Skip to main content
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
![]()
Cambridge hotels near Harvard University
Search hundreds of travel sites at once for hotels near Harvard University in Cambridge
Compare vs KAYAK
Best Cambridge hotels near Harvard University
Located in MIT, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Kendall Square and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Massachusetts General Hospital and Museum of Science are also within 2 miles (3 km). Kendall-MIT Station is only a 2-minute walk and Charles-MGH Station is 17 minutes.
Overall 9,2 Excellent
Based on 501 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families
- Mature couples
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
8,2
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: We went for the 4th of July holiday and felt so comfortable in the small and warmly decorated hotel. Being such a crowded weekend, we never felt overwhelmed due to the hotel being near MIT and no school in session over the summer.
Mediocre
2,0
Cons: They called and cancelled room on me even though I was given a confirmation number - at 8:30 pm the night of check in! I had to try and find a room standing on the street corner - totally unacceptable.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Friendly staff, great location, Wi-Fi hotspot in every room.
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The hotel, a former firehouse, has a beautiful feel. The very opposite of a cookie cutter chain hotel. The staff were very friendly, and the room was large and comfortable.
Cons: The location, in the center of Kendall Square, is difficult to park in. The hotel does have a small underground lot (which is great) but the fit is right. Despite a warning from front desk staff, we still managed to nick the front bumper...
Excellent
10,0
Pros: As an old firehouse, this hotel has great character and is a nice respite from typical chain hotels. The breakfast was excellent and afternoon wine was a nice touch. This hotel provides a wonderful experience for guests and is a very good value.
Cons: Parking was very tight
Located in Porter Square, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Somerville Theatre, Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Museum of Science are also within 3 miles (5 km). Porter Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Davis Station is 14 minutes.
Overall 8,8 Excellent
Based on 606 reviews
All
- All
- Families
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,0
Good
6,2
Pros: Location
Cons: No desk. Stains on sheet.
Good
7,7
Pros: Convenient Quiet Comfortable Had all essentials without superfluous luxury Unfortunately cafe/restaurant was not open yet
Mediocre
2,0
Cons: What hotel has TWIN BEDS?! Huge disappointment. Would not recommend
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Very convenient to Harvard and MIT. Clear, friendly, good value, restaurants nearby.
Cons: Did not have a gym
Excellent
8,5
Pros: Staff was extremely friendly
Cons: Water for shower did not heat up in the morning- was forced to take a lukewarm shower. Did eventually heat up before my girlfriend took a shower.
Located in West Cambridge, this spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Harvard University, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fenway Park and Hynes Convention Center. Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Copley Place are also within 6 mi (10 km). Harvard Square Station is 6 minutes by foot and Central Square Station is 23 minutes.
Overall 8,8 Excellent
Based on 436 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families with young children
- Families
- Mature couples
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
8,2
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Pros: Everything is within walking distance as I enjoyed a glorious autumn afternoon. I browsed endless rows of books at the Coop, watched rowers glide along the Charles River and ran stairs at Harvard Stadium while the football team engaged in a spirited practice. When I returned to the hotel, the room smelled great. They must have a special scent. I enjoyed the organic soap, shampoo and lotion that came with the room. Henrietta's Table is great for breakfast / brunch, and I highly recommend The Harvest for dinner. A very nice stay.
Excellent
9,0
Excellent
9,1
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,4
Good
6,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
9,1
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Location was great with excellent service and nice trait ants around in the plaza
Excellent
10,0
Pros: One great thing about Harvard Square is the high energy and bustle, especially when school is in session. What makes The Charles so perfect is that it is a tranquil respite right on the edge of all the happenings.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Excellent service and superior restaurant. Very friendly staff who facilitated the check in and out as well as the luggage. I was in and out many times with my 7 year old grandson and he was always greeting with a smile. My daughter belongs to your health club and so they are used to going to your hotel. Overall, a well located, efficient and very quiet hotel.
Good
6,0
Pros: Great location near the center of Harvard Square. Rialto is an excellent restaurant. Regatta Bar is great if you like jazz.
Cons: Hotel is in need of renovation. New England shabby-chic means it's just a basic hotel in terms of cleanliness and room amenities. Bathrooms are seriously dated and in need of complete redo. Service levels are mediocre. Business center is a joke (1 computer and an attached printer). Prices are very high: you are paying for the location.
