Harvard Square Hotel

Hotels
8 (515 reviews)
110 Mount Auburn Street , Cambridge , us

listing image 1
Show all photos
Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Ironing service
Car hire
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Uncomfortable room
Limited amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.58
Some reviews mention a clean environment, but others highlight discomfort due to broken amenities.
Service
9.05
The staff received positive remarks for friendliness and support, especially in assisting with forgotten items.
Location
9.09
Multiple reviews emphasize the excellent location near Harvard and conveniences.
Room Quality
7.04
Mixed feedback due to small room sizes and issues with amenities like the shower.
Amenities
7.07
Limited facilities noted, including complaints about the lack of basic items in the room.
Value for Money
8.03
Guests appreciate the reasonable pricing considering the location, but some felt it was high for the quality.
Food and Beverage
8.08
Standard offerings for a hotel of this type, with mention of complimentary tea but no significant dining experience highlighted.
Overall Experience
8.05
Overall experience varies, though generally positive due to location and service, marred by room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:06

Property Description

Historic Location in Harvard Square
The Harvard Square Hotel offers a prime location in the heart of Cambridge's vibrant Harvard Square, surrounded by the prestigious Harvard University and iconic landmarks like the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park.

Comfortable Rooms with Essential Amenities
Experience a comfortable stay in our well-equipped rooms featuring a desk, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. Guests can also enjoy the convenience of a mini refrigerator in every unit.

Convenient Access to Boston
Located just north of Boston, our hotel provides easy access to the city and is only 14 km away from Boston Logan International Airport.

Book your stay at The Harvard Square Hotel for a memorable experience in the historic and lively Harvard Square!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BOS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 45 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 515 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.58
Service: 9.05
Location: 9.09
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 7.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 8.08
Overall Experience: 8.05
M
Marshall • solo_traveller • us
10
Clean, neat, safe, good Internet, not fancy but okay
Pros:

My flight arrived early and I requested and obtained early check in

Cons:

I wanted a room near the elevator and the room that was the farthest from the elevator

2026-02-14 • via Nuitee
T
Tamar • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-02-11 • via Nuitee
S
susan • couple • gb
8
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
J
Jason • couple • nz
7
2026-01-26 • via Nuitee
P
plewis2026 • Business • Los Angeles, California
10
Charming hotel w/supreme location
Pros:

This hotel was the perfect landing spot while I was attending a class at Harvard. It is centrally located to campus and easy to access all of the great spots in town. The hotel is charming and offers a very clean, comfortable flair. The rooms are spacious and charming.

2026-01-20 • via Tripadvisor
C
Chijioke • solo_traveller • gb
10
Beautiful
Pros:

I had a lovely stay. Everything very good.

Cons:

Nil

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
E
Elizabeth • solo_traveller • us
5
Pros:

The bed and location.

Cons:

The towel racks were broken and no bathtub. There was no coffee maker in the room. It was far more bare-bones than I thought it would be. Also, the exterior doors to the hotel were never locked, so anyone could walk in at two in the morning or anytime.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
R
Raul • solo_traveller • hk
8
Pros:

i can keep my luggage at the desk after checking out to walk around the city.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
D
Donald • couple • ca
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
S
Steven • couple • us
8
The hotel is perfectly located, the hotel is comfortable but lacks some attention to service.
Pros:

Hotel location is superb. The room was comfortable. When we arrived, the door between our room and the room next door (114 and 116) was unlocked and it took two visits to the front desk to get the door locked. Also -- our room phone was unconnected.

Cons:

The bathroom is challenging -- the sink has virtually no room for items. You should consider putting some shelves above the toilet. The water temp in the shower was very hard to regulate. Our body wash was empty and again, this took repeated requests to get a new bottle.

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
T
TAKAFUMI • couple • jp
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
B
Bill • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
J
James • couple • us
7
Very convenient for our stay in that the location was excellent
Pros:

Did not have breakfast on site
Location was excellant
We were within two blocks of all the places we were booked at

Cons:

Felt the room was a little too small
The heating system was loud and actually had to shut it off to fall asleep

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
M
Mariano • solo_traveller • uy
7
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
M
Marie • couple • us
9
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
S
Stefan • family_with_children • us
9
2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
J
Julianna • family_with_children • us
7
Pros:

Location was good and room was fairly decent for the price. Had the very basic amenities and front desk was helpful watching luggage. Small hotel with very few perks but good for those that will be out and about a lot. Cleaning arrived at reasonable times.

Cons:

Check-In time was really late in the day and room was not ready for another hour after check-in and check-out was really early. Key cards were also not ready at time of check-in. Would be nice to know about the $50 "incidentals" hold ahead of booking.

2026-01-15 • via Nuitee
Z
Zhuldyz • extended_group • kz
9
2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
5
503katrine • Business
2
My worst stay ever
Pros:

Harvard Square Hotel was my worst stay ever. The staff—especially the head staff member—were incredibly arrogant, and the front desk experience was very disappointing.

2026-01-02 • via Tripadvisor
L
lotter222 • NONE
10
Great stay in Cambridge
Pros:

We went to Cambridge for an overnight stay. We were very happy with Our stay. The hotel is centrally located with clean, comfortable rooms for a great value.

2025-12-23 • via Tripadvisor