Lobby sitting area

Reviews of Hotel Veritas

3.5 out of 5
Hotel Veritas
1 Remington St, Cambridge, MA

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 628 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 283 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool little boutique hotel between Harvard and Central.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Mar 22, 2024
Hey John -- Thanks so much for the review, we're glad you enjoyed your stay!!

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff could not be more friendly. Location is right off Harvard Square. The rooms are all very very small. Most do not have a chair. No towel rack or fan in the bathroom. “Queen sized” bed advertised which should be 60” wide but beds are only 48” wide — so not even a true full size. I saw 4 rooms when checking in as I could not believe it. Rug in my room had large stains all over. Overdue for a renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy, Los Angeles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy room. No fridge or microwave in rooms but able to store it in the coffee bar area fridge. Great easy access to water bottles, tea and espresso machine. Super convenient walk into Harvard Square and the campus.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Mar 17, 2024
Judy,We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! We always try to accommodate guests with whatever they might need, even if it isn't available in every room!We appreciate you!

8/10 Good

tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are small but fine for one traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Mar 17, 2024
Tyler,Thanks for leaving a review. We hope you enjoyed your stay in Harvard Square with us!

10/10 Excellent

Rona

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy hotel with attentive staff, right on Harvard Square across from the Arrow Street Theatre (what used to be the Oberon). A short walk to the amazing Harvard Art Museums (free!). No breakfast, but the lobby has tea and coffee including decaf from a fancy machine, and there's a mini mall on the corner with a diner, burger place, Chinese restaurant, cafe, and sushi spot (all of which do takeout), and a convenience store open until 11 pm. If you're visiting Harvard campus you should stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Mar 17, 2024
Hi Rona,Thanks for taking the time to leave a review with information for other guests to see and utilize! We are so appreciative of your high rating and we hope to see you in Cambridge again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Neisha, Peterborough

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot in Harvard area. Adorable rooms with the best coffee!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Feb 4, 2024
Neisha, Thanks very much for the review and high rating!! We love what we do and we love sharing our neighborhood with others who love it!

10/10 Excellent

Ilana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Jan 23, 2024
Dear Ilana, It was a pleasure to have you as our guest, and we are so glad you enjoyed The Hotel Veritas. Have a wonderful winter season and come back to visit us soon!

6/10 Okay

Tejal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and staff were wonderful but quite dated and rooms not ideal. Poor lighting, worn carpets and amenities. But for location can’t be faulted
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Jan 23, 2024
Hi Yidi - We really appreciate the 5/5 rating :) We hope you enjoyed Harvard Square as much as we do!Have a wonderful winter!

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the boutique feel of the entire property. Beautiful and comfortable lobby guest area with a fireplace. Though room was smallish there was an ample balcony.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Jan 23, 2024
Karen -- Thanks very much for your kind words! We really hope you come back to visit us again :)

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My room was tiny, didn’t even have a chair. HVAC didn’t work:
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Jan 7, 2024
Hi Peter, We're sorry that the hotel didn't live up to your expectations. We are a small, boutique hotel and we try to make that very clear on our website (Sq. Footage of Rooms included). If you needed anything during your stay, we ask that you notify us immediately so we can accommodate your requests. Each room is different and every guest has different needs, but we're always happy to help make your stay better. Have a wonderful New Year!

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Feb 4, 2024
Robert, Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a rating. If you're ever staying with us again, please let us know how we can improve your visit :)

8/10 Good

Abigail

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't get his name, but the man at the front desk was so lovely and helpful. Room was fine but definitely showing wear and tear - some stains, issue w shower door, etc. Overall was totally fine for 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Dec 12, 2023
Abigail, Thanks so much for the rating and the nice words. We're glad your stay turned out alright and we're happy to let you know we'll be renovating this winter so all of those issues will be resolved! Come back for a visit!

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Dec 11, 2023
Hi Julia! We're so glad you enjoyed your time in Cambridge and thank you for your high rating. We hope to see you again soon.

8/10 Good

Tarek, South Portland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the front desk staff could have been a tad kinder. The gentleman who took care of our car though was superb.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Dec 7, 2023
Tarek,Thanks for staying and thank you for your feedback. We strive to be a friendly face, welcoming you to your temporary home away from home. It doesn't sound like that was your experience. Please accept my apologies and next time you're here, we'll do what we can to make it up to you!Have a wonderful holiday season!