Excellent
9,4
Cons: The room was very drafty near the windows- lots of cold air coming in
Excellent
9,7
Pros: Location was excellent. The room was very nice and comfortable. Excellent farm to table restaurant and bar.
Cons: Although they had a parking garage, the elevator to the lobby was out of order so you had to take the stairs and the stairs lead to outside the front entrance. Very inconvenient if carrying any bags from the car and also because of sub-zero temps that weekend. Also no in and out access for self parking at $40 per night. If you leave you have to pay again.
Excellent
8,5
Pros: The Charles is a perfect place to stay in Cambridge. It is well located, well designed with contemporary clean lines but still warm, and the Rialto is a fabulous restaurant in the hotel. We had a corner room which was quite spacious which we really appreciated as we were staying multiple nights.
Excellent
9,6
Pros: The Charles Hotel is centrally located in Cambridge, so it's very easy to get around the town. We walked wherever we needed to go and got there quickly and easily. The hotel has several dining options and an actual fitness club, not just a room with some cardio equipment and universal equipment. The wifi works well and the staff were all very helpful. It's pretty expensive to stay here, but we found a good deal on one of the discount hotel sites. I'd return in a heart beat.
Okay
5,4
Pros: Well decorated rooms. Convenient to Harvard square
Cons: Officious front desk staff. Being told they couldn't change our departure and charges despite a family emergency because it was our fault we used a third party reservation service. Being told entirely dissimilar rooms were the same. Smelly comforter covered by clean sheets. No coffee maker in room. Ice available only on request from room service.
Located in Neighborhood Nine, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km). Harvard Square Station is 8 minutes by foot and Porter Square Station is 17 minutes.
Overall 8,8 Excellent
Based on 88 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,2
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Pros: We happened to have a bathroom with a walk in shower. We have no special needs but it was a lovel perk.
Excellent
8,8
Pros: stayed here many times, very convenient to red line, harvard square, etc. rooms nice, clean , quiet.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Great stay. The location is excellent and the restaurant Nubar is delicious. The staff at this hotel was welcoming and very professional. Thank you!!
Located in Cambridgeport, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of MIT Museum and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Boston University and Kendall Square are also within 1 mile (2 km). Central Square Station is 6 minutes by foot and Kendall-MIT Station is 15 minutes.
Overall 8,6 Excellent
Based on 561 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families with young children
- Families
- Mature couples
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
8,5
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,0
Good
6,8
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,3
Excellent
8,6
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
9,3
Pros: All of the staff were so incredibly friendly and helpful. In particular, Daniel at the front desk and Paul at Sidney's. They went out of their way to give us insight and recommendations regarding the area and just went above and beyond in general. The king bed was very comfortable and the 3rd floor roof garden was beautiful! We had a view from our room and were so pleasantly surprised. We spent quite a bit of time in it and feel that it's a great selling point for the hotel. The hotel is very beautiful with spectacular modern lighting and art. We spent some time at Sidney's both eating and at the bar and found the food and drinks to be very tasty and reasonably priced. The breakfast buffet was delicious and had many options.
Cons: The room could use some deep cleaning. The headboard, chaise, and pendant lamp had very noticeable stains on them. The air conditioner was very noisy when it kicked off or on, loud enough to wake us up during the night.
Excellent
9,6
Pros: Clean, well kept, staff friendly and very helpful.
Cons: Price for basic room little high, but gave excellent discount for emergency extension for two days.
Okay
5,4
Cons: Expensive and smell of Chinese or thai or some sort of food as soon as you enter the hotel
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Fantastic Staff and accomodations. Great access to the T and Boston.
Good
7,7
Pros: Staff were fantastic
Cons: Construction going on in the lobby Lamps were ragged and stain on the sofa
Mediocre
2,3
Pros: Quietness
Cons: House keeping stole a bracelet and management did nothing about it.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Very beautiful and comfy rooms.
Cons: nothing
Excellent
8,2
Pros: Excellent location. Right next to MIT and Novartis.
Cons: 1) The temperature in the breakfast room was a bit COLD. It is a large room and one entire side is windows. I visited in mid-November. I wonder what it is like when winter sets in. 2) The water pressure in my shower was on the low side. 3) The fan in the climate control is noisy.
Mediocre
2,0
Pros: Nothing
Cons: They overbooked me and told me the day of.
