Cambridge
Most of the hotels near Cambridgeside sit on the Cambridge side, which keeps the mall and the riverfront within a short stroll. The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel by IHG is 120 m away, a 2-minute walk, and The Royal Sonesta Boston is 190 m away, about 3 minutes on foot. Kendall Square Apartments by Next Star, 370 m away, and the Fairfield Inn & Suites Boston Cambridge, 570 m away, add a 3-star option with breakfast and a lounge. Apartment-style stays such as Luxury Apartment w King Bed Shared Pool & Rooftop and Modern 2 bed 2 bath Gem MIT Central Cambridge are also within 460 m, both roughly a 7-minute walk.
Boston
A handful of the hotels close to Cambridgeside fall on the Boston side of the river, still within walking range of the mall. Kendall Square studio w gym wd roof nr mit BOS 921 is 200 m away, about a 3-minute walk, and comes with a kitchen, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. Charles River Executive Suites, 700 m away, is a 4-star option with an outdoor pool and self parking, roughly a 10-minute walk. Global Luxury Suites at West End, also 700 m away, and Global Luxury Suites At Emerson Place, 690 m away, round out the Boston-area choices for a Cambridgeside visit.