PORTER SQUARE HOTEL, Cambridge

The hotel is situated in the Porter Square district of Cambridge, 1 km from Central Square and within a 4 km radius of Harvard University and MIT. The Porter Square T station is less than a 2-minute walk, and the area is highly walkable with numerous restaurants, bars, shops, and a Target across the street. Boston is 7 km away, and Logan International Airport is 13 km away; the Red Line to South Station plus the Silver Line shuttle offers a direct rail route to the airport. The neighborhood is safe and residential, with Lesley University and a shopping plaza nearby.

Room types include Petite (twin beds), Deluxe Double Twin, Deluxe Queen, and a Queen Suite with a separate living area. All rooms feature air conditioning, heating, a work desk, ironing facilities, bathrobes, slippers, and a hairdryer. Rooms are on the smaller side and most practical for shorter stays. Road-facing rooms can pick up noise from the street and bar, while higher floors or rear-facing rooms are quieter. Twin beds in the Petite and Deluxe Twin rooms are narrow; some units have a firm mattress. A mini-fridge is available on request; no microwaves in rooms (one in business center). The Queen Suite sofa does not fold out, but a rollaway twin bed can be provided. No rooms have a balcony or bathtub.

Breakfast is not included in standard rates but can be purchased at the restaurant: Tuesday-Friday 8AM-12PM, Saturday-Sunday brunch 10AM-2PM (closed Monday). Dinner is served Tuesday-Sunday from 4:30PM (Friday-Saturday until late). The restaurant has received strong praise for both its breakfast and dinner menus. A wide variety of dining options are within a short walk, including cafes, Thai, Indian, and American eateries in Porter Square and nearby Davis Square.

The hotel offers a 24-hour reception, express check-in/check-out, and concierge service. A business center with computers, printing, and a shared lounge area provides free coffee, tea, and water. Daily housekeeping is by request only. Luggage storage is available for same-day use but not for overnight or multi-day storage. Private valet parking costs $28 per night with in/out privileges; reservation not needed. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Cots/pack-and-plays can be provided at no extra charge. Pets are not allowed. The property has an elevator, key card access, CCTV, and a safety deposit box.