Excellent
9,0
Pros: Furnishings and decor throughout the hotel were quite slick and modern. Beds were very comfortable! Hotel is well located in between MIT campus and Central Square and is convenient to public transit.
Cons: There were some finishes and decor that showed their age slightly, but not so much that it took away from our stay.
Good
6,0
Pros: I loved the housekeeper on my floor, she was amazing!
Cons: The snobs at the front desk. They did not make me feel like a guest, a customer at best.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Extremely nice facilities. Sharp hotel. Fantastic location / proximity to attractions
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The staff were so helpful, they accommodated all of our needs, room service was great, a bit pricey but the breakfast was good. Overall our stay was amazing. We have stayed before and came back because the motel is spotless the beds are clean and cloud like. We will be back again.
Good
7,1
Pros: Staff was nice. Location is terrific for quick access to Cambridge/MIT
Cons: Beds only so-so and pillows not great. Bathroom fixtures and amenities are also just okay. Walls are thin. Used to think of Meridien as an upscale brand, but this is just an average hotel.
Good
6,2
Pros: Room's are well furnished and clean Bed was above average comfort
Cons: Lobby is ugly, even without construction Nothing stands out about the hotel.
Good
6,5
Pros: itsclean and staffs are nice and friendly
Cons: there was a baby and his parents livimg in the next room.the toddler was crying whole night so i could not rrst or sleep after a lomg flight there should be a separate floor for families with kids.
Located in Mid-Cambridge, this romantic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Boston University are also within 2 miles (3 km). Harvard Square Station is 6 minutes by foot and Central Square Station is 14 minutes.
Overall 8,7 Excellent
Based on 117 reviews
All
- All
- Families
- Mature couples
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
10,0
Pros: room was very clean, bathroom and shower were great. I loved the balcony. Check in/out was quick and simple. Hotel staff was very nice and accommodating.
Cons: The room at night was unbearably hot. Tried to turn down the heat, that didn't work. It was so hot I even tried to turn on the AC.
Excellent
9,4
Pros: Friendly staff, great complimentary coffee, good outlets in the room, nice room and very clean. Also an awesome location near Harvard Square. Would definitely stay there again.
Cons: Would have been nice if there was a small gym.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Location, location, location....
Cons: Nothing
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Heated bathroom floors, reading lights above bed.
Cons: No gym.
Excellent
9,6
Pros: Nice boutique hotel. Incredibly friendly staff. I loved the high-quality coffee available 24/7 (Nespresso, not K-cups!). Also, water, orange juice, and soda available anytime for no charge.
Located in East Cambridge, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Museum of Science, Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Faneuil Hall Marketplace and Tufts Medical Center are also within 3 mi (5 km). Lechmere Station is only a 5-minute walk and Science Park Station is 15 minutes.
Overall 8,6 Excellent
Based on 311 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,2
Pros: The place is clean, incredibly helpful and friendly staff, upgraded and modern hotel, tvs are really nice
Cons: The cleaning products smell or residue is so strong. Made my eyes water and burn and inside of nose burn. The staff were very kind and moved me to another room. But smell and chemicals still there. Kept window open entire stay. Also, parking is $35.
Excellent
8,0
Cons: Why can I not include my Marriott rewards number in the Kayak reservation?
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Friendly staff, amazing breakfast and close to the transit!! Definitely would stay here again!!
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Nice breakfast included Located near most attractions Clean Friendly staff Self parking
Excellent
9,7
Pros: - Huge selection of complementary breakfast - Convenient location - Flat screen TV - Nice, clean, and cozy room - Gym with TVs - Free unlimited hot chocolate/coffee/tea in the lobby
Cons: - $40/night parking
Located in East Cambridge, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of TD Garden, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Boston Common and New England Aquarium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Lechmere Station is 7 minutes by foot and Science Park Station is 11 minutes.
Overall 8,5 Excellent
Based on 1 483 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families with young children
- Families
- Mature couples
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
9,3
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Okay
5,4
Cons: The hairs in and around the tub were so unpleasant, I spent about 15 minutes cleaning the tub before I could use it. Shampoo from dispenser does not lather. How many people touch those nasty things??? It also fell off the wall when i was trying to dispense shampoo. We were interrupted twice due to smoke complaints on our floor. We smelled it too. The kids next door screamed and ran around until about 11. But I booked this room JUST to get some peace and quiet while working on an important project for work. That didnt happen. If i knew the night would go like this I wouldnt have spent 200 dollars. Also, the beds are extremely uncomfortable and there is no extra blanket to be found anywhere in the room.
