For those who are traveling, the following hotels may be of interest:
A Friendly Inn at Harvard
The Irving House
Gingko House (they do not serve breakfast)
Marriott in Kendall
Hyatt Regency in Cambridge
The Kendall Hotel (a pricier option, but very nice. They are currently renovating and will reopen February 9th)
There are many restaurants at various price points near Kendall Square. The following restaurants may be useful:
Area4
Catalyst
Amelia’s Trattoria
Sulmona