IRVING HOUSE AT HARVARD, Cambridge – A Smart Stay in the City
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Irving House At Harvard offers five room types, including a Family Room with Private Bath that sleeps up to five with a crib or cot. Rooms feature air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Some rooms include a work desk, and one ADA-accessible room is available. Shared bathrooms come with free toiletries and hairdryers. The property has on-site laundry facilities and a guest computer for checking museum hours and restaurant options.
Dining & Breakfast
Breakfast is included, with locally sourced and organic options. The dining room in the basement serves meals, and a guest-use refrigerator is available. Harvard Square, steps away, has hundreds of restaurants, from casual cafes to student-run spots like The Harvard Shop, selling university-branded merchandise.
Location & Transport
The hotel is in Harvard Square, 0.5 km from the Busch Reisinger Museum and Memorial Hall. MIT is 2.5 km away. The Silver Line bus stops at the far right end of each terminal, providing connections to downtown Boston. Harvard Square's red-brick walkways lead to bookstores, museums, and street performances.
Services & Staff
The front desk is open 24 hours, and staff provide recommendations for Cambridge and Boston. Discounted passes to a nearby fitness center are available. Changes to monthly stays require at least four weeks' notice. Smoking is allowed in one designated patio area.
Nearby Attractions
Within walking distance are the Harvard Art Museums (0.5 km), MIT Museum (2 km), and Inman Square (1 km). After Dark, a monthly adults-only event at the Museum of Science (3.5 km away), offers science-themed entertainment for guests 21 and over.
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Amenities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
Services
- Housekeeping
Dining
- Outdoor dining area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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