Excellent
8,8
Good
7,7
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,2
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,4
Pros: Was here on business but wished I had taken a day to just relax. Right on the Charles, beautiful setting, close to everything.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Clean, Warm, nice rooms and great staff. I would stay there again.
Cons: No negatives.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: We had a meeting there and the staff went above and beyond to help us with our special requests and last minute changes
Excellent
8,5
Pros: The front desk staff was friendly and expedient. Great location, right on the water -- excellent running trails. All rooms have waterfront views. My room was clean, comfortable, and updated. There are set taxi rates from the hotel to the airport -- so be sure you get the negotiated fare!
Cons: Art Bar had slow service -- I would recommend leaving the property to eat.
Excellent
9,1
Pros: Vast lobby area, well decorated, good options for food and drink. Reasonable pricing for the room itself, as well as for
Cons: The guest room was a bit small
Excellent
10,0
Pros: I liked both restaurants inside. It was very clean. The staff were amazing. It was a great experience.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: They hotel was very nice but the staff were even nicer. Except maybe the valet guys. They seemed bitter but it was very cold outside also.
Cons: The 38 dollars a day to park your car at the hotel.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Great staff Goog location Goodl value
Cons: Everything
Excellent
8,6
Pros: It was comfortable, and exactly what we were looking for
Cons: Need more staff on duty
Okay
5,7
Okay
4,0
Pros: Very little other than location
Cons: No complimentary coffee. Overly and at times stupidly modern.
Excellent
8,2
Pros: the staff
Cons: late cleaning
Excellent
9,4
Pros: Everything was modern looking and a great location
Cons: Too pricy for a thursday night
Excellent
10,0
Pros: great dining on the riverfront. Friendly staff
Cons: Food and beverage excellent. Would be nice if they had more vegan/vegetarian choices.
Excellent
9,1
Pros: The staff were very friendly, very accommodating. Valet, front desk, in room dining, and bell service all exceptionally hospitable
Cons: Wish windows/ view were bigger
Okay
5,0
Pros: 24 hour gym Complimentary wireless
Cons: Location far from Beacon hill Construction
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,0
Pros: The location, view and Ambiance/decor
Cons: They charged $40 a night to park my car!!! It should be included or at least a lower set price!.. Also: bathroom vent was not working Gym facility needs updating too!
Excellent
9,7
Pros: The Royal Sonesta Boston was a great hotel. I especially liked the balcony in my river facing room. It looked like the Cambridge-Facing side did not get balconies. Their in-house dining experience, while more expensive than some other hotels in-house dining options, offered a great ambiance. Loved that I was able to get a self-park rate included in my hotel rate.
Cons: The express breakfast option was more limited than I had hoped but still more than satisfactory. The bathroom was also a little weirdly laid out. The door kept banging into the shower curtain rod, which made it somewhat uncomfortable to use the toilet
Excellent
8,0
Pros: clean, modern, gym was big and pool too
Cons: i could hear the toilet of the next door room, it was hot and the fan i got was too noisy
Located in Mid-Cambridge, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Kendall Square are also within 2 miles (3 km). Harvard Square Station is 11 minutes by foot and Central Square Station is 21 minutes.
Overall 8,5 Excellent
Based on 633 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
10,0
Good
6,2
Pros: Location, home-like.
Cons: Price indicated when booking did not match actual price. Room was oppressively hot, and too small for a queen sized bed.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Was located in the heart of Harvard...very nice people working at the B&B
Cons: Was a little loud but expected since a B&B
Excellent
9,1
Pros: Love the 24 hour access, the free parking, The super clean rooms and breakfast area
Cons: Easy to hear people in other rooms
Located in East Cambridge, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Cambridgeside Galleria and Museum of Science. The Freedom Trail and TD Garden are also within 1 mile (2 km). Lechmere Station is only a 4-minute walk and Science Park Station is 14 minutes.
Overall 8,5 Excellent
Based on 270 reviews
All
- All
- Families with young children
- Families
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
10,0
Mediocre
2,0
Cons: Staff very insensitive - Trip was to testify in court because of my son's severe schizophrenia so that I could make medical decisions on his behalf - court date changed at last minute and they would not allow me to get a credit to move the reservation date because I booked with a travel service and not them directly. I did NOT want a refund - I just wanted some consideration to have them keep my $892 for 2 nights and move my reservation to the rescheduled court date - the manager of the hotel simply said "life happens" - they have no idea of a parent's grief over a very sick child. VERY DISAPPOINTING
Excellent
8,0
Good
6,3
Pros: Very friendly staff
Cons: Location was not very nice.
