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Porter Square Hotel
3 stars

Porter Square Hotel

1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140, United States
Cambridge, MA
See location+1 617 499 3399
From
C$ 100
Cheapest

rate per night

8.5
Great
based on 1505 reviews
1,505 reviews
Room type
Provider
Nightly total
Standard Room
C$ 100
Double room
C$ 185
Deluxe room
C$ 231

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About Porter Square Hotel

  • Hotel Room
    You’ll have a private room with all the hotel’s amenities
  • Freebies
    This stay includes Wi-Fi for free

Featuring an express check-in and check-out feature, free Wi-Fi and valet parking, Porter Square Hotel is just a five-minute walk from Harvard Square, Harvard University and Harvard College. Only a five-minute walk from Harvard MBTA Subway Station, the hotel's convenient location means it is an ideal base when visiting Cambridge.

Porter Square Hotel has been recently refurbished and provides a concierge, a 24-hour reception and luggage storage. In sunny weather, an outdoor terrace offers a nice spot to relax.

The hotel has 65 rooms offering all the necessities to ensure a comfortable stay.

Situated close to a number of popular hot spots, the hotel is in close proximity to lots of bars, nightclubs and trendy restaurants. Episcopal Divinity School and Longfellow National Historic Site are each within walking distance.

Latest deals for Porter Square Hotel

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Standard Room
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
Double room
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Deluxe room
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2 twin beds
Queen room
1 queen bed
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*Total includes estimated local taxes & fees payable on check out.
Prices are based on 1 night including GST, excluding local taxes and fees.

Amenities at Porter Square Hotel

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Valet parking
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Internet
  • Parking

Basics

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Internet
  • Linens
  • Towels
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Air-conditioned
  • Smoke alarms
  • Heating
  • Trash cans

Bathroom

  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet
  • Toilet paper
  • Additional bathroom
  • Bathrobe
  • Private bathroom

Services and conveniences

  • Business centre
  • Express check-out
  • Bottle of water
  • Concierge service
  • Safety deposit box
  • 24hr front desk

Accessibility and suitability

  • Allergy-free room
  • No smoking
  • Disabled Access
  • Elevator

Parking and transportation

  • Parking
  • Valet parking
  • Private parking

Media and entertainment

  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shared lounge/TV area

General

  • Carpeted
  • Slippers
  • Storage available

Workspace

  • Laptop safe
  • Desk

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge

Outdoor

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Iron and ironing board

Bedroom

  • Alarm clock

Reviews of Porter Square Hotel

All reviews are collected from real users with a verified booking made with KAYAK or one of our trusted external partners.

8.5
Very goodBased on 1,505 verified guest reviews

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10.0 Wonderful
Pros:Very convenient to Harvard and MIT. Clear, friendly, good value, restaurants nearby.
Cons:Did not have a gym
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2.0 Poor
Cons:What hotel has TWIN BEDS?! Huge disappointment. Would not recommend
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7.7 Good
Pros:Convenient Quiet Comfortable Had all essentials without superfluous luxury Unfortunately cafe/restaurant was not open yet
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6.2 Okay
Pros:Location
Cons:No desk. Stains on sheet.
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8.5 Very good
Pros:Staff was extremely friendly
Cons:Water for shower did not heat up in the morning- was forced to take a lukewarm shower. Did eventually heat up before my girlfriend took a shower.

Location

1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140

What's nearby

  • Porter Square117 m
  • Harvard Museum of Natural History1.3 km
  • Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology1.3 km
  • Semitic Museum1.3 km
  • Longfellow National Historic Site1.4 km
  • Harvard University1.4 km
  • Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments1.4 km
  • Memorial Hall1.6 km
  • Harvard Square1.7 km
  • Harvard Art Museums1.8 km
  • Mount Auburn Cemetery2.6 km
  • Central Square3 km

Policies

Check-in/Check-out

Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 12:00 PM

Cancellation/prepayment

Cancellation/prepayment policies vary by room type and provider.

Essential information about Porter Square Hotel

Low season

January

High season

June

Average price (weeknight)

C$ 354

Average price (weekend night)

C$ 339
Cheapest month to stay with an average 44% drop in price.
Most expensive month to stay with an average 57% rise in price.
Average Sun - Thu price over the last 2 weeks.
Average Fri & Sat price over the last 2 weeks.

When to book a room at Porter Square Hotel

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Top tips for your stay at Porter Square Hotel

  • If you’re after a cheap room at Porter Square Hotel, then you should consider staying during the low season. The cheapest deals can generally be found in January and March.
  • Prices can also vary depending on which day of the week you stay. For the best room deals at Porter Square Hotel, plan to stay on a Monday or Friday. The most expensive day is usually Thursday.
  • The cheapest price a room at Porter Square Hotel was booked for on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was C$ 169, while the most expensive was C$ 171.
  • How long should you stay at Porter Square Hotel? KAYAK users usually book their rooms here for 2 days.

FAQs when booking at Porter Square Hotel

  • Where is Porter Square Hotel located?

    Porter Square Hotel is located at 1924 Massachusetts Avenue in North Cambridge, 2 km from the centre of Cambridge. Porter Square is the closest landmark to Porter Square Hotel.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Porter Square Hotel?

    Check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 12:00 PM at Porter Square Hotel.

  • Does Porter Square Hotel offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Porter Square Hotel offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Porter Square Hotel from the airport?

    Porter Square Hotel is 9.6 km from Boston Logan Intl. Porter Square Hotel is 16.4 km from Bedford Hanscom Field.

  • How does KAYAK find such great Porter Square Hotel hotel deals?

    KAYAK scours the web for all room deals available at Porter Square Hotel in Cambridge and lets you compare them to find the best rate for your stay. Many different travel sites will offer discounts or deals at different times for rooms at Porter Square Hotel and KAYAK will provide you with prices from a huge range of travel sites. That means that you can always find a great deal for Porter Square Hotel.

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Good to know

Value for money

8.1

Distance to downtown

2.0 km

Nearest Airport

Boston Logan Intl

Distance to airport

9.6 km