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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
180 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Queen Bed
225 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Suite, 1 Queen Bed
Room with view
350 square feet
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Deluxe Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds
205 square feet
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable hotel near Harvard University

Popular property highlights

Free WiFi
24-hour business center
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk
Concierge services

With a stay at Porter Square Hotel in Cambridge (Porter Square), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Boston University.

Make yourself at home in one of the 65 air-conditioned rooms 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. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A 24-hour business center is on site at this 3-star property.

A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. This business-friendly hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Porter Square Hotel is a smoke-free property.

  • Luggage storage
  • Elevator
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services
  • Shared microwave
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2016
  • Total number of rooms - 65
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 5
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Garden

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Valet parking (surcharge)

Room Amenities

Porter Square Hotel offers 65 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and bathrobes. LED televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers 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 irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

  • Air conditioning
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Cable TV service
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED TV
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 2

Where to Eat

Porter Square Hotel has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Accessibility

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

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 3:00 AM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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 fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit

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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. The tax ID number is C0015450491. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-out is available.

Credit card pre-authorization

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Masks are compulsory at the property

Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly

Temperature checks are not available to guests

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

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Security system

Debit cards not accepted

Protective clothing is not available to guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Carbon monoxide detector

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Smoke detector

State tax ID - C0015450491

Parking height restrictions apply

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 48 hours

Fees

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.

Hotel Names

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

We should mention

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.

Contactless check-out is available.

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