Excellent
8,8
Pros: Clean Quiet Allowed to park (free) early before check-in Location great for accessing the T
Cons: I had car trouble, and all I was told from the staff was "Call AAA". There was no request if I needed any assistance or followup. Area around hotel not very nice
Okay
5,1
Pros: Courteous staff
Cons: Busy street, small room
Okay
5,1
Pros: Very clean.
Cons: - The free breakfast is terrible. - The wifi is very slow. - Rooms are very old-looking. - Way too expensive for what it is.
Located in MIT, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kendall Square and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Massachusetts General Hospital and Museum of Science are also within 1 mile (2 km). Kendall-MIT Station is only a 4-minute walk and Charles-MGH Station is 18 minutes.
Overall 8,5 Excellent
Based on 168 reviews
All
- All
- Families with young children
- Families
- Mature couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Good
6,2
Good
7,7
Pros: Clean, nice front desk, comfortable bed
Cons: The location doesn't lend itself to late night meals. Most everything nearby is closed. The shower head has low pressure
Located in MIT, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Kendall Square and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Massachusetts General Hospital and Museum of Science are also within 1 mile (2 km). Kendall-MIT Station is only a 2-minute walk and Charles-MGH Station is 16 minutes.
Overall 8,4 Excellent
Based on 337 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families with young children
- Families
- Mature couples
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Good
7,7
Excellent
8,8
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,2
Excellent
8,2
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Good
6,6
Pros: Nice view, good shower, renovated lobby
Cons: Room was old and unremarkable
Excellent
9,3
Pros: Close proximity to T stop is ideal.
Cons: Bed was lumpy, hot water in sink was dangerously scalding.
Good
6,5
Pros: wait staff in Champions was very good
Cons: shortage of drawer space. lighting was awkward. bathroom was poorly laid out. amenities were not very good
Excellent
8,5
Pros: easy check in and out
Cons: cleanliness, I needed a bathtub
Okay
5,7
Pros: The location.
Cons: They offered none of the amenities that typically are offered free at any other hotel I have stayed in. Very low value for the top money they ask for. I won't be staying there again on my next trip to Cambridge.
Excellent
8,2
Pros: All very clean. Great view. Great location
Cons: 1. Only one drawer 2. No desk or desk chair 3. Lighting was strange. 4. No "instruction" sheet.
Excellent
9,3
Pros: I was very pleasantly surprised at the overall professionalism and courtesy of the staff. The location cannot be beat if you're visiting MIT.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Location to the T- able to access the whole city from the hotel
Cons: Room was small for price
Good
7,4
Pros: Convenient location. Clean room. Very helpful and pleasant staff.
Cons: It's shocking that for the price you pay for a room at a Marriott that Wi-Fi or wired Internet connectivity is not free. Really? Bathroom vanity was very small, too small for two people to be getting ready at the same time. The under-mounted bathroom sink wasn't installed under the granite, vanity top correctly...surprisingly low build quality or QA, again, for the price of a room at a Marriott.
Property Location With a stay at A Cambridge House Inn at Porter in Cambridge, you'll be minutes from Somerville Theatre and close to Harvard Square. This bed & breakfast is within close proximity of Powder House Square and Harvard Law School.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected.Rec, Spa, Premium Amenities Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless Internet access and a fireplace in the lobby.Dining Grab a bite from a grocery/convenience store serving guests of A Cambridge House Inn at Porter.Business, Other Amenities The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Overall 8,4 Excellent
Based on 294 reviews
All
- All
- Families
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Good
6,2
Pros: Near T stop Good price --Overall it got the job done for a business trip, but I would choose a corporate hotel chain for the same price next time.
Cons: Cold and noisy room because of not tight windows Not efficiently run or professional Breakfast was corporate continental breakfast, not a "bed and breakfast" breakfast Greeted at the front door like I didn't belong, but other than that one staff person, others were nice Trouble with providing receipts for business travel
Excellent
10,0
I stayed one night and wasn't there much, and also didn't have breakfast. However, I would absolutely stay again! My room was very clean, cute, and cozy and the bathroom, though being small, was very nice and also exceptionally clean. The location was quiet but close to things. I felt that especially for the Boston area, the price was very reasonable for such a cute little inn!
