Name: Mary Prentiss Inn
Address: 6 Prentiss Street, Porter Square, Cambridge, MA 02140, United States of America, 6 Prentiss Street, Massachusetts, MA 02140, USA
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $139 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Mary Prentiss Inn

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This is one of the few places in residential Cambridge with a garage. That's why I picked it... location and garage. That it turned out to be lovely was an extra bonus.

Dori, United States of America

I came to Cambridge for academic business and really enjoyed my week-long stay at the Mary Prentiss Inn. Truly felt like a home from home. Each day started with a highlight: freshly cooked breakfast! The afternoon tea/coffee station with a selection of cookies/cake was a great extra to help wind down a bit after a long day. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and cosy with large, comfortable bed. The location is very convenient, close to the T, great choice of restaurants/pubs nearby, short walk from Harvard. All in all, highly recommendable! I'd love to come back again the next time I am in Cambridge.

Kim, Switzerland

Friendly staff, convenient location, clean and spacious rooms

Nektarios, Netherlands

Breakfast Service welcome was fabulous location was very good 5-7 min walk to the T Train and bus stop 2 mins away. Lots of restaurants around and too much choice Afternoon tea when you come back from a day of sightseeing Safe neighbourhood, came back late and no trouble. There is a lovely shop called Nomad round the corner to browse the worlds goods. Pharmacy just 2 mins away and friendly staff there as well.

Efua, United Kingdom

Great location near Harvard square with off street parking, good price, lovely old house, friendly staff, and excellent breakfast. What's not to like?

Lisa, United States of America

Very impressive restoration -- beautifully decorated with great attention to details. Off street parking under the building (a bit tight). Nice tea and coffee and sweets presented in the afternoon just after check in time. Very clean and tidy -- all around excellent!!

Thomas, United States of America

Great full breakfast, cookies for afternoon tea. Free parking -smaller car recommended. A few rooms can accommodate 3 guests.

Denice, United States of America

This is a great, historic inn right in the heart of Cambridge. The rooms are all unique, comfy sheets and bedding, great bathroom, TV/Cable. I was in late/out early, but still managed to take time for the homemade breakfast in the charming dining room before I had to leave. Highly recommended if you like historic inns. This is NOT for people who prefer modern digs.

Denise, United States of America

Breakfast was so nice. I also liked afternoon cookies. It is very convenient and the price was reasonable for such a location.

Aydin, United States of America

Great location. Friendly staff. Wonderful room. A home not a hotel room! Great courtyard and superb breakfast. Will be staying again. We stayed 8 nights and each day was special. Big thanks to the staff.

Andrew, Australia

Great location!

9.3

Within minutes of Harvard Square and other popular Cambridge, Massachusetts sites, this historic inn elegantly combines old-world charm with modern amenities and has a free daily cooked-to-order breakfast.

The Mary Prentiss Inn provides convenient access to the area's most popular attractions, including downtown Boston with the nearby Red Line 'T' subway station. Harvard University along with a variety of historic sites, charming shops and local restaurants are also nearby.

While staying at the completely non-smoking Prentiss Inn, guests can enjoy free wireless internet access along with free afternoon coffee and snacks. The inn also features a lobby fireplace along with a large outdoor terrace.

The Hynes Convention Center is 4 miles away.

Porter Square is a great choice for travelers interested in culturally diverse food, convenient public transportation and restaurants.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Cambridge! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Cambridge! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 200 ft² This room offers free Wi-Fi and a satellite TV. A hairdryer and ironing facilities are included. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom, Tile/Marble floor, Alarm clock Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Recently booked! Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children
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댴 Private bathroom Room Size: 200 ft² A cable TV is included in this suite. A hairdryer is available in the private bathroom. Room Facilities: Shower, TV, Telephone, Air conditioning, Hairdryer, Iron, Radio, Free toiletries, Toilet, Bathroom, Heating, Satellite channels, Cable channels, Bathtub or shower, Guest bathroom, Tile/Marble floor, Alarm clock Free WiFi is available in all rooms. Check-in + / / Check-in Date Check-out + / / Check-out Date Rooms Adults Children

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Area Info – This neighborhood is a great choice for travelers interested in culturally diverse food, convenient public transportation and restaurants – Check location Great location - show map

Closest Landmarks

Porter Square 0.3 miles
Central Square 0.3 miles
Harvard Museum of Natural History 0.4 miles
Harvard University Museums of Natural History 0.5 miles
Peabody Museum 0.5 miles
Longfellow National Historic Site 0.7 miles
Arthur M Sackler Museum 0.7 miles
Busch Reisinger Museum 0.7 miles
Harvard University Art Museums 0.7 miles
Harvard Square 0.8 miles

Restaurants & Markets

Baraka cafe Cafe/Bar 0.1 miles
Sapporo Ramen Restaurant 0.2 miles
Star Market Supermarket 0.4 miles
The Abbey Restaurant 0.1 miles
Super Fusion Restaurant 0.1 miles
Simon's Coffee Shop Cafe/Bar 0.1 miles

Closest Airports

Logan Airport 5.3 miles
Worcester Regional Airport 39.4 miles
T.F. Green Airport 48.3 miles

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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

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3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! Up to two children under 18 years stay free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged USD 25 per night in an extra bed.

