Harvard Square Hotel - Cambridge

$$$$||View on mapCambridge, United States of America110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02138|
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Harvard Square Hotel - Cambridge
110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02138·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.4
Staff8.7
Comfort8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.7
Free WiFi7.4
Value for money7.4
Who stays here
Families36%
Solo25%
Couples19%
Business14%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.9Very good
Highest Rated
Location9.4
Staff8.7
Comfort8.5
Cleanliness8.4
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.7
Free WiFi7.4
Value for money7.4
Who stays here
Families36%
Solo25%
Couples19%
Business14%

Boutique hotel in Harvard Square, steps from Harvard University and its museums

Location & Surroundings

The Harvard Square Hotel sits on Mount Auburn Street, directly in the center of Harvard Square. Guests are within walking distance of Harvard University's campus, including the Harvard Museum of Natural History, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and the Museum of Science. The hotel offers easy access to public transportation, with the Harvard Square subway station less than a minute's walk away.

Rooms & Accommodations

The hotel's recently renovated rooms offer contemporary décor, flat-screen TVs, mini-refrigerators, and private bathrooms. Each room includes a desk, an iron, an ironing board, and a hair dryer, along with motion-controlled night lights for safety. Guests can choose from queen and king rooms, as well as double rooms with two double beds, all with comfortable bedding.

Amenities & Services

The hotel provides a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage, and safety deposit boxes for guest convenience. Additional services include dry cleaning, ironing, and photocopying, plus an ATM/cash machine on site. The property is fully non-smoking, with facilities for disabled guests, and offers electric vehicle charging stations in the parking garage.

Dining & Refreshments

Complimentary tea and coffee are available 24/7 in the lobby, along with a snack bar and vending machines on the second floor. The hotel does not have a restaurant, but guests can walk to dozens of restaurants and cafes in Harvard Square, including Flour Bakery & Cafe next door. A vending machine and ice machine are located on the second floor for additional convenience.

Parking & Transportation

The hotel offers on-site self-parking at economical rates, with in-and-out privileges, in a garage accessible from the entrance level. Accessible parking and electric vehicle charging stations are available for guests with specific needs. The property is a short walk from the Harvard Square subway station, providing direct connections to downtown Boston and Logan International Airport.

  • Location: Harvard Square, steps from Harvard University and nearby museums
  • Rooms: Renovated rooms with queen, king, or double beds
  • Dining: Complimentary tea and coffee 24/7, snack bar and vending machines
  • Services: 24-hour front desk, concierge, dry cleaning, and ATM
  • Parking: On-site self-parking with in-out privileges and EV charging
  • Pet-friendly: Pets allowed on property
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
There are no extra beds provided in a room.  There are no cribs provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Arabic
Building
Year renovated:2006
Number of floors:4
Number of rooms:73
Former name
Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
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Rooms and availability

Double Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed1 King Size Bed2 Double beds
Deluxe Queen Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed

Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Snack bar

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Pets allowed

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Dry cleaning

Dining

  • Snack bar

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Harvard Square Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 254 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 8.7 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Logan, BOS

Location

110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02138
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110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02138
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