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Porter Square Hotel

3.0 star property

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Restaurant
A restaurant with high ceilings, chandeliers, and a bar area with shelves of bottles.
A modern building with a courtyard, benches, and flower beds.
Front of property
A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $190
$163 nightly
$190 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 2 - Aug 3

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1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA, 02140
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Tufts University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A compact hotel room with two beds, a small desk, a shower area, and a toilet.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(148 reviews)
  • 180 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A bed with a white bedspread and a brown blanket with the text "Porter Square Hotel".

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • 225 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a television, and a bed.

Suite, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • City view
  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a brick building.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a window with curtains, and a city view.

Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window with a view of buildings, and a painting on the wall.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 200 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

With a stay at Porter Square Hotel in Cambridge (North Cambridge), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. .This hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from TD Garden.

What's nearby

  • Somerville Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Harvard University - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tufts University - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Harvard Square - 5 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Porter Square Station - 2 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 3 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yume Ga Arukara - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Rustica - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Porter Square Hotel

Porter Square Hotel offers 65 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. 48-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, and hair dryers.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Stay in one of 65 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
At Porter Square Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.
Porter Square Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Valet parking on site (USD 28 per night; includes in/out privileges)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 48-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)

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

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Tax ID - C0015450491
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.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel
Porter Square Hotel Cambridge
Porter Square Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Porter Square Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 730 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 180 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frankin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is my best option to stay in Boston area since is close to the metro station and surrounding by excellent restaurants on Mass Ave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Small rooms, but clean, new and nice. Great location and building. I will definitely stay here again when I visit my nephew at Tufts next.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaite

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very clean, polite and courteous staff!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant place. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Corey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a good place for a stay in a convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Red Line. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Room was clean and well- kept. Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradford

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and great location!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really nice place. Staff super helpful. Valet parking was so convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Clean room, good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything and everyone was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean and is good hotel to crash if you’re out most of the town. Its close to the Porter Square train station
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, friendly and helpful staff. Easy valet parking. Excellent restaurant and staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aidan

Very clean room and close to everything! Excellent staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward or Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and comfortable! We stayed 1 night for the Boston Marathon. Room was ready early and we were upgraded to a Queen room. Room had a great shower and soft towels. Convenient location to subway, shopping (CVS & Target) and good dining options. We liked Bagelsaurus, CSCA Cafe, and Andy’s Diner
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sishuwa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Dinner at Margeaux was delicious. The staff could not have been nicer. Clean rooms and were as pictured. Enjoyed our stay definitely will come again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great. Front desk staff super helpful. And the on site restaurant was great. Thanks we will be back !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient to subway , Davis Square for film festival. Many restaurant choices. Great for walking
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucien

Decent hotel in good location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Helena

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Clean room friendly staff but hard beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026