About this property

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 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
2 double beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Cristiankaspary
    Canada Canada
    We stayed overnight at this hotel and where very happy with our accommodations. Shower was clean, beds were very comfortable and the hotel is located in the middle of Cambridge surrounded by shops and restaurants. Will stay again.
  • Kirstin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The coffee station in reception was a great addition. The bed was really comfortable and the staff were excellent. Really close to transport links to get to other parts of the city. I came to the city for the Boston marathon and this hotel was a...
  • Krzysztof
    Poland Poland
    top location, very nice staff and the best hotel manager at on the planet. RIchard is the best !! See you soon again!
  • Myriam
    Tunisia Tunisia
    The perfect hotel if you need to be near Harvard University ! You are 5 minutes walking from the Yard
  • Zinola
    Singapore Singapore
    Convenient location right in the heart of Cambridge. Close to everything that's needed. Comfortable bed and clean bathroom.
  • 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.
  • July
    United States United States
    The location is excellent, with bus and subway station right outside the hotel, easy to get anywhere in Boston. the hotel is next to the Harvard campus and the Art Museum, I went to the Harvard campus every day during my stay. There is a wide...
  • Anonymous
    Hong Kong Hong Kong
    i can keep my luggage at the desk after checking out to walk around the city.

Hotel surroundings

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 option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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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
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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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.