I nearly skipped this Inn because of some of the negative postings, and I am grateful that I ignored them. Everything depends on your expectations, and mine were met. Any limitations (see below) are to be expected given the reasonable prices ($127/night including breakfast with 5% discount if paid with cash or cheque). It was perfect for my needs when... more

Do not be fool by the name. It is not a friendly place. The place is steps away from Harvard University. It perhaps has depended on its proximity to the university for business a little too much, because its service is horrible and its staff has very rude a telephone manner. When my husband was staying there on a business... more

We arrived by taxi (the driver didn't have a clue as to where this establishment was). First impressions were very good: lovely red-brick, clean facade with a porch. We had to call 0 on an outside phone in order to be admitted. The receptionist opened the door with her mobile phone glued to her ears and asked us to wait... more

Some friends stayed at A Friendly Inn for my daughters' wedding party. I was nervous at first, but the friends loved it and spoke highly of it. I was pleased with the staffs doing their best to make the stay comfortable and stressless. My daughter had a good wedding. I thanked everyone for helping out, especially the a friendly inn.... more

We stayed three nights for the Harvard Commencement ceremonies in early June 2008. We wanted something convenient for Harvard Yard and the centre of Cambridge and we felt very lucky to have found this place. The weather was cold and wet and A Friendly Inn is just 7 or 8 minutes' walk from Harvard Yard so we could nip back... more

The location is excellent--probably a 7-minute walk to the Harvard Square T. The bed was adequate, and while the room was small, I didn't expect that any hotel in this area would offer very large rooms. However, there were a few issues that would prevent me from coming back to this hotel. First, I had to take lukewarm showers the... more

The owners are nice. But the facility is mediocre. The pillows on the bed were low quality and difficult to sleep on. The rooms vary in quality. Some have old furniture that looks like they bought it at a flee market. Some are a little nicer but for the same price you could get something much more luxurious elsewhere. They... more

This is a wonderful little place to stay when visiting Cambridge. I was in town for school, so I didn't spend much time in the room-- but while I was there, it was perfectly adequate. Comfortable room and bed, very quiet (I had expected to hear people above and below, and brought ear plugs, but never needed them), and computer... more

fantastic cool first floor bedroom, trees to see, quiet back yard. front desk always there guarding me. I am outgoing, and they were very responsive to my outgoing friendly style, very helpful. i stayed on the first floor because i am old. They respect old people. And I am outgoing and respect family hotel keepers like the team. they knew... more