Irving House At Harvard

3.0 star property

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Reception
Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Single Room, Shared Bath | Room amenity
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
24 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Harvard University
    4 min walk
  • Harvard Square
    11 min walk
  • Kendall Square
    4 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    21 min drive

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Single Room, Shared Bath

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Cambridge

With a stay at Irving House At Harvard, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge, just a 4-minute walk from Harvard University and 11 minutes by foot from Harvard Square. .This eco-certified bed & breakfast is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Boston University and 3.1 mi (5 km) from TD Garden.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harvard Square - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Boston University - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 11 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tatte Bakery & Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪J.P. Licks - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Clover - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Northwest Science Building - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Queens Head Pub - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Irving House At Harvard

Colonial Cambridge bed & breakfast in Mid-Cambridge with free breakfast
Irving House At Harvard offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary newspapers. 15-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Cambridge bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Irving House At Harvard. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk.
A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Bulgarian, Czech, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room washer/dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1893
  • Colonial architecture
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Washer/dryer

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

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 - C0015050490
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Harvard Irving House
Irving House
Irving House Harvard
Irving House Harvard B&B
Irving House Harvard B&B Cambridge
Irving House Harvard Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Hotel Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast
Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast Cambridge

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 576 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 295 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 35 out of 1000 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely place with great breakfast options. The staff was so welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Shweta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chun-Hung

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very close to Harvard. Convenient access to many things. Nice staffs. Breakfast is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

F., WINSTON SALEM

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place near good dining and sites.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy
Nice hotel. Please be aware of common bathrooms. AC is centrally controlled. Front desk people were helpful and breakfast simple and was nice. I will stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Peter

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Supposedly air conditioned, but very hot. Refused to turn on Ac when I requested.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

10/10 Excellent

Thang

Disliked: Amenities
Safe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Lots of extra cost with fees tacked on to initial price
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Accommodating and pleasant staff, nice rooms, great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Oakland Park

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Great staff with easy check-in and check out, fantastic recommendations for getting around and local eateries. Breakfast was amazing, with gluten-free options and a lovely space to eat. Highly recommend Irving House!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I stayed at Irving House for two nights and we’ll be back next time we visit our daughter. The beds are very comfortable and we enjoyed the breakfasts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sweet rooms with very comfortable beds... Always clean, and the standard breakfast spread includes many options, all delicious (such as a big bowl of fresh cut strawberries!). The most welcoming B&B in Cambridge. Note: if you choose a room with a shared bathroom, there is a hair dryer in each, so you need not pack your own. I've never had to wait for a shower in one of the shared bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024