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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(127 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(45 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

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

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About the area

Cambridge

With a stay at Porter Square Hotel in Cambridge (North Cambridge), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. .This hotel is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from TD Garden.

What's nearby

  • Somerville Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Harvard University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Harvard Law School - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tufts University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Porter Square Hotel

Hotel with a restaurant, near Harvard University
Porter Square Hotel offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
At Porter Square Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
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 available
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
Cribs (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-authorize 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

Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 728 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 54 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1009 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1009 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

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

anthony

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really wanted to like the Porter Square Hotel. We were hoping to find a go-to hotel for the next 5 years while are oldest son is going to college in the area. But this isn't it. The room was just too small. The listing said it would be 200 square feet+, but after spending a night running into our suitcases, we decided to measure it. We measured about 120 to 130 square feet, which is significantly less than we thought we were getting. There is no place to put suitcases without running into them. The closet is a sort of peg on the wall that maybe holds 5 or 6 hangers. No fridge or microwave in the room. (Although there is a shared microwave and fridge in the basement lounge area.) The building was nice. Staff was fine, but indifferent. Hotel restaurant was very good and had great decor. The neighborhood is great, with lots of convenient shopping and restaurants nearby. Walking distance to Harvard and Tufts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience & nice front desk staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

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

8/10 Good

shangshun

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

james

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

Good location

The hotel is good but very ordinary in a great location. Our use was a very simple overnight stay for an event in Arlington, and it worked well
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irene

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Although the room was on the small side, it was well appointed, functionable, and quiet. Pillows were very comfortable and room temp was easy to regulate. Staff was helpful and valet parking was easy and timely. Would definitely stay here again. Didn’t eat in the restaurant but the menu looked interesting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel -close to lots of places and loved the sitting area in our room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for exploring both Cambridge and Boston. Red line is right out the door but it's a cool neighborhood on its own. Plenty of coffee bars and restaurants. It was very quiet and safe too. Had cheap valet parking so we left the car
Go see this exhibit at Harvard! No other in the world
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place beds were small /)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof, New Britain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, close to Harvard University and easy access to downtown Boston (near the Red Line train station so there is no need to drive your car). Personel of the hotel is very nice and helpful. I will stay at this hotel any time I visit Cambridge and/Boston. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We recently attended our nephew’s wedding and stayed at this hotel. The room was small but totally sufficient. It was very clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tera

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well located with an excellent restaurant. It was expensive and the service staff was overwhelmed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, low-key, and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hari

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Renton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location-close to shops and restaurants. Staff was very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnsley

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

10/10 Excellent

Isota

Travelled with group
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good location. Easy public transportation.

The location is very convenient, with bus stops and train station minutes away. Cute restaurants nearby both walking distance And short bus ride away. You can go to Tufts, Harvard, MIT, BU, BC, Northeastern by public transportation with pretty reliable service. The hotel itself doesn't have a gym, but guests have 24 hour access to the gym at its sister hotel 2 minutes away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025