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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property

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Front of property - evening/night
Courtyard
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Interior
Executive lounge

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Harvard University
    14 min walk
  • Harvard Law School
    15 min walk
  • Tufts University
    2 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    23 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Queen Bed

Suite, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 350 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 180 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Reception
Hotel 1868
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Parking available
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, (855)
The price is $169
per night
$196 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 5 - Dec 6
Hotel 1868

About the neighborhood

Cambridge

With a stay at Porter Square Hotel in Cambridge (Porter Square), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. .This hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Boston University and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from TD Garden.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Harvard Square - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Tufts University - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Fenway Park - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 23 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 with a 24-hour business center, 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. Wrap up your day with a 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.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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
For more details, 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

Property 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 fire extinguisher, 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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 711 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 206 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 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

Alexandra

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay!
Wonderful stay! Convenient location and nice comfortable clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location and very friendly staff. Room accommodations were very pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juri

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very clean and the room was just what I needed!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Luisa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and bathroom extremely small, I am glad we are thin people. Nice staff, prompt service, clean, great location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel. Very comfortable and cozy. Super quiet. T-Station 2 minute walk. Easy to go to Boston by rail or Uber. Really enjoyed the location. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been staying at Porter Square for the past 4 years when I visit family in the area. The location is convenient, the restaurant is excellent. I was disappointed at the change in service where you now have to request to have your room serviced. Not sure why they made this change, I was surprised and disappointed by this change.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
My room which I must have drawn the long straw was spacious. Room 411. 2 full bathrooms and a sitting area. The only negative, the bed was hard and the sheets were not soft. I usually like a hard mattress and rather hard than a soft one.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme, ROCHESTER

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is very good, but there’s no fridge in the room and the park is valet and expensive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yun

Nice room
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chae Won

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Margaret

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, well appointed rooms. The staff were very nice and accommodating. Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Carrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Be aware the rooms at this property are the absolute smallest rooms I have ever been in. We had a room with two small beds and barely have room to walk or turn around. The property itself is fine, clean, close to public transportation, but we were here two days, and the two beds were practically on top of each other with no other room. The bathroom was beyond small. The day when we checked in were extremely horrible providing us information we were looking for on how to take public transportation. The night staff gentleman that we dealt with two nights in a row was rude and dismissive
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis Raymond Daryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ALICIA

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanvir

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very small room for 2 people & had to request room cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Aron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The property is well kept and clean. The bed was comfortable but the room was very small. There was no parking except for valet. The neighborhood was a little run down.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We enjoyed our overnight stay at Porter Square hotel. Customer service was excellent from every single employee we came into contact with. Our only issue was that our room (315) was so small that we had trouble with both of us navigating around the room and bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Noel, weatherford

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location, but the hotel room was smaller than any I have even stayed in. $200 for a tiny space?!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2024