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Harvard Square Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

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110 Mount Auburn Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, American Repertory Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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

Room (One Full)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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

Room, Accessible (One, Full)

  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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

Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, 3-minute walk to Harvard University
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 helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Harvard University and a 4-minute drive 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)
  • 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
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
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Harvard Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 653 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 653 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 101 out of 653 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 653 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 653 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here at the heart of Harvard Square. Best option and best location. Very convenient to T and to Harvard and Cambridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

james

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jong

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Okay hotel, great location. We encountered issues with hot water, leaky showerhead, and issues with the refrigerator in the room. None of it was terrible, but made it hard to have a seamless stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jamie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location for Harvard trip

Excellent location and very comfortable hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shikai

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

10/10 Excellent

Ha

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

8/10 Good

Robert, Bellevue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really convenient to Harvard Square and all that area offers. Also a great option to pick up a rental car from the company using its garage.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karim

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Rodolfo Luis, Palo Alto

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
room was clean but light was flickering. shower head flow was not great. overall very nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Hotel is clean but dated. Bathrooms could stand updating. Location good. Parking choices available in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, enjoyed my entire 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simple but swell

Great location. Small room but well designed, clean and quiet. On-site parking available for a fee. Parking around Harvard Square is always a plus!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shuang

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

8/10 Good

Queenie

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim Oanh Thi

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANG GIL

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service
Not a bad stay. Room wasn’t ready until about 4 when check in is at 3. But that was fine. Could use a little updating. Tv, light fixtures…. Overall not a bad experience. It was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025