Prentiss House by Thatch

Hotels
8.3 (314 reviews)
6 Prentiss St. , Cambridge , US
+1 (857) 263-3073
[email protected]

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Children allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful historic house and charming rooms
Excellent, convenient location near Harvard/Porter Square and restaurants
Clean and stylish rooms (many guests)
Affordable / good value
Quiet residential street and lovely courtyard
Keyless entry system that generally works well
Cons:
No on-site receptionist / lack of staff and support
Self-check-in/code issues; guests have been left waiting outside
Inconsistent housekeeping; reports of sticky bathroom
No luggage storage for early arrivals / late departures
Steep stairs (safety concern for some guests)
Occasional amenity failures (hair dryer, coffee machine maintenance, hot-water sink)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed comments: several guests called the property 'very clean' and praised tidy rooms, but others reported lack of housekeeping, a 'sticky' bathroom and inconsistent cleaning of common areas.
Service
6
Consistent complaints about lack of on-site staff and support: no receptionist, unresponsive phone, self-check-in code failures and long waits outside; occasional positive note that staff were attentive when contacted.
Location
10
Repeatedly praised as excellent and very convenient — walking distance to Harvard/Porter Square T, great nearby restaurants and shops; quiet residential street.
Room Quality
8.7
Rooms described as beautiful, historic, cozy and comfortable with good beds; minor issues noted (steep stairs, a non-working hair dryer, isolated hot-water problem at sinks).
Amenities
7.8
Basic amenities present (keyless entry, courtyard, coffee); some guest-facing amenity problems: coffee machine maintenance expected to be done by guests, no luggage storage, occasional broken hair dryer.
Value for Money
8.8
Multiple guests noted the property is affordable and good value given location and the charm of the historic house.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Limited mentions: appreciated courtyard morning coffee and on-site coffee, but no full F&B service; otherwise standard for this property type.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall positive impressions of a charming historic stay and repeat visits, tempered by service and housekeeping shortcomings; guests often recommend and plan to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:18

Property Description

Prentiss House is the revival of the former Mary Prentiss Inn, a 20-room inn built in 1843, nestled between Harvard and Porter Square. Upgraded with modern amenities, fresh interior design and technology enhancements, it marries rich history and charm with comfort and convenience, with a lush garden terrace and a sun-filled parlour lounge.

Important information:

We use a keypad as a method to check-in. Please ensure you have provided your email address. You will receive your unique door code from Thatch two days prior to your arrival. 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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BOS

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed. Cots are not available.

  • Age restriction

    Guests must be at least 21 years old to check in.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available and is free of charge.

  • Smoking

    Non-smoking throughout.

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 314 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 6
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.7
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Andrea • family_with_children • ch
10
Schönes historisches Haus, mit gemütlicher Lounge und Garten an guter Lage!
Pros:

Sehr schönes Haus und super Lage! Die gemütliche Lounge im Erdgeschoss mit Kaffemaschine hat uns auch sehr gefallen.

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Janet J. Pidge • solo_traveller • us
9
I love the location will return to the Prentiss House.
Pros:

Excellent location just minutes from the Porter Square T station, surrounded by fantastic restaurants, cafes, and shops. The Prentiss House beautifully blends historic, classic New England charm with modern, spotlessly clean rooms. Highly recommended for a perfect Cambridge stay!

Cons:

I was on the third floor, Room 16 (water in my left knee, stairs were hard to climb).

2026-11-04 • via Nuitee
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Maria • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Bernhard • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Avraham • solo_traveller • il
10
2026-10-26 • via Nuitee
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Fairlight • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

What a beautiful room. Looks like an old house, but modern amenities. Beautiful spot, great restaurants nearby, lovely neighborhood.

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Denis • couple • us
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Johannes • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Adrian • solo_traveller • za
8
Very good - efficient - comfortable but needs block out blinds to keep the street light out
Pros:

Locality / Organised & clean

Cons:

No receptionist

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Trish • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

beautiful home, elegant yet cozy. I had everything that I needed for a one night business trip. Great nights sleep.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Daina • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Mukherjee • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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ccolbert • solo_traveller • us
10
Prentiss House - A Cosy Stay
Pros:

The location of Prentiss House was super convenient. I also liked the affordability of the rental property.

Cons:

The stairs were extremely steep. I was afraid that I would fall down on them.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Janet J. Pidge • solo_traveller • us
9
I love Historic Houses.
Pros:

Another wonderful stay!
I have stayed at Prentiss House many times before, and my visit this past week was just as enjoyable as the others. The historic house is nestled on a quiet residential street, yet it is highly convenient—well within walking distance of the Porter Square T station, great local restaurants, and shops. The digital keyless system worked perfectly, allowing smooth entry through both the front door and my unit door. I always look forward to returning to this location and hope to be back soon.

Cons:

Room 6 had a problem with hot water in kitchen sink and bathroom sink (hot water perfectly fine in shower) Prentiss House will address for next guest.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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JESUS • family_with_children • mx
4
Esperamos una hora para entrar. El código se desprograma.
Pros:

Si vas a Harvard, la ubicación es excelente.
Los cuartos están bien para simplemente dormir.

Cons:

El código se desprograma y no responden al teléfono. Esperamos casi 1 hora afuera hasta que otro huésped salió de la casa. No hay personal, no hacen el aseo. No hay soporte. El baño "pegosteoso". Pareciera un hotel manejado por una IA. Solo había una señora enojada limpiando áreas comunes.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Rory • solo_traveller • us
10
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Martina • solo_traveller • ie
8
Pros:

Beautiful very traditional house.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • us
8
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Lara • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-08-28 • via Nuitee
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Sophia • couple • it
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee