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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Harvard University

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Front of property - evening/night
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

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1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Tufts University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(127 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

North Cambridge stay.Your stay at this North Cambridge hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Somerville Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harvard University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harvard Law School - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tufts University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Porter Square Hotel

3-star hotel near Harvard University
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Porter Square Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Porter Square Hotel offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0015450491
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is C0015450491. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
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Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 721 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

shangshun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location

The hotel is good but very ordinary in a great location. Our use was a very simple overnight stay for an event in Arlington, and it worked well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the room was on the small side, it was well appointed, functionable, and quiet. Pillows were very comfortable and room temp was easy to regulate. Staff was helpful and valet parking was easy and timely. Would definitely stay here again. Didn’t eat in the restaurant but the menu looked interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel -close to lots of places and loved the sitting area in our room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for exploring both Cambridge and Boston. Red line is right out the door but it's a cool neighborhood on its own. Plenty of coffee bars and restaurants. It was very quiet and safe too. Had cheap valet parking so we left the car
Go see this exhibit at Harvard! No other in the world
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place beds were small /)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof, New Britain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, close to Harvard University and easy access to downtown Boston (near the Red Line train station so there is no need to drive your car). Personel of the hotel is very nice and helpful. I will stay at this hotel any time I visit Cambridge and/Boston. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We recently attended our nephew’s wedding and stayed at this hotel. The room was small but totally sufficient. It was very clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tera

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well located with an excellent restaurant. It was expensive and the service staff was overwhelmed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, low-key, and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hari

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Renton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location-close to shops and restaurants. Staff was very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnsley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isota

Travelled with group
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location. Easy public transportation.

The location is very convenient, with bus stops and train station minutes away. Cute restaurants nearby both walking distance And short bus ride away. You can go to Tufts, Harvard, MIT, BU, BC, Northeastern by public transportation with pretty reliable service. The hotel itself doesn't have a gym, but guests have 24 hour access to the gym at its sister hotel 2 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Cozy and quaint bistro Hotel! Wish I could've stayed longer will definitely book again when I'm in Boston Cambridge area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

vivian

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot walkable to Harvard square plenty of dining options around. Room is small but does the job, especially with the comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mustafa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawn

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025