Name: Hotel 1868
Address: 1868 Massachusetts Avenue, Porter Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, Cambridge, Middlesex County, US
Price range: $146–$469 per night
Rating: 9.08

What guests think

Across many reviews, Hotel 1868 earns strong praise for its convenient Porter Square location by the Red Line, modern spaces, friendly staff, and smart but small rooms, with a notably good gym and efficient valet.

Common trade-offs include compact layouts with limited storage, no in-room fridge in many rooms, and occasional street or hallway noise. A few guests reported housekeeping only on request and rare cleanliness or maintenance issues, plus intermittent elevator outages. There is no on-site restaurant, but a coffee shop and numerous eateries are nearby. Expect an efficient, transit-convenient stay with compact rooms.

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Facilities

Well-equipped gym earns frequent praise, and a basement work area/conference space is available. Parking is valet-only and can be confusing, and a few reviews mention intermittent elevator outages.

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Sean

Oct 18, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great hotel. Solid service. Outstanding gym

10

Anne

Nov 17, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was young and awesome and the valet service was quick and seamless. You pull right out front and your car stays in the gated lot right behind the hotel which I liked in case we needed to get something or wanted it out fast. The hotel was quiet as a peep and spotless. It is close to the "T" which is super nice and very walkable eateries and stores. We loved our stay and I will for sure come back and see them again. Bed was comfy, shower was nice and they also offer nice coffee and water which is so nice to have. The gym was super cool too! Nice job to the young and sweet staff!

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Brenda

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Excellent location and clean, quiet. But the elevator was out for some of my 5 day stay. And I am 73 and on the 3rd floor. Also, you had to ASK for your room to be cleaned daily. Otherwise it was not. Even clean towels would have been nice.

10

Timothy

Dec 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly staff, very clean and efficient room, nice view, right on the Porter Square T stop. The fitness center is truly exceptional.

10

Kenny

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is a really great property, especially if you’re traveling as a couple! The room is small but very thoughtfully laid out, The bed is very comfortable, and the shower is heavenly! Also, there is a good work area in the basement with strong WiFi - great if you are on a work trip! And the T (Metro) is right next door, so Boston is just a short train ride away! I strongly recommend Hotel 1868, and intend to stay there again next time I’m in Boston!

10

Keana Jamie

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The gym and conference area were a lovely touch.

10

Sharon

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great boutique hotel - new and modern. Small rooms designed extremely well. Gym on site. Very professional and friendly staff.

10

john

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

A lovely hotel in Cambridge area of boston with good transport links. Hotel has a fitness room and an area for coffee and ice machine.

10

John

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

A great 5 day stay. Convenient. Great responsive staff. Valet parking is affordable. Walkable to Harvard sites and easy across the street access to red line subway which can take you anywhere.

8

Carolyn

Jun 22, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice hotel. Unique design. Very friendly staff. Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond their control the elevator wasn’t working well so it was out of order for a couple of days. Glad I was only on the 2nd floor.

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Cleanliness

Most guests describe rooms and common areas as very clean and well maintained. A few reported lapses (dirty linens or mold) and noted housekeeping is by request.

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Xin

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spot dirt and hair on the sheet. Debris on the floor. This is nasty. Nice supplies including cups, towel of all sizes.

10

Irene

Aug 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Everything was great! Lovely, spotless hotel in a very convenient location; friendly and helpful staff. The room was small, but fine for my needs.

10

Owen

Nov 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean room and courteous staff. Thank you!

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Ruth

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the reception staff were rude! We had to change rooms becuase the room was dirty. they made everything really hard.

10

Vicki

Feb 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was perfect. Immaculately clean, friendly staff, good price, very attractive room.

10

Joseph

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

While it was in Cambridge, getting downtown to Boston was easy because the train station was right across the street. Good restaurants and shopping in the area. Hotel was clean and nice.

