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Harvard Square Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, 3-minute walk to Harvard University

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Harvard Square Hotel, in the heart of its namesake district, offers a convenient retreat. Guests can enjoy coffee at the on-site cafe, use dry cleaning services, or relax with complimentary newspapers. Previous visitors consistently praise the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Room (One Full)

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 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(22 reviews)

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Room, Accessible (One, Full)

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 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harvard Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Boston University - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Fenway Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • TD Garden - 8 min drive - 3.4 miles

Getting around

  • Harvard Square Station - 4 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Felipe's Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Harvard Square Hotel

Hotel near Harvard University
Located close to Boston University and Fenway Park, Harvard Square Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Concierge services, a vending machine, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 73 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and free infant beds

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 50.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 50.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Tax ID - C0014470490
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Harvard Hotel
Harvard Hotel Square
Harvard Square Hotel
Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
Hotel Harvard
Hotel Harvard Square
Cambridge Harvard Square Hotel
Harvard Square Cambridge
Harvard Square Hotel Hotel
Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
Harvard Square Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Harvard Square Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a deposit of USD 50 per stay and a fee of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Harvard Square Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 50 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Harvard Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Harvard Square Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harvard Square Hotel located?

Located in West Cambridge, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Harvard University and within 3 mi (5 km) of Boston University and Fenway Park. Northeastern University and TD Garden are also within 6 mi (10 km). Harvard Square Station is only a 4-minute walk and Central Square Station is 21 minutes.

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Reviews

Harvard Square Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 305 out of 622 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 171 out of 622 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 99 out of 622 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 622 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 622 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, enjoyed my entire 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Tong

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Worst hotel I ever lived.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for Boston Calling. Only a 10 minute walk to the festival and the area is nice and has a ton of restaurants and other places to shop. Hotel is clean and comfortable and the staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay if you need an access to Harvard
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hippies made the place better
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen

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

8/10 Good

Holly Douglas

Liked: Staff & service
Any noises from the hall were very obtrusive in the room. We were awoken early and found it difficult to fall asleep with a dog barking somewhere on our floor
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Great experience. Excellent location. Staff was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

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

Harvard trip

The room was very clean. The front desk personnel and the cleaning crew were don friendly and helpfull.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Good location, inexpensive, reasonably modern feel

Only qualm: my partner is 5' and was completely unable to adjust the shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a very good, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very convenient and nice staff, but very few amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Disliked: Staff & service
Those stairs are tricky - we had a fall - stick with the elevator
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room and location, wish I knew about it sooner, I will be back next year for a longer stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Kivett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Harvard Square Hotel is perfectly located in the square and has its own parking deck right outside the front door. The front desk staff were all very helpful and nice, and the room was spacious and impeccably clean, with modern amenities and a wonderful view. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient but lacking

Comfortable bed and great location, but small room with very few amenities. Got the job done but didn’t feel worth the steep rate.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed the night when attending The Boston Calling Music Festival. It was the absolute best location for this. It was a short, easy, safe walk to the festival, they had parking (you have to pay) at the hotel and it was a lovely clean hotel. We stopped at a wonderful restaurant after the concert and had some food and drinks before going back to hotel and everything was within blocks. We will always return here when attending anything in Harvard Square.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and nice staff make your trip and life much easier whenever you visit Harvard!
My room view - Harvard Yard is within your sight!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Great location

With little expectations it exceeded anything I would have thought - convenient, clean and great location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Gurmeet

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Poor very poor internet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that it walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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