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#4 of 13 B&Bs in Cambridge
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  • Rooms: 20
  • Address: 6 Prentiss Street Cambridge, MA 02140
Property Type: Bed and Breakfast
  • Guest rooms in a private home or small hotel that includes breakfast in the price of lodging.
Description: Historic Inn dating from 1843, built in Greek Revival style with full front porch & fluted columns. This description is based on information provided by the B&B / inn.
Business Centre Fitness Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Pets Not Allowed Restaurant No Room Service No Swimming Pool
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“Wow!!”

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5 of 5 stars
SF Bay Area
5 Aug 2006

We stayed here for three nights while we went apartment hunting in Cambridge. What a wonderful place! Beautiful rooms (due to our last minute booking we ended up staying in two rooms, 19 and 6), clean, comfy... Free wifi which you can use in your room, a nice patio to hang out and enjoy the sun on, tea and home-made cookies served mid-afternoon. The staff is fantastically friendly -- Tangi rocks! Yummy restaurants around the corner, and just a couple of blocks from the T.

We are _very_ happy we choose to stay here...

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Friendly service, quaint rooms.
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Every room is unique -- try to book a specific room. Always call and confirm reservations, their online booking is tempermental.
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JazzTrumpet's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2006
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 25-34
Member since: 05 August 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
Absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
An Amazing Honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older Travellers, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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“High on Aesthetics and service, but a few glitches”

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3 of 5 stars
San Francisco, California
20 Jul 2006
3/3 found this review helpful

This was a Karen Brown recommendation, and we had high expectations. Stayed here for 2 nights during a HOT July week, and our first impression was quite positive - the air conditioning worked very well! We were in Room 5, which has it's own entrance from the street. The room was nicely and tastefully appointed, although there were a number of little things that could have made the experience better:
(1) The lock on the ground floor, street-facing window was broken, making us feel slightly insecure (I've lived in Cambridge!)
(2) There was no bathroom vent - unusual these days.
(3) The single overhead lamp in the bathroom was not sufficient.
(4) A nice large king bed, but only one side table. I would have traded for a queen bed and two tables.
(5) A little kitchenette, but not even a tea cup or glass! Just a bare fridge and little sink.
(6) Marginal noise insulation between adjoining rooms. We had a (locked) connecting door with a room behind us, and could clearly hear every word spoken in the room.

On the other hand, the service was good, especially the breakfast, which was excellent and quickly serviced.

Overall, it was nice, but I expected more for over $240/night, having just come from a suite hotel in the same general area costing $139/night. Perhaps the other rooms represent a better value.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — the Breakfast!
    • Disliked — Room amenities
    • Any tips/secrets for future travellers? — Ask specific questions about the rooms
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casey0999's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2006
Travelled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Personal event (wedding, ...)
Age group: 50-64
Member since: 20 July 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location (e.g., convenience, views)
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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“Loved it”

Mary Prentiss Inn

7 Jun 2006
1/1 found this review helpful

I should have written this sooner but better late than never. Stayed here a night and it was so charming. Such a pretty house, and the staff was very friendly. My boyfriend and I stayed in Room 12, small room but it had a round window which took up almost the entire wall, it was very impressive. We actually got snowed in and had to stay an extra night. Breakfast was delicous and they have a cat who was a sweetie. Staying again next weekend. Within walking distance to some restaurants and the T.

One small issue, limited on premises parking and I was supposed to leave early but my car was blocked in. Had to wait a few hours for people to leave.

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cimicats's Summary
Date of Stay: February 2006
Member since: 07 June 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, An Amazing Honeymoon
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
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“Home Away From Home”

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5 of 5 stars
Dublin, Ireland
3 May 2006

I stayed for almost 5 weeks here and really thought the place was lovely. Rooms were cosy with Cable TV and wireless internet access. Staff were pleasant and helpful. Breakfast was nice and afternnon tea was served between 3 and 7 with fresh home-baked goodies. Convenient to both Harvard and Porter Sq (Porter Square is a bit closer). No elevator however, so beware if you have heavy luggage, though staff are willing to assist you. All in all a very enjoyable stay.

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DubUser's Summary
Date of Stay: April 2006
Member since: 03 May 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
I recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young Singles, Great pool scene, pet owners, Families with Small Children, Families with Teenagers
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“Lovely room, delicious breakfast”

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5 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA
10 Apr 2006

Lovely room in a sweet inn. The parking was easy, but a bit tight. The breakfast was exceptional and comfortable in a beautiful dining room. Easy walk to Harvard Law School and Harvard Square.

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