10/10 Excellent

Yifon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Dec 7, 2023
Yifon,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a rating. It makes us so happy to know you enjoyed your stay here! Please come back and visit us soon!

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Nov 6, 2023
Hi Mary -- Thanks for staying with and thanks taking the time to rate our hotel!

10/10 Excellent

Silvia, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable stay: very nicely located, and we’ll kept gem in safe quiet area w/ many nearby dining options.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Nov 6, 2023
Greetings, Silvia!Thank you so much for taking the time to rate our little hotel and leave us a review for others to read. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Prior

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Oct 16, 2023
Thanks so much for the positive review and high rating! We love when guests are happy with our service.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Oct 25, 2023
Thank you so much for your high rating. We hope you come and stay with us again very soon!

8/10 Good

Gayatri

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Nov 6, 2023
Hello Gayatri -- We're glad you had a positive stay with us, thank you for the rating!

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Traveled with group
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Oct 25, 2023
Courtney,Thanks for choosing us for your group. Please let us know if there are any specific comments regarding your stay you'd like us to hear. We hope you have a wonderful Autumn.

4/10 Poor

Jan

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was uncomfortably small yet I reserved a premium room. Room was hot, street noise. Very disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Oct 25, 2023
Hi Jan -- We're sorry you didn't enjoy your stay. While our rooms are small, we do have the square footage listed for each room on our website -- So the size shouldn't be a surprise, nor should some street noise in the middle of a working city. We have a very powerful HVAC system, so any issue with temperature could have been resolved very easily and promptly if you had alerted us.

8/10 Good

Vivian, Pymble

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel within walking distance for subway into Boston. Nearby Main Street had lots of dining options too. The room was beautiful but very small and the guest parking was tight. Everything went well for our two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Sep 22, 2023
Hi Vivian, Thanks very much for the review and kind words. We hope you visit again soon!

8/10 Good

Holly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location to walk Harvard Campus Heated bathroom floors were very nice Room was small and not a lot of amenities (ie. missed having a fridge)
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Sep 22, 2023
Hi Holly,Thanks for the review -- while we don't offer refrigerators in each room, we do have a few available upon request if you need. Just let us know and we'd be happy to accommodate during your next stay!

10/10 Excellent

Ekaterine

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Sep 22, 2023
Ekaterine,Thank you so much for choosing Hotel Veritas for your stay in Cambridge. We are delighted you enjoyed your stay and it was lovely having you as a guest. Please visit us again when you're in Harvard Square!

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was very convenient. Staff was very nice. Room was small, but clean. The price was good.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Sep 22, 2023
Good morning Susan --We appreciate the review and the 5/5 rating -- please come stay with us again when you're visiting Cambridge!

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
May you please add American coffee machine to the coffee bar, thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Sep 22, 2023
Thanks for giving us such a high rating, Linda. As you know, we offer Nespresso to our guests with milk and creamer, as well as teas and hot chocolate. But, you're right, coffee would make a great addition and we will absolutely consider it!

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant, small hotel. Creative decor -- almost artsy. Rooms are small, but comfortable. Five minute walk to Harvard Square. First visit --- I'd certainly use this place again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Sep 1, 2023
Hi Gordon,Thanks so much for taking the time to write us a little review. We're so glad you understand what we're going for here and so pleased you appreciate it!We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous location next to Harvard. Go Crimson!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Sep 1, 2023
Hi Jeffrey,So glad you enjoyed your stay and love the location as much as we do! Hope to see you again, soon. Thanks for the review :)

6/10 Okay

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel staff were excellent and really helpful. Our room was very small and in need of revamping.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Aug 11, 2023
Hey Nick,We appreciate the feedback and the kind words about our staff -- we think we have some of the best! While we can't do much about our size, we plan on renovating this winter!Thanks for staying,RyanHotel Veritas

10/10 Excellent

Zheng

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This property is a small boutique hotel, very cozy. Sleeping is safe and quiet and clean. Staff are cordial and helpful. A gem.
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Aug 11, 2023
Hi Zheng,Thanks so much for your review, we really appreciate it. We're glad you slept well and we hope you stay with us again next time you visit Harvard Square!Cheers,RyanHotel Veritas

