Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Nice lobby
Helpful staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor service handling
Maintenance issues

Categories

Cleanliness
7.44
Multiple reviews mention dirty carpets and overall poor conditions indicating a need for upgrades.
Service
8.91
Standard service quality mentioned, although some issues contacting property were noted.
Location
9.45
Consistently praised across reviews; excellent location noted.
Room Quality
7.9
Several issues with room condition, appliances not working, and overall shabbiness noted.
Amenities
8.43
General amenities received mixed feedback; some useful features were mentioned.
Value for Money
7.39
Concerns raised about pricing versus quality, indicating poor value.
Food and Beverage
8.44
No specific food comments, but coffee and tea availability noted positively.
Overall Experience
8.41
Overall impression varied; while location is strong, cleanliness and service issues dampened experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 13:13

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in Cambridge

Garden Oasis: Enjoy the serene garden at Prentiss House by Thatch, perfect for a morning coffee or evening stroll.

Convenient Location: Situated just a short walk from Harvard Square and Harvard University, explore the vibrant city of Cambridge with ease.

Comfortable Stay: Relax in well-equipped rooms featuring modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and private bathrooms.

Experience comfort and convenience at Prentiss House by Thatch. Book your stay now for a memorable Cambridge getaway.

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Airport code: BOS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 275 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.44
Service: 8.91
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 7.39
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 8.41
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Eyanna • couple • us
8
Had a very comfy stay! Will consider this hotel again in the future.
Pros:

Privacy and the ability to come and go as we pleased.

Cons:

This is minor, but just the trek up the stairs.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Larisa • family_with_children • de
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Roth • solo_traveller • il
9
Pros:

מיקום

Cons:

הכל טוב אין תלונות.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
2
Very disappointed by new staffing model at what was once our go to property in Cambridge.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Run on a Staff-lite basis and nobody around at all. Off-site switchboard which closes at 5pm. Not very welcoming. VITALLY IMPORTANT TO EMAIL THE PROPERTY IN ADVANCE TO GET A CODE THAT LETS YOU IN THE FRONT DOOR.

2026-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Andy • solo_traveller • mx
8
Pros:

Ubicación

Cons:

Todo muy bien.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Matthew • solo_traveller • us
10
Perfect spot for a business traveler looking for a quiet sanctuary while in Cambridge/Boston.
Pros:

Overall, perfect space for business travel. Rooms are spacious, quiet, clean, updated. The common space on the first floor was a very positive surprise, with dozens of private-feeling seating spaces spread around both a well-appointed inside and (very extensive) outside patio. Coffee available at all hours from a modern multi-spout Nespresso Vertuo. Strong wifi. I had an hours-long business workshop meeting in the outdoor gardens on the patio, secluded from any city noise, and effectively private as no one else was meeting / hanging out in the space, which was a real treat you never get at attended hotel lobbies. The old-world charm of the place and its proximity to Porter Square Red Line plus the many good restaurants and coffee shops was an added bonus.

2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Russell • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-20 • via Nuitee
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Felix • family_with_children • at
6
2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Richards • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-04-15 • via Nuitee
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Stratford • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-04-04 • via Nuitee
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Cui • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Rodrigo • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-03-30 • via Nuitee
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Patricia • extended_group • us
10
thrilled to find this lovely midway oasis for friends gatheringfrom New England and New York area.
Pros:

No breakfast
would have liked. but coffee was good, once I figured out how to use the machine correctly
The room was very comfortable, clean, bright.

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Morgen • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Location and comfort

2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Salome • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Aleksei • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-02-23 • via Nuitee
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Jürg • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-01-28 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

It is very well located, the room is big and confortable, clean and new. We loved it. We wish the comun areas were a little bit warmer so we could enjoy them more. I highly recomend this place

2026-01-24 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • solo_traveller • us
3
The quality of this place has gone downhill and was disappointing.
Pros:

Close to the 87.

Cons:

I have been staying at this hotel for YEARS. I cannot believe how rundown this place has become. The rugs are stained through out the hallways along with room furniture falling apart. The shower was repaired with a huge patch and the tub floor was squishy. The hairdryer didn’t work and the bathroom mirror was scratched up.
I would say this place is in dire need up many updates and smelled of tobacco and marijuana. It was pretty shabby.

2026-01-20 • via Nuitee
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kelsy • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee