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Economy Room, 1 Single Bed, Shared Bathroom (Shared Bath)
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Other room types
Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed (Private Bath)
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Economy Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Colonial Cambridge bed & breakfast in Mid-Cambridge with free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Smoke-free property
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Irving House At Harvard, you'll be centrally located in Cambridge, just a 4-minute walk from Harvard University and 11 minutes by foot from Harvard Square. This eco-certified bed & breakfast is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Boston University.

Make yourself at home in one of the 44 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.

Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Irving House At Harvard. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a computer station, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a 24-hour front desk.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Total number of rooms - 44
  • Number of floors - 4
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1893
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Computer station
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Free breakfast (local cuisine)
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Bulgarian
  • Czech

Room Amenities

Irving House At Harvard offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with washers/dryers and complimentary newspapers. 15-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Cambridge bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Free newspaper
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Phone
  • Free local calls
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Washer/dryer
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • TV size 15
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of beds 1
  • Grab bar – Near toilet

Where to Eat

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at 7:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. The tax ID number is C0015050490. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No lifts

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

State tax ID - C0015050490

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

LGBTQIA friendly

Credit card pre-authorisation

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Masks are not compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation is not required for facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service not has not been amended for enhanced safety

Fees

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Harvard Irving House
  • Irving House
  • Irving House Harvard
  • Irving House Harvard B&B
  • Irving House Harvard B&B Cambridge
  • Irving House Harvard Cambridge
  • Irving House At Harvard Hotel Cambridge
  • Irving House At Harvard Cambridge
  • Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast
  • Irving House At Harvard Bed & breakfast Cambridge

We should mention

Contactless check-out is available.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Tourism Programme
  • EarthCheck
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