2218 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140, United States of America
#27 of 30 hotels in Cambridge
Guests' ChoiceBased on 822 B&B reviews
7.4Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.1
Value for money
7.5
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 9, 2024
Saxena
United States of Americano breakfast
location
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 8, 2024
Ruth
United States of AmericaWifi on 3rd floor was a bit weak
Location, parking, room, busline
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Giampaolo
United KingdomWiFi was a little slow in my room and daily room cleaning needed to be booked every day for the day after at reception, if desired
Great location along Mass Ave. 10-13 min walk to either David Square or Porter on the red line. Super gentle staff. Free coffee and drinks available at all times. Room was decently spacious
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: April 20, 2024
Hunt
United States of AmericaThe shower could have had more pressure. It just didn't do the job.
We were very close to mass transit. The market across the street was great. Coffee was very good!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 19, 2024
Marika
United States of AmericaOffer breakfast and no hot shower. The price was totally inflated, marathon or not. I did not have one hot shower - the plumbing is so old it was always lukewarm.
I wish there had been a breakfast - it being a B & B, after all. It should be recategorized as just a “B” or “B & no B”. The room itself was comfortable and the building beautiful. It was quiet for the most part. Good location. A nice general store across the street.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 17, 2024
Hardy
United States of AmericaHad some trouble regulating the room temperature (too warm).
Great location near Harvard Square and the subway and commuter rail station. Comfortable bed. Clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 2, 2024
Kim
United States of AmericaGreat location for Somerville Theater
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 1, 2024
Mary
United States of Americanothing
location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 31, 2024
Francesco
ItalyThe building is ok. We found a mouse in our room (!!)
Good value. Good position
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Yelena
United States of AmericaLocation and accommodations
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Ariscell
United States of AmericaThere was no breakfast available but rates include breakfast so I was disappointed. I had an early morning in departure date, 7 am, so I wasn’t able to buy breakfast at the supermarket across the street. The shower didn’t have any bottom and no bathtub mat, I was afraid of getting fungus or slipping while I am pregnant. The entire bathroom flooded. It takes a longer time to get to central areas. No slippers available and the carpet and chair were dirty.
The rooms were cozy and entry was easy. 10 minute walk to the train. Supermarket across the street. Restaurants near the train station
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 21, 2024
Theresa
United States of Americabathroom sink was leaking water from the faucet. heating unit in bathroom does not work. room needs more light. very dark.
room was spacious and clean. great location, especially with Pemberton Farms across the street. I got breakfast and gifts there. tremendous asset for this property.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 14, 2024
Marjanne
United States of AmericaThere was a mouse in our room. The room was clean and we know it happens in old buildings. But. Still.
We had zero communication after the note giving us instructions for late check in. There was no printed information in the room regarding how to get help or if there was breakfast. We saw one housekeeper in the hall. No one else. If there was breakfast, We were not informed on the booking site or in the room.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
James
United States of Americawalking distance to things in davis suqare
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 22, 2024
Beth
United States of AmericaSome people might not like the stairs but we don't find that a problem.
Beautiful Victorian setting! Quiet! Free parking! 1.5 mile walk into Harvard Square, with plenty to see along the way. Also, close to Davis Square.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Paul
United States of AmericaNo continental breakfast although listed in the adv.
Victorian rooms very nostalgic.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 3, 2024
Heather
United States of AmericaWith affordability in an area like this you give up a few comforts, so no elevator, no microwave in the room (but there was a fridge), shower controls were a little confusing, and furniture, etc. were a little dated. These are minor issues, and certainly not a deal breaker.
The location, free parking and price are excellent. My room was comfortable, and the owners were very helpful and friendly. Easy walk to restaurants (great area for food) and to public transport. I would stay here again.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 23, 2024
Ryan
United States of AmericaJust one issue - unable to regulate temp- upstairs room extremely warm, difficult to sleep, so left window open although temps in teens. My understanding is that there is only one thermostat in building.
Great location and well maintained Very attentive staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 19, 2024
Linda
United States of AmericaThere was a leak in the bathroom ceiling fan unit, it would drip water droplets on the floor or hit you while sitting on toilet. The bathroom sink faucet needed an o ring as water would leak out on the sides quite heavy if faucet was turned on a little bit. However, when faucet was turned on full blast, it didn’t leak as much.
It was a comfortable & clean room. It was the perfect location for us as we were attending the Boston Celtic Music Festival with three venues in Davis Sq. Coffee available in their nice dining room, a market across the street for breakfast items or snacks.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 9, 2024
Jennifer
United States of AmericaThe noise of footsteps and conversations in my room from guests upstairs woke me up and kept me up during the night
It is attractive and in a great location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 2, 2024
Elly
United States of AmericaNoise from the room above. We could clearly hear them and their foot steps. Noisy dripping during rain like their was a roof leak. Room was dimly lit and had a musty smell.
Location, coffee, room size, refrigerator, nice and warm. Close to Davis square and had Pemberton store across the street.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 19, 2023
Don
United States of AmericaNothing
This is our hometown. We like everything about it.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 13, 2023
Soumya
CanadaLocation
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: December 2, 2023
Sonya
CanadaRoom was comfortable. Easy parking and access to restaurants. Good value for $.
Stayed in October 2023
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