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lisa

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location of this hotel was great, the red line was right across the street from the hotel and only 4 stops into central boston. Area was nice and quiet. Hotel was very clean and modern. Staff were all really friendly and helpful. Bed was very comfortable also and the shower was amazing, good pressure and nice toiletries.

10

Elisabeth

Feb 23, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Clean, modern and charming

8

Leslie

Jul 2, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was very clean and staff was very friendly. It was in a safe area but we found mold in the bathroom.

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Amy

Jan 29, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

Cleanliness in rooms in general was poor. Because of a dirty room, I ended up changing rooms, so I got to see several. All rooms appear to be quite tiny. Rooms overlooking Mass Ave were quite noisy. Rooms have thermostats that are difficult to use and which emit a lot of un-blockable light. I will not stay here again.

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Rooms

Rooms are compact but thoughtfully designed, with comfortable beds and modern bathrooms; many note smart storage and high ceilings. Trade-offs include limited storage or desk space, no in-room fridge in many rooms, and occasional noise from street, hallways, or above.

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Jennifer

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice property right across from a T line entrance. Rooms are very nice. My only complaint is that there is a lot of street noise and we could hear the people on the floor above walking around. Earplugs solved the noise issue, though. Staff is very nice.

8

Diane

Aug 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very convenient location right by the T and easy to walk to dining and shopping options. Interior design was nice, bed was comfortable, bathroom and shower worked well. The only downside was that the room was very small with minimal storage space (no closet in the bedroom, no cabinet in the bathroom, skinny desk with 1 small chair), so it was really cramped to have 2 people. This would be perfect for a short solo visit, but not ideal for longer stays with 2 people.

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Steven

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and modern. No closet so pack lightly. Nice staff and very nice gym.

10

Amy

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

It's a very boutique hotel. The rooms are incredibly small!

10

Jill

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very pleased with our recent stay - very clean, comfortable room. Right across from the Porter St T Station. Lots of shops/restaurants within walking distance. Easy check in/check out - friendly staff. Would have loved a mini-fridge in the room - all else 5 Stars!

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Derek

Aug 1, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Aesthetically pleasing room. Very little parking. Valet was not available when I arrived. Room is tight. Water was slimy during showering. Thin walls. Very few television options. No refrigerator. Average.

6

Philip

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good basic hotel. My room overlooked an AC unit and a small roof. The soundproofing wasn’t great. I could hear steps above my room when I was trying to go to sleep and when I woke up. Several doors slamming in the hallway in the morning wasn’t so peaceful. Room was fine, if small. A lamp didn’t work. Shower was small. Mattress was puffy but a trifle uncomfortable. Safe was on the floor and a bit hard to access. AC worked well. Front desk staff were fine, but typical aloof Gen Z attitude. Perfunctory and not friendly. Felt transactional. I felt a bit like a gnat. I did appreciate the microwave in the basement as I had to use it for medical purposes. I valeted my car, there’s a charge, but all fine. Very well-located in the Porter Square area.

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Kenny

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

This is a really great property, especially if you’re traveling as a couple! The room is small but very thoughtfully laid out, The bed is very comfortable, and the shower is heavenly! Also, there is a good work area in the basement with strong WiFi - great if you are on a work trip! And the T (Metro) is right next door, so Boston is just a short train ride away! I strongly recommend Hotel 1868, and intend to stay there again next time I’m in Boston!

8

W KEITH

Jul 10, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

2nd stay at this hotel. It's convenient to Harvard Sq and the Red Line into Boston. Room is quiet, hotel is modern, coffee shop is excellent. Only complaint this time: the room was really small: one chair (more like a bar stool); shower and sink are the same space (and the only bathroom plug is there), no place to put a suitcase except the entrance. In the future, avoid the room next to the elevator.

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ANDREA

Jul 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Rooms were clean and well stocked but very small. Location is across the street from the metro so that makes it easy to get a round. Valet parking was perfect. I thought location was a bit off the beaten path but I am new to Boston so wasnt sure where to stay.

