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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
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Porter Square Hotel offers a garden sanctuary near Harvard University for travelers to relax after sightseeing. The property features a bar, on-site restaurant for convenient dining, and free WiFi. Guests particularly appreciate the staff's helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is €144
includes taxes & fees
10 Nov - 11 Nov

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(126 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 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
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in Porter Square, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, Porter Square Hotel is near a train station. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Museum of Science and New England Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park. Guests love the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Porter Square Station is just steps away and Davis Station is 12 minutes on foot.
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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 - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fenway Park - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 8 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sugar & Spice Restaurant - ‬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 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services and tour/ticket information
  • A TV in reception, a lift and a computer station
  • 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

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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 at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 13 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porter Square Hotel on 10 Nov 2025 start from €144.29, 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 Porter Square, 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. 720 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 190 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1006 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

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay! Staff were helpful, room was great, super location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in Porter Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

wai min

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service from front desk staff, especially Michelle.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to transportation, dining and shopping. Friendly staff. Clean and safe. Definitely recommend for a stay in Boston
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Walk to Harvard.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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

Wanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aniket

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location - close to Porter Sq T station and plenty of dining options nearby. Great service. Nice restaurant and bar inside the hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 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

Cecily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the area and the on property dining! Quaint and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only one block from the T (metro train) - super convenient to get around. Plenty of nearby restaurants. Room was clean & comfortable. No maid service unless you specifically request it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

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

10/10 Excellent

Kum

Was close to all the universities plenty of eats along the way
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Hyunsun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is small but cute, clean, and conveniently located for shopping and transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near subway line. Decent shopping and restaurants close by. Great value for the money. Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 2 night stay. Subway is less than a block, and very easy to use. Staff is kind and helpful. Rooms are small but clean, bonus I didn’t hear any noise! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was clean, comfortable, and quiet. The staff was very welcoming and helpful, answering all of our questions. The location was very convenient, just diagonally across the street a wonderful cafe recommended by staff for our breakfast and near the Porter Square stop on the Red Line.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel and plan to return again and again! It is modern and has just the right number of amenities to make anyone’s stay enjoyable. Staffing felt limited but everyone I met was lovely and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a favorite hotel during visits to the Boston area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

Mary

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

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