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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with restaurant, near Harvard University

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Front of property – evening/night
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Courtyard
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
At Porter Square Hotel, near Harvard University, guests can unwind in the garden or grab a drink at the bar. With free WiFi and a restaurant on site, previous visitors have praised the helpful staff for making their stay convenient.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Valet parking
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Computer station
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage

Feel at home (6)

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout curtains
  • Lift
The current price is HK$1,193
HK$1,383 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, 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 curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(124 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Map
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tufts University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 28 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 28 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 32 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 33 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 46 min drive
  • West Medford Station - 5 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Ball Square Station - 24 min walk
  • Porter Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Davis Station - 12 min walk
  • Harvard Square Station - 23 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Porter Square Hotel

Porter Square Hotel puts you a short five-minute drive from Harvard University and Harvard Square. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are within a short drive. Fellow travellers like that it's only a short walk to public transportation: Porter Square Station is steps away and Davis Station is 12 minutes.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 65 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
    • Express check-out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • On-site valet parking (USD 28.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared microwave

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2016
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LED television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Parking

  • Valet parking costs USD 28.00 per night with in/out privileges
  • Parking height restrictions apply

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
State tax ID – C0015450491

Also known as

Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Cambridge
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Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
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Frequently asked questions

Does Porter Square Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Porter Square Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Porter Square Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Porter Square Hotel?

Yes. Valet parking costs USD 28.00 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Porter Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Is there an on-site casino at Porter Square Hotel?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (9-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at Porter Square Hotel and nearby?

Porter Square Hotel has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Porter Square Hotel?

Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.

What's the area around Porter Square Hotel like?

Porter Square Hotel is a short 2-minute walk from Porter Square Station and 14 minutes' walk from Harvard University. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!
Jean, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice boutique hotel
Lorraine, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very helpful staff, clean and convenient.
Amy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location-close to shops and restaurants. Staff was very accommodating!
Mary, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Cozy and quaint bistro Hotel! Wish I could've stayed longer will definitely book again when I'm in Boston Cambridge area.
Julie, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Always a favorite hotel during visits to the Boston area.
Briana, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great place beds were small /)
Christy, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great little spot walkable to Harvard square plenty of dining options around. Room is small but does the job, especially with the comfortable beds.
Karim, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Had to attend a workshop at Harvard and this was a perfect stay, convenient to transportation.
Lenice, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, across the street from the T. Staff are very friendly.
Gabe, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location, clean, comfortable beds.
Lihi, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent hotel, close to Harvard University and easy access to downtown Boston (near the Red Line train station so there is no need to drive your car). Personel of the hotel is very nice and helpful. I will stay at this hotel any time I visit Cambridge and/Boston. Highly recommend!
Krzysztof, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Cozy, low-key, and comfortable.
Mara, 7-night trip

8/10 Good

The property was well located with an excellent restaurant. It was expensive and the service staff was overwhelmed.
Tera, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Amazing location! Hotel facilities are great! Staff is great especially the overnight one. I would recommend the hotel to anyone visiting Boston.
Ana, 5-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Always stay here. It’s great.
Brian, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent
Isota, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

A comfortable clean hotel with few frills.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

It is an ideal location if you are visiting Harvard Students.
Carolina, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot for exploring both Cambridge and Boston. Red line is right out the door but it's a cool neighborhood on its own. Plenty of coffee bars and restaurants. It was very quiet and safe too. Had cheap valet parking so we left the car
Go see this exhibit at Harvard! No other in the world
Katie, 1-night trip

6/10 Okay

Wish the room was spacious.
Rahsan, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic location just one block away from the Porter T stop. Lovely and spacious rooms.
DoanNhi Dona, 2-night trip

6/10 Okay

Great stay! Didn’t have soap in the shower bottles though… that was weird. Other than some very firm mattresses, wouldn’t change much!
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Very nice nice
Waltaneh, 1-night trip