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Located in the Porter Square district in Cambridge, the Porter Square Hotel offers complimentary WiFi and ist 1.1 km from Central Square. Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology are within a 4-km radius of the property. Guest rooms boast flat-screen TVs, a work desk, and ironing facilities. Bathrobes, slippers, and a hairdryer are also offered. A patio and garden are featured at Porter Square Hotel. Brattle Theatre and Tufts University are within 2.8 km of the property. Boston is 7.4 km away from Porter Square Hotel. Logan Airport is just 12.6 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel


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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
8.5
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Edel
    Ireland Ireland
    Staff very friendly. Lovely showers! Food in restaurant fabulous.
  • Rosemary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The Porter Square Hotel was everything we wanted - clean, comfortable, great location. We found the staff to be exceptionally helpful and friendly. Miguel, in particular, was superb to deal with. Many thanks to all staff!
  • Kimi
    Germany Germany
    Great location, subway station in 2 min. Convenient business center in the basement.
  • Afanasenko
    Canada Canada
    It was clean, I was very happy about the bathroom and the shower- it was clean and the shower was well sealed and didn’t let any water out ❤️ also I was glad to have the access to coffee and water:) in the morning it was the best to start our day...
  • Miguel
    Spain Spain
    Good location (T station nearby and Harvard Square at walking distance). Very clean and modern.
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Comfortable although compact room. Close to Subway for easy access to Boston Centre. Great breakfast
  • Valerie
    Ireland Ireland
    Excellent location, clean and very comfortable hotel, will stay again when next in boston
  • Benjamin
    Germany Germany
    Good simple hotel in a convenient location in Cambridge
  • Jeffrey
    Australia Australia
    Location, room is big, staff friendly, overall a great stay.
  • Graham
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff : Cleanliness of room and public areas : Location (near T station)

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Margeaux Supper Parlor
    • Cuisine
      American • French
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Porter Square Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular facilities

  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Alarm clock

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels

Food & Drink

  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs US$28 per day.

  • Valet parking
  • Parking garage

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Business centre
  • 24-hour front desk

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
Porter Square Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. That's about £40. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscoverCash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of US$50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Porter Square Hotel

  • Porter Square Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Porter Square Hotel has 1 restaurant:

      • Margeaux Supper Parlor
    • Check-in at Porter Square Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Porter Square Hotel is 1.9 miles from the centre of Cambridge. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Porter Square Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Porter Square Hotel include:

      • Double