Located in Cambridgeport, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Agganis Arena and Boston University. Harvard University and Harvard Square are also within 2 miles (3 km). Central Square Station is 15 minutes by foot and Boston University West Station is 17 minutes.
Overall 8,3 Excellent
Based on 716 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families with young children
- Families
- Mature couples
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Good
7,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,4
Excellent
8,2
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,1
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Good
6,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Good
6,8
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
9,6
Excellent
8,2
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,3
Good
6,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Good
7,4
Okay
4,8
Cons: Old hotel that cries out to be updated (it looks like they are starting). The heat in the room could not keep up the cold temperature, and even the hallways were cold. Be careful - they will kill you with Cody if parking a car.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Beautiful location across the street from the Charles River and next to Harvard. Walking distance to Fenway and very safe feeling with beautiful neighborhoods behind it. The staff really went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed, down to bottles of water when we got back from a hot concert at Fenway. Very clean, spacious and modern. Highly recommend and will definitely be back!
Good
7,7
Cons: Having to pay $35 to park my car. Given location of hotel, how do they expect people to get there other than by car. It is not like the hotel was in downtown Boston. Should be free to Marriott members. Breakfast was o/k.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: Great location for the music festival. You can bike from the hotel to the stadium.
Cons: The perfume in the lobby is off the charts! I had to put cloth over my face just to get from the door to the elevators. I’m not asthmatic but felt like it because of how strong it was.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The hotel was incredibly clean. The fitness center had all we needed. The staff was welcoming, friendly, nice, helpful and very funny. This was a five plus star place for a cheap affordable price. We LOVED this place and we would stay at this hotel again.
Cons: There was nothing not to like. I truly love how clean it was. It could have done without the "NY parking charge" but as New Yorkers we get it.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: nice view of boston--
Cons: too far to walk comfortably to cambridge
Good
6,5
Cons: Sawing and screwing noises woke me up at 7:30 am.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The management was fantastic.
Mediocre
2,5
Cons: You can't charge $100 for parking for 2 days. Insane.
Mediocre
2,0
Pros: Staff were pretty friendly.
Cons: Took 30 mins to find my booking. Rooms and facilities are old and run down. No room service. No beer on tap in the bar (i mean it is Boston) . Breakfast was expensive and poor quality and selection.
Good
7,7
Pros: Staff was great, excellent location, great breakfast (not included, at least at my rate). Comfortable room, nice bed, etc.
Cons: Heating didn't work, on a rather cold night. It was a bit like staying in a tent during winter camping that way. Staff indicated to me that the heating units (they were old school, but I wouldn't have minded if it worked :) are all in process of replacement.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The front desk staff looked like they wanted to be there!!!!!!!!!!! and Sandra L. is amazing at what she does and i hope this doesn't fall on deaf ears!
Good
7,6
Pros: Friendly staff
Cons: A bit far from Boston downtown
Excellent
8,5
Pros: The staff was very helpful and nice. I made a reservation for the wrong night with kayak and they guided me step by step to correct the error without penalty ( even if I already passed to deadline to cancel). While I was on the phone in the lobby the night manager brought a bottle of water free of charge.
Excellent
10,0
Pros: Great and accommodating staff
Okay
5,0
Pros: Great value for a roomy and spacious quiet location. I loved the shuttle it can pick you up near the stations but I wish I knew coming in instead of walking there.
Cons: No real amenities but there are renovations underway. Snacks were only provided on the first night not second.
Good
7,6
Pros: Very clean and comfortable.
Cons: I was a single girl and I needed help with my bags which were very heavy. I called up the concierge and the front desk 4 times but no one came to pick up my bags and I had to lift 3 bags on my own..
Excellent
9,0
Pros: All the staff was very friendly. It's close to Trader Joes', Whole Foods and Rite Aid.
Cons: They were doing some exterior painting (or something) and one morning I was in the shower and thought someone was breaking into my room, but it was the guys in scaffolding outside. The bed was not very comfy at all (old?)
Good
6,8
Cons: Room 1013 needs a fix on the toilet which flushed and splashed water and gets the toilet seat wet. The overall facilities at the hotel are not nearly as good as other courtyards I’ve stayed at and I’ve stayed at plenty. No real good place to get comfortable in the lobby. Also the restaurant in the hotel is not very good.
