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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
Courtyard
Reception
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Lobby sitting area

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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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
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 | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 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 tour/ticket assistance
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and a computer station
  • 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
  • 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

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 Porter Square, 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. 721 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1000 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

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

10/10

Great, convenient, well-appointed hotel located in Cambridge. Minutes from Harvard Square and convenient to the T. Twin bed room was tiny but comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10

A comfortable clean hotel with few frills.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

It is an ideal location if you are visiting Harvard Students.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Fantastic location just one block away from the Porter T stop. Lovely and spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10

The room offered 2 twin beds that’s were crammed into this little room.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10

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

Porter Sq hotrl offers right next door convenience yo Pirter Sq T stop, dining options from Irish Pub, panera, poke, to high end Margeaux. Close to Lesley U, shopping book store, cvs, artisans shop, etc. About a 20min wslk to Harvard, dt cambridge with even more shops, restaurants, lively people watching. Staff is incredibly service focused, the hotel might be full but it is very quiet.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10

Restaurant was wonderful. Wish that they serve breakfast on Sunday too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

I would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location easily accessible to Harvard and MIT and close to public transportation!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location, friendly staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Quiet boutique hotel right next to the T. Very clean and classy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent boutique hotel that is in a nice area and easily accessible to transit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

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

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

10/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

Out of this world fantastic… definitely will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10

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

6/10

SHEETS WERE STAINED.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025