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  • Welcome to Irving House at Harvard
    room with queen bed, private bath
    Our 'continental' breakfast features local and organic cheeses, fair trade and organic coffees and teas. Whole grain breads, poached or hard boiled eggs, dried fruit and nuts complete a healthy, hearty meal to start your day.
    Small room with full (double) bed and private bath
    In the spring time
    Family room with bunk beds
    Dining Room
    Single room, shared bath
    Parlor
    • Nightly Rate $75 - $300
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    • Reviews 19  
    • Rooms 44

    • Address 24 Irving Street
      Cambridge, MA 02138
      USA
    • Phone+1-617-547-4600
    • Fax+1-617-576-2814
    • Toll free+1-877-547-4600
    • EmailContact Innkeeper

    Since 1945 Irving House has been serving the traveling public. Many guests come to study at one of several universities, or tour the historic areas around the campuses. Irving House provides simple, convenient accommodations for short or long term stays. Located within easy walking distance of Harvard University's main campus, and not far from MIT, Tufts, and Boston University, Irving House is also close to many fine theaters, bookstores and a wonderful variety of restaurants with easy access to downtown Boston.

    Rooms & Rates


    Private bath, queen bed

    1 Queen Beds, Private Bath, sleeps2
    Average Nightly Rate $160
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    Single bed, shared bath

    1 Twin Beds, sleeps1
    Average Nightly Rate $95
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    Double, private bath

    1 Double Beds, Private Bath, sleeps2
    Average Nightly Rate $142
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    Family room

    1 Queen Beds, 2 Twin Beds, Private Bath, sleeps4
    Average Nightly Rate $220
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    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 19 Reviews

    4.3 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.0 out of 5
     

    Shared Bath Gets You a Good Deal

    February 08, 2013

    Exceeded expectations in almost every way. Food was very decent; condition of the rooms was good; staff was pleasant; location was great. Accepting a shared bath got my price down and it wasn't an inconvenience. In almost every way I enjoyed my stay and it's well located for all things Harvard. The only down side was their public computer, an antiquated Mac which took forever to print my boarding pass. Regardless, this place is easily recommended!

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Just what I was looking for

    December 21, 2012

    For Cambridge they are distinguished because this is a quiet location with parking included, a good continental breakfast, all at a reasonable price.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Can't Beat the Location

    July 20, 2012

    We were visiting our daughter, who is at Harvard for the summer, and couldn't have asked for a nicer place or a better location. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean, and we were able to walk everwhere. We looked at the area hotels, but they were more expensive, charge for parking, don't include breakfast, and aren't nearly as convenient. The Irving House was the perfect choice. We would definitely stay there again.

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Highly reccomended

    January 20, 2011

    Bed a bit uncomfortable but everything else about the property was great. Excellent value right next to Harvard!

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for your overall kind review. I would love to know which room you stayed in. In the week just before your visit we made a mattress order to replace about 1/4 of our beds. Perhaps your 'uncomfortable bed' was one of those! I hope so! We hope to see you again some time when your travels bring you back to Our Fair City.


    Location

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Rachael Solem

    The innkeepers speak:

    • Bulgarian

    • Hindi

    • Russian

    • English

    • French

    • Italian

    • Spanish

    Resident Pets

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate $75 - $300

    Private bath, queen bed

    Our standard room, there are some on each of our four floors. The top floors are quieter. Fourth floor rooms have skylights. All private baths have televisions.

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $225/$95
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    Single bed, shared bath

    A simple little room for a single traveler, still has books, a desk, and all the general amenities of our house.

    • Maximum Capacity: 1
    • Beds 1 Twin

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $115/$75
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    Double, private bath

    Our economical room with bath. Smaller room, smaller tv, full instead of queen bed. Same price for one or two. Cozy, bright--

    • Maximum Capacity: 2
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Double

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $195/$90
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    Family room

    Queen bed and trundle beds, a privacy screen if you wish to use it. We also provide cribs.

    • Maximum Capacity: 4
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Queen, 2 Twin

    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $325/$115
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    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: 3 pm    Check Out: 11 am

    • Deposit Amount Required: First night's stay in full. For Groups, 50% of total.

