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Cambridge Gateway Inn

211 Concord Turnpike, Rt. 2 East, Cambridge, MA 02140
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Cambridge Gateway Inn
Ranked #17 of 17 hotels in Cambridge
2.0 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
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Providence, Rhode Island
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

This place was disgusting! Cigarette burns on everything, from carpets to linen. Hallways had a nauseating odor. Bathrooms were moldy and gross, the wallpaper and ceiling were water damaged. The toilets--I'll spare you the horrid details. The lady at the front was extremely rude and arrogant. To make matters even worse, the room was INFESTED with something that BIT me... More

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Chevy Chase, Maryland
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012

We stayed at this inn for one night, though we had planned to stay for two. This, in hindsight, was a the result of my own conviction that we could stay in Boston comfortably as cheaply as possible. This was not wise. The rooms were old, hallways musty, and the bathroom floor sticky. It was nice to get a fridge... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
1
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we returned the room and went elsewhere, this is a very poor hotel, very old and not very well maintenanced. we decided to return the room and go elsewhere.

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Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012

Guy at the desk was nice BUT...... my sheets were so dirty that I had to get clean ones and put them on myself. People working there were nice BUT bathroom was so EWWWW and the towels had a gray color to them. Did check for bedbugs didn't see any.The carpet was coming away from the walls and my blanket... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

In all of my life I must say I have never stayed in a motel as diplorable as this one! There were cigarette holes in the carpet, bed sheets and shower curtains. I wanted to take a Clorox bath when I left this place. This is definetly not a hotel for families. This is a by the hour type of... More

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MA
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012

My family stayed in this DUMP for one night only. The smell of smoke filled the lobby. Which correct me if I'm wrong, according to MA law, smoking in a public place is illegal. The room we were given didn't accommodate the family. There were burns in the carpet, sheets and mattresses. The staff is unprofessional and RUDE!! But that... More

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South Africa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
1 of 5 stars Reviewed November 8, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This place is really gross. I was too scared to walk without my socks on in fear of what might jump out of the carpet. Bedbugs yuk!! I slept on top of the bed with the bathroom towl over me. When I went down for coffee at the reception desk I was terrified as the other really scanky patron were... More

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New York City, New York
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed October 10, 2011
3
people found this review helpful

There's a reason this is cheap for Boston. It's a low class hotel. Musty smelling room with carpeting with ridges in it (not smooth carpet). I wore socks so my bare feet didn't have to touch the floor. No AC on a fall weekend where the temp broke heat records. Why? Management turned off AC and the kid on duty... More

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1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2011 via mobile
2
people found this review helpful

Just experienced bedbugs. Bitten over the arms and neck during my weekend stay. This has to be the worst experience ever. No warning, and now hives appearance, severe itching, swelling, and redness over the bitten areas. Just ghastly, disfiguring, embarassing, and unforgivable.

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Vermont, USA
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 28, 2011
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person found this review helpful

the staff was very helpful when we didn't have a GPS - and can't seem to find a map in the whole Boston area, we called, they confirmed that they had room, gave us directions, and when we got turned around with the directions, I called again, and the front desk woman got us there, while still being patient with... More

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