Any additional older children or adults are charged USD 20 per person per night when using existing beds.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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June 25, 2017

Kiyo
United States of America
9.2

“Mary Prentiss Inn is a charming, historic site close to MBTA; so easy to relax and to explore area.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
눉While room 11 is a 2-room suite, the size of the rooms was smaller than expected from the pictures. A second small tv in the sofa bed room would have been nice. It is a historic building so the charm and helpful staff more than make up for the size of the rooms. A little music with the meals would be nice so that the conversation from other tables wouldn't be so intrusive.
눇The beautiful enclosed garden porch was a wonderful place to relax and enjoy the delicious eggs Benedict breakfast and the afternoon tea and cookies. The location for us was perfect; just a short walk to the Porter Sq. station and free (tight ) off-street parking for the car meant we could go into Boston and other parts of Cambridge easily. There are several convenient shopping/eating areas within walking distance of the inn. The room amenities included the fridge, microwave and plates/bowls/silverware and hi-speed wifi.
June 5, 2017

Anna
Philippines
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The area was very quiet. There were no elevators for our luggage and we had to carry them up at the stairs. Staff helped us to carry some of them though.
눇Quaint and picturesque. Friendly staff.
June 1, 2017

Dori
United States of America
10

“A lovely inn.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉The Television channels should add Velocity Channel and Foxsports.
눇This is one of the few places in residential Cambridge with a garage. That's why I picked it... location and garage. That it turned out to be lovely was an extra bonus.
May 26, 2017

Kim
Switzerland
10

“Lovely place to stay, felt very much like home.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
눇I came to Cambridge for academic business and really enjoyed my week-long stay at the Mary Prentiss Inn. Truly felt like a home from home. Each day started with a highlight: freshly cooked breakfast! The afternoon tea/coffee station with a selection of cookies/cake was a great extra to help wind down a bit after a long day. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very clean and cosy with large, comfortable bed. The location is very convenient, close to the T, great choice of restaurants/pubs nearby, short walk from Harvard. All in all, highly recommendable! I'd love to come back again the next time I am in Cambridge.
May 20, 2017

rainbowbjm
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇A true find.....and a special experience!
April 29, 2017

Kenneth
United States of America

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Perfect Cambridge Location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉This is second stay. Room was quite small but quaint. Carpet needed attention and bench near bed was dirty. Needed recovering.
눇Love location and a place to park. Comfy bed and historic place. Walk anywhere! Breakfast delicious. Best granola. Love the tea and cookies in afternoon. Nice staff.
April 25, 2017

Nektarios
Netherlands

3 helpful votes
10

“Good value for money”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
눉Very slow internet connection which sometimes was not even available
눇Friendly staff, convenient location, clean and spacious rooms
April 25, 2017

Darby
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇beautiful and great food
April 13, 2017

Jim
United States of America
9.6

“What a pleasant surprise in Cambridge. Return trip planned.”
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눇quaint - beautiful, hospitable
April 12, 2017

Gillian
United Kingdom
6.7

“Good convenient stay, could have been better.”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No buffet breakfast. Was served on one plate either as continental or hot eg. Pancakes. No tea and coffee making facilities in room. Was told could use small kitchen when arrived but was not easily able to as pots stacked up for breakfast so not easy to access tea bags and heat water in microwave. Asked for high floor room, was given room on ground floor near front door, noisier.
눇Room and inn
April 9, 2017

Efua
United Kingdom
10

“Fantastic hotel and if you like history this is the place to come.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 8 nights
눉Just needed somewhere to dry clothing as the weather was not that great that was the only thing
눇Breakfast Service welcome was fabulous location was very good 5-7 min walk to the T Train and bus stop 2 mins away. Lots of restaurants around and too much choice Afternoon tea when you come back from a day of sightseeing Safe neighbourhood, came back late and no trouble. There is a lovely shop called Nomad round the corner to browse the worlds goods. Pharmacy just 2 mins away and friendly staff there as well.
March 25, 2017

Louisa
United States of America
8

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉Kitchen smells came up the stairs to our room and woke me.
눇Good mattress, quiet neighborhood, temperature control in room was excellent
March 25, 2017

Kathleen
United States of America
8.8

“Hidden gem near Porter Square”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉While the breakfast really is quite good, service felt frazzled. Perhaps another hand in the kitchen would improve the sense of the hectic.
눇Charming, well-maintained Victorian house. Quiet and as comfortable as Victorian furniture can be. Afternoon coffee, tea, and sweet treats are a nice touch.
March 20, 2017

Gay
United States of America
8.8

“We keep returning!! 'Nough said.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Great location and parking is a great plus. We have returned again and again.
March 16, 2017

Christina
United States of America
10

“Great place, close to everything, cozy and yummy breakfast”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Standard Queen Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉I could have used a little more light in my room. There was no overhead light so it was rather dark. Wi-Fi was slow and often booted me off.
눇So cozy and the breakfast was amazing.

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