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8.6/10Excellent828 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/10 8.8
Service8.8/10 8.8
Comfort8.6/10 8.6
Condition8.4/10 8.4
Neighborhood9.6/10 9.6
Amenities7.6/10 7.6
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About Harvard Square
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine. Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out.
Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 73 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers.
Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0. 1 mile and kilometer. Harvard University - 0. 2 km / 0. 1 mi- Harvard Square - 0. 3 km / 0. 2 mi- Harvard Law School - 0. 9 km / 0.
5 mi- Harvard Museum of Natural History - 1 km / 0. 6 mi- Brighton Music Hall - 2. 8 km / 1.
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A stay at Harvard Square Hotel places you in the heart of Cambridge, a 1-minute drive from Harvard University and 6 minutes from Boston University. This hotel is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Fenway Park and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Northeastern University.
Make yourself at home in one of the 73 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, express check-in, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
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Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Transportation services
Accessible facilities
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
3:00 PM
Check-in until
2:00 AM
Check-out until
11:00 AM
Hotel policies
No rollaway/extra beds available
Professional property host/manager
Pets allowed
Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Cleaning and safety
Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Important information
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You need to know
- Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-out is available.
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Special Instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- 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
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Optional fees
- 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
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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Nearby attractions
Harvard University
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Harvard Square
0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2.7 km / 1.7 mi
Brighton Music Hall
2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Charles River Esplanade
3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Boston University
3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Kendall Square
3.5 km / 2.2 mi
Agganis Arena
3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Paradise Rock Club
3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Tufts University
3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Kenmore Square
4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Newbury Street
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Longwood Medical Area
4.2 km / 2.6 mi
Fenway Park
4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Commonwealth Avenue Mall
4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Hotel facilities & services
Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.
- Total number of rooms: 73
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- Wheelchair-accessible
- Car parkExtra charge
- 24-hour reception
- Check-in hour
- Check-out hour
- Wi-fi
- Laundry service
- Multilingual staff
- Lift access
- Concierge
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- Newspapers
- Luggage room
- Clothes dryer
- Café
- Snacks
- Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans
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DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDSDOUBLE • TWO DOUBLE BEDSDBL.2D
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- TWO DOUBLE BEDS
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- TWO DOUBLE BEDS
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DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST
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Room code: DBL.ST
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG
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- KING SIZE BED
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DOUBLE KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.KG
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DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • Accessible KING SIZE BEDDBL.H6-KG
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- Accessible KING SIZE BED
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DOUBLE Accessible KING SIZE BED
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Room code: DBL.H6-KG
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Double or Twin CAPACITY 2Double or Twin • CAPACITY 2DBT.C2
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- Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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- CAPACITY 2
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Double or Twin CAPACITY 2
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Room code: DBT.C2
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DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6
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DOUBLE Accessible
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Room code: DBL.H6
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Harvard Square
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maria
Fabulous location! It was literally just a pleasant walk to the Harvard freshman dorm area. We enjoyed spending time relaxing in the nearby park while listening to talented local artists perform. The hotel itself was wonderful—I have absolutely no complaints. The staff was friendly, the accommodations were comfortable, and the location made exploring the area incredibly convenient. I would definitely stay here again!
You
All staffs are kind and polite. Place is clean, daily room service. Except it’s just bed, no amenities.
andrea
Great location in the midst of Harvard village. Staff were friendly and room was perfect for my Boston vacation.
Karen
Excelente ubicación
Anuja
Tiny room with non working ac on a 100F day made it hard for us. Location is great but Boston being so well connected via T trains, I would live slightly further away for a bigger more comfortable room.
Carlos
We had a great stay at the Harvard Square Hotel. The location is excellent — within walking distance of parks, restaurants, shops, bars, coffee shops, and, of course, Harvard University. It’s a perfect spot for exploring the area without needing a car.
The hotel offers convenient private parking, which is a great advantage in Cambridge. The rooms have a minimalist design, making the space feel clean, comfortable, and functional. It’s an excellent choice for couples or small families looking for a well-located and practical place to stay while visiting Harvard Square.
We would definitely consider staying here again.
The hotel offers convenient private parking, which is a great advantage in Cambridge. The rooms have a minimalist design, making the space feel clean, comfortable, and functional. It’s an excellent choice for couples or small families looking for a well-located and practical place to stay while visiting Harvard Square.
We would definitely consider staying here again.
David
Very nice, easy to get to hotel, right in the middle of Harvard Square. Perfect for our needs. Easy parking, great walking distance to Harvard, all the shops and T
Jamison
Great location !!! Right in the heart of Cambridge.
Lindsay
The air conditioning wasn't working on a 100+ degree day when we checked in. Their response was some other local hotels were having problems. I called up several nearby hotels and none reported that problem. The AC wasn't fixed until five hours later.
On the plus side, if you want a place that's close to Harvard Square, nothing beats this place.
The rooms were small, but clean, and had comfortable beds.
On the plus side, if you want a place that's close to Harvard Square, nothing beats this place.
