Located in the Porter Square district in Cambridge, the Porter Square Hotel offers complimentary WiFi and ist 1.1 km from Central Square.
nyctraveler93
United States
My stay was very nice. The room was comfortable, wifi was fast, and the hotel is directly across the street from the Porter Square T station. No complaints here, especially considering the incredible value compared to similar nearby properties. Staying at the Porter Square Hotel is a no brainer.
Minutes from public transportation to downtown Boston and only 2.5 km from the Museum of Science, this hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts offers a free hot, a la carte take-out breakfast every morning...
Elisa
Germany
Comfortable hotel. Clean and with all the basics that you need. Rooms are super spacious. It is well located for when I travel for business and near Cambridge Street with a lot of restaurants and services. It’s well located to access the city center from there too.
I will definitively stay here again!
Courtyard by Marriott Boston Cambridge features rooms with Charles River or Boston skyline views and free Wi-Fi. This Massachusetts hotel is 3 miles from Old State House.
Leena
Switzerland
Friendly and flexible staff except in the Japanese Steakhouse where they were cold. The hotel staff promptly moved me from a room in the pot-smelling 14th floor to a smoke-free top floor when I complained about the smell. Good location.
Situated in central Cambridge, this hotel is within a few minutes’ walk of MIT, Harvard and Downtown Boston. It features free WiFi throughout the hotel.
This Cambridge hotel is located 500 meters from the Charles River and 3.5 km from downtown Boston. The hotel offers an M Club Restaurant & Lounge, and free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Located in Cambridge and close to Harvard University, this hotel offers free WiFi and rooms equipped with a flat-screen TV and an iPod docking station. Guest rooms feature a work desk and seating...
Located 7 minutes’ from Boston Common, this Cambridge Hampton Inn is 15 minutes’ walk to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Free Wi-Fi is accessible and there is an on-site fitness centre.
Sheraton Commander Hotel is located in the Harvard Square district in Cambridge, 400 metres from Central Square and 400 metres from Brattle Theatre. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Located 7 minutes’ from Boston Common, this Cambridge Hampton Inn is 15 minutes’ walk to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Free Wi-Fi is accessible and there is an on-site fitness centre.
Convenience and cleanliness, plus available parking
Originally built in 1894, this historic Victorian-style boutique hotel is situated adjacent to the MIT Campus in Cambridge, and features a unique and cozy atmosphere, complete with many modern...
Breakfast was convenient and better than expected.
Minutes from public transportation to downtown Boston and only 2.5 km from the Museum of Science, this hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts offers a free hot, a la carte take-out breakfast every morning...
Breakfast was good. Nice choices. Convenient location.
Set in Cambridge, 1.3 km from Harvard Square, Prentiss House by Thatch offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.
Great communication, extra perks (treats in the lobby)
Offering exceptional services, luxurious accommodations and state-of-the-art amenities, this Cambridge, Massachusetts eco-friendly hotel is only moments from Harvard Square and is situated along the...
Room was beautiful. Staff was great. Experience 9/10
Located one mile from Harvard University, this Cambridge hotel is 450 metres away from the Central Square Subway Station. It features a 24-hour gym and guest rooms with cable TV.
Very accommodating staff, big room, tasty breakfast
Overlooking the Charles River and offering stunning views of the Boston skyline, this Cambridge hotel offers luxurious accommodations, first-class amenities and is minutes from Boston's main...
I loved the whole hotel the impressive view amazing everything
Cambridge is a great place for sightseeing and history.
Cambridge is a great place for sightseeing and history. My son graduated from Harvard University and the city has rich spots for viewing in conjunction with the university. The Coop has all of the Harvard gear and gifts to take back to family, as well as the Harvard Store. We ate at Tatte, a nice breakfast and coffee restaurant. Uber is easy as well as short walks around the squares. Cambridge is a beautiful city and I can't wait to visit again.
Renee
United States
10
Scored 10
Stayed in Cambridge to attend a graduation at Boston...
Stayed in Cambridge to attend a graduation at Boston University. We were just close enough for it to be a very short drive, but did not have to immediately deal with school traffic. There were many stores and restaurants nearby, with good access to major roads to simplify travel.
Steven
United States
8.0
Scored 8.0
Cambridge is beautiful, a fascinating place, but we were...
Cambridge is beautiful, a fascinating place, but we were running around for several work events and didn't see much. VERY congested, so we relied on Lyfts to get around. But, so much to see, packed with beautiful historic architecture. Lots of trendy food places (often a little strange).
G-J
United States
10
Scored 10
Cambridge is an easy, safe and picturesque place to walk...
Cambridge is an easy, safe and picturesque place to walk around. The streets are clean, the parks are beautifully maintained and there is stunning historic architecture, as well as quaint shops and eateries everywhere. We particularly enjoyed seeing the beautiful Memorial Hall. It's a pity visitors can't look inside, into the Annenberg Hall dining area, but we appreciate that the Harvard students may not like an audience whilst eating : ). The Harvard University of Natural History is fantastic and the Glass Flowers exhibit is a must-see! Being a rower, I enjoyed seeing the beautiful Weld Boathouse and Newell Boathouse and watching crews row up and down the Charles River. If you love books, The COOP bookstore is well worth a visit and if you enjoy ice-cream, I would highly recommend getting a Taiyaki (Japanese ice-cream) from Taiyaki NYC in Church Street. The ramen at Boston Ramen at 24 Holyoke Street was delicious and I would highly recommend grabbing a waffle and coffee from the food truck parked in the Harvard Science Center Plaza. If you're going into Boston, I would highly recommend the Boston Tea Party Ships and museum experience (an excellent interactive, re enactment experience), having a ride on the beautiful Greenway Carousel and walking through the Boston Common, seeing the 'Make way for ducks' statue and, for the 'Cheers' tv series fans, visiting the Cheers bar.
richard
South Africa
8.0
Scored 8.0
Comfy room, clean and modern with friendly staff.
