The Mary Prentiss Inn

6 Prentiss Street
Cambridge Massachusetts 02140
USA

http://www.maryprentissinn.com

Phone: +1-617-661-2929
Fax: +1-617-661-5989

General Information

Experience our historic town by staying in a house whose family was part of early 17th century Cambridge history. Over 150 years ago The Mary Prentiss Inn was a county estate. Built in neoclassic Greak Revival style with monumental pilasters-a full front porch adorned with fluted columns & Ionic capitals. Today it is set in an urban landscape with renowned universities, museums, theaters, bookstores, shops and resturants just footsteps away. Relax in casual elegance. The Inn's 20 rooms feature four-poster and cannonball beds. Each room is unique with a variety of amenities-exposed beams, pumkin pine floors, shutters, wallpaper, and furnished with one of a kind antiques. Some rooms have Jacuzzis and wood burning fireplaces.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: 15 rooms and 5 suites
  • There are 20 guest accommodations (20 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 139.00 and $ 375.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 139.00 and $ 375.00
  • The rate for each additional person is $ 25.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • CD player
  • Ceiling fans
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Hairdryer
  • Hot tub/whirlpool tub
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Microwave
  • Private entrance
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Wet bar
On Site
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine
  • Secretarial services
  • Wi-Fi

Other Amenities: 2 complimentary Poland Springs bottle water, Complimentary Wireless Internet Access, Complimentary Parking, Tea Time with Freshly Baked Cookies, Return Guest Gifts and Upgrades

Meals

  • A Full Gourmet & Deluxe Continental breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: 7:30AM - 10:00AM
  • Breakfast is served in the Outside on our private deck (weather permiting), Breakfast/dining area
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Assorted Bake Goods, Freshly Baked Cookies, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Afternoon tea

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (Two night minimum on some weekends three nights on some graduations)
  • Smoking is not allowed (We have a $250.00 smoking fee)
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Children are welcome (All children are welcome,1 portable crib available & cots)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (You are welcome to bring your own drinks.)
  • Deposit amount required (One night room rate required to guarentee reservation.)
  • Check in time is 3:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 am
  • Cancellations:
    If you need to cancel for any reason we must receive your cancellation at least 14 days prior to your scheduled arrival date in order to receive a refund of your deposit. Cancellation less that 14 days prior to your arrival will result in a forfeit of your one night deposit. Specific room requests can not be guaranteed but every effort will be made to honor them. There are occasions when guests have to be moved so please be understanding.
Discounts available:
  AARPMinimum stay: 1 days
  GovernmentMinimum stay: 1 days

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Antiques/decor
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Historic Urban Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Greek Revival
  • Built in 1843
  • Opened for business in 1992
  • Restored / Remodeled in 1992
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Access for the disabled
  • Parking is limited (Free Parking Available Reservations must be made in advance.)

Location

  • Geographic region: Metro Boston
  • Location is best described as: City
  • Nearest major city: Boston, MA
  • Directions to property:
    From the west: I-90 East (Mass Pike) to exit 18 Brighton/Cambridge. Cross Bridge left onto Memorial Drive to JFK st. Turn right, go through Harvard Sq.,bear left on to Massachusetts Ave. 1/2 mile turn right on Garfield St. (Gulf Station), left on Oxford St., Left on Prentiss St. to #6.
  • Nearest major airport: BOS 6 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Follow signs for Sumner Tunnel to Rt. 93 north to Storrow drive west to harvard Sq. Right on JFK St. Turn right go through Harvard Sq., bear left to Massachusetts Ave. 1/2 mile turn right on Garfield St. (Gulf station, left on Oxford St., left on Prentiss St. to #6

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Joel Floranza - Front Desk
  • The innkeepers speak: English
  • There is one cat on the property

Area Attractions

Aquarium, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Movie Theater, Museum, Fenway Park, BCEC, Harvard University, Lesley University, Hynes Convention Center, Tuft's University, Performing Theater, Picnic area, River

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Golfing