$50/night for parking is legitimately a scam. There are two nearly free public parking garages with nicer parking that is a two minute walk from this hotel. If you like getting milked as a hotel guest Harvard Square is the place for you!

Last minute booking when our flight home was delayed for two days. This hotel was lovely and conveniently located. The campus and museums of Harvard were within close walking distance. Several good restaurants were nearby. Room was spacious and well-appointed. Would definitely stay here again if we return to the area!

I would give the 5 stars - but as a wheelchair user, there were areas that made the stay less than perfect. That said, I shared my knowledge and they were open and will be undergoing renovations soon, so my information was timely. Depending on the severity of your disability, please check with the staff if this hotel will work for your needs. On the whole I DO recommend it for people with disabilities - I am in a power wheelchair, but I can weight bear - the bathrooms were very accessible - but I did make a few suggestions ;) It is ADA compliant, but compliant and accessible for your specific needs may not be the same...as we all know. The staff were excellent! I DO recommend this place and they care about you, your stay, and are willing to best meet your needs

The air conditioning was working when we arrived when the high was over 100 degrees that day and it wasn't fixed until very late in the evening. When I complained about that, they told me that some other hotels also had an AC problem as if that should satisfy me. I called a couple of nearby hotels and said I heard they had some AC problems, and denied having even temporary issues. On the positive side, if you want to be close to Harvard Square, you can't find anything closer. The rooms were quite small, but clean and the bed was very comfortable. It's too bad the AC problem spoiled the stay and the staff pretty much just ghosted me when I brought the issue.

As in the hotel's title, it is located on Harvard Square and within very close walking distance to Harvard University. It is clean and has a great and friendly cleaning staff. In addition, Keno, who is at the front desk, is absolutely fantastic and a dream!!! He's very professional and efficient. As a stranger to the city, he helped me navigate where to go and more importantly how to get there with maps he put together ( I wanted to explore downtown Boston). He even worked out for me how to catch their train and bus, (which ones to take), which can be daunting for someone out of town. This guy should honestly be an assistant to a fortune 500 Executive. He helped in so many ways, including where to dine and what markets to explore. His advice was always good and sincere. Lastly, they have a Hertz Rental Car Office next to the front desk and that young man does a wonderful job and is also very helpful and considerate!! The only negative thing I have to say is that the rooms are very small. However, Keno and the rest of the staff are great and will make your stay very pleasant!

The property is in a perfect location right across from Harvard Square, which makes it very convenient. The staff are consistently kind, helpful, and professional—special thanks to Behrooz, Raj, Keno, and Qavi for making the stay feel especially welcoming. They truly go out of their way to take care of guests. While the facilities are somewhat limited and could use some updates, but works fine for a comfortable stay. Overall, the property provides a positive guest experience and represents good value given its prime location and level of service.

Harvard Square is a great place to stay. It’s conveniently located, comfortable and the staff there were very accommodating. One thing to note, it does not have a restaurant or cafe within the hotel, however there is more of a convenience type area that has coffee, waters, sodas and a few snacks. However, due to it’s location it’s within walking distance to many restaurants such as Russell House, Boston Burger or Joe’s pizza.

I’m a professor and research fellow at Harvard and was invited to give a lecture and was hosted at this hotel. I had a long drive from Virginia and got in late. I was given room 403. All night long there was a mechanical whirring noise. I thought it was the AC or something but it was a door seal problem and noise from the maintenance room right next to the room! Staff said no one had told them about this issue which suggests that they usually don’t give this room to guests. This makes sense since the room is also next to the elevator which got a bit noisy. Even my noise canceling headphones didn’t block it out!! I slept a total of 3 hours before showering and leaving my room early in the morning to escape to Widener Library. I’ve traveled around the world and usually stay in Marriott, and I guess I’ll continue to do so. I don’t know if it’s because the check in staff saw my name and said oh, it’s some dude checking in or what, but it was absolutely ridiculous. Thankfully they switched my room the next day. The shower was high pressure but perhaps too much pressure? The mirror was rusted and the toilet was angled and wobbly. If you’re given 403 DO NOT TAKE IT. The management needs to check their rooms and ensure that they can stay in them themselves. Renovate! And I hope a manager reaches out to me. I’d love to chat.

The location is perfect next to Harvard it made visiting my daughter very convenient even in the snow! The staff was top-notch and the rooms weee were nicely maintained ... I enjoyed the complimentary hot tea and coffee located in the lobby, but wish they had partnerships with local restaurants to deliver to hotel (leaving menus in the room to highlight recommendations for guests).

I’ve stayed here many times and I think it’s the best value in the Square. Rooms are immaculate and well-maintained. Beds are comfortable. Bathrooms are tiny and lack any surface to put your toiletries on but they are clean and everything works. The staff is friendly and helpful. There is a very pleasant lobby where you can sit and work or read. There is free coffee in the lobby. There are great places to get breakfast nearby. Parking on site is convenient (but the spaces are TINY) and priced comparably to other lots, with the advantage that you can come and go for a flat fee. It is not luxurious and you’ll have more space and amenities at the nearby Charles Hotel if you want a more indulgent experience, but this hotel is almost always my preference because it has everything I need and I like its friendliness and value.