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Porter Square Hotel

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At Porter Square Hotel, you can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a 24-hour business center. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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Room options

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A compact hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a shower area, and a toilet.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(153 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A bed with a white bedspread and a brown blanket with the text "Porter Square Hotel".

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(56 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, and a bed.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a brick building.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a city view.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of buildings, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, and a view of the outdoors through the window.

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Porter Square, a neighborhood in Cambridge, Porter Square Hotel is near a train station. Tufts University and Fenway Park are notable landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boston Harbor and Encore Boston Harbor. Check out an event or a game at TD Garden, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Guests love the hotel's convenience to public transportation: Porter Square Station is just steps away and Davis Station is 12 minutes by foot. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower, a large gate, and a well-maintained lawn.
    Harvard University
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A city skyline at sunset with sailboats on the water.
    Tufts University
    3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • A historic town square with brick buildings, a red bus, and a Harvard sign.
    Harvard Square
    5 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Somerville Theatre
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harvard Law School
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

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
  • Cafe Rustica
    7 min walk
  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • Anna's Taqueria
    3 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    2 min walk

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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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Discover
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Parking height restrictions apply

Frequently asked questions

Is Porter Square Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Valet parking is available for USD 28.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Porter Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Porter Square Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Porter Square Hotel located?

Located in Porter Square, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Tufts University, Harvard University, and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away. Porter Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Davis Station is 12 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Porter Square Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 735 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1006 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very pleasant room in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location is perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Small room but great location with great food nearby and right on the T subway
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was very clean and the hotel felt nice. The staff were next level gracious and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great spot. Close to shopping and highway. Staff were polite and rooms were clean. Beds were very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Near restaurants and stores and the red line
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

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Hotel was great. Small, but that was fine. Price was great. Hotel was clean and well kept. Only glitch was that my TV didn’t work. I would definitely stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, nice staff small but perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

I liked how clean it was, and quiet as well. Every staff member we spoke to were very nice and professional. I didn’t like the lack of parking at the hotel or area, therefore we had to use valet parking which cost $28USD per day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The location is excellent as it is a very short walk from the Porter T station. The room was small but was clean,modern, and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location, convenient valet parking. Rooms are small but nicely appointed and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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sweet place. nice staff. small hotel but super cozy. great restaurant - and i mean GREAT on the premises. One of the best meals I've had in Boston. The room was small, but nicely appointed with a really nice bathroom. And it is in Cambridge ... near Porter Square. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Loved this hotel. Super clean and very spacious!! The staff was very friendly! And location, location, location!!! Metro directly across the street and numerous restaurants and quaint shops in walking distance. Definitely planning to return to this hotel the next time I visit Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Incredibly convenient location, reasonably priced, and friendly employees. I return again and again because I love this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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This hotel is serviceable. Meaning, you need a place to stay that is clean and more affordable than the hotels around Boston then staying here make sense as it is for a few days and you’re traveling solo. The rooms are very small and there’s no closet. The bathroom is very tiny and water seeps out while showering onto the floor of the outside area of the shower. So, if you are just using the hotel for sleep and you are a light packer, you will be ok staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very close to a t stop so getting around was easy. Lots of shops and restaurants close. Beds were too firm for my wife and I but that’s a matter of preference. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean room; nice location; nice Bar
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The hotel is right off public transit, making the bus stop and subway very accessible. Staff are friendly and helpful. There is a $50 safekeeping deposit you must pay upon arrival, which you get back at checkout. The rooms themselves are clean and tidy, but can be a little cramped. Not a lot of space to put luggage so if you are bringing a checked luggage, keep that in mind. They have a basement with two computers for use, ice machine, sitting area and coffee bar. They have a restaurant within the hotel; we didn't have a chance to try but it looked like there were customers each time we walked by
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel! The staff was super nice (especially the gentleman with the spider tattoo) and was so helpful when I discovered I’d accidentally booked a twin room instead of a king 😂. The room and the hotel were super clean and we really enjoyed our stay there!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Amazing staff. Loved the mid century modern vibe. Simple room that was super comfortable and so quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Beautiful hotel in great location. Helpful staff and room was clean. The only thing I didn’t like was lack of closet (minimal clothes hanging space) as I was in town for wedding with multiple dressy events. Otherwise a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Convenient location close to the T and local restaurants & coffee shops. Check in and out was a breeze. The room was quiet & comfortable and the Margaux Supper Club was a lovely option for fine dining. I will stay again next time
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The hotel is my best option to stay in Boston area since is close to the metro station and surrounding by excellent restaurants on Mass Ave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026