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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, near Harvard University

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Front of property – evening/night
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is S$226
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(124 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Cable channels
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Located in Porter Square, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, Porter Square Hotel is near a train station. Encore Boston Harbor and Boston Harbor are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Museum of Science and New England Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at TD Garden or Fenway Park. Guests love the hotel's convenience for public transportation: Porter Square Station is just steps away and Davis Station is 12 minutes on foot.
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1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tufts University - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Fenway Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Porter Square Hotel

Hotel near Harvard University
You can look forward to a garden, a bar and a 24-hour business centre at Porter Square Hotel. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Other perks include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), express check-out and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage, a computer station and a 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services, a lift and a TV in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and proximity to public transport
Room features
All 65 rooms have comforts such as laptop-compatible safes and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and bathrobes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • LED TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks and phones

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0015450491
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit

We should mention

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
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel
Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Is Porter Square Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Porter Square Hotel?

As of 16 Aug, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porter Square Hotel on 1 Sept, 2025 start from S$226.47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Porter Square Hotel?

Valet parking is available for USD 28.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Porter Square Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Porter Square Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Porter Square Hotel located?

Located in Porter Square, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Harvard Law School, Harvard University and Harvard Square. Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km). Porter Square Station is only a 2-minute walk and Davis Station is 12 minutes.

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Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 724 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1005 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff, clean and convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location-close to shops and restaurants. Staff was very accommodating!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Briana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a favorite hotel during visits to the Boston area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Cozy and quaint bistro Hotel! Wish I could've stayed longer will definitely book again when I'm in Boston Cambridge area.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place beds were small /)
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little spot walkable to Harvard square plenty of dining options around. Room is small but does the job, especially with the comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had to attend a workshop at Harvard and this was a perfect stay, convenient to transportation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, across the street from the T. Staff are very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lihi

Liked: Amenities
Great location, clean, comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krzysztof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, close to Harvard University and easy access to downtown Boston (near the Red Line train station so there is no need to drive your car). Personel of the hotel is very nice and helpful. I will stay at this hotel any time I visit Cambridge and/Boston. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy, low-key, and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tera

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was well located with an excellent restaurant. It was expensive and the service staff was overwhelmed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location! Hotel facilities are great! Staff is great especially the overnight one. I would recommend the hotel to anyone visiting Boston.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always stay here. It’s great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isota

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika

Liked: Cleanliness
Great, convenient, well-appointed hotel located in Cambridge. Minutes from Harvard Square and convenient to the T. Twin bed room was tiny but comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is an ideal location if you are visiting Harvard Students.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A comfortable clean hotel with few frills.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect spot for exploring both Cambridge and Boston. Red line is right out the door but it's a cool neighborhood on its own. Plenty of coffee bars and restaurants. It was very quiet and safe too. Had cheap valet parking so we left the car
Go see this exhibit at Harvard! No other in the world
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

DoanNhi Dona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location just one block away from the Porter T stop. Lovely and spacious rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Rahsan

Wish the room was spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay! Didn’t have soap in the shower bottles though… that was weird. Other than some very firm mattresses, wouldn’t change much!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Waltaneh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice nice
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025