    • Cancellations: 24 hours prior to arrival without penalty. Group reservations, two weeks prior to arrival, no penalty. Must get cancellation number.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes


    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: No

    • Guest Pets Allowed: No

    • Drinking Allowed: No

    • Drinks Available: No

    • Children Allowed: Cribs available request when reserving, please!

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No


    Discount Type

    • AAA
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 1

    • AARP
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 1

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 19 Reviews

    4.3 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    4.0 out of 5
     

    Shared Bath Gets You a Good Deal

    February 08, 2013

    Exceeded expectations in almost every way. Food was very decent; condition of the rooms was good; staff was pleasant; location was great. Accepting a shared bath got my price down and it wasn't an inconvenience. In almost every way I enjoyed my stay and it's well located for all things Harvard. The only down side was their public computer, an antiquated Mac which took forever to print my boarding pass. Regardless, this place is easily recommended!

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Just what I was looking for

    December 21, 2012

    For Cambridge they are distinguished because this is a quiet location with parking included, a good continental breakfast, all at a reasonable price.

    4.0 out of 5
     

    Can't Beat the Location

    July 20, 2012

    We were visiting our daughter, who is at Harvard for the summer, and couldn't have asked for a nicer place or a better location. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful, the rooms were clean, and we were able to walk everwhere. We looked at the area hotels, but they were more expensive, charge for parking, don't include breakfast, and aren't nearly as convenient. The Irving House was the perfect choice. We would definitely stay there again.

    4.4 out of 5
     

    Highly reccomended

    January 20, 2011

    Bed a bit uncomfortable but everything else about the property was great. Excellent value right next to Harvard!

    Innkeeper Response
    Thank you for your overall kind review. I would love to know which room you stayed in. In the week just before your visit we made a mattress order to replace about 1/4 of our beds. Perhaps your 'uncomfortable bed' was one of those! I hope so! We hope to see you again some time when your travels bring you back to Our Fair City.

    3.8 out of 5
     

    Very cute and comfortable

    December 28, 2010

    Warm, quiet and comfortable rooms, very friendly atmosphere and nice breakfast

    3.8 out of 5
     

    clean, convenient, affordable

    December 21, 2010

    I planned a research trip to Harvard's Schlesinger Library on pretty short notice, and was expecting either to pay a small fortune to stay within walking distance of the library, OR to stay farther away and spend a long time in transit. Irving House was a lovely and pleasant surprise! My room was small, and there aren't any typical hotel accoutrements (like a television or ironing board), but if you just need a place to sleep and refuel in the morning, and want to be within walking distance of everything Harvard Square/central Cambridge have to offer, Irving House is perfect!

    4.4 out of 5
     

    high recommendation

    September 24, 2010

    Nice location in the city, really cozy.

    4.4 out of 5
     

    my favorite hotel!!!

    February 27, 2010

    I stayed at Irving house for 4 days and never even had to lock my door! It was the definition of 'quaint'


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  • Location Type

    • Harvard Yard

    • MIT

    • City

    City - Boston

    • Distance to city: 1 miles

    • Directions to property:
      On foot from Harvard Square, across Harvard Yard right on Cambridge Street, left on Irving. #24 is first house on right

    Airport

    • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) 5 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Callahan Tunnel to 93 north. Exit Cambridge/Storrow Drive. Take Storrow Drive to Harvard Square, cross the river, straight into Square, bear right into tunnel, left as you emerge, onto Cambridge Street. Left at light onto Quincy, right onto Kirkland, right onto Irving. #24 is near the end of the block on the left.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Ocean

    • Harvard University

    • MIT

    • Fenway Park

    • Tufts University

    • Harvard Square

    • Performing Theater

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Zoo

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bird watching

    • Golfing

    • Shopping

    • Historic tours

    • Theatres

    • Museums

    • Academe

    • Festivals

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Tennis courts

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Urban Inn

    Property highlights

    • lowkey, homey atmosphere

    • Business travel

    • Economical rates

    On-site

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Conference Rooms

    • Fax Machine

    • Washer/dryer

    Guest room(s)

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Hairdryer

    • Internet Service

    • Ironing Board

    • Library

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • post cards to send anywhere in the world, free

    • books to take away

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental +

    • Time Served: 7-10 am

    • Serving Location: Front porches,Breakfast/dining area

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

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