This hotel was a bit of a disappointment for the price, although the location is ideal if you want to experience the atmosphere of Harvard Square with its student café scene and stroll through Harvard Yard. There is a strange reception layout (we tried to book in at a car hire desk and the guy said it happens all the... More

The bad: - musky scent emminating in room - chipped paint on walls - outdated feel (the latest in technology-- A combination clock and CASSETTE PLAYER) - DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT use the computer in the lobby. They charge a bundle and the internet access SUCKS and the computer freezes and resets. The good: - prime, safe location... More

It's just a couple of blocks off of Harvard Square, an easy walk from the subway. Puts you in the middle of the local scene. That's the up side. The down side is that it is a pretty bare bones affair. Small room and no signs of luxury. Did have a refrigerator, which could have come in handy, but no... More

We needed to stay one night in Harvard, and found this hotel to offer the cheapest rate, so we didn't expect much. It is a no-frills hotel, ie. no valet parking, no one to help with your luggage, which was all okay and expected. But not even to help us with the lobby door when they saw us struggling with... More

The Harvard Square Hotel offers a simple trade-off: you get an unbeatable location just off Harvard Square at less expensive prices than neighboring hotels BUT you have to put up with tired, drab, and slightly run-down interiors. If you have a car, the hotel offers one more bonus: a small self-park lot that you can drive in and out of... More

As with any hotel stay, your experience at the Harvard Square Hotel depends upon your personal priorities. I just returned from a 5-day stay in Cambridge, and this property had everything that I needed. I'm surprised that other guests complained about the rooms. I found the rooms to be basic (i.e., not particularly stylish) but completely clean; also, the in-room... More

I stayed here with a colleague for one night in September 2011. The positives: this hotel is very well situated. But the price you pay for one of the cheapest (!) hotels in Harvard Square, apparently, is: no breakfast, no soap or shampoo in the bathroom, and no soul at all. The lobby and hallways of this hotel have all... More

This hotel is probably one of the best locations in Cambridge, but for 225$ per night (what I paid) it is needs an upgrade. The bathrooms are worn-out, like most of the rest of the hotel. There's no breakfast service, but there are plenty of alternatives within walking distance.OK for one or two nights. Personnel is friendly. More

Business travel to Cambridge landed us in this hotel and seeing one-star ratings had us concerned. rooms were very comfortable and location was great. No extras but since there are a million restaurants in walking distance it wasn't a problem. More