Porter Square Hotel

Hotels
8.6 (2107 reviews)
1924 Massachusetts Ave , Cambridge , US
+1 617-499-3399

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Business center
Heating
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Convenient location
Friendly and supportive staff
Cons:
High restaurant prices
Room size and temperature control issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.35
Room was clean, but issues with furniture detracted from cleanliness perception.
Service
9.35
Staff were consistently praised for being helpful and welcoming.
Location
9.35
Convenient location near transportation and local attractions.
Room Quality
7.85
Small room size and issues with furniture and temperature control highlighted.
Amenities
8.35
Tea/coffee machine was a pleasant surprise, but additional snacks wanted.
Value for Money
8.35
Mixed feedback due to high restaurant prices and auto-gratuity.
Food and Beverage
7.85
Expensive restaurant with mandatory gratuity; no other complaints.
Overall Experience
9.35
Overall positive experience, with plans to return in the future.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 09:46

Property Description

Charming Boutique Hotel in the Heart of Cambridge

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the comfort of guest rooms equipped with flat-screen TVs, work desks, and premium ironing facilities. Pamper yourself with complimentary bathrobes, slippers, and a hairdryer for a relaxing stay.

Tranquil Outdoor Spaces
Unwind in the serene patio and garden, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee or a good book. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city while still being close to top attractions like Harvard University and MIT.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby cultural gems such as Brattle Theatre and Tufts University, with Boston just a short distance away. With Logan Airport in close proximity, your travels are made easy from the moment you arrive.

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Porter Square Hotel. Book your stay now!

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BOS

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2107 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.35
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.35
Room Quality: 7.85
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.35
Food and Beverage: 7.85
Overall Experience: 9.35
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Eva • family_with_children • be
9
Fijn hotel met uitstekende verbinding Boston - Harvard
Pros:

Uitstekende ligging dicht bij de metro met rechtstreekse verbinding naar Boston en Harvard. Wegens geen mogelijkheid tot ontbijtbuffet (enkel à la carte) waren we blij dat er een Target op wandelafstand was waardoor we snel iets konden halen. Er zijn ook eetgelegenheden in de buurt voor een ontbijt. Uitstekende bedden en stille kamer. Heel vriendelijk personeel.

Cons:

Ondanks de uitstekende ligging met vlotte verbinding naar Boston vonden we de buurt rondom het hotel niet uitnodigend. Daardoor zijn we twee avonden na elkaar richting Harvard getrokken om daar in een zeer gemoedelijke sfeer uit eten te gaan. Levendige buurt! Een echte aanrader!

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kurama • couple • jp
10
Pros:

Good location, close to station. Clean room and helpful reception staff.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kurama • couple • jp
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Kerrie • couple • us
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Marguerite • couple • ie
9
Great location - convenient to shops and colleges - clean, safe, good facilities. Helpful and knowledgeable staff. Great
Pros:

Great location - convenient to shops and colleges - clean, safe, good facilities.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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raquel • extended_group • es
8
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Kaliane • solo_traveller • br
8
Pros:

O espaço com café e agua a vontade

Cons:

Nao ter armário no quarto, a mesa nao tinha uma cadeira e sim um puff, inviabilizando trabalhar.

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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duncan • solo_traveller • us
9
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Kevin • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Luis • solo_traveller • br
8
Pros:

Localização sensacional.

Cons:

Faltou um freezer no quarto. De resto tudo excelente.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • couple • gb
5
Was an okay stay - only a couple of staff members were rude.
Pros:

Good location for metro services and getting into Boston centre.

Cons:

A couple of the staff members were a bit unwelcoming and unhelpful (night of 1st September 2026). The young woman on reception was especially rude after my girlfriend came down stairs to collect our delivered food; she initially didn’t see it as it was left on the table. My girlfriend asked if there had been a delivery and the receptionist was quite blunt. After the food had been collected and my girlfriend was making her way to the elevator, the woman on reception said to the other man who was working: “is she a f*****g idiot?”, presumably thinking my girlfriend was out of earshot.

Was appalled that a member of staff would speak about a customer this way. They were rude, unhelpful, and generally not very warm. Despite these two, the other members of staff we interacted with were actually quite nice.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Humberto • couple • br
9
Ótima localizado, ambiente calmo e amistoso
Pros:

A agua e café disponíveis no subsolo

Cons:

Demoram um pouco a consertar um
Problema no banheiro

2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • solo_traveller • us
7
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Barry • couple • au
8
Pros:

Great location good selection of restaurants

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Kimi • couple • de
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Gwyneth • solo_traveller • nz
10
Amazing Holiday
Pros:

Everything, beautiful hotel, great room and staff and Cambridge is so lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Kimi • couple • de
8
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Younis Raj • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Yutaka • couple • us
6
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Joel • couple • us
8
Central Square location was ideal for us during our stay, but rooms are small for two adults.
Pros:

Access to public transportations. Helpful shops and good places to eat nearby. Breakfast selections were too few but food was tasty.

Cons:

Bedroom way too small. No microwave in room. No refrigerator in room.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee