Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Harvard University
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Tufts University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Porter Square Hotel

Hotel with a 24-hour business centre, near Harvard University
This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a 24-hour business centre. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, a microwave in a common area and a business centre are on-site.
Porter Square Hotel offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bathrobes. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of Porter Square Hotel's great location. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Harvard University. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the proximity to public transport
  • 14 minutes by foot from Harvard University and a 2-minute drive from Harvard Square
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a 24-hour business centre on site.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Porter Square Hotel also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

Porter Square Hotel has a restaurant on site.

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

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

  • No pets 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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
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.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 721 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 201 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1005 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1005 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
We have stayed at Porter Square many times. Prices are generally reasonable for the area. Most rooms are small, some pretty tight, though appointed well with the basics. Don’t expect closets or dressers. Yes to modest desk space, wifi and tv. Clean and well-maintained. Modern and efficient. Cordial and helpful staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A few dodgy people seemed to often be around the area - wouldn't walk around too late at night. Staff were friendly and room was adequate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was pleasantly surprised by this hotel. Nice and clean place with a beautiful restaurant and great service.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harumi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was an amazingly clean, quiet, and spacious room to rest my tired body in the semi-hard yet comfortable bed mattress with clean comforting pillows. I definitely recommend to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
great valet service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very impressed with this property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple, clean, convenient ... awesome staff!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Highly recommended hotel
Excellent location and comfortable room make this a highly recommended hotel during my first visit to Cambridge. Decided to base here instead of Boston where hotel prices are quite exorbitant. Would be great if there was a hairdryer in the room but everything else is well taken care of. Would stay here again should I revisit this charming town.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shawna

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was small with 2 twin beds, very clean cozy quiet. It was different than most hotels but i will stay again when i return to Boston.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Short Cambridge Stay
It was perfect for a short stay for 2 people. The room came with 2 small bathrooms, each with a shower. This was wonderful. The living room was a decent size and had a desk, which was great for working. Bedroom was on the small side, but the 2 bathrooms made up for that.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One to return to
Porter hotel provides good, basic accommodation with a few very important extras like a very good coffee machine, limitless bottled water, boiling water and ice. There is 24 hour reception manned by pleasant helpful staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yifon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was wonderful, the room was impeccable, and the staff were very helpful. I frequented the business center with wifi, restrooms, comfortable couches, and water, tea, and coffee. I had a ginger beer at the restaurant next to the entrance. Outside, the T station, Porter Square shops and Restaurants were right across the street. This is a choice in hotels that I would make again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful little hotel, great room, comfy bed and the best pillows. Everything was spotless and the hotel staff were so hopeful. Valet parking quick and painless and only $28 a night, a steal for Boston. Nice little lounge and coffee area too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Cathy

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Convenient Location
Convenient location in Cambridge. Walking distance to restaurants and shops. Close to mass transit. My complaint with this hotel was that the room looked nice but wasn't very comfortable or easy to use. The room was very small and the bathroom fixtures weren't very functional.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Lee

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
good value !
the room was perfect, clean, and had decent wifi. hotel staff werekind and very helpful. would definitely stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Show in Boston
Nice hotel, very close (1 minute walk) to the T and shopping area. Great new restaurant inside with a very good breakfast. Nice Thai restaurant across the street. It was a very good experience and excellent alternative to downtown Boston when hotels are $500+ per night
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with group
Very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brent

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager Bryan Bishop was extremely helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024