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Harvard Square Hotel

2.0 star property
Fuel up for campus exploration at the hotel’s café or explore nearby attractions with ease.
your current months are February, 2025 and March, 2025.
February 2025
March 2025

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Property entrance
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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The price is AU$333
includes taxes & fees
2 Feb - 3 Feb

Room options

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Designer toiletries
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
110 Mount Auburn Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk
  • Harvard Square - 3 min walk
  • Boston University - 4 min drive
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 5 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Harvard Square Station - 4 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Russell House Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Felipe's Mexican Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Burger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Harvard Square Hotel

Hotel near Harvard University
A short walk from Harvard Square, Harvard Square Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services and a snack bar/deli. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Limo/town car service, self-parking (surcharge) and express check-out
  • Express check-in, multilingual staff and luggage storage
  • A front desk safe, free newspapers and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 73 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and showers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Fridges, free infant beds and daily housekeeping

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self-parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 25 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Tax ID - C0014470490
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Harvard Hotel
Harvard Hotel Square
Harvard Square Hotel
Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
Hotel Harvard
Hotel Harvard Square
Cambridge Harvard Square Hotel
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Harvard Square Hotel Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

Is Harvard Square Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harvard Square Hotel?

As of 31 Jan 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harvard Square Hotel on 2 Feb 2025 start from AU$332.66, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Harvard Square Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 45 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 25 per night.

What time is check-in at Harvard Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Harvard Square Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Harvard Square Hotel located?

Located in West Cambridge, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km). Harvard Square Station is only a 4-minute walk and Central Square Station is 21 minutes.

Harvard Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 415 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 415 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 70 out of 415 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 415 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 415 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Kivett, New York

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Harvard Square Hotel is perfectly located in the square and has its own parking deck right outside the front door. The front desk staff were all very helpful and nice, and the room was spacious and impeccably clean, with modern amenities and a wonderful view. I will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay in Cambridge thanks to you guys!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Annie

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a very good, convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The experience was better than expected. Super clean Hotel and great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Menghuang

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

George

Travelled with family
Great location in Harvard Square with convenient parking. Rooms are small, however. The free coffee and tea are a nice touch.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan, Franklin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We wanted to stay in Harvard Square to attend an event and this looked to be a good option. The structure is older but was extensively remodeled to a modern style throughout. The rooms and baths are still on the small size for US hotels, however. Also, I thought that the Expedia description showed that there was an in-house cafe in the hotel; not so! There is free coffee and water in the lobby, but no food and no snack vending machines. However, it is right next door to the wonderful Flour Bakery and Cafe and very close to all other dining choices, including The Charles Hotel. Parking ($45/day with in-out privileges) is available on the entrance level although if the hotel is full, I assume that is first come first served. Room is modern, bright but there are some minor maintenance issues being worked on. It was still a good option for us and maybe for single travelers or anyone who wants an affordable room near the Square. Rates for big weekends will be priced at "market rate" as we say for Lobster here in New England.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

sixto a

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great price for the PERFECT location. Small, very clean comfortable rooms. Very convenient parking for less than anywhere nearby. Nice coffee bar. But ... the elevator is not handicap accessible from the front door. An ever-changing (but friendly) cast of front desk staff makes it necessary to explain situations multiple times.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Renee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The bed was very comfortable, but the room was very small and so was the bathroom. Also, the fact that food wasn't available in the hotel is inconvenient. The staff were friendly and helpful, though. It would be a good place to stay for people who don't mind very basic hotel accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ayanna

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The person at the front desk in the morning was excellent! I did not like the scuff marks on the walls.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very basic hotel. No food options - only a coffee stand in lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick, Bala Cynwyd

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nothing fancy, but perfectly adequate for a quick college tour visit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abdul

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry, BAYSIDE

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walk to everything from this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry, BAYSIDE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Park and walk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

DERIK

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location if you’re visiting Harvard.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

MARIO

Business traveller
Disliked: Room comfort
Overpriced urban motel
This place was and is an overpriced urban motel in a prime location next to Harvard Square. Rooms are small. Bathrooms are airplane sized with a shower. No ammenities whatsover. Parking is an exhorbitant rate. Try to avoid this overpriced place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Loved my stay. Richard, who I believe is the general manager, was incredibly kind and thoughtful. Fantastic experience with fantastic staff members. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Agnes

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that it walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024