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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Harvard University

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Front of property - evening/night
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
Restaurant
At Porter Square Hotel, near Harvard University, guests can unwind in the garden or grab a drink at the bar. With free WiFi and a restaurant on site, previous visitors have praised the helpful staff for making their stay convenient.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour business center
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Elevator
The current price is $152
$176 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 23 - Nov 24

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(126 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tufts University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fenway Park - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 28 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 28 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 32 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 46 min drive
  • West Medford Station - 5 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Ball Square Station - 24 min walk
  • Porter Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Davis Station - 12 min walk
  • Harvard Square Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sugar & Spice Restaurant - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Porter Square Hotel

Porter Square Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Harvard University and Harvard Square. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are within a short drive. Fellow travelers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Porter Square Station is steps away and Davis Station is 12 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite valet parking (USD 28.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2016
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 28.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
State tax ID - C0015450491

Also known as

Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
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Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
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Frequently asked questions

Does Porter Square Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Porter 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 Porter Square Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Porter Square Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 28.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Porter Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Porter Square Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (9-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Porter Square Hotel and nearby?

Porter Square Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Porter Square Hotel?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around Porter Square Hotel like?

Porter Square Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Porter Square Station and 14 minutes' walk from Harvard University. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

Room
Location
Service staff
Restaurant
Bed
Shower
Bathroom
Value
Water
Boutique hotel

What guests liked

  • The property's restaurant was exceptional and there were plenty of dining options nearby, including many good Japanese restaurants and cafes. (26 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Cute Small Hotel

Nice small hotel with thoughtfully designed rooms. My twin room was small but with plenty of hooks, hangers, and drawers to put my things so a 3 night stay was very comfortable. Nice toiletries, great service by staff.
Philip, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
Laura, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fabulous Stay!

Our room and the whole property was very clean and well taken care of. That is why we've stayed here more than once. Convenient to the T as well.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

great hotel

great hotel, clean and new.
1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing location! Hotel facilities are great! Staff is great especially the overnight one. I would recommend the hotel to anyone visiting Boston.
Ana, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Always stay here. It’s great.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Quiet boutique hotel right next to the T. Very clean and classy.
Colby, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

The room itself was immaculate but a little small, which wasn't a big deal. The AC did not cool well, though, and thus the 3 star for comfort. Also, parking is available by valet only, which is currently a $28 premium. Area is safe and nice, close to Harvard University. Overall, we liked it. The facility was very clean and the staff was nice. A little pricey though.
jay, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Staff was very nice and valet were quick and friendly as well. Finding the hotel entrance was difficult, had to drive around in a circle before i found it my second time by. Do the valet, parking is nonexistent. Beds (twin room) were uncomfortable and saggy. Room had a couple black flies.
deidre, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Restaurant was wonderful. Wish that they serve breakfast on Sunday too.
Chizuko, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location easily accessible to Harvard and MIT and close to public transportation!!
Monte, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very clean and comfortable.
Kelly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nothing fancy but no complaints

We had a great stay. Room was very small, but plenty of room for two of us. Comfortable stay.
Laura, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel. I spent one night for a conference at Suffolk. It was easy to take public transportation to/from the hotel. Good options around the hotel for food.
Dayna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Happy Hotel!

Great location. Lovely and convenient. Excellent customer service. Very friendly and kind staff. The only tiny issue was that the sliding door in the bathroom wouldn’t stay closed so we had to stuff small towels into it to keep it closed :)
Bonnie, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice room, friendly staff
Shadiah, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff retrieved a forgotten item. They held it at the front desk for us. Excellent staff.
Alanna, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Porter Square

Very nice hotel. We were surprised to find a sitting area and 2 bathrooms in our room. Clean and comfortable. Nice area of Somerville.
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to be able to get around.
Ryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

With much gratitude!

After taking 7 long hours of class everyday I couldn’t wait to head back to my room. it was very quiet and offered me time to relax and review my notes.
Theo, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nice looking place and clean, tiny rooms beds are worst I’ve ever slept in not to mention my room was to have a queen bed and it was a double also they put us in handicap room which was terrible for many reasons and inconveniences especially since my wife and are not handicap.
Shawn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Simple, clean, convenient ... awesome staff!!
Peter, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We liked that we could walk to different squares in the Somerville area for shopping and dining out. The room was cozy and quiet.
Kay, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Super close to the T. Room was fine, a bit small but we weren’t there much. Bathroom was large with a large soaking tub. My parents were in the room next door but didn’t have a tub.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean
Vivienne, 3-night trip