Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Harvard University

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Front of property - evening/night
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Harvard University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Tufts University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Cambridge

North Cambridge stay.Your stay at this North Cambridge hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harvard Square - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Tufts University - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Fenway Park - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

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

3-star hotel near Harvard University
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business center on site.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Porter Square Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 65 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2016
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Porter Square Hotel offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

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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

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is C0015450491. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 831 out of 1175 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1175 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1175 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1175 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1175 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DAINA, BOSTON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
clean and comfortable. Easy to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ron

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was a bit pricey, but very convenient. Front desk staff and valet were great. Woman who cleaned the room was polite and friendly (didn't speak a lick of English). I'll stay there again next time I have business in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Cristiana

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Compact spaces but clean. Great location. Parking is tough. Only complain, loud. Not much sound insulation between rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Tiny towels
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jawahar

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfy
Cody and well located for our travel goals
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quite comfortable, thank-you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Recommend
Lovely boutique hotel, easy valet parking, great location, room with queen was comfortable and clean. The only draw back was that the bathroom was incredibly and abnormally small. Great hotel if you're travels involves being out and about most of the day.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I needed to check in early and they were extremely accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really gorgeous accommodations. Right in the middle of everything.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jawahar

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great property, excellent value
Convenient, comfortable and modern, everything we would want for our visit. Quiet room, comfortable bed and linens, great shower, no disappointments!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jadison

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were firm and comfortable. Business center is well organized and clean. Staff is friendly and efficient. I wish they had a vending machine or pantry with soft drinks and snacks. I don't drink coffee and tea wasn't that good. A refrigerator and microwave in the room would be great.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Winthrop

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luzelena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location! Nice view from 5th floor corner unit. Quiet and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Erica, Longmeadow

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is very clean and staff is very friendly. Located on a main road with many businesses within walking distance.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front staff were super nice. Gym was a couple of blocks away in an affiliated hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024