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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
Restaurant
Lobby sitting area
Courtyard
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Porter Square Hotel offers a garden sanctuary near Harvard University for travelers to relax after sightseeing. The property features a bar, on-site restaurant for convenient dining, and free WiFi. Guests particularly appreciate the staff's helpful service.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$1,604
HK$1,859 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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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
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 205 sq ft
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 350 sq ft
  • 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
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 225 sq ft
  • 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
(125 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Cable channels
  • 180 sq ft
  • 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
  • ‪Cafe Zing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Page & Leaf - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Halal Guys - ‬2 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 a computer station
  • Luggage storage, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk
  • A TV in reception, tour/ticket information and smoke-free property
  • 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

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

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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 9 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porter Square Hotel on 21 Sept 2025 start from HK$1,603.7, excluding 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. 718 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 191 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel -close to lots of places and loved the sitting area in our room
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Cecily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the area and the on property dining! Quaint and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

Kum

Was close to all the universities plenty of eats along the way
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I love this hotel and plan to return again and again! It is modern and has just the right number of amenities to make anyone’s stay enjoyable. Staffing felt limited but everyone I met was lovely and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights 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

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience & nice front desk staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, near subway line. Decent shopping and restaurants close by. Great value for the money. Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was not very large but very nicely appointed. Very pleasant stay and very practical location between Harvard and Tuft.
Stayed 5 nights 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

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

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay, quiet and close to restaurants… but would like a refrigerator in room for stays over a night…
Stayed 2 nights 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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms but clean and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

8/10 Good

Yunzhe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
overall is good.
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

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine. AC was effective. Bed was comfortable. The location was convenient for dining and transportation.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge Ruiz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Limpia con excelente ubicación.
Stayed 4 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

Mara

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