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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Harvard University

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Front of property - evening/night
Reception
Lobby sitting area
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Tufts University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Rustica - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bagelsaurus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Porter Square Hotel

Hotel near Harvard University
You can look forward to a garden, a bar, and a 24-hour business center at Porter Square Hotel. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out, and a TV in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a computer station
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and proximity to public transit
Room features
All 65 rooms include comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Languages

English

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

  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

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

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

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

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

Property is also known as

Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel
Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Porter Square Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Porter Square Hotel?

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 North Cambridge, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Harvard Law School, Harvard University, and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Porter Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Davis Station is 12 minutes.

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Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 722 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 195 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lihi

Liked: Amenities
Great location, clean, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an ideal location if you are visiting Harvard Students.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DoanNhi Dona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location just one block away from the Porter T stop. Lovely and spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chizuko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurant was wonderful. Wish that they serve breakfast on Sunday too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location easily accessible to Harvard and MIT and close to public transportation!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adonis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet boutique hotel right next to the T. Very clean and classy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and smelled great! Great part of town with easy access to everything. Easy train ride to downtown Boston. Have zero complaints and will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent boutique hotel that is in a nice area and easily accessible to transit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

A very good small hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to visit The Burren for St. Patricks day. The valet parking was a definite plus. There was lots of places to eat in walking distance and the lounge at the hotel was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
SHEETS WERE STAINED.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small and quaint comfortable bed nice shower with a good draw nice smelling soap and shampo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Out of this world fantastic… definitely will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donalynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Good!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the restaurant that’s part of the hotel. Excellent dinner and brunch.Margeaux supper parlor. The hotel is simple, clean and professional. Smells great and was super quiet on a sold out night. Room was quite snug, as described. Valet parking, very prompt and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We liked that we could walk to different squares in the Somerville area for shopping and dining out. The room was cozy and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4 stars due to increase in parking fee
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025