Parkside on Ellery

Parkside was a great place to get away for a short weekend. Although we ended up visiting the city on a snowy weekend, Parkside's location was great as well as the amenities within: comfortably sized, clean rooms with books and games, a television and desk make any needs easily met. The Host was incredibly attentive, helpful and a genuinely nice person. We will be back (and not even dependent on the weather)!

We didn't get in until 2:00 am due to a snowstorm, but David was more than able to accomodate us at such an early time. He gave us a full run down on the B&B specifics, but also recognized we were tired so was brief in his delivery. He provided us with some local restaurants, and even a map with a 10 minute walking radius on it!! As a coincidence, we were going to see a play on Saturday night that David was seeing the following Tuesday, so we were provided with several options with regard to public transportation to get there and back, as well as eateries in the area of the theater. On our way out, we gave him some feedback for the play and told him he would have a lovely time.

.: This was my first stay at Parkside B&B on Ellery Street in Cambridge MA. I stayed for 9 days, and can only speak positively about my experience. David had the room ready for me when I arrived, and took the time to explain to me all necessary details regarding my stay there. Included is a small binder of information that is very helpful to anyone staying there, especially guests new to the area. Every morning I received a nice continental breakfast of toasted English muffins and cereal, with juice, milk and coffee. The bed was very comfortable, the room has wireless internet, and is a 10-minute walk from Harvard Square. David is the consummate host - when I had questions or needed extra supplies, he was always responsive. I would recommend Parkside on Ellery without hesitation to anyone looking to stay in Cambridge for a few days. Thank you, David!

A lovely and convenient location that made us feel like we belonged to the neighborhood. Charming suite with arty touches and quirky features, like the fabulous library collection and purposeful dumbwaiter. Would have enjoyed a springy foam layer to soften the wonderfully big king bed, but slept well on the quiet street. Looking forward to many return visits over the next several years...

Great location, very good rooms, fair price and outstanding service. Just like Ritz Carlton, when a guest asks for something one day, David knew to provide the same every other day without asking.

Very comfortable and quiet, yet in the middle of Cambridge and close to the public library and Harvard Square. Many great restaurants within a ten-minute-walk. We'll try to be back!

Lovely comfortable Victorian room which was spacious and well equipped. Separate bathroom with bath and shower. B and B is well situated near the University with good access to local transport links. Breakfast is served in the room which could be a little better but no complaints. Highly recommended and we will be calling again on our next visit to Boston.

A guest house where you have your own apartment with separate entrance was exceptional. I look forward to repeating our visit next year.

The Parkside on Ellery had very cute rooms, and was located on a nice, leafy street in walking distance to many Cambridge "attractions." My privacy was also very respected, which I was happy about (this is sometimes not the case at B and Bs).

We had a really enjoyable stay. David is an excellent host - attentive to detail, patient and very helpful. Lovely gardens and setting. Handy for Cambridge and for buses and subways to downtown Boston. An excellent base for exploring the area. We look forward to staying again.

We are so happy that you allowed our little dog into the lower bedroom. Even though it was a below ground room, we were very comfortable and warm while it poured down rain outside. Our son is only a few blocks away at the Harvard dorms so we'll be back to stay with you again. Thanks so much, Mark and Faye McGregor

Merci David Pour votre accueil chaleureux et charmant Votre lieu est magique Catherine et Jean

Nice location. One window was broken, so lot of noise during the hurricane. Breakfast in the room very nice.

My wife and I spent four nights here in August 2011 and had a wonderful time. The room was beautifully furnished, the bed large and very comfortable, the breakfast delicious, and the location ideal for exploring Cambridge and Boston. We would not hesitate to stay here again.

I was in Cambridge on business and stayed at the Parkside in the Scholar's Room. The room was charming, clean, and David was a helpful and pleasant host. Parkside is close to Harvard Square, the T, lots of restaurants, cafes, and the Glass Exhibit at the Harvard science museum. I would definitely stay there again if I travel to the Boston area.

extremely comfortable, good location, all amenities, loved having breakfast in the room

Wonderful accommodations, and convenient to local attractions and transportation.

stayed for three nights in May, 2011. excellent location and wonderful concierge. would recommend to friends, and would return.

