Description
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk..
With a stay at Porter Square Hotel in Cambridge (North Cambridge), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. This hotel is 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Boston University.. Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Harvard University - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi Harvard Law School - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi Tufts University - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi Harvard Square - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi Assembly Row - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi Kendall Square - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi Cambridgeside Galleria - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi Charles River Esplanade - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi LEGOLAND® Discovery Center - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Brighton Music Hall - 4.7 km / 2.9 mi Museum of Science - 5 km / 3.1 mi Boston University - 5 km / 3.1 mi Agganis Arena - 5.5 km / 3.4 mi Paradise Rock Club - 5.6 km / 3.5 mi The nearest airports are: Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 11.6 km / 7.2 mi Logan International Airport (BOS) - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 19.1 km / 11.9 mi Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 45.3 km / 28.2 mi Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 41 km / 25.5 mi The preferred airport for Porter Square Hotel is Logan International Airport (BOS). . In Cambridge (North Cambridge).
At Porter Square Hotel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge..
- Other
- Air conditioning
- Heating (free of charge)
- Additional services
- Laundry Service
- Lift
- Maid
- Reception
- 24-hour reception
- Concierge service
- Porter service
- Entertainment
- Computer room
- TV lounge
- Parking
- Nearby parking
- Valet parking
- Pets
- No pets allowed
- Smoking
- Smoking not allowed
- Wi-Fi
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- Services
- Café
- Computer room
- Garden
- Hair dryer
- Iron
- Ironing equipment
- Luggage storage
- Public bathroom
- Safe
- Sale of tickets
- Security
- Serviced office
- Bars
- Bar
- Gym and SPA
- Gym
- Accessibility
- Facilities for people with disabilities
- Lift with braille
- Check-in/Check-out
- Deposit:
- #{ depositAmount } #{ depositCurrency } #{ depositType }
- Payment method: #{ paymentMethods }
- Payment date: #{ depositTime }
- General
- Number of people: #{numberOfPersons}
- Floor: #{floorNumber}
- Tourism register number:
- #{ registryNumber }
- Our rentals include:
- Utilities
- Cleaning
- Admin fees and taxes
Good to know
About the deposit
Deposit:
#{ depositAmount } #{ depositCurrency } #{ depositType }
Payment method:
#{ paymentMethods }
Payment date:
#{ depositTime }
Some accommodation providers may require a deposit, which is not included in the price. This deposit will be payable upon arrival and refunded in full upon departure, provided that no damage has been caused.
Additional information
Key pick-up
#{ keyCollection }
Tourism register number:
#{ registryNumber }
National Identification Code
#{ nationalIdentificationCode }
Taxes included in the final price
Any local tourist tax/resort fee has to be paid on spot directly by clients, if applicable Yes No
This property has additional information that you can
see here
Congratulations! You know how to look for deals
Very good
Based on 196 reviews
Location
Quiet in the room
Rooms
Service
Value for money
Cleanliness
This accommodation stands out for being in the heart of Cambridge
Showing 5 featured reviews out of 196 TripAdvisor reviews
L
larryeder1958
Madison, Wisconsin
25/04/2025
“The Porter Square Hotel is one of my fave hotels in the world! It is my place to stay in Cambridge, near Boston!”
The Porter Square Hotel is one of my favorite hotels in the world. I have traveled to 75 countries now. I am a blogger on RunBlogRun, covering sporting events and a correspondent, occasionally for BBC sports. The hotel is managed by Curtis Butcher, a good friend, who managed CharlesMark hotel for … more
M
Matthew S
22/10/2024
“Hidden secret.”
The hotel is across the street from the Red Line T stop, as well as a small shopping plaza. Great for riding public transportation and getting to and from Harvard Square quickly. I arrived at 12:15pm and was surprised and happy that my room was ready and I could be checked in. I booked a Queen Suit… more
W
WILLIAMH578
Chicago, Illinois
15/02/2026
“Convenient and cozy”
My daughter lives in Somerville , and the Porter Square Hotel is about a mile away. This was my third time staying there so needless to say I like it. It’s across from a little shopping mall across the street. The Zing is a nice coffee shop with bagels and pastries. Another attraction is an Iris… more
C
cmp57
DC
28/10/2025
“Clean but thin walls and uncomfortable bed”
The room was clean, and the staff was friendly and helpful. My two biggest complaints: - the bed was a little hard. I slept fine, but it was kind of uncomfortable - the walls are very thin. I could hear the person’s conversation in the room next to me.
D
Divya M
Portland, Maine
06/03/2025
“A study in contrasts”
The Porter Square Hotel is a study in contrasts. I stayed in a twin room, and it smelled like stale air and cigarette smoke. The lighting was harsh and the room was stuffy. The bathroom was clean and the space was functional. When I went downstairs for breakfast in the restaurant, I experienced qui… more
The reviews shown have not been verified. Viajes El Corte Inglés, S.A. does not guarantee that they correspond to real users of the service nor does it assume responsibility for their content. More Info