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Porter Square Hotel

Property class: 3

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A bar area with wicker chairs, a bar counter, and shelves stocked with liquor bottles.
A modern building with a courtyard, benches, and flower beds.
A restaurant with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.
A hotel with a corner location, large windows, and a visible storefront.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tufts University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A compact hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a shower area, and a toilet.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(153 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A bed with a white bedspread and a brown blanket with the text "Porter Square Hotel".

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(53 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, and a bed.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(38 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a brick building.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a city view.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of buildings, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Porter Square Hotel

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 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. 48-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes 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 coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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)
  • 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

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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
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.
  • 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
Porter Square Hotel Hotel
Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 732 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 184 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 56 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1008 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hunter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located - we had a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Samuel David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay for a business trip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aniket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room; nice location; nice Bar
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it's a perfect hotel to stay in Boston area,close to Porter square approved 300%
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, reasonable location, just what you need for a quick trip to Boston.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
My fav place to stay when i come to Cambridge
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay - great location. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant and pleasant Room. We would return again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, convenient location
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sareh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! The staff was super nice (especially the gentleman with the spider tattoo) and was so helpful when I discovered I’d accidentally booked a twin room instead of a king 😂. The room and the hotel were super clean and we really enjoyed our stay there!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location with lots of stores and pubs nearby. Also the subway station is next door which was safe and easy to use.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location close to the T and local restaurants & coffee shops. Check in and out was a breeze. The room was quiet & comfortable and the Margaux Supper Club was a lovely option for fine dining. I will stay again next time
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything except the restaurant being closed for breakfast on Saturday.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable room. Very friendly and helpful staff. Great location for visiting Somerville
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frankin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is my best option to stay in Boston area since is close to the metro station and surrounding by excellent restaurants on Mass Ave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, but clean, new and nice. Great location and building. I will definitely stay here again when I visit my nephew at Tufts next.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaite

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, polite and courteous staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Only issue is extremely small rooms and no place to put your clothes and belongings. Good location. Served its purpose
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good place for a stay in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sanjay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. But no fridge, no microwave no moisturizer. Super small room for the price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel.Staff is lovely, room is spotless, and they kindly called me and arranged pick-up for a small item I left behind. The location is perfect -- within walking distance to wonderful dining, shopping, and Harvard Square. It does not offer many amenities but is within a stone's throw of many restaurants, shops, and convenience stores (including a Star Market, Target, and CVS).
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing. I stayed here, it was my base for the Boston Marathon. Ideal location, just 5 stops to Boston Common. Clean, comfortable and very friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026