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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Harvard University

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Porter Square Hotel offers a garden sanctuary near Harvard University for travelers to relax after sightseeing. The property features a bar, on-site restaurant for convenient dining, and free WiFi. Guests particularly appreciate the staff's helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

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
(127 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
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
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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

  • Somerville Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harvard University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harvard Law School - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Tufts University - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 1.4 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
  • ‪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

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, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • 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

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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

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

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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?

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 Tufts University, 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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Reviews

Porter Square Hotel Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 725 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1006 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay! Staff were helpful, room was great, super location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shiho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was all nice and the room was much bigger than we expected from the pictures. The bed was comfortable, too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay, but the hours of operation of the restaurant need to be more clear. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

haijun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and quite hotel, it is good and convenient for a short visit in the town. The staff is very friendly and responsible, they even called me back after check-out since I left my charger in the room. I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in Porter Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denee'

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this little hotel. The staff were very nice and accommodating. It was very clean and comfortable. Get ready for a smaller space but so Worth it. 5 stars
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to transportation, dining and shopping. Friendly staff. Clean and safe. Definitely recommend for a stay in Boston
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

wai min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from front desk staff, especially Michelle.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

Jean

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

10/10 Excellent

LAUREN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walk to Harvard.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location - close to Porter Sq T station and plenty of dining options nearby. Great service. Nice restaurant and bar inside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience & nice front desk staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, super clean an reliable. Half an hour after leaving the Hotel I received a call from them to inform me that I had left my chargers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely stay in Porter Square. Easy check-in, valet parking, on site restaurant. Lively Irish music pub across the street. Nice room. A very good choice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the area and the on property dining! Quaint and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Aditya Dadasaheb

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff provided packaged water on demand. I could get 1pm checkout as I had a late flight.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stayed here fie two nights while visiting Boston. I was a tourist and wanted a hotel veey convenient to subway. Rge Porter hotel is only a half block from red line and 15 minutes from central Boston. Room was spacious and cinfortable. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a favorite hotel during visits to the Boston area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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