The rooms were small, but clean, and had comfortable beds.
Tammy
The room was clean as was the entire hotel. Staff was nice and helpful.
Karolyn
In the heart of Harvard area. Convenient to train and lots nearby to grab something quick
Jeffrey
Great Stay at an Excellent Location!!! You can park the car for the weekend and pretty much walk everywhere around Harvard Square - they have parking as well.
Shannon
It was right in Harvard Square about 100 feet to the T (metro). It can’t get any better than that!! If you want to invite someone stay with you a night, I would call and order a bed… my bed was small (for a handicap that I didn’t know about til I checked in). What a beautiful place Harvard Square!!
Joseph
Excellent new hotel with much more reasonable prices than the other hotels in the Harvard Square area.
LILLY
Will book again
Tyler
The property is in an excellent location, the staff was friendly and efficient. The room itself was fine they even provided chocolates and water not a lot of noise got through the room and everything was well spaced as far as room design . Would definitely recommend if staying in the Harvard area.
Gwendolyn
More food and beverage options would be good.
Ellen
The Harvard Square Hotel is a clean, simple hotel in a superb location in Harvard Square. The staff were nice and easy to deal with when I stayed and the beds were comfortable. Everything is kept very sanitary and nice. The only problem is that the amenities are less than I would expect for the price of the room. There is no coffee maker or hot water kettle in the guest room, only in the main reception lobby. So, the only way to get a wakeup cup of coffee in the morning or bedtime tea at night is to come down to the lobby in public where hot drinks are available. This is disappointing and unusual for a hotel room in a busy location where many people are there from distant time zones, to attend conferences or other time-critical events. Also, in my room, the plumbing was a little unreliable with the toilet failing to flush about 40% of the time. Fixing these small things would make the hotel an excellent, comfortable place to stay.
Carrie
Great location walking distance to many good restaurants and shops.
Brandi
Close to the T and Harvard. Walkable restruants and shops.
Stefanie
The hotel was wonderful. Exceptionally clean with amazing customer service.
Anthony
If you want to stay in Harvard Square for an affordable price, this is the spot. Access to everything, good food, good coffee and plenty of things to see and do.
Paula
In the heart of the Harvard community, I've had two stays and wouldn't stay anywhere else. The rooms are comfortable and thoughtfully put together right down to the little light that pops on in front of your bed so you don't stump your toe in the dark. To work space commons. To walking distance to campus, food and shopping. Wonderful multi-night stays.
Bruce
The staff was friendly and the hotel is so convenient to everything.
Steve
Great location with convenient parking and access to restaurants and shopping. Red line subway nearby too.
Manuel
The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable about the surrounding area. Perfect location if you are visiting HBS. Easily walk to campus.
Diane
Staff lovely property has some weird images: shower head was not right; was painful. BUT they switched it the next day.
Saw a few(only 3) little bugs (they said probably beetles) - had photo but they changed
Saw a few(only 3) little bugs (they said probably beetles) - had photo but they changed
Camila
The bathroom in our room was not as clean as we would've liked, everything else looked good and didn't have any issues overall.
claire
This is a basic hotel. That said, the staff was very pleasant, the room was clean, the bed was comfortable, and the location couldn't be better. Given that I just needed a safe and convenient place to sleep, it was perfect for my needs. I wouldn't necessarily stay here if I planned to spend a lot of time in the room or lounging about at the hotel, but it was everything I needed, and even had a mini refrigerator, an umbrella, and an iron in the room.
Matthew
Comfy beds, clean rooms, friendly staff. Awesome location! Only negative is the shower doesn't really have any water pressure. That shouldn't stop you from staying here though, just be prepared.
April
Great location and hotel.
Ronald
Super convenient. Close to Harvard, shops, restaurants, and mass transit!
Vicki
It was literally freezing outside, and the room was too warm, despite the thermostat being set to off when we arrived. Even after we turned it to cool, the room didn’t cool down. We had to open the window.
Mary
Perfect location, easy walking or getting the T. The hotel is friendly, clean, and very comfortable. Great shower. They let us check in early. I will return
Courtney
Great location to Harvard square which is what we needed.
John
Great experience no complaints at all
Laurie
Outstanding location!
Richard
Great place, great location, great staff.
Marita
The location was great for restaurants, shops and walking.
The faucet in the bathroom was loose and wobbly, but the staff noticed when they came in to service the room and submitted a repair ticket.
The shower temperature control was finicky during a shower and variable from shower to shower.
The faucet in the bathroom was loose and wobbly, but the staff noticed when they came in to service the room and submitted a repair ticket.
The shower temperature control was finicky during a shower and variable from shower to shower.
Marc
Great location. No traffic noise (at least on 4th floor). Small room, but has all that's needed for standar stay.
Jamin
Room was good.
Kristen
You might call this a “no frills” hotel, which I suspect is what makes it so affordable. No restaurant or exercise room, no in room coffee or ironing board. That said, my room was clean and quiet, the staff were very friendly and helpful, and the morning coffee good and hot (though I had to go to the lobby to get some). For one or two nights, and given it’s close proximity to Harvard Square, lots of nearby restaurants and the Charles River, it’s relatively low price is a real bargain.
