The Harvard Square Hotel

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The Harvard Square Hotel, in Cambridge, is a 2 star inexpensive hotel. What travelers said they loved: "the service", "the location", "the area", and "the room". Sleep connoisseurs described the bed as "great". The hotel is recommended by Gayot.com (it's on their Top 10 list for Boutique Hotels). The hotel is near award winning restaurants, including East Coast Grill & Raw Bar , Elephant Walk , and Oleana . Also nearby: ManRay , The Western Front , and Cambridge College . Other local places to consider are A Cambridge House and Best Western Hotel Tria.

Expert Reviews of The Harvard Square Hotel

Gayot

While the rooms are fairly standard with generic amenities, the lobby offers an attractive view onto this hotel's main asseta��a location on famed and bustling Harvard Square. There are no restaurants on-site,...
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User Reviews of The Harvard Square Hotel

Yelp.com Review - by brooke m.

4.0 of 5 stars. The best thing about this hotel is its location, hands down. It's far from luxurious, but the bed was comfortable, everything in our room worked fine, and checking in/out was easy. The staff at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Annie J.

4.0 of 5 stars. This expensive hotel has very nice and spatious rooms. Located in the heart of Harvard Square near great shops and restaurants you couldn't ask for abetter location
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meghan P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've stayed at the Harvard Square Hotel and it's definitely satisfactory. It's centrally located in Cambridge and provides good customer service. However, it is quite pricey for what it is. I would...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle V.

3.0 of 5 stars. It is kind of like a dorm. Location is great for Cambridge stuff. Very cheap. Stay somewhere nicer if the company is payin.
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Wendy L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Considering the outrageous prices for hotels in the Harvard Square area, especially in the fall, it seems ludicrous to pay nearly $200/night for a room at the Harvard Square Hotel... But then you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric B.

4.0 of 5 stars. There are moments when you really want a hotel that has an executive fitness center, sweeping views of Harvard Square, and exquisite dining options on-site with which to occupy your time. Then there...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2006
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Enjoy by Jennifer R. at InsiderPages

We went to this hotel when we were down in Cambridge, MA. It is a wonderful but expensive hotel. It is definetely in the heart of all the goings on in Harvard Square. You cant miss anything. It is all there....
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2005
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Least Expensive Motel in Harvard Square

This is basically an economy motel. It is clean and comfortable, but not really fancy. It is extremely conveniently located, though, so if you are visiting Boston or Cambridge and you are just basic...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/15/2005
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Fancy! by Mekkin L. at InsiderPages

This expensive hotel has very nice and spatious rooms. Located in the heart of Harvard Square near great shops and restaurants you couldn't ask for abetter location.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/02/2005
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TripAdvisor

We were looking for a place with a good amount to do around the hotel and easy access around the city,...
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TripAdvisor

I stayed here on a short vacation. (About 3-4 days)The rooms are basic, but spacious and clean, and...
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TripAdvisor

I go up to Cambridge often for my job and I was really looking forward to staying at this hotel but my...
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Hotels.com

Comfortable Appointed Rooms Decorated In A Contemporary Style. Renovated Lobby Overlooking Spectacular View Of Harvard Square. Hotel Offers Smoking And Non smoking Rooms With One Or Two Beds In The Room. Best...
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Yahoo! Travel

"Find comprehensive hotel information including descriptions, rates & availability, photos, reviews and interactive maps for Harvard Square Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Check the weather, and locate...
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TripAdvisor

I have stayed with my mother who was visiting me from Japan in September. I was looking forward to giving...
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Fodor's

Casual and family friendly, this hotel is an affordable option in the heart of Harvard Square, just steps from the neighborhood's many restaurants, shops, and lively street corners. Rooms are simple but clean...
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New York Times

Casual and family friendly, this hotel is an affordable option in the heart of Harvard Square, just steps from the neighborhood's many restaurants, shops, and lively street corners. Rooms are simple but clean...
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TripAdvisor

I reserved a room here because it was one of the only places in Boston with a rate under $100 a night,...
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Travelocity

No air conditioner, the lobby is not attractive, in the front desk they have no idea of the taxis services,no dining. The only thing that is good is localization
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Yahoo! Travel

The location great if you are visiting Harvard - one block from Havard Square. But for about $140/night + tax + 25$/night parking + 1$/local call (including 800 numbers) for a very cramped room...
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Yahoo! Travel

Like: The location is convenient. The service is good. Dislike: Nosmoking.
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wGuides.com

The location of this five-story hotel in Harvard Square is unbeatableit is a short distance from the university, shops, restaurants and public transportation. Simple rooms and decor coupled with decent rates...
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TripAdvisor

I have never been treated with such contempt and disdain. I am amazed that this hotel manages to stay...
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TripAdvisor

I stayed at the HSH over the 4th of July weekend. There's so much to do around the area, at best I stayed...
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Travelocity

The hotel s renovated lobby overlooks Harvard Square. The hotel has a concierge and provides plenty of business amenities both in the room and as services. Contemporary-style rooms feature cable television,...
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TripAdvisor

I almost changed my reservation after reading the bad reviews, but I didn't and I'm so glad! My daughter...
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