My room was very clean and comfortable; the breakfast was healthy and filling. David is very friendly, and the value is great. Highly recommended.

We spent five days in the Scholar Room in April '11 while visiting Harvard. Its location is very good for access to the university campus and satisfactory if one wants to foray into Boston (the T at Harvard Square is about 10 minutes' walk away). The room came with all the basic amenities that one would need during a short stay (and more, since our agenda for instance allowed for no TV watching). The bed was a little on the small side, but we had no trouble getting two portions of good sleep out of it, and breakfast was a bit light so we usually complemented the tiny (but warmed-up) muffins with our own supplies, stored in the room's fridge. However, David more than made up for it by helpfully providing us with an extra hot-water carafe which allowed for hot muesli snacks over the day. (To alleviate the hunger pangs of pregnancy, but that is another story.) All in all, this is not a B&B one would choose for its luxury, but it provides one with a clean, reliable and conveniently-placed room from which to explore Cambridge and Boston. Also, a brief comment on the slightly awkward ratings system: As we have done our research beforehand, we pretty much knew what to expect and in some respects, the place turned out to be exactly as we expected - but those expectations were part of why we chose it in the first place!

I looked for a place that was light, spacious, uncluttered, and quiet. Parkside has all of these features. The small entry room with bookshelves, a table and chairs for two, and a window that let in morning light opened into the large bedrooom with crisp linen, spacious windows, a comfortable two seater, a desk, a large bamboo plant and tasteful hangings on the wall and a splendid carved headboard. The bathroom, like the other rooms, is immaculate; the ambience serene, and David the "Innkeeper" could not have been more helpful. Offstreet parking presented no problem: spaces were readily available nearby. I chose to have breakfast elsewhere, but I doubt I would have been disappointed if I'd chosen otherwise. All in all a splendid place.

I cannot think of a thing that I would have changed about my stay at the Parkside. One thing in particular that I appreciated was that I was not expected to be present at a big table full of people at 8 a.m. and be social. My breakfast--which was just what I wanted--was delivered to my door promptly every morning at the time I'd requested to have it. Also, the staff was friendly and competent. I slept like a log during my stay.

Nice location close to restaurants,museums,and Harvard.great hospitality in which owner took his time thoroughly explaining information that was helpful about the room and area.Spacious room w/ all the amenities we needed.We are already booked for May for a return trip for daughter's graduation.

We spent 5 wonderful days here. Room, building and neighbourhood in an exquisite harmony. Charming details of the interior design: furniture, paintings, bookshelves, rising cupboard (!). Comfotable, clean, quiet. Yard on 3 sides, with swing and artesian fountain. Friendly host.

A charming victorian house with lovely furnishings. The owner was exceedingly knowledgeable about the area. A useful guide to both the standard tourist area - but I would recommend walking over to Longfellow's house - National Historic Site run by the US park service. The B&B was close to all the places we needed to be in Cambridge, either for walking or public transportation. The neighborhood and local shops were near and had all you could need. The breakfast was wonderful - simple yet elegantly presented with lovely linens and dishes and glassware. I would highly recommend staying there.

After almost giving up on finding a place for less than $300 a night in Boston over a weekend in October 2010, we stumbled across Parkside on Ellery. Less than $200 a night, clean, quiet, spacious (Cambridge Room), private in-room breakfast (brought up by a dumbwaiter). It was a bit of a walk from Harvard and the subway (at least when schleping all of our stuff), but easy walking distance to restaurants in the area. David was wonderful in helping us get oriented to the area and recommending things to do.

Parkside on Ellery is a very lovely and charming bed and breakfast. David was always a wonderful help and we greatly enjoyed the comfort of our room as well as the ease of the nearby subway system to take us all over the city. We will be coming back to Parkside on Ellery on our next visit to Boston.

The room decoration is gorgeous, too bad I didn't spend more time there! Very nice place for a few days in Cambridge or for a romantic escapade

We stayed for a weekend while attending a wedding in Boston. The location - just outside of Harvard Square, and walking distance to Inman Square - is fantastic. We were able to get to the T and make it into the city very easily. Our room was charming and full of interesting local literature. The bathroom was up-to-date with great amenities (which you don't always find in these old houses).