Comfy room, clean and modern with friendly staff. Booked in advance, was quoted $186 tax included. But, at check-in I was notified that it cost $25 per day, per parking spot and a $75 fee that would be returned (5 to 7 days) after checkout. Plus they wanted $20 per person for breakfast. Total: $326 for 2 people for one night. Nice place, but won't spend that to stay there again.
Hildreth
10
Scored 10
It's in a good location for Cambridge, and even not far from...
It's in a good location for Cambridge, and even not far from Boston amenities. It is NOT right near Harvard campus, though, if that's what you're looking for ... but not far.
The facility is fine - an inn, not a hotel, but with room amenities of a hotel.
Well positioned hotel just across from the Porter Sq T stop on red line. Very clean and staff welcoming and efficient. Room well equipped with plenty of free water and coffee available plus ice machine in the basement. Bed was large and comfortable and bathroom well equipped with good shower. Hotel was good value in a city of crazy hotel prices and it was really simple to travel into central Boston on the T. Good choice of bars and restaurants in the area (Shine Sq Bar best value and friendliest that we found). Overall a comfortable stay
It's near Harvard square. Very convenient to walk to Harvard to attend a seminar.
There's a super market in the neighborhood, it doesn't cost much to have meals.
One can talk with each other at a common kitchen space underground in order to exchange some information.
I personally didn't need to change towels and bedsheets in 3days, for there were two bath towels and face towels.
The person at the reception desk taught me the geography there, for I was a first visitor.
The hotel was in an excellent location for us. Close to BU, Allston, Cambridge and downtown. Staff were helpful to questions about Boston, and our room had an excellent view of the Charles River and beyond. With an entire wall of windows, it was nice to see the city lights at night too. Everything we needed was available and staff were very courteous. One kind gentleman told us he had worked there over 30 years and liked working there. Bed was very comfortable.
This is my go-to hotel in Cambridge. The bed is super comfortable. The rooms have hardwood (not carpet!) and are always clean. There is 24-hour service at the door (and no long lines that you get at large chain hotels). Coffee, tea, decaf, water... all the amenities you'd expect from a well-priced, well-appointed hotel. The location is ideal, right next to Porter Square.
Breakfast was good, with waffles, scrambled eggs and some fresh fruit (but nothing fancy). The location is convenient to both Cambridge (MIT, Harvard square) and Boston. A few blue bikes stations nearby and plenty of cafes around. The room was clean and everything seems to be new/refreshed. Garage is very conveniently located real close (but not in the same building).
I love the Charles Hotel, which is why we come back year after year. It's the best location for Head of the Charles Regatta weekend, and walking distance to our daughter's dorm at Harvard. They welcome our Great Dane with open arms! And they got new pillows, which is the only gripe I've had in the past. Perfection!
Good location in Cambridge, close to subway station to quickly get to the center of Boston. Very nice surroundings, river on one side and small pond on the other. View from my room on Boston panorama was exceptional. Hotel is joint to a shopping mall which is also a plus. Room was nice and comfortable!
My stay was very nice. The room was comfortable, wifi was fast, and the hotel is directly across the street from the Porter Square T station. No complaints here, especially considering the incredible value compared to similar nearby properties. Staying at the Porter Square Hotel is a no brainer.
The hotel is not at all value for money. No room cleaning service. the bed has strong weird smell. The light in the room was not functioning well. Very far away from bus station. Noise from nearby construction site every morning. Would never stay in this hotel again and won’t recommend to anyone
Everything! The room was nice and clean, well equipped and the bed was very comfortable. The location is also good, it’s close to the metro stop and near by there are many restaurants and supermarkets. Iris is a great host, I will totally come back here if I pass by Boston/Cambridge again.
The staff was very helpful, and the location was perfect for us. Our double room was super comfortable and spotless - also very charmingly decorated. The whole hotel is well set up with good options for meeting others, food and just taking a break in the lobby areas.
A very good place. Clean, pleasant, and quiet. A great convenience is the all-day access to coffee and tea, as well as cookies. The breakfasts are very tasty and varied. Very close to the center of Cambridge. About 20 minutes by subway to downtown Boston.
Location is perfect for exploring Harvard and Cambridge. Just 2 blocks from the Harvard Arts Museum and Harvard Square.
Comfortable bed and pleasant room with the touches of an Inn rather than a chain hotel.
Owners were very helpful and efficient.
Modern and comfortable room. Good service. Decent location in Cambridge but with limited dining options right nearby, though the hotel is attached to a mall. Easy self-parking at a reasonable additional cost.
Cool looking, up to date, close to whole foods and trader joes. Well located in near charming Cambridge. Running and walking distance from Charles River.
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