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Single Room, Shared Bath
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Economy Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable Cambridge bed & breakfast in Mid-Cambridge with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Irving House At Harvard, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge, just a 4-minute walk from Harvard University and 11 minutes by foot from Harvard Square. This eco-certified bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Boston University.

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Irving House At Harvard. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The bed & breakfast offers a snack bar/deli. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Colonial bed & breakfast also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff.

Irving House At Harvard is a smoke-free property.

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • Daily
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free breakfast (local cuisine)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free breakfast
  • Year Built - 1893
  • Total number of rooms - 44
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Bulgarian
  • Czech

Room Amenities

Irving House At Harvard offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary newspapers. 15-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cambridge bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Washer/dryer
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size: 15
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of beds 2
  • Grab bar - near toilet

Where to Eat

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 7:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Tax ID - C0015050490

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The tax ID number is C0015050490. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Credit card pre-authorization

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Food service has not been amended for enhanced safety

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Carbon monoxide detector

LGBTQ friendly

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

State tax ID - C0015050490

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guest stays

Fees

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Harvard Irving House
  • Irving House
  • Irving House Harvard
  • Irving House Harvard B&B
  • Irving House Harvard B&B Cambridge
  • Irving House Harvard Cambridge
  • Irving House At Harvard Hotel Cambridge
  • Irving House At Harvard Cambridge
  • Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast
  • Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast Cambridge

We should mention

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in EarthCheck, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

  • Green Tourism Program
  • EarthCheck
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