David's establishment is clean, quiet, and comfortable. Close to Harvard Square and Harvard Schools it's very convenient for seeing all of Cambridge and Boston without needing a car. Plenty of good places to eat nearby and a wonderfully elegant breakfast in the morning with tasty coffee and juice.

Perfect location for our needs in Cambridge. Very nice room, great host. An amazingly quiet place.

David was helpful with directions and very accommodating with our arrival and departure times, and getting us a parking spot. The room was clean and quiet and breakfast arrived in our room spot-on time. If your agenda is in Cambridge/Harvard this is much better than staying at one of the big chains in town, and costs less!

We've stayed at may B&Bs including three in the Boston area. We've always had access to common areas and the opportunity to socialize and absorb the ambience is much of the appeal for us. This was not the case at Parkside. The innkeeper greeted and oriented us and we never saw him again. Breakfast was served in our room and no other rooms were available to us. The neighborhood (adjacent to the new Cambridge library) appears well-kept and safe and is convenient to Harvard. But there is nothing exceptional about the accommodations. A tiny TV with poor reception and a filling but ordinary (cold cereal, English muffin, and coffee and juice) is provided.

We really enjoyed our stay at Parkside on Ellery B&B, the atmosphere is so familiar everything is good arranged. clean, very good breakfast and quiet good connection with public transportation and just 2 minutes walk from Harvard campus...if you want to discover a really romantic Boston this is the right place to be!!!

This B&B has a great location in a charming neighborhood very close to Harvard Square. My room was lovely and David, the Inn Keeper, was friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend!

Parkside on Ellery is a lovely B&B in an awesome neighborhood. Lots of wonderful restaurants nearby, tons of green space, and walking distance to the T train into Boston. Harvard Yard and Harvard Square are also walking distance and they are really fun without being overly "touristy". Breakfast was as expected, although I don't think we got exactly what we ordered on any of the six mornings we were there. We could have called to have things corrected but we're laid-back people. The coffee and tea were hot, the milk and juice were cold, and David is a gracious host. We had tons of privacy, which was great. The room doesn't have a microwave, however, which made it hard to reheat our leftovers from all the delicious food we devoured all week. Overall, a great experience for us.

Ideally located a few minutes walk from Harvard Square (and around the corner from my apartment), my parents stayed here when visiting from Ireland. They thoroughly enjoyed their stay in the Victorian Room - a beautiful room with lots more Cambridge character than your typical hotel. David was an extremely accommodating and professional host and had helpful suggestions for things to do and see on your visit, while providing breakfast with a selection of teas, coffees, muffins and cereals. Keep up the good work, will definitely recommend to my friends!

Had a great time, great location, quiet. Very good location across from the new Cambridge Library.

The room was spacious, everything was clean and organized. David showed me how to get to the T at Harvard Sq. and directed me to nearby places I could eat - he also goes over everything with you & leaves a binder with directions/rules/expectations. I felt very comfortable and happy with my stay!

Parkside on Ellery was perfect for our needs. We needed a reasonably-priced, centrally-located, comfy place in Cambridge. Innkeeper David was very nice and helpful. Our rooms was neat, clean with lots of books and asian artifacts/decor. We'd definitely come again!

Parkside offers the best price/quality ratio by providing customers art/comfort designed rooms. My girlfriend an I were visiting the city only for the weekend (3 days). As soon as we arrive to Parkside, the inkeeper (David) was very kind and made us feel comfortable. He also gave us really good advices regarding what to visit in the city. The bed and breakfest is located only 10 min walk from harvard (and thus also Harvard subway station), which made public transportation an easy option while we were moving across Cambridge/Boston. I highly recommend Parkside to anyone who plan to go visit Boston.

Stayed at Parkside on Ellery when visiting Harvard for a conference. I particularly liked the friendly service. Outstanding value! Thank you David!

Right across the street from a lovely park and library. Harvard Univ. is only a few blocks away; and a lovely walk through a beautiful neighborhood. I will definitely be back.

felt welcomed and safe. look forward to next visit!

