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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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
(44 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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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 centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, a microwave in a common area and a business centre are on-site.
Porter Square Hotel offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bathrobes. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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 helpful staff and the proximity to public transport
  • 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 centre 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)

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
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.
  • Cots (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-authorise 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
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Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 726 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 192 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1010 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

DoanNhi Dona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location just one block away from the Porter T stop. Lovely and spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

10/10 Excellent

Prashant, Cedar Park

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an ideal location if you are visiting Harvard Students.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convient to shops and train. Felt very safe>
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Nothing fancy but no complaints

We had a great stay. Room was very small, but plenty of room for two of us. Comfortable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Aubri

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
SHEETS WERE STAINED.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lihi

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Great location, clean, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

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

Porter Square

Very nice hotel. We were surprised to find a sitting area and 2 bathrooms in our room. Clean and comfortable. Nice area of Somerville.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Diana

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
Room smells
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Taylor

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had to pay for parking it was $28 a day. The beds were the most uncomfortable thing i have ever laid on and staff mixed up mine and someone else reservation and needed to charge me twice for parking and i had to wait days for the money to return for the first charge. You had to call down and let them know if you needed housekeeping no matter how long you were there for. It was clean through out the hotel though just an annoying added step to get towels and toilet paper.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. I spent one night for a conference at Suffolk. It was easy to take public transportation to/from the hotel. Good options around the hotel for food.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniket

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good boutique hotel! Great staff. Conveniently located near Porter Square Station (Red line). Hotel and bar downstairs is highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

stephen

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

10/10 Excellent

Zhengyi

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

10/10 Excellent

Fabian

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is excellent, close to the Redline and commuter rail. Plenty if dining options. The room I was given was on the second floor but I did not hear any street noise. Though the room is small but it was well designed. I had a very comfortable night. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mi

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4 stars due to increase in parking fee
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica

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

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

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