Irving House At Harvard

24 Irving Street
Cambridge Massachusetts 02138
USA

http://www.cambridgeinns.com

Phone: +1-617-547-4600
Fax: +1-617-576-2814
Toll-free: +1-877-547-4600

General Information

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.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 44 guest accommodations (32 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 75.00 and $ 180.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 300.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 15.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Desk
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Library
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Telephone
On Site
  • Board games
  • Conference Rooms
  • Fax Machine
  • Fireplace
  • Washer/dryer

Other Amenities: Universities Harvard, MIT, Lesley, BU, Tafts

Meals

  • A Continental + breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 7-10 am
  • Breakfast is served in the Front porches, Breakfast/dining area
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Afternoon tea

Policies

  • No minimum stay required
  • Smoking is not allowed (Outdoors only)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets (Seeing eye dogs only)
  • Children are welcome (Cribs available request when reserving, please!)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is not permitted
  • Deposit amount required (First night's stay in full. For Groups, 50% of total.)
  • Check in time is 3 pm and Check out time is 11 am
  • Cancellations:
    24 hours prior to arrival without penalty. Group reservations, two weeks prior to arrival, no penalty. Must get cancellation number.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
Discounts available:
 10%AAAMinimum stay: 1 days
 10%AARPMinimum stay: 1 days

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • lowkey, homey atmosphere
  • Business travel
  • Economical rates
Establishment Type
  • Urban Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Colonial Revival/altered
  • Built in 1893
  • Opened for business in 1945
  • Restored / Remodeled in 1991
  • Access for the disabled
  • Parking is limited

Location

  • Geographic region: New England
  • Location is best described as: Harvard Yard, MIT, City
  • Nearest major city: Boston, MA (1 miles south)
  • Directions to property:
    On foot from Harvard Square, across Harvard Yard right on Cambridge Street, left on Irving. #24 is first house on right
  • Nearest major airport: BOS 5 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    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.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Rachael Solem
  • The innkeepers speak: Bulgarian, Russian, Swedish, English, French, Spanish

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Ocean, Boston Historic Sites, Cape Ann), Seashore (Cape Cod, Performing Theater, Religious Services, River, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bird watching, Golfing, Shopping, Historic tours, Theatres, Museums, Academe, Festivals, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Tennis courts