110 Mount Auburn Street, Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA 02138, United States of America
#20 of 21 hotels in Cambridge
Guests' ChoiceBased on 178 hotel reviews
7.7Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Location
9.5
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.4
Value for money
7.1
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: April 21, 2024
Kian
United States of AmericaThe staff were not that friendly
It was on a great location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: April 16, 2024
Heather
United States of AmericaLocation was convenient to Harvard University. Beds were comfortable and the room was clean.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 9, 2024
Yu-hwei
Hong KongA bit expensive. Hard to book during peak seasons. Bathroom a bit cramped.
Location is convenient. Room is small but clean. Hot/cold water and coffee at the lobby is convenient. Desks and chairs at lobby are convenient for working. Staff is helpful; manager very warm and professional.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 23, 2024
Sam
United States of AmericaHousekeeping kept trying to enter our room on the last morning of our stay, despite the fact that our do not disturb sign was up. They started knocking at around 8 while my partner was still asleep. At around 9 they actually opened the door. Pretty rude and pretty surprising. Checkout wasn't until 11 and it felt like they were trying to kick us out early or something.
Room was nice -- comfortable bed, everything was clean and worked the way it was supposed to
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 4, 2024
Tarissa
CanadaGreat location.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Claire
United States of AmericaI wanted real milk, not creamer, for my free coffee in the lobby - but that’s not significant.
Tremendous value for money. Immaculate and fresh - always looks like it was just renovated. Very comfortable beds. Perfect location for Harvard Square. It isn’t luxurious and the approach to the lobby is odd, and it doesn’t have a restaurant, but it is exactly what you need in Cambridge. I have stayed here and at the Charles many times, and over time I gave up on the Charles. It’s not any more comfortable or clean than the Harvard Square Hotel and it costs at least twice as much. I can walk over there for a meal and enjoy the lobby if I want and when I do I feel smug because I’m not paying for a room! I have also stayed at each of the other area hotels at some point over the past years, and this one has become my go-to top choice for the combination of value and location.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Muchafara
United States of AmericaSmall bathroom.
Very nice people, great location, and good size room.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 12, 2024
Elizabeth
United States of AmericaLate at night, close to the area of the hotel, some people were asking for money.
Staff at the reception desk was friendly, corteous, and provided accurate directions.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Matthew
United States of AmericaWe were in a handicap-accessible room that we did not require. No counter space in the bath was inconvenient. Tile floors were cold and hard. Asked about how to close the darkening/privacy room shade, but desk staff didn’t know. (Later found the electric switch on the wall.) Closet space too small for a coat.
Location! Lobby/lounge area was bright, comfortable, and warm with a complementary beverage bar for coffee/tea. Room was quiet and clean.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: February 5, 2024
Tami
United States of AmericaN/a
Convenient; Comfortable, crisp beds; room temperature easy to adjust. Friendly staff. 24!hour complimentary tea/coffee; on-site parking
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 20, 2024
Tanya
AustraliaGreat location and good for working as well as comfortable for down time
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 30, 2023
Dan
United States of AmericaSize of room,lack of ventilation in bathroom
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 14, 2023
Maureen
SwitzerlandNo coffee or water in room
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 19, 2023
Humphreys
United States of AmericaI was expecting a breakfast; room air system was not balanced and loud
Location and bed comfy
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 31, 2023
Elizabeth
United States of AmericaDifficult to find the drive-up entrance to the hotel in the dark and the rain - but that's the Boston street design, you can't do anything about that
Excellent location - easy to walk to restaurants, museums and public transit
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 27, 2023
Jennifer
United States of AmericaThey were having problems with heating system and my room was way too hot.
Very close to everything I needed. Staff friendly
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: October 16, 2023
James
United States of AmericaHad to go down to the lobby for coffee but that's OK.
all very good
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 24, 2023
Helia
FrancePricey
Very well located to one brattle square, havard continuing education department
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: September 7, 2023
Bianca
United States of Americamy room smelled like cigarettes
Perfect location, very clean, functional
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 5, 2023
Heidi
United States of AmericaI wish the coffee cups were a larger size.
The facility was clean and an excellent location and view. A short walk to Harvard square. I definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 28, 2023
Abir
United States of AmericaThe hallway corridors could be made brighter and needs upgraded carpet, the room numbers had digits missing.
Location was excellent and steps away from all activities.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 10, 2023
Dudi
IsraelLocation at the Harvard Square. Best location in Cambridge.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: April 20, 2023
William
United States of Americaover priced - no value added- could be a Holiday Inn Express
location central
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: February 16, 2023
Leena
United KingdomNo coffee machines in the rooms, no gym or anything other than the rooms and a cheerful small lobby area.
Excellent location, clean and well maintained rooms. Very close to the Harvard T Red Line station and Harvard, and there are so many great places to eat nearby.
Stayed in February 2023
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