AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge

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AC Hotels by Marriott
8.6 (816 reviews)
10 Acorn Park Drive , Cambridge , us
+1 617-876-6190

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean and spacious rooms
Variety of breakfast options
Cons:
Expensive breakfast
Parking is costly
Some missing room amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.49
Very clean and beautiful hotel as mentioned in several reviews.
Service
8.96
Staff was exceptionally welcoming and kind, providing excellent service according to multiple reviews.
Location
8.8
Great location close to transportation and main attractions, highlighted positively in reviews.
Room Quality
8.45
Rooms were noted to be spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.48
Amenities such as hydration stations were appreciated along with a nice gym and pool.
Value for Money
8.24
Good value highlighted, although breakfast is considered expensive.
Food and Beverage
8.39
Breakfast received praise for variety and quality, despite some comments on cost.
Overall Experience
8.96
Highly rated overall experience with many recommending a return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 01:53

Property Description

Convenient Location and Connectivity
Situated in the Discovery Park campus, AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge is just an 8-minute walk from the Alewife Station, providing easy access to the T train. Explore nearby attractions like Tufts University and Harvard University effortlessly.

Stylish Accommodations and Amenities
Indulge in the tapas-style lounge and versatile meeting spaces catering to gatherings of various sizes. Enjoy complimentary WiFi, a 24-hour fitness facility with a salt-water pool, and a 24-hour front desk for your convenience.

Modern Comforts and Essentials
Relax in rooms equipped with a desk, mini-refrigerator, and a 48-inch flat-screen TV. Pamper yourself with complimentary toiletries and a hair dryer, ensuring a comfortable stay.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note, guests have to be at least 21 years old to check-in.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BOS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 2 and older are allowed.
    Children 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children from 2 years old to 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 25 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 816 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.49
Service: 8.96
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.45
Amenities: 8.48
Value for Money: 8.24
Food and Beverage: 8.39
Overall Experience: 8.96
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Holman • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Aslanyan • family_with_children • am
9
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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robert • solo_traveller • us
3
We gave it a go……but it disappointed once more
Pros:

Convenient to what we required.

Cons:

The stay was a comedy of errors. The air conditioning in the room would only work for 5 minutes before it shut off. The room temp during July was 82 degrees although the temp controls were set for 68. No big deal, these things happen. Called engineering to get it fixed….front desk promptly sent up someone who assured it was reset and would be fine. Believing that, we headed out for the night and came home late to a room that was 82 degrees! Toilet would not flush properly and clogged. Finally, the shower controls (which were Grohe fixtures) had two temps…..very hot and scalding. So hot that I had to have a “sponge bath” as to avoid injury. Again, wasn’t addressed during our stay. We have stayed at this hotel several times without issue but we got the full Monty on this trip. Overall, it is not great value for the money….you spend $300-$400 per night based on the season and should expect more. There are other options in the area and will explore those next trip.

PS…..the revolving doors to the entrance of the hotel do not work……they didn’t work when we visited the hotel 4 months earlier. Could be an indication of maintenance practices perhaps?

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Evora • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Very clean

Cons:

I didn't like paying for parking.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Mardochee • family_with_children • ca
7
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Samantha • couple • ca
10
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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ANTONIO • family_with_children • co
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Naama • solo_traveller • il
5
Pros:

המלון היה נקי, למעט סט מצעים שהביאו לנו לסדר את המיטה הנוספת שהיו מוכתמים

Cons:

היחס של הצוות היה משפיל ומבזה. הזמנו חדרים ל3 ול4 אנשים, עם ארוחת בוקר, אמרו לנו שארוחת הבוקר היא רק לאדם אחד או שניים ושהם לא מחוייבים למה שבוקינג מוכרים.
החדר לא היה מוכן, למרות שהגענו בשש בערב.
נתנו לנו לפתוח את המיטה לבד ולסדר את המצעים, כי הצוות עמוס. הסדינים שהביאו לנו היו מוכתמים.
בנוסף,נאמר לנו שהחניה בתשלום, 30 דולר ליום, אבל בעזיבה הבנו שלא היה ולא נברא והחניה היתה חינם.
בקיצור - לא ראוי ולא מומלץ

2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Jin ho • family_with_children • ca
9
2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Tew • solo_traveller • us
7
Don't pay for the breakfast
Pros:

Nice room and furnishings

Cons:

Breakfast isn't worth the money. The waitress was very grumpy. No service whatsoever. Only cold food and almost nothing left at 10am even though it closed at 11am on Sunday. It claimed they would have fresh order eggs and bacon. They had none of that.

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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Ivan • solo_traveller • us
6
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Qingxian • family_with_children • cn
4
Very unhappy experience at the end.
Pros:

The location is ok, the problem is there is no taxi around, especially in the early morning. So I consulted the receptionist the day before I planned to leave. He confirmed that I can get a taxi in the early morning, but in fact I didn't get any kind of taxi in half an hour, even though the receptionist tried several phones. So I had to hurry up to metro station for the airport with my heavy luggage. It's a disaster!!! I almost failed to catch my flight and got myself totally exhausted.

Cons:

They can either have several taxi connections that can provide instant support or offer shuttle bus from hotel to the metro station Alewife, at least provide some convenience to clients who leave very early.

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Lynn • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

Beds were comfortable

Cons:

Breakfast buffet was overpriced. For the food offered it wasn't worth $21.00 per person. No full menu available for dinner. Had to order delivered food every night. Housekeeping was so-so.

2026-07-15 • via Nuitee
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Kenneth • family_with_children • us
10
It was a wonderful stay the employees were so nice. The on-site restaurant and bar was a plus but it only opened after 5
Pros:

For the cost.

Cons:

There’s a limited amount of dinner choices

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Mai-Anh • family_with_children • us
4
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Amy • family_with_children • za
1
Pros:

It’s a modern property. Bats are comfortable.

Cons:

I stay there two days. There was no room service that means no towels to use the next day. The coffee machine was broken. The hotel is not walking distance to anything.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Olena • solo_traveller • us
2
Did not enjoy this hotel at all unfortunately
Pros:

nothing

Cons:

parking is in the different building so we had to drag all our suitcases, nobody at front offered any help. You pay $30 extra for every day parking, have to go to front dest every time to validate parking ticket. Very uncomfortable.
Rooms were not clean properly, floor was dirty. The room with 2 beds was so small and had no place
to put our clothes at all

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Anahid • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Magee • family_with_children • jp
7
Coming from Okinawa and back to America 6yrs later, my stay was very refreshing.
Pros:

I loved how beautiful the whole facility and surrounding area is!

Cons:

I would’ve preferred to have more water pressure in the showers, and the safe didn’t really work so that I could lock up my valuables.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
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Irkitbay • family_with_children • us
10
2026-07-12 • via Nuitee