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| Address | 16 Garden St | ||
| Location | Cambridge | ||
| Transportation | T: Red Line to Harvard | ||
| Phone | 800/325-3535, 617/547-4800 | ||
| Fax | 617/234-1396 | ||
| Web site | www.sheraton.com/commander | ||
| Room Information | 175 units, some with shower only | ||
| Prices | $169-$375 double; $275-$1,000 suite. Extra person $20. Children under 18 stay free in parent's room. Weekend packages, AAA and AARP discounts available | ||
| Credit Cards | AE, DC, DISC, MC, V | ||
| In Room Amenities | A/C, TV w/pay movies, high-speed Internet access ($10/day), coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron | ||
| Parking | Valet parking $25 | ||
| Pets | Dogs under 80 lb. accepted | ||
Frommer's Review
This six-story hotel in the heart of Cambridge's historic district opened in 1927, and it's exactly what you'd expect of a traditional hostelry within sight of the Harvard campus. The elegant public areas and decent-size guest rooms share the colonial-style decor the regular clientele -- business travelers, university guests, and visiting parents -- has come to expect. Many units have canopy beds, and all have Sheraton's signature beds and plenty of accents in crimson, Harvard's school color. Ask the pleasant front-desk staff for a room facing Cambridge Common; even if you aren't on a (relatively) high floor, you'll have a pleasant view. The Sheraton Commander doesn't have the Charles Hotel's cachet and amenities, but it doesn't charge the Charles's prices, either. Plan far ahead if you're visiting during a Harvard event.
Facilities:
Restaurant (American); lounge; exercise room; concierge; business center; room service until 11pm; laundry service; dry cleaning; executive-level rooms; rooms for those w/limited mobility
Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
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| Frommer's Boston 2010 | |
| 0 stars | Frommer's Recommended | |
| 1 stars | Frommer's Highly Recommended | |
| 2 stars | Frommer's Very Highly Recommended | |
| 3 stars | Frommer's Exceptional |
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