Harvard Square Hotel

3.0 star property

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • 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, Harvard Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Room (One Full)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(23 reviews)
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, Accessible (One, Full)

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

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 this property

Harvard Square Hotel

A snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe and self parking are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, concierge services, a 24-hour front desk and limo/town car service are on-site.
Harvard Square Hotel offers 73 accommodations with a safe and designer toiletries. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Harvard Square Hotel. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harvard University. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe
  • Self-parking and extended parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, luggage storage and limo or town car service
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Harvard University and 6 minutes by car from Boston University
  • Pets welcome for a fee
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.


Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift (94 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 4 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
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 cots (infant beds)!

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.

  • 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 USD50.00 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

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
Tax ID - C0014470490
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Children aged 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

Harvard Hotel
Harvard Hotel Square
Harvard Square Hotel
Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
Hotel Harvard
Hotel Harvard Square
Cambridge Harvard Square Hotel
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Harvard Square Hotel Hotel
Harvard Square Hotel Cambridge
Harvard Square Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Harvard Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 353 out of 707 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 707 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 707 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 707 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 707 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ginny

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Ideal location - close to everything in Cambridge. Great price for the value of the room. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sinay

Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Irene

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room clean, staff friendly, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alice

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Vanessa, San Diego

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, staff was friendly. Location is great. Coffee could be warmer.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and hotel was mostly spotless (the paint above my shower was peeling). Don't miss the "computer circuit" map of the T (subway) at the right of the check-in desk. Love the microwave, the free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate. There's also ice and a vending machine on the second floor. An iron, ironing board and hair dryer are included in the room. My one minor complaint is that the heated air in the hotel is really dry (in fact one of the large doors behind the check-in desk is cracked). My sinuses were burning until I added moisture by washing some items and allowing them to dry.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Soon-Kin

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay at HSH whenever I visit Boston. The former owner, Mr. Richard, was wonderful—he greeted guests each morning with a warm smile and engaging conversation, which truly made the stay feel personal and welcoming. Although Mr. Richard has retired, I am very pleased to see that the new owner has continued this tradition and carried on the legacy of providing an exceptional guest experience. HSH remains a place where guests are made to feel comfortable and valued. I highly recommend HSH to anyone visiting Boston, especially Harvard University and Harvard Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarita

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, nice staff, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Easy check in, Great location. Small room but not why we stayed. wall are a bit thin could hear every door opening by cleaning staff in morning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Shopping nearby. Heating was wonderful and it was very cold outside. Happy to have warm room. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Harvard Square Hotel provided a clean, comfortable place to stay for out short trip to Cambridge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

palmerin

Business traveller
Liked: Amenities
Staff at check in was not welcoming. The shampoo, conditioner dispenser was hard to squeeze.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and very comfortable. Very pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Jose

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sooyong

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

10/10 Excellent

LOIS

Free morning coffee! spotless room! And terrific location for my particular needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check-in. Clean room. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025