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Harvard Square Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Harvard University

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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110 Mount Auburn Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, American Repertory Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Room (One Full)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(25 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, Accessible (One, Full)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Heart of Cambridge.A stay at this West Cambridge hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Harvard University and 3 miles (5 km) of Boston University. Fenway Park and Northeastern University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • American Repertory Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harvard Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harvard Law School - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Boston Calling Music Festival - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Harvard Square Station - 4 min walk
  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Felipe's Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Harvard Square Hotel

3-star hotel near Harvard University
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Harvard Square Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
Harvard Square Hotel offers 73 accommodations with safes and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen 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. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Self parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (37 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 50.00 per stay), plus a deposit of USD 50 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 50 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Extended parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay (maximum USD 50.00 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 - C0014470490
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The tax ID number is C0014470490. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Harvard Hotel Square
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Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
Hotel Harvard
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Cambridge Harvard Square Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Harvard Square Hotel to the airport?

Harvard Square Hotel is 8.6 mi (28-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Harvard Square Hotel?

As of Jan 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harvard Square Hotel on Jan 20, 2026 start from $152.49, excluding 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.

Does Harvard Square Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Harvard Square Hotel.

How close is Harvard Square Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 12.2 mi (31-min drive) from Revere Beach.

Does Harvard Square Hotel offer free breakfast?

Harvard Square Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Harvard Square Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Encore Boston Harbor (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Harvard Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Harvard Square Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 50 per night. Extended parking is available for USD 25 per night.

Does Harvard Square Hotel have a pool?

Harvard Square Hotel does not have a pool.

Does Harvard Square Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Harvard Square Hotel to downtown Cambridge?

Harvard Square Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Cambridge.

Harvard Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 664 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 664 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 102 out of 664 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 664 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 664 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Katrina, moore

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Holly

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Convenient location. Property a bit tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shailendra, STREAMWOOD

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelm

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jingyao

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna, Orlando

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amada

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was centrally located close to restaurants and Harvard. However, it didn't seem to be eco-friendly. I didn't see any bins for reclying.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carter

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rachel

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No hippies made the place better
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was only there for a night but the hotel was very clean, updated, and quiet (even in a room two doors down from the elevator). Super convenient location. Morning staff at checkout were very friendly, helpful, and gave a great recommendation for brunch.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here at the heart of Harvard Square. Best option and best location. Very convenient to T and to Harvard and Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jong

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay hotel, great location. We encountered issues with hot water, leaky showerhead, and issues with the refrigerator in the room. None of it was terrible, but made it hard to have a seamless stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

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

Great location for Harvard trip

Excellent location and very comfortable hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025