8/10 Good

Wei

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Sep 22, 2023
Hi Wei,Thanks again for staying with us -- we appreciate it!Come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cambridge, MA Celebration of Life
Great location especially with Harvard so close and much to do in Cambridge Rooms a little tight but adequate and parking can be a challenge below the hotel. Lots of places to eat or just do take out and a very nice comfortable outside sitting area
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Aug 11, 2023
Good afternoon, J --Thanks for taking the time to give others an idea of what to expect when staying at our little hotel. While we might be small, we try to make up for it with accommodating whatever you might need while you're our guest!Looking forward to your next stay,RyanHotel Veritas

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice atmosphere, staff were very friendly. The room was beautiful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Ryan on Jul 17, 2023
Good afternoon, Amanda -- Just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to write a little review. We're so happy you enjoyed your stay and we really hope we see you again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Jul 7, 2023
Hey Jorge,Thanks very much for giving our hotel such a high rating, we really appreciate that and we hope you can come and stay with us again very soon!

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from Ryan on Jul 17, 2023
Edward, It was a pleasure having you as our guest at The Hotel Veritas. If there's anything we can do to make your stay better, don't hesitate to ask one of our staff!

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Jul 7, 2023
Hi David,We so appreciate the 5/5 rating -- we adore creating a space where guests feel comfortable and content. We hope to see you again sometime soon!

2/10 Terrible

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Louis, Philadelphia

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think you could describe the Hotel Veritas as a boutique hotel. It is a well renovated older building, I assume 19rh century, very near Harvard Square. My disappointment came from the hotel’s use of foul scented cleaning solutions. The room was saturated with noxious fumes. I tried opening the window, but the smell covered everything. I checked out early the next morning. Environmentally and healthwise, there is no reason these chemicals should be used in a public place. And this is not an inexpensive hotel. The bathroom toiletries, Floris brand, are not good for sensitive skin. The furniture is in need of some maintenance. The desk was rickety. I was afraid it might collapse. The hotel is not a good value.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Jun 5, 2023
Louis,We're so sorry you were disappointed with your stay. Unfortunately, after a global pandemic, we have to take cleanliness very seriously. I've audited many rooms while they are being cleaned and directly after, and have never come across any overwhelming chemical odors. However, everyone has a different sensitivity to smell and to soaps, so we offer our deepest apologies that you were uncomfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Kyoung

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Jul 7, 2023
Hi Kyoung,Thank you so much for the 5/5 rating - we love making a guest feel at home and we hope you stay with us again soon!

10/10 Excellent

Vanita

Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Jun 5, 2023
Vanita,Thank you so much for staying at The Hotel Veritas. We so appreciate your rating and we hope you can stay again with us soon!

10/10 Excellent

michele granger

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Jun 5, 2023
Hi Michele,We just wanted to say thank you for staying at our little hotel and we are delighted that you had a 10/10 stay!We look forward to you joining us again.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle, Providence

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel on the edge of harvard square. our queen room had a fairly large balcony which was nice. rooms are clean and beds are comfortable. parking was included with expedia vip status which probably saved quite a bit. elevator was broken when we arrived so we had to bring luggage up four flights. not too big of a deal for us but could be for other visitors. it was fixed within an hour.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from Ryan - Hotel Veritas on Jun 5, 2023
Hi Danielle,We appreciate the review -- We're so glad you enjoyed the balcony and apologies for our elevator. Unfortunately we can't control when an issue might arise, but we can always assist guests with their luggage, elevator or not!

8/10 Good

Bonnie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and helpful staff
Very nice location and lovely lobby and room. Ryan was so helpful with underground parking. Next morning however, young man first refused to take my car out, but had the young woman do it. $34 for parking is a bit steep but overall wonderful time and lovely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michal

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable but small rooms
Excellent location, very friendly staff. Room was however very small, even if very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from Ryan on Jul 17, 2023
Hi Michal, We really appreciate your review. We only have so much room to work with in Harvard Square, so we're glad you were comfortable!

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice little hotel. Well located. Small rooms, but we’ll appointed. The Hotel.com page references using a health club, suggesting a relationship with a club. They don’t have a relationship with anyone. This should be removed. Other than that, good little spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Pamela

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Carpeting needs shampooing, desk shaky-needs repair. Poor lighting, bed ok, nice sheets. Bathroom clean, shower door needs repair
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, great location, Friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked convenient location (walkable to most things), quiet, safe, clean, comfortable bed, good shower, desk/chair for office space, common area off lobby. Not having an in-room mini-fridge or a microwave was inconvenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023