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Check-in time: 3:00 PM Check-out time: 3:00 PM
Location. The Inn at Harvard is located in Harvard Square in Cambridge, Mass., two blocks from a subway station on Massachusetts Avenue. Harvard University, the oldest American college, and Harvard Yard, the oldest part of Harvard University are next door to the Inn. Downtown Boston is four miles from the property. Boston Logan International Airport is seven miles away. Hotel Features. Designed in Georgian style by Graham Gund, the Inn at Harvard's four-story atrium resembles the courtyard of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum with Palladian windows, murals, fresh flowers, statues and sofas. Breakfast is served in the atrium. The hotel provides a complimentary fitness center. Complimentary newspapers are provided in the lobby. Guestrooms. Climate-controlled guestrooms are dressed in soft pastels, neutral hues and Egyptian-cotton linens. Guests are provided bathrobes and designer toiletries in private bathrooms. Accommodations include high-speed wireless Internet access and cable television. Expert Tip. Owned by Harvard University, the Inn at Harvard allows guests the privilege of dining at the Harvard Faculty Club, founded in 1929 which is usually restricted to faculty and alumni.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at either check-in or check-out.
Internet access: Surcharge Rollaway bed fee: $25 per night Crib (infant bed) fee: $25 per night Valet parking: $40 overnight fee with in/out privileges
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Two adults are included in the rate. Each adult thereafter is an extra charge per night.
Minimum check-in age is 21 for this hotel.
Number of Rooms: 113 Number of Floors: 5
Banquet Facilities , Conference Room(s) , Fitness equipment , Restaurant(s) in hotel , Room service (limited hours) , Concierge services , Number of rooms: 111 , Event catering , Audio-visual equipment , Computer rental , Air-conditioned public areas , Parking (surcharge) , Internet access in public areas - surcharge , Library , Multilingual staff , Complimentary newspapers in lobby , 24-hour front desk , Business center , Porter/bellhop , Express check-out , Doorman/doorwoman , Medical assistance available , Internet access - wireless , Internet access in public areas - high speed , Smoke-free property , Parking (valet) $40 Per Day, In/Out, ATM/banking , Meeting rooms (small groups) , Accessible path of travel , Accessible bathroom , Roll-in shower , Handicapped parking , In-room accessibility , Accessibility equipment for the deaf , Dry cleaning/laundry service , Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
Cribs (infant beds) available (surcharge), Turndown service , Internet access - wireless , Climate control , Designer toiletries , Clock radio , Premium bedding , Voice mail , Window opens , Rollaway beds (surcharge), Air conditioning , Cable/satellite TV , Complimentary newspaper , Wake-up calls , Bathrobes , Hair dryer , Iron/ironing board , Extra towels/bedding , Housekeeping , Internet access - dial-up , Hypo-allergenic bedding available , Internet access - surcharge , Direct-dial phone , Premium TV channel(s) , Television - Cable service
HARVARD SQUARE
Harvard Yard: Adjacent
Harvard University: Adjacent
Harvard Art Museums: 2 blocks
Harvard Co-op: 2 blocks
Central Square: 0.75 miles
Longfellow National Historic Site: 1.0 mile
Downtown Boston: 4.0 miles
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book. Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled directly between you and the property.