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Harvard Square Hotel

2.0 star property
City-center hotel within walking distance of Harvard Square

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Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Self parking
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • ATM/banking services
  • Vending machine
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
The price is $184
includes taxes & fees
$159 per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1

Room options

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Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
110 Mount Auburn Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boston University - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km

Getting around

  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 19 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 19 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 27 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 33 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 6 min drive
  • Ball Square Station - 6 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 4 min walk
  • Central Square Station - 21 min walk
  • Porter Square Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Felipe's Mexican Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Burger - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Harvard Square Hotel

Harvard Square Hotel offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Harvard University and Harvard Square. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. Also, Boston University and Tufts University are just a 5-minute drive away. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is close by: Harvard Square Station is just 4 minutes by foot.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 73 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
  • Express check-in/out available
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Onsite self parking (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Onsite extended parking (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Self parking costs USD 45 per night with in/out privileges
  • Extended parking costs USD 25 per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
State tax ID - C0014470490

Also known as

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Harvard Hotel Square
Harvard Square Hotel
Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
Hotel Harvard
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Cambridge Harvard Square Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Does Harvard Square Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Harvard Square Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Harvard Square Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Harvard Square Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 45 per night. Extended parking costs USD 25 per night.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Harvard Square Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Express check-in and check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Harvard Square Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (8-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Harvard Square Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like cycling and hiking, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course.
What's the area around Harvard Square Hotel like?
Harvard Square Hotel is in West Cambridge, a short 4-minute walk from Harvard Square Station and 3 minutes' walk from Harvard University. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

JoAnnah, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Overpriced urban motel
This place was and is an overpriced urban motel in a prime location next to Harvard Square. Rooms are small. Bathrooms are airplane sized with a shower. No ammenities whatsover. Parking is an exhorbitant rate. Try to avoid this overpriced place.
MARIO, 3-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Erin, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Staff are friendly. Location is great. However, we had several electric outages, one whole night without electricity.
Pu, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient
Li, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great location, in the heart of cambridge
Julia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Great location. Very basic property - clean but bare basics. Fire alarm went off and property had to evacuate at night - nobody from the hotel staff spoke to guests
Alvaro, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Basic hotel with great bed, bath, views, etc. No gym, no restaurant, no lobby.
Jeffrey Adam., 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great room and location, wish I knew about it sooner, I will be back next year for a longer stay.
Glen, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

eric, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

The hotel was situated in a great location. The staff was great and friendly but the hotel could use a good cleaning. Also, the AC in our room was very noisy and made weird noises.
Irena, 1-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very Good

Yiwen, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Except $ 45 parking . It’s the best place to stay around Harvard in Cambridge MA
Lucas, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Standing out is the convenience/location of the hotel and the cleanliness. The staff is also helpful, but there is little to help as there is no breakfast not dining option in the hotel.
Karel, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Hige
The excellent location regarding transportation, restaurants/eatery, and shopping. The hotel manager, who was at the front desk in the morning, was very generous, but crews in the afternoon were rather lazy. Any inconveniences were attended timely.
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Regina, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Location
Joan, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Lots of spiders everywhere in our bathroom and some near the beds. No vent in the bathroom and very humid in the bathroom. Rooms are tiny. Beds are not queen size as advertised. Can’t wait to get home. Probably won’t stay here again. Ever.
Rebekah, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Bernadette, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Zameer, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Yasmin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

See above.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

william, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

6/10 Good

Peter, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Marco, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review