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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
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
Restaurant
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
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
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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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
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
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
(31 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
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
(126 reviews)

Highlights

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

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sugar & Spice Restaurant - ‬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 computer station
  • Luggage storage, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in the lobby, tour/ticket assistance, and smoke-free premises
  • 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

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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