My wife and I spent a week at this B&B while I was taking classes at MIT. We were staying at the Victoria room. The location is definitely the best in the area among most B&B. It was convenient for transportation and peaceful when we were sitting on the bedside and looking at the park. The Innkeeper, David, is prepared and knowledgeable to answer and to guide us in the cambridge area. In short, we'll definitely return if we have another chance to stay in town.

This cute B&B had all the comforts of home, and a unique breakfast served to our room via a dumb waiter - a really great stay and 10 min walk to Harvard Square and great restaurants. I'd go back in a heartbeat!

Everything was perfect, room, service, location... every detail. Quiet, peaceful, private. David the innkeeper was thoughtful and helpful.

The location is fun and the house is beautifully maintained. David is very thoughtful and helpful as a host. Simple touches could improve the breakfast...otherwise a good stay.

From a cordial welcome to a clean, convenient, cozy, comfortable bed room, , Parkside on Ellery offers us all the amenities we could wish for, including an on -the- dot breakfast, delivered by dumbwaiter. What could be better? The garden is a pleasire, too!

Parkside on Ellery is the perfect spot in Cambridge. 5 minutes from Harvard square and the nearest subway entrance.The room was delightful (AC, TV, Internet access...) and breakfast was served at our door at the exact time requested. Wow! A parking space was also available for us throughout our stay. To put it simply, it was - perfect! All of this does not compare to our host - David. He knew all the best spots in Cambridge to eat, visit or simply walk. Charming man! If you don't know where to go or where to eat... David knows! Thank you very much and hope to visit Parkside on Ellery again... soon!

Very nice place in good location near Hrevard square and restaurants. A very helpful and friendly innkeeper makes this nicer. Had a great stay and enjoyed the suroundings in a quiet place.

While I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the lovely Parkside on Ellery B&B, I was a bit unsatisfied with the breakfast selection. It seems to me that having "breakfast" second only to "bed" in the title, one should be able to expect more than toast or cereal to choose from. The plus side of the breakfast is that it came to my room via dumbwaiter promptly each morning. Overall, I would gladly stay at the Parkside again, should I return to Cambridge!

This B&B is located perfectly if you like to stay in a quiet place, but want to be close to the sights in Cambridge: everything is a nice walk away. The T into Boston is also close, only 5 minutes away by foot.

The Victorian room was just that! An outstanding location. David was very helpful, informative, and enthusiastic. He was always available for questions or assistance. Having breakfast in the room was a great treat. We really enjoyed Boston. We did miss having a common room to sit in, as it was too cold to be in the garden.

This is a very quaint B&B basically on the Harvard campus. Very quiet spot and breakfast was great. The accomodations weren't overly spacious, but very comfortable. I would definitely recommend to another person.

Comfortable, relaxing and quiet room. Location is conveniently located-- a 10 minutes walk to the T, and within walking distance of shopping and restaurants. Enjoyed the light continental breakfast served in the room. Owner is friendly and helpful.

Our host was most gracious. He explained, with great detail, the amenities of the house and rooms. Not only that but he was most helpful in pointing out local landmarks as well as restaurants and points of interest. The rooms were warm and cozy, nicely decorated and with many modern features. We were comfortable and felt like home away from home. Thanks for the hospitality!

Great location in Cambridge near MTBA, very convenient!

We planned to get away and make a special trip out of my running the Boston Marathon. The weather was very cold and wet. The room remained comfortable the whole stay and was very cozy. We enjoyed this much more tan staying in a stuffy hotel. We would return again and reccomend to others.

This was my first stay at this wonderful B&B close to the heart of Harvard Yard. The rooms and grounds are interesting, and reflect the warmth and professional design skill of the host, David. The location is perfect. It looks out on the grounds of the new Cambridge library, and is an easy walk to all of the attractions and restaurants of the Harvard Square area. The in room breakfasts are excellent and healthy. My daughter who is in grad school at Harvard, would join me every morning before starting her day. David knows any thing you want to know about Cambridge and the surrounding Boston metro area. You only have to ask, and you will receive interesting and unique suggestions regarding how to enjoy yourself, and learn more about historical Cambridge and Boston. I'll be back soon. John B, MD Ohio

David was the perfect innkeeper. The place was immaculate. The proximity of the inn to Harvard campu was fabulous. All in all we found it to be a wonderful experience.

