A Cambridge House Inn at Porter

2218 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge Massachusetts 02140-1836
USA

http://www.acambridgehouse.com

Phone: +1-617-491-6300
Fax: +1-617-868-2848

General Information

Centrally located. Minutes walk to Harvard Square, Porter Square and Davis Square. Close to Lesley, Tufts, Harvard and MIT. Bus or subway take you to many places in downtown Boston. An ideal stop on your way to Cape Cod or New Hampshire and Maine. Close by one can find many nice restaurants & cafes. Housed in a Victorian mansion, the inn has 20-some rooms, quiet and comfortable, all equipped with private baths, cable TV and wireless internet. The spacious lounge on the first floor is where guests enjoy a cup of coffee or hearty continental breakfast. Parking and Wi-fi are included in the rate.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • State and local taxes may apply
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 20 guest accommodations (20 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is between $ 109.00 and $ 209.00
  • Double occupancy rate is between $ 149.00 and $ 229.00
  • The rate for each additional person is between $ 20.00 and $ 30.00
  • Other Accommodations: rooms with microwave
    Two rooms have kitchenette.

Amenities

In Room
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • Desk
  • Fireplace
  • Hairdryer
  • Internet Service
  • Ironing Board
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
  • Telephone
  • Wi-Fi
On Site
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • Fax Machine

Other Amenities: Free Continental Breakfast, Free Parking

Meals

  • A Continental breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served in the Breakfast/dining area

Policies

  • Minimum stay required (certain dates there is a minimum stay requirement)
  • Smoking is allowed outside only
  • We cannot accommodate guest pets
  • Limitations on children staying
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted
  • Deposit amount required (Payment is due at the time of check-in. Room reservation requires a valid credit card to hold it.)
  • Check in time is 3:00 pm and Check out time is 11:00 pm
  • Cancellations:
    Cancellation policy is normally two days (48 hours) prior check-in date. Special cancellation policies are in effect during certain times; check with Innkeeper. Reservation cancelled within two days of check-in date: cancellation fee of one night's stay will be charged to the credit card on file.

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Economical rates
  • Family Travel
  • Honeymoons
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Historic Inn
  • Urban Inn

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Colonial Revival
  • Built in 1892
  • Opened for business in 1986
  • Access for the disabled is limited
  • Parking available

Location

  • Geographic region: Metro Boston
  • Location is best described as: City
  • Nearest major city: Boston, MA (10 miles east)
  • Directions to property:
    Directions to A Cambridge House • 2218 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02140 From Logan Airport: Follow the airport exit to Boston via the Sumner Tunnel (52). Enter the tunnel in the left lane so that you can exit & immediately bear left up the ramp towards Route 93 North. Exit at Storrow Drive West (exit 26). Follow Storrow Drive stay in the right lane (Charles River is on your right) until you exit at the Harvard Square ramp then turn right over the Charles River straight onto JF Kennedy Street. Once on JF Kennedy St., proceed straight through the center of Harvard Square, ("Out of Town News on the right.") Once past the newsstand you will go through one light before the road splits. Bear left at the split, then stay in the right lane. The sign at the next split will say "Arlington Mass Ave. NORTH. Stay in right lane." At the next light bear right then follow Mass. Ave. Count as you pass eleven traffic signal lights. A Cambridge House is located four properties past Rindge Ave. (the 11th light) on the left. Go to 1st median break past A Cambridge House and turn left into church to reverse direction, park in our driveway to left of house while checking in.
  • Nearest major airport: BOS 10 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    From Logan Airport by subway (MBTA): At Logan Airport take the SILVER LINE BUS to the South Station stop. At the South Station, take the Red Line subway T inbound-- Alewife direction. Get off at Porter Square T Stop. Walk along Massachusetts Avenue, passing by CVS, Donkin Donuts, Ringe Avenue and look for a yellow house with a sign INN.

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Hong & Arnold
  • The innkeepers speak: Chinese, English

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Aquarium, Art Galleries, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, Ocean, Red Sox in Fenway Park, Harvard Square, MIT campus, Freedom Trail in downtown Boston, Minuteman Bike Path, Boston Duck Tour, Performing Theater, Religious Services, River, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Boating, Canoeing, Golfing, Kayaking, Sailing, Shopping, Sight-seeing