Harvard Square Hotel in Cambridge

I’ve stayed here many times and I think it’s the best value in the Square. Rooms are immaculate and well-maintained. Beds are comfortable. Bathrooms are tiny and lack any surface to put your toiletries on but they are clean and everything works. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is a very pleasant lobby where you can sit and work or read. There is free coffee in the lobby. There are great places to get breakfast nearby. Parking on site is convenient (but the spaces are TINY) and priced comparably to other lots, with the advantage that you can come and go for a flat fee. It is not luxurious and you’ll have more space and amenities at the nearby Charles Hotel if you want a more indulgent experience, but this hotel is almost always my preference because it has everything I need and I like its friendliness and value.

The location is perfect next to Harvard it made visiting my daughter very convenient even in the snow! The staff was top-notch and the rooms weee were nicely maintained ... I enjoyed the complimentary hot tea and coffee located in the lobby, but wish they had partnerships with local restaurants to deliver to hotel (leaving menus in the room to highlight recommendations for guests).

I really enjoyed the proximity to everything I needed. The customer service and ease of checking in and out is great. The rooms were very clean, they are smaller but fit what we needed. The room walls are thin, you can hear everything. However, I was ok with this as I wasn't in the room often.

Very well-designed hotel. My mattress was fabulously comfortable and I appreciated the adjustable desk chair. Each room has an iron, ironing board and hair dryer. And I appreciated the motion controlled night lights so guests do not trip when they get up in the middle of the night.
There's free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate in the first floor snack area with other treats for sale. The second floor has a vending machine with reasonable prices and an ice machine. Staff was always willing to address my concerns in a professional manner. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed here one night as we were going to a concert and did not want to drive home after. This is a cute, basic hotel that is in an amazing location. You really don’t need much in the hotel as you are right in Harvard Square surrounded by food and a short train ride to everything. The train is less than a minute walk from the hotel door. There is parking on site for an extra fee. The room was small but well appointed. It was in good condition minus some paint peeling on the wall by the shower from water. Our room had an open class shower. Everything was very clean and the bed was comfortable. I had a great sleep. I will say, the walls seem a bit thin, we had a connecting door in our room so could hear the neighbors a bit but it was quiet at night. Three of us stayed the night. If it were 4, the room would feel pretty small. I’d go for a bigger suite option in that case. It was great for 1 night or a weekend. The room felt more like a European size or NYC size hotel room. I would definitely stay again for a short trip. The picture I added is a view from the front of hotel overlooking Harvard Square.

Every is good

I arrived at the hotel at 8am, and they kindly accommodated my early check-in. There was a drink bar next to the check-in counter, so I was able to relax and have a cup of coffee while I waited. I would definitely use this service again the next time I visit Harvard.

Nice store, close to Harvard University.