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"Quaint bed and breakfast on a quiet street and only a 5 or so minute walk to Harvard Square. The staff was very welcoming, friendly and attentive to o
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Within a 15-minute walk of this Mid-Cambridge B&B, you'll find Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Kendall Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Free perks
This bed & breakfast features free WiFi in public areas, laundry facilities, and free self parking. Enjoy the free continental breakfast each morning. A terrace, a library, and a computer station are also on offer.
Free WiFi, flat-screen TVs
The 44 guestrooms boast modern comforts like flat-screen TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi. Other amenities include washers/dryers, free newspapers, and free local calls.
Irving House At Harvard ratings based on 10 Verified Reviews
Review Summary
4.3
out of 5
4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort3.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition4.5 out of 5.0
Guest reviews for Irving House At Harvard
Everyone (7)
5 out of 5
Great, historic property right next to Harvard. Room was quaint and comfortable. Breakfast each day was plentiful, nutritious, and tasty. Staff was courteous and helpful. Definitely recommended.
Posted by RyanB, from Los Angeles on Aug 11, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Aug 20, 2019
by Rachael S
Thank you!
5 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveler on Apr 28, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
May 6, 2019
by Rachael S
Thank you!
5 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveler on Apr 28, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
May 6, 2019
by Rachael S
Thank you!
4 out of 5
Posted by a verified traveler on Apr 28, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
May 6, 2019
by Rachael S
Thank you!
5 out of 5
Cozy room. Great location. Nice staff. I will definitely stay here again!
Posted by a verified traveler on Mar 23, 2019
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Comment from Hotel Management
Mar 25, 2019
by Rachael S
Thank you!
5 out of 5
Beautiful bed & breakfast; easy walk to Harvard Sq
Quaint bed and breakfast on a quiet street and only a 5 or so minute walk to Harvard Square. The staff was very welcoming, friendly and attentive to our needs as guests. The family room was beautiful- plenty of room for a family of four. The breakfast was incredible! Homemade muffins and other baked goods, eggs, fresh fruit and delicious coffee made for a fantastic start to our day. I will definitely stay here again when visiting the Cambridge/Boston area.
Posted by a verified traveler on Jun 26, 2017
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jul 4, 2017
by Rachael Solem
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review! We hope to see you again!
5 out of 5
everything we needed and nothing that we didn't
My family of four stayed overnight in one of the family rooms. It was immaculate and comfortable with charming touches like built in book shelves and reading lights in the lower bunk. The staff were intelligent and informative. Parking was convenient and free. We had less than 1/2 mile walk to Cambridge clubs and restaurants. We slept deeply in comfortable clean well-made beds and awoke to abundant hot water for our showers. Breakfast was charming. Everything you could want. Teapots with loose leaf tea, hard boiled eggs, pastries both savory and sweet, plentiful fruit, juice, yogurt, cereal, coffee, tea..the list goes on. All self serve in a thoughtful and pristine setting. A refrigerator is provided for guest use complete with post-it notes for labeling. We couldn't have been happier!
Posted by a verified traveler on Jan 22, 2016
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3 out of 5
Adequate boarding house.
We needed a place to stay within walking distance of Harvard that would house myself, my husband and my teenaged daughter for one night. We booked a family room. It was perfectly adequate but a four flight walk up. The bathroom was tiny and not exactly spotless. Room needed two hours' ventilation before I could breath, it was so stuffy. Breakfast was fine. Front desk staff seemed annoyed at me that my online booking seemed to be for two people when in fact we were three. I had a copy of the reservation which requested a room for two adults and a teen and they did have us down for the "family" room, so I'm not sure what the fuss was about. The receptionist just seemed generally annoyed. I have stayed in bed and breakfasts before but this one was completely charm-free. I would more accurately describe it as a boarding house. In any case, I would not stay here again.
Posted by V, from NYC on Oct 15, 2015
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jan 5, 2016
by Rachael
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. I have shown it to my desk staff so they can be reminded of the importance of kind attentiveness to each guest. It is not our way to offer less than this. In looking back on this stretch of time, I note that we endured some staff shortages due to family and health issues which badly coincided, so we were often short staffed during peak times. This was hard on everyone. But still, not an excuse.
We hope your stay in Cambridge was otherwise enjoyable.
5 out of 5
Went out of their way to accomodate
Pros:their desire to accomodate specific needs.
Cons:parking is a problem. their lot is tiny and street parking almost nonexistent.
Location:convenient for doing colloege tours and easy access to Boston for all it ahs to offer.
staff were very accomodating to my needed check in time and room location needs. room was spotless. nice healthy selection of free snacks available. nice variety offered for included breakfast buffet.
Posted by lori, from NY on Mar 23, 2015
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jan 5, 2016
by Rachael
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review.
We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope that, if your travels bring you back to Cambridge, and you choose to stay with us again, you will book directly with us for the best availability.
1 out of 5
Never Again!!!
Yes, it had a/c and tv. In the common area!!! My room was long enough to fit a twin bed and only about 8 feet wide. Not even a/c in the room. Common showers, bathroom. Definitely not worth the cost. Litterally the worse place I have ever stayed at, unless you like sleeping in 80 degree rooms and having to have the window open, which allows all the neighborhood noise in. The pictures are WAY off from what you will experience.
Posted by skibrewco, from Charlotte, NC on Sep 17, 2013
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Comment from Hotel Management
Jan 5, 2016
by Rachael
We are sorry you did not find Irving House to your liking. We hope your time in Cambridge was otherwise enjoyable.
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Irving House At Harvard. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. For a fee, the property may offer extended parking privileges after check-out. This 3-star Cambridge bed & breakfast is smoke free.
1 building
44 guestrooms or units
4 levels
Built in 1893
Continental breakfast (free)
Coffee in lobby
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Staff is multilingual
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Library
Terrace
Computer for guest use
Newspapers in lobby (free)
No smoking on site
Family Friendly Amenities
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Internet
Available in all rooms:
Free WiFi
Available in some public areas:
Free WiFi
Parking
Free self parking
, Parking (limited spaces)
Transport
Airport: Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) (10.1 km / 6.2 mi)
Train station: Boston Yawkey Station (5 km / 3.1 mi)
Metro station: Harvard Square Station (1 km / 0.6 mi)
Parking: Free self parking
Room Amenities
Irving House At Harvard offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary newspapers. 15-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cambridge bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Washer and dryer
Flat-screen television
Cable channels
Bathtub or shower
Housekeeping (daily)
Newspapers (free)
Local calls (free)
Hair dryer
Toiletries (free)
Telephone
Iron and ironing board available
Desk
Air conditioning
Food & Drink
Guests are served free continental breakfast daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them in the special requests field on the booking page after selecting your room.
Wheelchair accessible path of travel
Accessible bathroom
Wheelchair accessible parking
In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age is: 18
Check-out
Check-out by 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.00 per day.
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit are 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 - C0015050490. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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 are 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. The tax ID number is C0015050490. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only service animals are allowed
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
No elevators
Tax ID - C0015050490
Fees
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.00 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
Hotel Names
Harvard Irving House
Irving House
Irving House Harvard
Irving House Harvard B&B
Irving House Harvard B&B Cambridge
Irving House Harvard Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Hotel Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Cambridge
Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast
Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast Cambridge
You should know
Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
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