Okay
4,0
Cons: That it was being renovated, leading to a messy lobby, busy elevators and noisy early in the morning
Located in East Cambridge, this hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of TD Garden, USS Constitution Museum and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Boston Common and Harvard Square are also within 3 mi (5 km). Lechmere Station is 6 minutes by foot and Science Park Station is 17 minutes.
Overall 8,1 Excellent
Based on 394 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families with young children
- Families
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
8,0
Good
6,2
Pros: The staff was friendly and helpful. We arrived late in the evening and were looking for a recommendation on a nearby place to eat that would be open and decent. The person working the desk, whose name I can't recall, called a couple of places for us to check on whether their kitchens were still open while we took care of getting situated. That was a nice touch that I wouldn't necessarily expect at this level of hotel. It was walkable to Cambridge Ave, which was good for evening dining options.
Cons: I didn't like or expect the $30/day parking fee for a small lot with many obstructed or very tight spaces. The elevators were very slow, and one of the two didn't report which floor it was on, which was both comical and annoying. Breakfast was decent, but they seemed to constantly be out of regular coffee. The controls on the A/C unit in the room were non-functional. The unit worked, but we couldn't change the settings. The second bed in the room was a sofa bed, so our kid had to endure "the bar."
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,2
Excellent
9,4
Good
7,7
Okay
5,7
Cons: cold room, despite using the heat. mediocre bed and bedding, bizarre room layout.
Good
6,0
Pros: The rooms were clean and fairly comfortable- breakfast was pretty decent
Cons: Very basic accommodations - staff was sometimes nice sometimes seemed to be indifferent- when we left we asked if she could call a cab and she did however the cab she called was unmarked he didn't help with bags and there was no meter and he charged us far more than it cost on the cab ride we got in our own. I only mention this because it seemed like this was someone she called all the time and I wouldn't recommend using them anymore. Seemed odd
Located within a 2625 feet radius of Harvard Square and Harvard University, this Cambridge inn offers free WiFi access throughout the property. Cable TV is provided in each simply furnished guest room at A Friendly Inn at Harvard. Guests are welcome to enjoy the library and pool conveniently located directly across the street from the property. The Harvard Square T Subway Station is 2461 feet walk from the Harvard Friendly Inn. The Fogg Museum is 1476 feet walk away and CambridgeSide Galleria is 2.1 mi away.
Overall 7,8 Good
Based on 455 reviews
All
- All
- Families
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
9,1
Good
6,2
Excellent
10,0
Good
7,0
Cons: Breakfast is poor, for such amount of stars should have been better, no warm food at all, just eggs
Okay
4,3
Pros: Location is pretty good, with 10 mins to Harvard square and 20 mins to Porter square; fairly stable internet.
Cons: The room was tiny, so was the TV (and placed on a high cupboard); no option to not have towels replaced everyday; have to go out to the hallway to make tea/coffee; slow internet.
Good
6,0
Pros: Location
Cons: Bed was uncomfortable
Located in the heart of Cambridge, this hotel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Somerville Theatre, Harvard University and Harvard Square. Tufts University is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. Alewife Station is 12 minutes by foot and Davis Station is 29 minutes.
Overall 7,8 Good
Based on 324 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families
- Mature couples
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Excellent
10,0
Good
7,4
Good
6,0
Excellent
8,0
Pros: nice hotel. rooms are clean and new.
Cons: far from center
Excellent
9,6
Pros: Clean. Staff was friendly and got us into a room early. Helpful with transportation. Close to the T. Nice breakfast.
Okay
4,0
Pros: Location
Cons: The rooms are old, they smell like stale cigarettes, and the gym is poorly equipped. Only one treadmill.
Excellent
8,2
Pros: The staff of the Tria is first rate. In my estimation, they're as good as hotel personnel I've encountered at far more expensive places. The bang for the buck is pretty good here in what can be a very pricey town. Oh, and there's a really good breakfast and free parking - big plusses in Cambridge.
Cons: The location is not so great and it's tough to get to for a novice driving in Greater Boston. They make up for it somewhat by having a shuttle to several key spots around Cambridge (great friendly driver, by the way).
