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MEM Tea

Top-down view of a glass of MEM Tea in Cambridge, MA

Based nearby in Cambridge, MEM Tea has been sourcing whole leaf teas for nearly 30 years.  To this day, MEM focuses on importing the most delicious teas possible while coming up with delightful and harmonious blends.  Served in large, convenient, pyramid tea bags, all of our lobby teas are whole leaf teas, letting the full […]

Wagner Floral Designs

Man standing in a floral doorway at Wagner Floral Designs in Somerville

WAGNER FLORAL DESIGNS wagnerfloraldesigns.com Located just across the street from our doors, Wagner Floral Designs creates stunning floral arrangements & potted plants.  The owner, Wagner, brings his passion for making beautiful floral arrangements from his native Brazil! Wagner carries a wide variety of unique flowers, orchids, and potted plants in beautiful containers. Whether you need a […]

Bow Market

Patio umbrellas over tables at Bow Market in Somerville, MA

Located just down the street from the hotel, Bow Market has become a truly special place in the heart of Union Square.  Housed in a former storage building, the market is now home to more than 30 independent food, art, and retail shops.  Oh, and did I mention a brewery and a wine bar as well?  With a big open […]

Share Coffee Roasters

Man posing at Share Coffee Roasters, an independent coffee roaster

Nestled in the town of Hadley in the Pioneer Valley and just over 60 miles from our doors lives Share Coffee Roasters, a small, independent coffee roaster who roasts all of the coffee we grind & brew fresh right in our lobby every morning. Share focuses on importing high quality coffees from around the world, […]

Get your Bagel Fix

Two bagels in Cambridge, MA with fillings and toppings

As a New York transplant, nothing tugs at my heartstrings quite like a warm, fresh bagel.  Luckily for both my nostalgia & hunger, I’m not the only one who appreciates a delightfully chewy bagel and some great bagel shops have taken root in the area!  Here are some of the top bagel shops worth a […]

Bookstores of Somerville & Cambridge

Interior view of Porter Square Books, a bookstore in Cambridge, MA

Porter Square Books 25 White Street – Cambridge https://www.portersquarebooks.com About a 15–minute walk from the Cambria, Porter Square Books is a great spot to grab a cup of coffee, pastry and browse the wide selection of books. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful when searching for a particular book, bestseller or not. Harvard Book Store 1256 […]

Exterior view of Harvard Memorial Church, behind leafless trees
Two people browsing a map of the Green Line in Union Square, MA
Neon sign over the entryway of Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
Interior view of Porter Square Books, a bookstore in Cambridge, MA
People strolling through a gate at Harvard University
Porter Square station near Harvard in Cambridge
Display shelves and boxes of vinyls at a record store in Somerville, MA
Sandwich and chips on a retro-style tray at a Harvard Square place to eat
John Harvard statue in Harvard Yard at Harvard University
General Store shelves filled with snacks at Vinal Bakery in Somerville, MA
Neon sign for Brown's Bar-B-Q hanging over cooks in the kitchen
customers ordering at Vinal Bakery and General Store
Alden and Harlow restaurant in Somerville, MA, packed with customers
Retro-style writing on the front windows of a general store in Somerville
Vibrant green trees over a walking and bike trail in Somerville, MA
Purple lemonade and an elegant brownie at a Somerville bakery
Marquee for The Rockwell Davis Square Theatre
Woman shopping for fresh peaches at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
union square station near Cambria hotel in Somerville
Man checking out at an independent coffee roaster in Somerville, MA
Neon sign over the entryway for Diesel Cafe restaurant in Somerville, MA
People selecting fresh fruit at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
People shopping outdoors at Bow Market in Somerville, MA
Overflowing carts of live plants and bags of soil at Ricky's Flower Market
Harvard Gates at Harvard University
The Coop bookstore sign near Harvard in Cambridge
Nighttime exterior view of Cambria's hotel in Somerville-Boston
Red corner sofa and wall art in a lounge area at Cambria in Somerville, MA
Top-down view of pizzas at our Italian restaurant in Somerville, MA
Shelves stocked with grab-and-go snacks at our hotel near Boston, MA
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Music posters decorating a wall at a Somerville record store
game room at Cambria hotel in Somerville
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Fitness center with various equipment at the Cambria in Somerville
interior of the fitness facility at Cambria hotel in Somerville
interior of the fitness facility at Cambria hotel in Somerville
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Sunset and exterior of Cambria Somerville hotel in Somerville, MA
Lounge area in the lobby of Cambria's hotel in Somerville, MA
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Dark game room with billiards, foosball, pinball, and virtual golf
lobby inside Cambria hotel in Somerville
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Bed, seating, and a large window in a room at our Somerville hotel
Large sofa next to a bed at our hotel in the Somerville, MA area
Dresser, TV, and a corner mirror in a room at our hotel near Boston, MA
Large bed in a private sleeping area at our hotel in Somerville, Mass.
Details in a room at our pet friendly hotel in Somerville, MA
Large seating and dining areas in a room at our hotel near Boston, Mass.
Small table and chairs next to a large window at our Camberville, MA hotel
Food prep area and a lounge chair in a Somerville, Mass. hotel room
Glass shower, toilet, and a large counter at our hotel near Boston, Mass.
Large, spa-like tub and a glass shower at Cambria in Somerville-Boston
Large TV over a dresser in a hotel room at Cambria Somerville in MA
Woman making the bed with a smile at Cambria's hotel in Somerville, MA
Woman on the phone at the front desk of our hotel in Somerville, Mass.
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Man laughing in a back room at Cambria in Somerville-Boston
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Man in a suit smiling at Cambria hotel in Somerville-Boston
Woman checking in a guest at Cambria hotel in Somerville-Boston