Harvard Square Hotel

3.8
239 reviews

About

Hotel
Book a memorable stay in the heart of Cambridge at Harvard Square Hotel. With a prime address next to Harvard University and the Charles River, our boutique property is surrounded by local shops, cafés and nightlife. Downtown Boston is also less than 10 minutes away.

Location

Harvard Square Hotel
110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA
02138, United States

Hours

Reviews

3.8
239 reviews
5 stars
92
4 stars
71
3 stars
38
2 stars
17
1 star
21

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Location

The hotel is praised for its excellent location near Harvard Square, making it convenient for guests visiting the university and nearby attractions.

Staff Service

While many guests appreciated the friendly and helpful staff, there were several reports of poor service and rude interactions, particularly at the front desk.

Room Quality

Rooms are generally described as small and clean, but there are complaints about noise levels, outdated amenities, and cleanliness issues.

Value for Money

Guests feel that the hotel is overpriced for the limited amenities and services offered, with many suggesting it does not meet expectations for a boutique hotel.

Amenities

The hotel lacks basic amenities such as breakfast and in-room coffee makers, with only free coffee and tea available in the lobby.
  • MD
    Megan DiSciscio
    Jan 4, 2026
    5.0
    This was the perfect spot for a quick weekend getaway. It is right in the heart of Harvard square with easy parking, a great view and the rooms are clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again!
  • LD
    La Crescenta Dentist
    Dec 30, 2025
    5.0
    room are good staff is very supportive
  • JJ
    J
    Dec 22, 2025
    5.0
    Very well-designed hotel. My mattress was fabulously comfortable and I appreciated the adjustable desk chair. Each room has an iron, ironing board and hair dryer. And I appreciated the motion controlled night lights so guests do not trip when they get up in the middle of the night. There's free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate in the first floor snack area with other treats for sale. The second floor has a vending machine with reasonable prices and an ice machine. Staff was always willing to address my concerns in a professional manner. Would definitely stay again.
  • LR
    Lotte Rubin
    Dec 21, 2025
    5.0
    A great value. Centrally located. Very clean , modern, but small rooms. We had a great stay .
  • RW
    Richard Whittle
    Dec 15, 2025
    2.0
    A whining dog in the room across the hall made it impossible to sleep for much of the first night. The thin walls made it difficult the second night, when a group of loud teenagers on some sort of class trip checked in. I won't be staying at the Harvard Square Hotel again.

Frequently Asked Questions About Harvard Square Hotel

Where is Harvard Square Hotel located?

Harvard Square Hotel is located at 110 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, US.

What are the operating hours of Harvard Square Hotel?

Harvard Square Hotel operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.