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Service

Service is widely praised as friendly, helpful, and accommodating, with smooth check-in, early check-in and luggage storage when possible, and efficient valet. A few guests reported lapses such as rudeness, unreturned calls, or billing/refund frustrations.

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Tara

Apr 4, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

My credit card was collected for “incidentals” and charged the full rate for the room, even though I already paid for the room via Orbitz. I now have to go to the front desk, during the time when I should be at work, and get this worked out. Otherwise everything was fine with the hotel. It’s a little loud because my window faces Mass Ave, but not too bad. I might be back on my next trip… if they can resolve the Cc charge issue.

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David

Jun 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

I was not able to stay at this hotel due to an accident that happened in the week prior to my intended stay. In the accident, I fractured multiple ribs and was not able to travel to Boston by plane or car. I called the hotel on 6/16 and spoke to Jordan requesting that the hotel make an exception in their refund policy in light of my unique medical conditions (and offered to provide medical documentation). I also spoke to a representative at Expedia (where the booking was originally made) and they said the decision on the refund of $238 was up to Hotel 1868. The Hotel 1868 denied my request for a refund. My son will be attending Harvard University and we anticipated staying at Hotel 1868 multiple times in the future. It is unfortunate that the management at Hotel 1868 feels that retaining $238 is worth losing a customer and the associated future business. I am sure that as it is summer in my "paid for room" was rented anyway so they made double. I am providing this feedback so hopefully the next customer with this situation will be treated differently. Regards, David Stacy

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Ruth

Jul 7, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the reception staff were rude! We had to change rooms becuase the room was dirty. they made everything really hard.

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Marissa

Dec 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was perfect, clean and staff were very friendly and helpful! Would definitely stay again.

10

Steve

Dec 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Cute hotel, comfortable rooms, convenient location. Only issues were 1) we tried calling 4 times to let them know flight was significantly delayed, and no one ever answered the phone, and 2) there is a frosted glass window between the bathroom and the bedroom, which means if anyone turns on the bathroom light, the bedroom is illuminated (which woke both of us up at different points during the stay).

10

Anusha

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This is my third time staying at Hotel 1868 and it is my go to hotel in Boston. The location is convenient to Harvard, and right across from the T so you can get around the city easily. Rooms are clean, well maintained and very comfortable and the staff are helpful and friendly.

10

John

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

A great 5 day stay. Convenient. Great responsive staff. Valet parking is affordable. Walkable to Harvard sites and easy across the street access to red line subway which can take you anywhere.

10

Leyla

Mar 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff, incredibly generous and flexible with special demands. Will definitely stay here again!

10

Christina

Aug 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a great find for the price in Boston. Staff was incredible - above and beyond in many ways! Really enjoyed my time here, and would highly recommend if you’re looking for a reasonable Boston option!

10

Kristopher

Oct 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean, staff was kind and helpful. Room was very nice. We were able to check in early and staff allowed us to use valet for our car before checking in.

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Location

Across from Porter Square T/Red Line, with easy access to Harvard, MIT, and Boston; many restaurants, shops, and a coffee shop next door. A few noted it is farther from downtown and that signage can be hard to spot at night.

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Johnna

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Clean close to everything. The T is directly across the street. There is a target, cvs and grocery store. So many restaurants and shops in walking distance. Love this location will be back next year.

10

Sudhakara

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location right next to the porter station. Convenient. One stop from Harvard and three from MIT.

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Giuseppe

Mar 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is brand new and shining. The room is small but functional. The bathroom is sizable. Very comfy queen bed. Big tv. Very quiet (I asked for a room on the back side). The lobby decor is kind of cool. The location is excellent, across the street from the T stop.

10

Yeung Bik Kwoon

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location: across the road to the T; lots of good restaurants nearby; safe neighbourhood; easy access to MIT and Harvard.

