HARVARD SQUARE HOTEL, Cambridge – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Harvard Square Hotel offers 73 guestrooms with pillow-top mattresses, mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Rooms feature walk-in showers and modern fixtures. Accessible rooms include ADA-compliant features like lowered light switches, grab bars, and roll-in showers. Front-view rooms overlook Harvard Square.
Dining & Lobby Café
The hotel provides a lobby café serving complimentary tea and coffee. Nearby, The Harvard Faculty Club offers lunches, dinners, and Sunday brunches. Newbury Street, a nine-minute drive away, has restaurants like Carmine's Italian and local cafés.
Nearby Attractions
The hotel is a five-minute walk from Harvard Yard and a 12-minute walk from Harvard's Museum of Natural History. The Freedom Trail, with 16 Revolutionary War sites, is 15 minutes away. The Museum of Science, with 700 interactive exhibits, is five miles from the hotel.
Transport & Access
Harvard Square Hotel is 0.3 km from Harvard Square and 6 km from Back Bay. Logan Airport is 15 km away. The Metro Station (Red Line) and Bus #7 to Central Station are steps from the hotel. Self-parking is available for $25/day.
Services & Accessibility
The hotel offers luggage storage, umbrellas, and business services via the front desk. Four accessible rooms include visual alarms and wheelchair-accessible routes. Complimentary Wi-Fi covers the entire property. Staff can recommend local activities like visiting Faneuil Marketplace or the Isabella Gardner Museum.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- On-site car park
- Handicap parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Services
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Snack bar
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- Direct dial telephone
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Location
Guest Ratings & Reviews
The hotel is ideally located within Harvard Square, making it convenient for exploring shops, restaurants, and the university campus. The rooms are clean and cozy; however, having a larger bed and extra seating would enhance the comfort. The service was a mix of professional and helpful with occasional struggles in communication. The location stands out for its accessibility and proximity to amenities, though some noise from bathrooms could be heard. The dining experience lacked breakfast options but was adequate. Overall, a good value for the price with potential for improvements.
The hotel was a mixed experience. Despite the cozy, clean, and comfortable rooms in a great location, the initial inconvenience of warm room temperature, dirty sheets, and trash needs attention. The service staff were outstanding overall, although some lapses such as not informing about the non-working AC were noted. The location was superb for accessing shops, restaurants, and the university. However, dining options were limited, with no onsite dining available, affecting the overall experience.
The hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Cambridge, making it a great choice if you want to be near Harvard. The rooms, although a bit on the snug side and with an unpleasant smell, are kept at a low temperature. The service, particularly the helpful and friendly staff, was a highlight, though the elevator being commandeered during cleaning inconvenienced guests. The location, right in Harvard Square and with easy access to transportation, is superb for exploring the region. The dining options, like the Kendall, offer small continental breakfasts, and facilities are basic.