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$1061924 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, 02140, Massachusetts, United States
1,506 reviews
1/47
Business center
Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Porter Square Hotel is a 3-star property in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, located about 1.2mi from the city center. Address: 1924 Massachusetts Ave.
Featured amenities include a free business center, free Wifi, air conditioning, a restaurant, a bar, and a garden. The property also offers a 24-hour front desk, non-smoking rooms, an elevator, and parking options: Private Parking (extra charges) and Parking On Site (extra charges).
Reviews: 1506. Price starts from $106.
On-site dining shines at Margeaux Supper Parlor, a Traditional-ambiance restaurant serving American and French-inspired dishes. It’s a cozy spot to unwind after a day of exploring Cambridge, with a menu that complements the hotel’s stylish surroundings.
Payment is straightforward: cash is not accepted, but Mastercard, Discover, American Express, and Visa are welcomed. Parking options are available for a fee, including Private Parking and Parking On Site, making it easy to come and go as adventures unfold around Porter Square.
A range of room types awaits, including a 320 sqft Suite (Double) and a 220 sqft Deluxe (Queen), plus 200 sqft Deluxe (2 Twin) and 180 sqft Petite (2 Twin). Standard and Petite configurations are also available, with all rooms non-smoking to keep the vibe comfortable for every traveler.
Closest airports
Logan International Airport
5.5miManchester Airport
40.6miTheodore Francis Green State Airport
48.6miNew Bedford Regional Airport
50miProvincetown Municipal Airport
51miBusiness center
Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Garden
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Suite
1 Queen Size Bed
320 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Suite Queen Size Bed
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Petite, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
180 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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The petite room has two single beds, a private bathroom and a 48-inch Smart TV.
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Deluxe, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
200 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Room Deluxe Two Beds
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Deluxe, Queen Size
1 Queen Size Bed
220 sqft
Private Bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Air conditioning
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Standard, 2 Twin Beds
2 Twin Beds
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Economy
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Room Economy
Suite, City View
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Suite City View
Standard Room
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Standard
Deluxe
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Deluxe
Studio Economy
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Petite
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Triple Room, Sea View
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8.5
1,506 reviewsCategories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Featured reviews:
Kayzee
8.2
May 2025
Whilst it was a bit out of town in Cambridge the transport link to the city was excellent and off the red line was a 2 minute walk. The hotel offered a nice room, clean and tidy on arrival and sufficient everything for a short stay. Helpful staff, good location, nearby facilities include shop/cafe/pharmacy etc.. and pub next door. tea coffee etc provided in room with ironing board and hairdryer.
Housekeeping was by request only and as we were there just a few days this was not a problem to us, there was a bar and there was an ice bucket provided to get ice from basement if needed as no fridge, again, not a biggy for us.
Timothy
8.2
January 2025
Location is excellent. Variety of restaurants, grocery stores, coffee shops, and about a 15 min walk to Harvard Square and Davis Square. Staff were very friendly and professional. The rooms were very clean, neat, and comfortable. Complimentary coffee in the basement along with ice machine, which was very nice.
Would have been nice if they had open windows. There was air filtration system but fresh air would have been nice. There was a fire alarm around 7am which woke everyone up, which was a bit annoying. Had to go outside and wait for about 30-40 min for the fire department to come and check. Walls were a bit thin, but okay. There was an angry person who had some sort of a fit for about an hour, but other than that, no problem.
Efthymia
8.2
August 2024
•Location( metro station and buses in front of the hotel, easy to get to airport) • quiet • remodeled hotel, nice bathroom, nice beds, comfortable pillows. •shops and markets in the square to eat, drink, shop
• the rooms windows do not open to get fresh air-there were stable • there is no fridge in the room • the cleaning stuff comes under charge, if you ask • and the thing i didn't like is that the reception asks for security 50$ to get to the room. The hotel had to inform customers before they arrive for this policy. I booked the room 3 months later.
Jonathan
8.2
March 2024
I chose this hotel because of its excellent location, situated just off the Red Line subway stop in Porter Square, and a short walk to Davis Square. Cambridge itself is a very expensive location to stay in, probably due to its proximity to Harvard and MIT. So, despite not being what I would call a budget hotel, it was one of the better priced options available to me. The room itself was clean and reasonably sized. As I was staying for 5 nights, I was thankful not to be in a shoebox. I didn’t use many of the hotel’s amenities, although the restaurant looked very nice. The staff were pleasant without being over the top and I had a very enjoyable stay.
Nothing I didn’t like. I really only used the hotal as somewhere to sleep, but my experience was wholly positive.
Tracy
8.2
December 2024
Cute cozy hotel. Room was clean and the hotel was convenient to lots of shopping and stores and easy access to the T. Friendly staff- were able to provide a mini fridge and a luggage hold which was very helpful for me. I did not drive but understood there to be parking for a fee.
I knew The rooms were small but since i was by myself the size was okay. If there was another person with me i would have felt crowded. It would have been nice to have an actual desk and desk chair rather than a small table and chair. I also found the bed to be on the firm/hard side.
Tormod
8.2
July 2024
The hotel is right on Massachusetts avenue, within walking distance of Harvard University. There are several store nearby like the excellent Porter Square Bookstore and a large Star Market for food. Coffee maker in the room is a plus. Friendly and helpful staff.
The bathroom was a bit outdated. The room was quite small. No fridge. No water kettle. The bed corners were extremely hard and easy to crash into due to the small space. Cleaning only on request (but in all fairness they were easy to ask). Sadly the Red Line subway was closed and we had to either walk far or take a Lyft to get around.
