The Harvard Square Hotel is the centerpiece hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts's lively Harvard Square. Located just north of Boston and the Charles River, "The Square" is full of life, culture and university ambiance. Surrounded on both sides by Harvard University and its many museums, halls and libraries; the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park and the JFK School of Government, the hotel sits right in the centre of this historic district. At the hotel, rooms are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. All units will provide guests with a mini refrigerator. Boston Logan International Airport is 14 km away from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
7.1
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.8
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Tanya
    Australia Australia
    Great location and good for working as well as comfortable for down time
  • Clarisa
    Argentina Argentina
    Involvement of owner in the customer satisfaction and experience
  • Leena
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location, clean and well maintained rooms. Very close to the Harvard T Red Line station and Harvard, and there are so many great places to eat nearby.

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Harvard Square Hotel

Most popular facilities
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Snack bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$45 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

Harvard Square Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Discover American Express Cash is not accepted Harvard Square Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Harvard Square Hotel

  • Check-in at Harvard Square Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Room options at Harvard Square Hotel include:

    • Double

  • Harvard Square Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Harvard Square Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Harvard Square Hotel is 1.1 miles from the centre of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.