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Prospect Place
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  • Inn Details

    Prospect Place is a wonderful Italianate residence which dates from the mid-Nineteenth cenutry. Conveniently located just a few minutes from major bus and subway lines and only a quick walk to Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Since opening to guests in 1995, this historic home has been visited by guests from over 20 countries annually. A variety of antiques and oriental rugs create an elegant and warm ambiance. Join us at our peaceful refuge in the midst of a vibrant and bustling city.

    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    Resident owners are a classical musician and historical archivist. Very involved with the arts, antiques, decorating and historical restoration.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English


    Features

    Type:

    • Homestay Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Family Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Romantic escape

    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Bath robes

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fridge

    • Hairdryer

    • Radio

    • Telephone

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • BBQ grill

    • Board games

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • Fax Machine

    • Piano

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • VCR

    • Videos

    • Washer/dryer

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    Nightly Rate

    $140 - $350

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: flexible    Check out: 12 noon

    • Minimum stay: usually 2 nights, but 1 night OK if available on short notice

    • Deposit amount required: None, except for graduations. Visa or MasterCard necessary to guarantee reservations.

    • Cancellations: $25 cancellation fee, plus one night charged for cancellations with less than 2 weeks notice before reserved dates.

    • Open all year round: Y

    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: No

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Children allowed: children over 9 welcome

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No

    Discount type

    • cash
      Percent off: 5%

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 8-9:30

    • Serving location: Dining Room

    Special meal options

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  • Location Type

    • City

    City

    • Boston

    • Distance to city: 1 miles

    • Directions to property:
      1 mile across Charles River from downtown Boston. Contact b&b for specific directions when booking.

    Airport

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

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Aquarium

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Ocean

    • Performing Theater

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Zoo

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    Prospect Place is excellent!

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling on vacation

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    I'm reviewing our stay at Prospect Place some years ago. The house is a beautifully restored Victorian and our hosts showed us pictures of the restoration process. We stayed in the Madeline room in back, away from the street. The bed was comfortable and we had a private bath. The hosts gave us a generous and delicious breakfast. I highly recommend Prospect Place and give it five stars in all categories.

    Excellent place to stay

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Prospect Place. Eric was pleasant and helpful. The breakfasts were delicious and beautifully served. The table had a lace table cloth and the breakfast was served on fine china. There was fresh fruit and a choice of other items. The room was clean and had everything one could need. The location is a couple of blocs from the T. An easy walk. I would highly recommend staying at Prospect Place!

    Comfortable, Welcoming Inn

    About the reviewer

    • 55+ years old

    • First time staying at a B&B

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Our stay was delightful. Nice, clean comfortable room. Hosts very attentive. Location very convenient (one block from "T" station). Breakfast was elegant. Offered eggs that were served very hot from the frying pan and fresh cut fruit plus pasteries & homemade granola. Also enjoyed pleasant breakfast conversation with other guests. I will stay again whenever I need to be in Cambridge.

    Prospect Place

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in premium lodging

    • Was travelling to visit family

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    Great place. Our room smelled a bit funny/stuffy - probably due to the humidity from the shower (which was amazingly designed in marble with dual heads!). Nice staff, easy to come and go as we pleased. Whole Foods nearby and walking distance to Central Square made it very convenient for our stay.

    A great find in core Cambridge

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs twice a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for an event

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    For those looking to turn down the corporate climate control each night, opting for a heritage style stay in Cambridge, this is the right ticket. We were looking for a quiet place, close to transit, to get to the action whenever we wanted. This place worked out great for both business and pleasure. The building is a heritage style classic, with solid wood doors. We stayed in the Florence room, which was much larger than a hotel room in the same price range. There was a community feel to our whole stay, because the clientele were friendly at the breakfast table, and our hosts were gracious, polite and attentive. My girlfriend commented on the freshness of the fruit, patries and eggs each morning. For those not familiar with Boston, the city is technically separate from Cambridge, but transit and the subway system straddle both. This property is in Cambridge, about two blocks from the Red Line, one stop from Harvard and only a few in the other direction to downtown. At checkout, we took the Red Line to South Station and switched to the Silver Line airport bus, which only took 10 minutes longer than a cab.

    Innkeeper Response
    Thanks for your so thoughtful review of your stay in the Florence Room. It was fun getting to know you two a bit and so glad you had an enjoyable time with us and exploring all Cambridge and Boston have to offer.

    - Eric (innkeeper)

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