When we stayed at the Doubletree and inquired at the front desk about the shuttle, we were advised that there was no shuttle that day because the driver called in sick.

Our stay was a few years ago. Our room was on the shabby side, and there was no mini-bar. When I phone the front desk, the reply was "Did you look around?"

joebear - which dates are you looking at? The Nine Zero discount is only good for Thurs-Sun. I checked prices for July 17-20 and for July 24-27; both gave me rate of $189/night.

BTW, between the Cambridge Hyatt vs Doubletree; I'd definitely take the Hyatt. Doubletree is really in no man's land.

I've been able to score rooms at the Park Plaza for $75/night on Priceline... You may want to give that a try for something affordable, in the city, and nice...

Wow, $75 a night is great...

Our dates are August 2-6th....so four nights....comfort is an issue. Last year we stayed at the Inn at Harvard....nice but no extras...with 3 teens breakfast would be good.

Now I am thinking staying in Boston close to T would be the best bet...The roomrate is not cheaper in Cambridge, just easier to communte to Harvard.

So send any suggestions...love to read them since we go almost every year. Food recs too!!

joebear - for Aug 2-6, I assume you're staying for 4 nights then? If you split up your reservation into 2:

Aug 2-4 you can get the Travelzoo rate at $189/n (x 2 nights)

Aug 4-6 you'll have to pay the regular rate at $339/n (x 2 nights)

This will come out as $264/night average.

Or, can you move your travel dates? If you move it to July 31 - Aug 3 (Thurs-Sun), you can take advantage of the rate for your entire stay.

No, the seminar dates are set for Aug 4 & 5 so we are coming a bit early for extra fun...

I have never booked with them before. No booking troubles?

Thanks!!

joebear - you don't actually book with Travelzoo. Once you're on the Travelzoo page (the link I posted before), you click on the link there and it'll direct you to Nine Zero's own website. It'll automatically put in the discount code for you.

Got it,,,a little slow. I think it is a good deal even though the rates go up quite a bit after the special...I am to try calling since we are booking 2 rooms...need 2 queens....Looks lovely. Thank you for help..very valuable.

Joebear-how was the Harvard seminar? Did you feel that it was worth it? My son is interested in one this summer but the price is ridiculously high. Thoughts?

You should stay at the Sheraton Commander in Cambridge. It's in the Square and a great old hotel. I stayed there recently and was very happy with it. Accommodations felt plush. Breakfast and service were great.
Location is perfect for you. 5 min to Center of Harvard Sq.