Roy
Very nice room
With 2 double beds and good air conditioning and hot water
With 2 double beds and good air conditioning and hot water
Shari
Cleaning staff was very kind and responded to my request for liquid soap for the shower basically immediately. Room was spotless.
Robert
Easy self parking, dog-friendly hotel, great location next door to Wusong Road Tiki Bar. Easy walk to stores, coffee shops, etc.
Ario
Conveniently located to where we needed to be. Friendly staff.
Russ
Poor shower- not hot and needle like shower head. No one there at check out time.
Judith
I appreciated the great bed mattress, soft, supportive desk chair, the ability to control the room temperature and the fan speed, the deep sink in the bathroom (great for washing items), the bright lighting, and the free coffee and tea.
Plus you can print up to ten pages - a great perk!
It's also in a great location near multiple forms of public transportation and various restaurants.
Plus you can print up to ten pages - a great perk!
It's also in a great location near multiple forms of public transportation and various restaurants.
YANCHUNXIAO
Great place, everyone was very friendly
William
Room was nice, elevator and downstairs facilities could use some updating
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Jaishri
Very Nice staff!!
Snetu
Clean room, helpful staff, good amenities and free coffee! Location is super convenient for attending events at Harvard.
Ricardo
Yes the bedroom was very clean and the staff was very friendly !
Jennifer
The room was clean. The check in process was quick and easy. There was on site parking. A great central location
Bridget Jane
Room was clean and close to the venue we were going. Only complaint is that the room was cold and it was difficult to regulate the temperature.
Shaheeda
staff was really nice, room was clean and comfortable.
John
Room was clean, quiet and comfortable. The staff was friendly.
Very conveniently located. Will definitely stay there again.
The only nit was that the tv lacked the ability to stream. Had to watch a football game on our phone. Not a big deal.
Very conveniently located. Will definitely stay there again.
The only nit was that the tv lacked the ability to stream. Had to watch a football game on our phone. Not a big deal.
Ginny
Ideal location - close to everything in Cambridge. Great price for the value of the room. Would stay again.
Sinay
Good location
Amanda
Great location, great staff.
Irene
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Scott
room clean, staff friendly, great location
Alice
everything
Vanessa
Room was clean, staff was friendly. Location is great. Coffee could be warmer.
Judith
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.
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.
Fawn
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.
Sarita
Convenient, nice staff, clean.
chris
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.
Linda
Shopping nearby. Heating was wonderful and it was very cold outside. Happy to have warm room. Very friendly staff.
Edward
Harvard Square Hotel provided a clean, comfortable place to stay for out short trip to Cambridge.
palmerin
Staff at check in was not welcoming. The shampoo, conditioner dispenser was hard to squeeze.
Marianne
Clean and very comfortable. Very pleasant and helpful staff.
Sooyong
good
LOIS
Free morning coffee! spotless room! And terrific location for my particular needs.
amy
Easy check-in. Clean room. Great location.
Tony
Nice place to stay
Robert
Convenient, reasonably priced, and basic hotel. Free coffee is a nice touch.
Timothy
The room was clean. Temperature control worked well. Nice installation of soap, shampoo, and conditioner. Staff was always available. One night the fire detector started beeping. The staff took care of it expeditiously.
Keith
Clean albeit small room. Staff very courteous
Heather
Clean, easy walk to campus.
Oren
Amenities are very limited. fee for parking at hotel is outrageous.
Srikanth
The perfect place if you want to enjoy Harvard square
Marisa
Wish the power outlets worked in bathroom but all else was comfortable. Great location and accommodating staff.
Holly Douglas
Any noises from the hall were very obtrusive in the room. We were awoken early and found it difficult to fall asleep with a dog barking somewhere on our floor
Derek
Staff was a little too laid back for my taste. Not bad though. They were nice enough, just not super friendly or welcoming. Was an odd experience.
Robert B.
Good service and good room
Tong
Worst hotel I ever lived.
Ellen
Convenient location. Property a bit tired.
John
Helpful courteous staff, smack in the heart of Harvard Square
Aaron
Great hotel in a great location
Amada
The hotel was centrally located close to restaurants and Harvard. However, it didn't seem to be eco-friendly. I didn't see any bins for reclying.
Shelley
Great location
Michael
No hippies made the place better
Erin
I was only there for a night but the hotel was very clean, updated, and quiet (even in a room two doors down from the elevator). Super convenient location. Morning staff at checkout were very friendly, helpful, and gave a great recommendation for brunch.
Pedro
Loved it!
Neil
I always stay here at the heart of Harvard Square. Best option and best location. Very convenient to T and to Harvard and Cambridge.
Jong
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.
jamie
Great location for Harvard trip
Excellent location and very comfortable hotel
Robert
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.
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110 Mt Auburn St, Cambridge, United States
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