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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
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Reception
Front of property – evening/night
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tufts University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(143 reviews)
  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)
  • City view
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2

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Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Floor plan

Deluxe (Twin beds)

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Deluxe Queen

  • Sleeps 2

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About this property

Porter Square Hotel

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, a microwave in a common area and a business centre are on-site.
Porter Square Hotel offers 65 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. 48-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and hairdryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Porter Square Hotel's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Harvard University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • 14 minutes by foot from Harvard University and a 2-minute drive from Harvard Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Porter Square Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

Porter Square Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0015450491
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • 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

Porter Square Hotel Cambridge

Porter Square Hotel Hotel

Porter Square Hotel Cambridge

Porter Square Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 739 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 173 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

JOBSON

Every year I am saying at this same hotel for my Program at Harvard. This year I got a warm welcome as usual and I requested the front desk guy to give me a best room as Ai was tired after 4 hrs drive. He was so nice and offered me a best room- Room number 8.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Front desk staff super helpful. And the on site restaurant was great. Thanks we will be back !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Carly

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel. I had to stay after my plane got in after midnight. A bit of luxury at Porter Square!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

karleyton

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sishuwa

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sishuwa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Di

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was meticulously clean with all the amenities we needed! Keurig machine in room greatly appreciated with refills available in basement along with drinking water! Staff was supportive and very accommodating!Location was perfect and very close to public transportation and great restaurants!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Collin

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, updated, and well stocked with amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shveta, Jamesville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close location to Tufts. Dining options- restaurants and cafes are nearby and walkable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

GLENN

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Heidy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Corey

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good place for a stay in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryce

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Clean room Helpful staff at front desk Walk-in shower Ability to regulate room temperature
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very convenient location near restaurants, stores and subway. Room was small but we don’t spend a lot of time in the room. Room was very clean and staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025