We stayed at the Parkside on Ellery for 2 nights (8-9 April 2010). The room that we stayed in - the Victorian Room - was beautifully decorated, large, clean and overlooked a beautiful park. The bathroom was large and very clean as well. We thoroughly enjoyed David's hospitality and will recommend this gem of a B&B to all friends and relatives that are visiting Harvard and Cambridge.

Parkside on Ellery is a wonderful place to stay. Besides the convenience to Harvard Square, Inman Square, Boston, etc., the rooms are luxurious and tasteful with every thoughtful touch meticulously put in place. I have stayed there twice and plan to stay many times again.

Friendly, polite service Good Privacy Convenient location Roomy

David was a friendly and knowledgeable host. The best part about Parkside on Ellery is its convenient location. It's across from a park, tennis court, and library. A gym with a pool is only a block away. It's easy to stroll into Harvard Square and try out the many restaurants, movies, theater and museums. I even walked down to Mass Ave. to check out the wonderful M.I.T. Museum.

I never had the opportunity to take advantage of the dining option, but the coding doesn't have an NA.... This was really an incredible little gem--so private, quiet and accessible to everything. I was thrilled.

Thank you David, for such a hospitable welcome to Cambridge. I enjoyed staying in the room and seeing the fall foliage through the windows. The room is very spacious with a writing desk, breakfast table and a couch and I was able to do my work in a comfortable and peaceful environment. High recommend as a place to stay if you are visiting Cambridge, short walk to marketplace, Harvard, and Harvard Square.

Stayed in the Scholar room. Room more than adequate. David was very informative and helpful. Didn't feel like a B&B with our separate entrance. Breakfast was slightly on the small side but didn't expect much more. Shower a little short of pressure but not a major thing. All in all a nice place to stay in a top location. Loved the Harvard hustle and bustle.

It was a very comfortable and pleasant stay. We would definitely return. David was a wonderful host.

A great palce to stay near to cambridge and Harvard. The service could not have been better. Totally recommended

I really enjoyed my stay and the host is very friendly. Rooms are lovely and fully of character. The hotel is very close to Harvard campus and is in a nice area.

Our stay was very injoyable and I would highly recommend this B&B to everyone. The rooms were very nice and comfortable and well equiped. The location couldn't be better.

A hot pot of coffee brought to our door, antique dishes, a Victorian room and lots of peace and quiet. We were near the Red Line and a short walk to Harvard. I would love to return soon

My experience at Parkside on Ellery was outstanding. They really looked after me well, the room was fantastic with everything provided (internet, air-con, cable, even an umbrella in the room for those wet New England days). An ideal breakfast every morning. Clean and spacious. Great, quiet location, 5-minute walk into Harvard Sq. Very friendly and always happy to help. Much recommended, check it out.

Perfect place to stay and enjoy Cambridge.

My daughter and I enjoyed a quiet weekend in Cambridge. The owner suggested the Glass Flower exhibit, a "must see". Great stay.

The room I stayed in was perfect for my needs. I was there basically only in the evenings. It would have been wonderful to have more sunlight but it really didn't make a whole lot of difference, would've only mattered first thing in the morning. I would recommend David purchasing a new internet connection cord, the one he has isn't the greatest. Breakfast in the morning was perfect, the privacy was nice, it was very comfortable. I would stay there again, depending on logistics for next summer at the institute---which this summer were a bit taxing due to renovations. All in all, it was terrific.

We were delighted to find the Parkside on Ellery, an exceptionally comfortable and convenient B&B in Cambridge, MA. An easy walk to Harvard Square, the Parkside has worked well for us on repeated trips to visit our daughter at college. The spacious rooms are well appointed, with internet access, a fridge, and more. Plus, we had a separate sitting area where we could enjoy breakfast, which came up by dumb waiter so you are never disturbed. David, the owner, makes sure you have everything you need for a very pleasant stay. We'll be back! Leslie & Richard Strauss