations provided, nor instructions on how to properly use the unduly complicated remote.
My biggest complaint was that there was no direct access from the parking garage into the hotel. This poses a problem during inclement weather, and perhaps a safety issue late at night.
I could easily stay there again if I was sure the room issues were addressed and fixed.
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Date of stay: February 2022
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No, this hotel does not accepts dogs.
You can get the green trail and go directly to the AleWife Station. The access is pretty easy. From the hotel to the AleWife station you are gonna walk less then a mile.
5 minutes to 95 and about ten fifteen to 90
We were on top of route 2 with corner floor to ceiling windows and didn’t hear a thing.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge
Which popular attractions are close to Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge?
Nearby attractions include Capitol Theatre (0.9 km), Central Rock Gym (0.6 km), and Clay Dreams (0.9 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an indoor pool, free wifi, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and breakfast during their stay.
Is parking available at Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge?
Yes, a parking garage and paid private parking on-site are available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge?
Conveniently located restaurants include Menotomy Grill & Tavern, Summer Shack, and Za Arlington.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge?
Yes, guests have access to an indoor pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Are pets allowed at Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge?
Yes, pets are typically allowed, but it's always best to call ahead to confirm.
Does Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Are there any historical sites close to Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Charlestown Navy Yard (7.9 km), Harvard University (3.6 km), and Bunker Hill Monument (7.5 km).
Is Ac Hotel Boston Cambridge accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access and facilities for disabled guests. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.