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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
Front of property
Front of property – evening/night
Reception
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Tufts University
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(127 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Porter Square Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Harvard University
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a 24-hour business center. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, a microwave in a common area, and a business center are onsite.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Porter Square Hotel's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Harvard University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean accommodations
  • 14 minutes by foot from Harvard University and a 2-minute drive from Harvard Square
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.

Porter Square Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel
Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Theo

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It’s right off Harvard Sq with lots of nice college town vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, except for some mold around the soap bottles in the shower. Other than that it was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

NICOLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cute Small Hotel

Nice small hotel with thoughtfully designed rooms. My twin room was small but with plenty of hooks, hangers, and drawers to put my things so a 3 night stay was very comfortable. Nice toiletries, great service by staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah, Scottsdale

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. The staff was very welcoming and helpful, answering all of our questions. The location was very convenient, just diagonally across the street a wonderful cafe recommended by staff for our breakfast and near the Porter Square stop on the Red Line.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

NAEMEH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniket

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location - close to Porter Sq T station and plenty of dining options nearby. Great service. Nice restaurant and bar inside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Xuefei

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good location, smooth check-in. But guests can't turn off the fan from their rooms. We called the frontdesk three times to ask to have fan switched off. They were able to switch off the AC but couldn't turn off the fan. It was quite loud and was running the whole night. This could use some improvement. Otherwise a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hyunsun, Lewis Center

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is small but cute, clean, and conveniently located for shopping and transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in Porter Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for quad dorms
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay! Staff were helpful, room was great, super location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CINDI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was small but nicely appointed and very comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near subway line. Decent shopping and restaurants close by. Great value for the money. Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy, Nevada City

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel and plan to return again and again! It is modern and has just the right number of amenities to make anyone’s stay enjoyable. Staffing felt limited but everyone I met was lovely and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine. AC was effective. Bed was comfortable. The location was convenient for dining and transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hyun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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