Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
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

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • 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 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 clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 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.

Languages

English

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.

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 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I did not know There was an extra fée for parking. 28$ very expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

caspar

Great building. New and very soundproof. Staff were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed one night but would book again. Convenient to bus and red line. Some people would find the beds too hard, but I slept fine. We had two singles. With the curved room, walking through without ramming my ankle into the bed post took some doing. Observant people should do okay. The hotel elevator made noises I didn't care for. Couldn't go from the floor of our room to the basement to get ice. Security reasons(?) Really wish they had a self-serve place for depositing take out packaging. We ordered from the Thai place across the street and the lingering odor was obnoxious. Front desk staff had enough to deal with local people complaining about restaurant parking. Lack of a fridge would be an issue for longer stays. Shower leaked a bit through the bottom glass. Appreciated the hot water for tea and coffee. Loved the Saturday brunch and the check in staff were A1.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laine

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Minimalist decor. Welcoming. Attentive. Great restaurant. Def will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Baruch, Mayfield

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite nicely updated. Easy valet parking. Friendly staff. Pretty good location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were very clean and the staff was extremely friendly. The room was a little bit small.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

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

Lovely Hotel, and a great value

Loved it. The hotel was well situated, and I enjoyed walking around.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I think I gave a review, the shower smelled and that was the only problem, the cleaning women tried to clean it. It just needs recorking. The people are friendly and receptive. If your looking for large rooms this isn't the place but they do a really good job providing what you will need with a little extra along the way. This place doesn't have a space where you can work so know this beforehand. I think this property is a gem for what they deliver.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rieko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A cute boutique hotel at convenient location to subway. Walking distance to Harvard square. Tons of dining options including many good Japanese restaurants and cafes just around the corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tetsuhiro

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

joan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaundel

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Beds were too small. Overall the environment was charming and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
A very good small hotel in a great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025