Mediocre
3,3
Pros: The breakfast they offer was great
Cons: For the price it is the worst place I have ever stayed! The beds are uncomfy, you can see where the walls have been repaired poorly, the toilet was place to far under the counter that you couldn't leave the seat up (had to hold it while using it), the fixtures and sprinklers had green corrosion covering them. I have said at better motels and spent alotttt less then $225+ a night!!
Excellent
10,0
I love the hotel and the ambiance it offers. The breakfast was excellent. The room was spacious and spotlessly clean. The bathroom was very roomy and the shower was wonderful, as well as the toiletries. It would be nice to have had the lounge open, but COVID has interrupted that for now, which is just fine. Love the place, just wish it were a bit closer to the city center.
Located in MIT, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of MIT Museum, Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Fenway Park and Hynes Convention Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). Boston University West Station is 14 minutes by foot and Boston University Central Station is 16 minutes.
Overall 7,7 Good
Based on 1 793 reviews
All
- All
- Families with older children
- Families with young children
- Families
- Mature couples
- Young couples
- Couples
- Groups
- Solo travellers
- Business travellers
Good
6,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,0
Okay
4,2
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Good
7,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Okay
5,4
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
8,5
Excellent
9,7
Okay
5,4
Good
7,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,1
Good
6,2
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
8,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
10,0
Excellent
9,7
Good
6,2
Mediocre
3,4
Pros: Staff was extremely helpful and accommodating. The pool was salt water? It was nice to not have dry skin after a swim because it wasn’t chlorinated. I books the city view room and the view was nice to wake up to.
Cons: $40 a day for parking and $55 a day for valet parking. The street parking is horrendous - you have to download an app to pay for parking and they still ticket you well before the two hours is up. You’re not even able to move to another spot if there is one that is open - you have to move to a different spot in a different zone - there is literally only two zones for the whole street which is about 3/4 mile long- you are timed out of a zone for 3 hrs so even if you manage to move to another spot now you can’t go back to the only two available zones in that area. It’s pretty much highway robbery. Everything is old and rusty. You can see the years of wear and tear in the furniture. To access the pool you have to go thru a walkway and it’s located on top of the garage - so it’s alittle inconvenience. There’s constant renovations so it was noisy during the night time.
Excellent
8,0
Pros: They were able to provide a new room right away.
Cons: Big leak from the bathroom ceiling late at night. Good thing they had a room available so were able to move very quickly. Shame the room was a nice high floor with great views -- the replacement did not. The bar was too bright and did not feel welcoming for a night cap.
Excellent
9,7
Pros: Hotel staff were excellent, helpful, and very accommodating when there was a mix-up with room assignments. We really appreciated their friendly and gracious service.
Good
6,0
Pros: Location. Views. Cleanliness. Mass
Cons: Massive parking and pet fee. No coffee or breakfast. Shop downstairs was way overpriced. Bottle of Pepsi was $3.47?? Overall I think this hotel was way too much money for what you get.
Good
6,2
Pros: Excellent location.
Cons: Slow and noisy elevators. Heating system made banging noise when the fan switched on and woke me up more than once.
Excellent
8,8
Pros: Hotel is clean and comfortable, Free wifi.
Cons: High parking costs
Good
7,4
Pros: View of Charles River from our room which had a balcony. Room was comfortable but bathroom small. TV is huge.
Cons: Bar and restaurant over-priced - $18 for a burger which was a pre-fab. Glass elevators and open courtyard which extends to upper floors not good for those with acrophobia.
Okay
5,7
Pros: The view and the beds were pretty comfortable.
Cons: The price is way too high and it doesn't even include breakfast. One day we had no washcloths and another day we were given only one bottle of water.
Excellent
9,1
Pros: Close to event. Staff very helpful
Cons: Very expensive
Good
7,4
Pros: GREAT location. Nice room with a good layout. Comfortable bed. Extra pillows.
Cons: There were flying gnats in the dining area and the bar area. Really unpleasant.
Excellent
8,2
Pros: Nice restaurant good gym
Cons: My bed was sagging. They need a new mattress
Good
7,4
Cons: Parking fee are too high. the breakfast buffet is poor - bread and bagels are stale. and dry. overall poor......
Excellent
10,0
Pros: The hotel staff are great. Good buffet breakfast. Very helpful Wendy sent things I left in my room by mistake.
Cons: NA
Where to stay in Cambridge?
Our map will help you find the perfect place to stay close to Harvard University by showing you the exact location of each hotel.