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

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110 Mount Auburn Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fenway Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Room, Accessible (One, Full)

  • 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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Room (One Full)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
  • Harvard Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Boston University - 3 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Fenway Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • TD Garden - 7 min drive - 3.4 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
  • ‪Wusong Road - ‬1 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

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 Sep 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harvard Square Hotel on Oct 5, 2025 start from $259.0, 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 and 4.8 mi (23-min drive) from Carson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

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.

Reviews

Harvard Square Hotel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 290 out of 593 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 593 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 593 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 593 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 593 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Przemyslaw

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was in the best location. So easy to get everywhere in Harvard square and to the train. The staff was very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Christine

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

Revisiting Cambridge

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Emineh

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel is very small, even the lobby is very jammed. Rooms are laminate floor and bathroom has a small vanity with no room to store toiletries on. The shower in our room was leaking. We had booked two rooms. First family arriving earlier than the second one. When second family arrived at the middle of the night, their room was occupied. They had to ask for a new room. I would not recommend this hotel to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ashlin

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Norah

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is situated in a nice area with plenty of dining options, shopping and easy access to public transportation. The staff were courteous and there was access to coffee, tea, microwave and snacks on the lobby floor. We had one issue that was not resolved during our 4 night stay, which is a repair for the shower handle which had fallen off on the second day. It would have been nice to have had this fixed as it presented a safety hazard.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
So close to Harvard school and so many shops around
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sally

Business traveler
Liked: Amenities
I stayed 2 nights separated by a few days. The first night was very loud and I could hear everything around me. The second night my room was not a clean as I would have liked and smelled a bit of smoke
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Krysten

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
I wanted to enjoy this stay much more. The bed I. Our room was very uncomfortable but terrible pillows and scratchy sheets. The ac in our room was sooooo loud like clacking that we had to keep it off but it got warm quick in there. The staff were super friendly and helpful park cost extra but it’s easy and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service
Great experience. Excellent location. Staff was lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The accommodations and especially the service far exceeded my expectations. The friendly young staff was warm, welcoming, and helpful both on the phone and in person. My room was simple, clean, and comfortable. The on-site parking was amazing, and for my needs the location could not have been more convenient. What a pleasant surprise!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Khalida

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

8/10 Good

Modupe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Patrick

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Very convenient and nice staff, but very few amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for Boston Calling. Only a 10 minute walk to the festival and the area is nice and has a ton of restaurants and other places to shop. Hotel is clean and comfortable and the staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! We stayed here for my daughter’s graduation and the staff and room were excellent. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025