10

Jill

Sep 6, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Very pleased with our recent stay - very clean, comfortable room. Right across from the Porter St T Station. Lots of shops/restaurants within walking distance. Easy check in/check out - friendly staff. Would have loved a mini-fridge in the room - all else 5 Stars!

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Richard

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very difficult to find the hotel - not well marked especially at night time.

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Makhosana

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

We really enjoyed our stay. It’s convenient to the T for getting into and around Boston.

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Lynn

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It is near the train, but not near Harvard or Cambridge town!

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lisa

Oct 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Location of this hotel was great, the red line was right across the street from the hotel and only 4 stops into central boston. Area was nice and quiet. Hotel was very clean and modern. Staff were all really friendly and helpful. Bed was very comfortable also and the shower was amazing, good pressure and nice toiletries.

10

John

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

A great 5 day stay. Convenient. Great responsive staff. Valet parking is affordable. Walkable to Harvard sites and easy across the street access to red line subway which can take you anywhere.

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Dining

No on-site dining or breakfast, but a coffee shop is next door and many restaurants are within walking distance.

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Johnna

Aug 13, 2025

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Stayed 6 nights

Clean close to everything. The T is directly across the street. There is a target, cvs and grocery store. So many restaurants and shops in walking distance. Love this location will be back next year.

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Cathryn

Sep 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to use as a base for exploring Boston on public transport. T station right opposite, buy a day (or longer) Charlie card and travel all over on the public transport system. Easy links to airport and cruise port. No food at hotel but number of eateries within walking distance plus Neros coffee shop under he same roof.

10

Jeffry

Nov 25, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Perfect location. Nice coffee shop right next door.

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Orlando

Nov 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Plenty of places to eat around. T station super close. love Cafe Nero and it has one next to it. Love the coffee there.

10

Malcolm

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean hotel with plenty of dining options nearby.

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Carol

Jun 9, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

I think the hotel had been recently renovated. Very new and modern. Rooms are small but efficient. Not crazy about the shower. The floor is slippery when wet and it is open so easy to get most of the bathroom wet. The location is perfect though, across the street from the T. Nice cafe next door and Andy's Diner down the street. Lots of restaurants nearby.

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Nancy

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Hotel is new and nicely designed, modern, and room although small, had nice design with shelves and storage, so it felt bigger. Bedding was very comfortable and bathroom very nice with gray tiles and glass wall step-in shower. Good Coffee shop and great Açaí juice bar next door. Walked down the street .9 miles for a great tapas restaurant called Barcelona.

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Cynthia

Mar 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Came to Cambridge to see a play in Harvard Square. This was a perfect spot to stay. Walkable to Harvard Square and many dining options. Room was attractive and comfortable, a bit cramped and lacking in space to hang coats, etc. But perfect for a short stay when not intending to hang out in room. Staff was very friendly!

10

Barbara

Oct 20, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely boutique hotel less than a mile from Harvard Square and right across from public transportation. Exceptional modern design and excellent friendly service. What it lacks is any in-hotel dining or nearby restaurants, except for a good coffee shop next door. Affordable valet parking a plus but Boston/Cambridge tricky for driving/parking. But I would happily stay here again.

10

Wayne

Apr 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very courteous staff and wonderful room. good value. maybe a continental breakfast would be nice. But plenty of offerings nearby.

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Month	Average price
January	$127
February	$132
March	$162
April	$222
May	$234
June	$270
July	$213
August	$214
September	$235
October	$262
November	$181
December	$144

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4 $375	5 $260	6	7	8	9	10
11 $183	12 $185	13	14 $437	15	16	17 $469
18 $195	19 $217	20	21	22 $280	23	24 $325
25 $211	26 $229	27 $229	28 $241	29 $218	30 $263	31 $208

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14 $238	15	16	17	18	19
20 $146	21 $179	22	23	24	25	26
27	28	29	30

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