1673 Cambridge Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States
#5 of 6 B&Bs and Inns in Cambridge
Guests' ChoiceBased on 748 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Location
9.4
Facilities
7.5
Staff
8.6
Value for money
7.8
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 May 2024
Daniel
United StatesCozy and excellently located. Nice to have on-site parking.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 May 2024
Anita
Hong KongWhile the washroom is clean and well-lit, he shower curtain looks a bit worn and it can’t cover well to prevent the strong jets of water from the shower head from spilling outside. The shower head can barely be adjusted. As I am short, the jets shot right onto my nose (lol). However, I must say I really appreciate its strong jets…imagine having a head-neck massage in the shower :-)
Reception Axel was very friendly and helpful. The inn is conveniently located in Harvard. If you are driving, there is parking (first come first serve:)). You can park and roam around on foot or take the metro. The inn itself (so as other buildings nearby) is historic. Having said so, inside is well-maintained. There is a nice common tea-n-coffee area for chats and relax. The room we had is not big, but comfortable and clean.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 26 May 2024
Adriene
BrazilLocation was very good
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 May 2024
Mr
ColombiaFound a hair (not mine) in the room, but other that that, very clean
Really friendly - staff was very helpful. Got there very early and was able to store my bags and work with the free wifi in a silent desk with no problem. Room was big and comfortable. Water in the shower was warm almost right away. Several towels and soap bars were provided without having to ask for more. Location is great! Was able to walk around and get to the T station quite easily. Have to say, the chairs in the front porch - VERY COMFY, specially if you’ve been out walking most of the day! Would definitely want to come back.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 7 May 2024
Patricia
United StatesLocation was amazing, especially for the price point. Simple, traditional B&B approach (without the breakfast).
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
David
New ZealandLocation. Good communication.comfortable bed
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Jenny
United StatesThe check in hours are limited so I was a little stressed getting there. After I booked I got an email saying parking wasn’t guaranteed so this was also stressful — although there were several spaces in their small lot when I arrived. Directions were tricky because parking isn’t on Cambridge St.
Location was terrific. It’s a small quiet place. There was parking, although they’d told me parking wasn’t guaranteed.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Marco
JapanN/A
Easy check in.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Andrea
United StatesA bit run down but clean and excellent location.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Eisso
United StatesI couldn't figure out how to turn down the heat. It was quite warm in the room.
Everything was clean
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Raah
IndiaBasic breakfast would be a good addition.
Cosy rooms, efficient staff, excellent location. They don't provide food but have a communal space where you can make coffee and tea.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Caihong
CanadaBest location, steps to Harvard.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 March 2024
Lena
SwedenThere was nothing we didn’t like.
A charming, little hotel in a Victorian house. It’s very quiet and close to Harvard square. The rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable. Friendly staff, especially the lady. No breakfast, but there was tea and coffee, and a kitchen in the basement for making your own meal. Would absolutely come back. Good value.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 February 2024
Sherry
United StatesNothing
Location convenient and safe to walk around alone in
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 27 January 2024
Oezguer
United StatesToo small rooms, old furnitures,
Location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 January 2024
Delia
AustraliaFor people with lots of baggage, there are no elevators and only stairs, but if you ask the hosts they’re usually willing to lend a hand.
Walking distance to Harvard Uni + the subway, and the inn gave a very homely vibe :) the hosts were also very sweet
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Rahul
Indianice the feeling of an inn. The room was very nice, its small but checks all the boxes for the price I am paying. Since it was a weekend, parking in the lot was easy for me
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 5 December 2023
Jorge
UruguayStairs, bathroom
Location, neigborhood, style
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Anthony
United StatesNothing
The location to Harvard, comfort, cleanliness
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Jiwon
United StatesI stayed in the first floor where the room was facing the alley. Lights were not enough to fully brighten up the space.
The location. The room is well maintained, I did not see any moles and furnitures were kept well even though they were vintage. The clerk who was a lady was super nice. They gave me a room heater when I asked for it. It was super helpful.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Rotimi
NigeriaShower mixer control seem faulty
Room is warm and quiet house
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 November 2023
Alex
United KingdomTV only showed one channel No tea / coffee in room had to carry it up two flights of stairs
Great location Comfy bed
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Declan
Irelandlocation is great. it is excellent value for money.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 13 November 2023
Stelios__gr
GreeceVery small room - you don't have space to open a big suitcase
Parking was available within the premises. Coffee and tea was available at all times.
Stayed in October 2023
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