Harvard Square Hotel

Reviews

• RL

  Roger L

  Apr 27, 2026
  5.0
  The property is in a perfect location right across from Harvard Square, which makes it very convenient. The staff are consistently kind, helpful, and professional—special thanks to Behrooz, Raj, Keno, and Qavi for making the stay feel especially welcoming. They truly go out of their way to take care of guests. While the facilities are somewhat limited and could use some updates, but works fine for a comfortable stay. Overall, the property provides a positive guest experience and represents good value given its prime location and level of service.
• GL

  Gerardo García Álvarez

  Apr 22, 2026
  4.0
  Qavi is a great member of the staff at the HS Hotel. Very professional and kind 👏🏻
• TB

  Tanida Birkholz

  Apr 22, 2026
  4.0
  Harvard Square is a great place to stay. It’s conveniently located, comfortable and the staff there were very accommodating. One thing to note, it does not have a restaurant or cafe within the hotel, however there is more of a convenience type area that has coffee, waters, sodas and a few snacks. However, due to it’s location it’s within walking distance to many restaurants such as Russell House, Boston Burger or Joe’s pizza.
• EG

  Elaine Glickman

  Apr 7, 2026
  5.0
  The location, staff, and general atmosphere are just what we wanted. Friendly, clean, comfortable, and right in the middle of Harvard Square. We'll be back!
• TA

  Tejas Aralere

  Mar 26, 2026
  3.0
  I’m a professor and research fellow at Harvard and was invited to give a lecture and was hosted at this hotel. I had a long drive from Virginia and got in late. I was given room 403. All night long there was a mechanical whirring noise. I thought it was the AC or something but it was a door seal problem and noise from the maintenance room right next to the room! Staff said no one had told them about this issue which suggests that they usually don’t give this room to guests. This makes sense since the room is also next to the elevator which got a bit noisy. Even my noise canceling headphones didn’t block it out!! I slept a total of 3 hours before showering and leaving my room early in the morning to escape to Widener Library. I’ve traveled around the world and usually stay in Marriott, and I guess I’ll continue to do so. I don’t know if it’s because the check in staff saw my name and said oh, it’s some dude checking in or what, but it was absolutely ridiculous. Thankfully they switched my room the next day. The shower was high pressure but perhaps too much pressure? The mirror was rusted and the toilet was angled and wobbly. If you’re given 403 DO NOT TAKE IT. The management needs to check their rooms and ensure that they can stay in them themselves. Renovate! And I hope a manager reaches out to me. I’d love to chat.

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