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Harvard Square Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel near Harvard University in Cambridge

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Popular amenities

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

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, Accessible (One, Full)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, desk

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 - 6 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

  • ‪Russell House Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Felipe's Mexican Taqueria - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Burger - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Harvard Square Hotel

Hotel near Harvard University in Cambridge
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 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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish

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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 Jul 24, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Harvard Square Hotel on Jul 27, 2025 start from $229.0, 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.

Harvard Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 526 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 526 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 526 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 526 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 526 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sara

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
We were staying for the weekend as my daughter was running the marathon. Friday night was filled with children running up and down the hall yelling without any parental intervention. Saturday morning we, and several other guests in 2nd floor, let the front desk know we were ok with them kicking the loud family out. We had no further trouble. In fact, the front desk staff couldn’t have been more pleasant and helpful during our stay. Rooms are nice except that the floors are filthy. Hotel is in the heart of Harvard and many great dining options.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very upset to find out that this property only had heat or cool mode set for the entire hotel. The day we got there it was 80 degrees and they still kept the hotel on heat mode. I slept maybe a total of 4 hours every night I was there as I was sweating all night. Not ideal for someone that was going to run Boston Marathon. Basically ruined my weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Traveled with family

Meh.

The hotel is well located but the condition of our room was only so-so. The toilet paper holder had fallen off and no one seemed able to re-attach it. Pillows were all pretty stiff foam, and because we arrived when the weather was warm but before the hotel had switched to AC mode, our room was hot. We asked for a fan, it was promised, but never delivered.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Anne, Redondo Beach

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were okay - not huge, and no frills. The location was excellent and the staff was wonderful. Our first room had a leaky shower - would not stop dripping - and the front desk staff immediately switched us to a new room. The WiFi signal was fairly weak, and I had to use my hotspot most of the time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vallerie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jose

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN, WASHINGTON

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Scott V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yue

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dustin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and walkable to everything!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cal, Portland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Cannot beat the location, right in the heart of Harvard Square within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants, quick walk to memorial drive and the Red Line! Parking on site is also a huge perk! Had a wonderful stay!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Juli

Traveled with partner
Location is great for getting around Cambridge and surrounding areas. The room was small but adequate. The shower was a bit frustrating as you had to stand under the shower head to turn it on and get blasted at first with cold water.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joseph, Mashpee

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a lovely small hotel. It has very limited amenities but is right across the street from the Charles Hotel and walkable to everything in Harvard Square. There is parking available on the upper level of the attached garage - the signage is not clear and the turn up the ramp is easy to miss and difficult to navigate (we accidentally ended up first in the lower garage which didn’t seem a great place to leave our car, and then in a bus alley, which the busses weren’t happy about…). Overall this hotel was just what we needed for an overnight trip to Cambridge for an event.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and modern
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah

Nice, clean, convenient in location. Just a bit loud near elevators and hearing people Coming and going. Doors close loudly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jed

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Easy access to the square.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy and Convenient
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location to be visiting to watch sports at Harvard, easy stroll from train station and to sports facilitators. Clean, comfortable bed, large room. Area felt safe when walking at night. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025