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Harvard Square Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, a quick walk to Harvard University

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Stunning staircase with glass rail and large windows offering a view of the outside, complemented by pendant lights and a cozy bench.
Harvard Hotel Square features a modern design with a brick exterior and large glass windows.
Welcome to our reception area, featuring a stylish desk with a geometric pattern and pendant lights above.
Relax in a spacious room with a sofa, armchairs, and a bench, plus a dining table and city views.
Enjoy a city view from the large window, work comfortably at the desk with a lamp, and unwind in the bed with a white comforter.

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Room, Accessible (One, Full)

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

Room, Accessible (One, Full)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room (One Full)

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

Room (One Full)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Cambridge

Harvard Square Hotel puts you in the centre of Cambridge, 0.2 km (0.1 mi) from Harvard University and 3.1 km (2 mi) from Boston University. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. Additionally, you'll find a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also the convenience of self parking. .With a stay at this West Cambridge hotel, you'll be 4.3 km (2.6 mi) from Fenway Park and 4.9 km (3 mi) from Northeastern University.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Boston University - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Fenway Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
  • TD Garden - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

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 with a coffee shop/cafe, a quick walk to 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 Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Concierge
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop
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.

Languages

Arabic, English, French, German, Spanish

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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)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Free 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

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

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

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 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
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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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Harvard Square Hotel?

Harvard Square Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Harvard Square Hotel?

Yep, Harvard Square Hotel has a self car park with in/out privileges for USD 50 per night. Additionally there is extended parking for USD 25 per night.

Are there any beaches close to Harvard Square Hotel?

The closest beach to Harvard Square Hotel is Revere Beach (11.4 km).

Is Harvard Square Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Harvard Square Hotel is a hit with families.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Harvard Square Hotel?

No, Harvard Square Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Harvard Square Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Harvard Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 248 out of 530 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 530 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 530 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 530 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 530 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

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Requested a 6:30 am wake-up call from the staff (man and woman) working the night shift, and I never got the call. Shower head needs to be replaced, it shoots knifelike daggers of water, can't be adjusted.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heiryn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joshua

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No A/C despite the listing saying it had A/C. I couldn’t sleep so I left before the end of my stay. They had the heater on in the spring with “no ability to change it.” I would have never paid hundreds of dollars to stay here if I knew it would be so untenable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ellen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Sara

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

8/10 Good

Yue

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

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

10/10 Excellent

Esther

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Dustin

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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