Irving House at Harvard

Don’t expect anything fancy but it’s charming and has so much character. The people are very sweet. They have postcards and other little details they give away for free like handkerchiefs and luggage tags. I was super pleased with the place. It felt really personal and peaceful. It’s also within walking distance of the Harvard campus. The only thing that’s a little annoying about the place is the very small parking area but it’s still such a nice feature to have parking available and included in the area. Overall loved my time here.

This is an older kind of travel. A true bed and breakfast with shared bathrooms and shared lounge spaces where you can mingle with other guests. There is something quaint and nice about this. You almost immediately feel like you are at a friend's home or staying with family... Maybe second cousins. It's close to Harvard square and on a beautiful street that is nice and quiet. There are some turkeys in the neighborhood, but that's always to be expected in the Boston metro area it seems.

My husband and I stayed here for Boston Marathon weekend. It was in a quieter part of the city, which was nice for an introvert like me. Bring steps away from Harvard's campus is really cool as well! Getting to downtown Boston is simple using the 1 Bus. The rooms themselves have a cozy, B&B feel to them, but don't be expecting the newest amenities; the charms of this place lie in knowing what it is and delivering in that. And breakfast being included is super nice!

Positive: It was quaint and clean. The room was the perfect size to fit our family of four. The staff was nice and the complimentary breakfast was wonderful. We would definitely stay here again! Negative: ""

This hotel is quite charming! We felt at home right away - the staff here is AMAZING! Friendly, helpful and knowledgeable (about the surrounding area) every one was top-notch and quite professional without being “stuffy”. We were open to chatting with other guests and so the noises we heard made from the other patrons (walking in the hallway and doors closing) was not problematic for us. Breakfast was delicious every morning. Lots of selections to choose from and the coffee was very good and hot (my favorite breakfast item). Seating is plenty in the dining area. There is a wide variety of books available to read, games to play and a computer to use if needed. I saw the laundry facility but chose not to use it as I was on vacation. This location is perfect as it is walkable to many attractions, shopping and eateries. We will be back!! Thank you Irving House. 🤩

Irving House at Harvard is amazing! We stayed there for two nights and loved everything. The place feels like a home, the room was very comfortable, the staff was kind, and the breakfast was great. The location is ideal for someone wanting to explore Harvard and the neighborhoods around it.

This is a very professionally run small hotel. There were several times when the level of service rose to the very highest level. First, I had a cold when I made the reservation and I asked if I was too under the weather to come to Boston, could I use the non-refundable payment toward a future stay-the front desk person was very helpful and allowed that. During my stay everything was very well done. The next really, really special service was that I left the hotel very early due to travel plans and I forgot one of my most important reference books and my umbrella! I am an experienced traveler and I have a very careful leave the room routine. I must have been too tired. I realized my mistake quickly and called about an hour after having left. The front desk person checked on my room and found the two items and immediately offered to work with the owner to get them mailed to me...and the owner did this without adding a charge!! Maybe because I had been understanding that my room was a little cold due to very strong 50 mile per hour winds that night...whatever the reasons, I was very impressed and will make this my go to hotel on my regular Boston trips.

Very friendly staff went above and beyond to make the guest experience impeccable! With its great location in central Cambridge, homely atmosphere, free breakfasts, and chats with people from all over the world, Irving House is a great place to spend a couple of nights and feel perfectly zen!