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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Harvard University

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Front of property - evening/night
Courtyard
Lobby sitting area
Reception
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$245
includes taxes & fees
29 June - 30 June

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tufts University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Rustica - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bagelsaurus - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Porter Square Hotel

Hotel near Harvard University
You can look forward to a garden, a bar and a 24-hour business centre at Porter Square Hotel. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out and a TV in reception
  • Smoke-free property, luggage storage and a computer station
  • Concierge services, tour/ticket information and a lift
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to public transport
Room features
All 65 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Languages

English

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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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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
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

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Porter Square Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of 9 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porter Square Hotel on 29 June 2025 start from AU$244.67, 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 Porter Square Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 28.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Porter Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Porter Square Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Porter Square Hotel located?

Located in North Cambridge, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Harvard Law School, Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km). Porter Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Davis Station is 12 minutes.

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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

10/10

Great location, clean, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

It is an ideal location if you are visiting Harvard Students.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Restaurant was wonderful. Wish that they serve breakfast on Sunday too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10

Great location easily accessible to Harvard and MIT and close to public transportation!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

I would be happy to stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Quiet boutique hotel right next to the T. Very clean and classy.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location, friendly staff and service.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Room was very clean and smelled great! Great part of town with easy access to everything. Easy train ride to downtown Boston. Have zero complaints and will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location, right across the street from the T station.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent boutique hotel that is in a nice area and easily accessible to transit.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

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

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Perfect location to visit The Burren for St. Patricks day. The valet parking was a definite plus. There was lots of places to eat in walking distance and the lounge at the hotel was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Clean
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10

SHEETS WERE STAINED.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10

The room was small and quaint comfortable bed nice shower with a good draw nice smelling soap and shampo.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Out of this world fantastic… definitely will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Good!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Enjoyed the restaurant that’s part of the hotel. Excellent dinner and brunch.Margeaux supper parlor. The hotel is simple, clean and professional. Smells great and was super quiet on a sold out night. Room was quite snug, as described. Valet parking, very prompt and easy.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025