Afanasenko
9.1
December 2024
It was clean, I was very happy about the bathroom and the shower- it was clean and the shower was well sealed and didn’t let any water out ❤️ also I was glad to have the access to coffee and water:) in the morning it was the best to start our day with very decent coffee ☕️
The door to the bathroom was sliding, so not totally sealed. In case there is noise or any scent from the bathroom- it might leak out to the room
Stephen
8.2
May 2025
Great location, just steps from the Porter Square Station MBTA stop. No need to have a car! Staff are attentive and friendly. They accommodated early check in, very much appreciated.
The room was quite small--at least mine, at the end of a hall. The shallow desk literally leaves your laptop bumping the wall hung TV, unless you pull the desk out a bit--in which case you are backed into the bed. No mini fridge or microwave in the unit either.
Lydia
9.1
August 2024
Porter Square Hotel had a very sleek, boutique-like environment with an excellent location right on Mass Ave in a lively neighborhood full of restaurants. It was immaculate and the AC worked well. The room itself was on the small side which is not surprising for a city hotel. It had a lovely but tiny alcove with a chair and table that allowed one to view the activity on the busy street outside. The beds were super comfy and the linens crisp.
The room was indeed small and there was no place to put or open suitcases other than at the foot of the beds.
John
9.1
May 2024
Location is great. Super close to the red line and only one stop from Harvard and 2 (or 3?) from MIT. Lot's of food options within a 2 minute walk. This hotel was the lowest cost option I could find within easy reach of Harvard & MIT.
The room while very clean and tidy was small for US standards. I'd expect this type this kind of room size in Asia or large European cities. It suited my needs just fine, but I would not want to share that space with another adult-sized human. Also, I found the hot water tepid. This kinda blew me away. I assumed that my morning shower was being impacted by everyone else's morning shower, but later that night I tested the hot water again with the same result. This is something that the hotel should be able to easily address - and they really need to do so.
Attractions
Cambridge Common
0.9miLongfellow House (Washington's Headquarters)
0.9miMIT Museum
2.2miGibson House Museum
3.3miVilna Shul
3.3miLouisburg Square
3.4miBack Bay
3.5miBoston Old State House
3.8miBoston Massacre Site
3.8miOld South Meeting House
3.9miBoston South End
4miBattle Road Trail
9.9miConcord
12miThe Old Manse
12.9miSalem Witch Village
14.8miAttractions
Cambridge Common
0.9miLongfellow House (Washington's Headquarters)
0.9miMIT Museum
2.2miGibson House Museum
3.3miVilna Shul
3.3miLouisburg Square
3.4miBack Bay
3.5miBoston Old State House
3.8miBoston Massacre Site
3.8miOld South Meeting House
3.9miBoston South End
4miBattle Road Trail
9.9miConcord
12miThe Old Manse
12.9miSalem Witch Village
14.8miAirports
Logan International Airport
5.5miManchester Airport
40.6miTheodore Francis Green State Airport
48.6miNew Bedford Regional Airport
50miProvincetown Municipal Airport
51miMargeaux Supper Parlor
Cuisines
Ambiances
Business center
Restaurant
Free wifi
Air conditioning
Bar
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Elevator
Garden
Bathroom
Additional bathroom
Bathrobe
Bathtub or shower
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Slippers
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Alarm clock
Linens
Business Facilities
Business center
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
Bar
Restaurant
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
General
Air conditioning
Carpeted
Elevator
Heating
Hypoallergenic room available
Laptop size safe
Non-smoking rooms
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Living Area
Desk
Media & Technology
Cable channels
Flat-screen TV
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking On Site
Private Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Iron
Safety & security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
First aid kits available
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
Until 12:00
Pets are not allowed.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Come and go whenever you want
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 28 per day.
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Mastercard,
Discover,
American Express,
Visa
This property does not accept cash.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Porter Square Hotel?
For Porter Square Hotel, you can check in after 03:00 PM and the check-out deadline is 12:00 PM.
Does Porter Square Hotel provide free parking options?
Yes, parking is available at the Porter Square Hotel. The parking is private and located on site. Guests can park their vehicles without the need for a reservation. The hotel charges $28 per day for parking.
What's the nightly rate at Porter Square Hotel?
Starting rates at Porter Square Hotel begin from $106. However, prices can vary based on room type and selected dates. Please enter your dates for accurate pricing.
Which room categories can I book at Porter Square Hotel?
At Porter Square Hotel, guests can choose from a variety of room types. The Petite Double Twin and Deluxe Double Twin rooms offer two twin beds and accommodate up to two adults and one child. The Queen Suite and Deluxe Queen Room provide more space and feature a queen size bed, accommodating up to two adults and one child. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.
What is there to do in Porter Square Hotel?
Guests at Porter Square Hotel can spend their time enjoying a variety of leisure amenities. The hotel features a bar, providing a relaxing and enjoyable environment for guests to unwind and socialize. Additionally, for guests who need to attend to business matters, the hotel also offers a business center equipped with modern facilities.
In terms of dining options, guests can indulge in culinary delights at the on-site restaurant, Colette Wine Bistro. This traditional French restaurant showcases a range of delicious French cuisines, offering guests a delightful gastronomic experience.
Overall, Porter Square Hotel provides a great balance between leisure and business amenities, allowing guests to make the most of their time during their stay. Whether it's enjoying a drink at the bar, taking care of business in the business center, or savoring the delectable French cuisines at Colette Wine Bistro, guests will have plenty of options to enjoy their time at the hotel.
Does Porter Square Hotel have on-site restaurants?
Yes, Porter Square Hotel does have a restaurant on site called Colette Wine Bistro. The restaurant offers a traditional ambiance and serves French cuisine.
Does Porter Square Hotel accept credit cards and cash payments?
The Porter Square Hotel does not accept cash as a form of payment. However, they do accept credit card payments. Accepted credit cards include Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover.
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