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Harvard Square Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with 24-hour front desk, walk to Harvard University

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Reception
Exterior
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Reception
Reviews
8.2

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
110 Mount Auburn Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Popular LocationHarvard University3 min walk
  • Popular LocationHarvard Square3 min walk
  • Popular LocationFenway Park6 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)19 min drive
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Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

10/10 Exceptional

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Harvard Square Hotel is located in West Cambridge, a neighborhood in Cambridge, and is near the airport and near a metro station. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Revere Beach. Museum of Science and New England Aquarium are not to be missed. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails.
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What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk
  • Harvard Square - 3 min walk
  • Boston University - 4 min drive
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 5 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Harvard Square Station - 4 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Felipe's Mexican Taqueria - 2 min walk
  • Flour Bakery + Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Charlie's Kitchen - 1 min walk
  • Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs - 2 min walk
  • Tasty Burger - 2 min walk

About this property

Harvard Square Hotel

Hotel near Harvard University
A short walk from Harvard Square, Harvard Square Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Express check-in, smoke-free premises, and ATM/banking services
  • A vending machine, concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak well of the helpful staff and walkable location
Room features
All 73 rooms boast comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, free infant beds, and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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 parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 25 per night

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
Tax ID - C0014470490
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

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

Property is also known as

Harvard Hotel
Harvard Hotel Square
Harvard Square Hotel
Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
Hotel Harvard
Hotel Harvard Square
Cambridge Harvard Square Hotel
Harvard Square Cambridge
Harvard Square Hotel Hotel
Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
Harvard Square Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Harvard Square Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harvard Square Hotel?

As of Jun 1, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harvard Square Hotel on Jul 1, 2024 start from $199.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Harvard Square Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 45 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Harvard Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Harvard Square Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harvard Square Hotel located?

Located in West Cambridge, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Harvard Square Station is only a 4-minute walk and Central Square Station is 21 minutes.

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 104 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 337 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 337 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sheida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall we had a good stay but the two things that could be improved are that the shower had very very low water pressure and volume so it took a while to shower, and the water dispenser in the lobby was broken (and the tap water did not taste good). Staff was great and everything was clean.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gatis, Atlanta

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was not worth the money paid. There was no AC, the room was a lot smaller than it appeared online, and the tv didn’t have cable connection.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATE

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient and staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Monica, Sarasota

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The location is FANTASTIC!! And they know it. That’s why they will get away with a hotel that has more the vibe of an hostel and an hotel. The room is very small. Almost no storage. Bathroom and sink tiny. Old doors, old floors, old everything. No breakfast. High price for what it is and you have to pay additional ($45) to park a car. The should put a bit more effort and pride on this place, not just rely on the great location. They are in need of renovation. Badly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

YING HUA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

JUNG YUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Very dated property and the pictures do not really share what's going on. Cement staircase. Not very professional staff. But awesome location and big rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very nice. Coffee and tea are excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

sujin

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rebekah

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Harvard Square Stay
Good hotel in the Harvard square area. Room was spacious enough and bed was comfy. Service could be a bit better.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was particularly helpful in aiming us toward restaurants we'd heard about. Very upbeat, knowledgeable, and responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect perch
Came from our of town to see a play, then stay overnight. Perfect perch for anything in Cambridge. Loved the view from our room, though windows could be cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

James, San Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and right in Harvard square
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Mm
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was very nice. Soft very comfortable bed. Nice water flow to the showers. If traveling for vacation, this would be a very nice option. But the hotel is not set up for business travelers. Unfortunately the internet here is so so so slow @ 0.58MB/s and struggling to reach 1.94MB/s. They should have just declared that there was no reliable internet. Impossible to stream videos or make video calls. Given how much everyone relies on internet access, not sure why they would have such slow internet just to save a buck.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Neil

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
Perfect location. Pretty shabby.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location
Nice room set up with room safe and mini fridge. bath room is very small. Extra pillows and nice linens. Free all day coffee in lobby nice. Great Harvard square location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique access to Harvard Extension courses and great staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location in the middle of Harvard Square, and for a fee, parking was also included. Well-maintained and clean with a friendly staff. I will definitely go back. This was a relatively quiet time which I appreciated. I'm assuming it would be very busy seasonally such as during Harvard events.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024