Sheraton Commander Hotel

3.5 star property

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An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a statue, and a brick building with windows.
A modern restaurant with round tables and blue chairs, featuring a chandelier and a large abstract painting on the wall.
Meeting facility
A spacious lobby with high ceilings, classical columns, and a chandelier. There are multiple seating areas with tables and chairs, and a bar area in the background.
A banquet hall with round tables, chairs, and a central chandelier.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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16 Garden St, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, American Repertory Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Club Room, 1 King Bed

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Club Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 58 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Club Room, 1 King Bed (Hearing Accessible)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Accessible, Tub)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sheraton Commander Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, a business centre and conference space are on-site.
Sheraton Commander Hotel offers 175 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sheraton Commander Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harvard University. Free WiFi in public areas, a restaurant and a 24-hour gym are available. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy local cuisine while dining at Nubar
  • Buffet breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Harvard University and 8 minutes on foot from Harvard Square
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 5 meeting rooms.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 5443 square feet (506 square metres) and includes conference space. A 24-hour fitness centre, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the business-friendly Sheraton Commander Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3.5-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a buffet breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Nubar – This restaurant specialises in local cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered valet parking on site (USD 45 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 30 for adults and USD 16 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Nubar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • 5,443 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 6 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 80 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately USD 30 for adults and from USD 16 for children
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0014520490
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Sheraton Commander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 258 out of 420 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 420 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 33 out of 420 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 420 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 420 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing room! Huge, and incredible view. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Located right off the Harvard campus;
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carolynne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel Is gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice clean area. Staff were nice but my friend and I didn't expect to get 1 queen bed and a pull out of sofa as the 2nd queen bed. We saw it was supposed to be 2 actual queen beds. Besides that it's a nice area and easy to get to
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at the Sheraton Commander. The rooms are very spacious as is the bathroom. The shower was also large. Loved the big windows. The thermostat worked well. Everything was clean. The staff was friendly. It was a close walking distance to Harvard. We have no complaints!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was under renovation. Other than everything was great . Renovated room I stayed in was excellent. The area location is about a 7 to 10 minute walk from dining/shopping
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms was clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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4/10 Poor

Guoqing

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel was under construction/renovation. With work starting well before and after the stated work hours.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

KELLY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had an excellent overall experience at the Sheraton Commander. We highly recommend this hotel for all visitors to Boston. It was clean, cozy, and in the perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

ANN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic area and great town made this the perfect place to stay. From check in to check out the staff was so pleasant and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Allison

Great hotel and convenient to Harvard
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel located across from the park. Clean, quiet, convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Under construction and elevators and doors out of order. Otherwise, a clean room, helpful and friendly staff and lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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6/10 Okay

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated the large comfortable room. Staff were nice as well. But the hotel feels a bit old and fusty.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, nice restaurant, comfortable room and location allowed us to walk everywhere in Harvard Square.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in a lovely neighbourhood, walkable to shops, parks etc. Breakfast buffet was great and staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Saji

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient to all activities near Harvard square
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Very clean, super comfy beds and pillows, very happy with our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, very comfortable. Close to center of Harvard
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended for families
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to Harvard.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024