Irving House at Harvard
About this bed and breakfast
Situated in Somerville, this lovely bed and breakfast for £62 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Located 230 metres from the famed Harvard University and set in the heart of Harvard Square, this charming guesthouse offers cozy accommodations, a delicious free daily breakfast and an on-site library.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Somerville, MA
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Excellent(519 Reviews)
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5.0
Way too expensive for facility
10.0
The hotel is like a rooming house from years long gone by. I had a room with a private bath, but many rooms had no bathrooms and used bathrooms accessible from the hallway which always looked clean. It is hard to fully describe, but I definitely had a nice experience and slept well every night
8.0
Breakfast was great.
Walking distance to subway, restaurants, meeting locations was great.
Room was cozy and clean.
Staff was friendly and afternoon cookies were yummy.
I would have loved a thermostat or on/off button in the room because the screen was intense and I got cold.
10.0
Breakfast spread was delicious! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. I asked about the history of the building which dates back to the 1800's.
9.0
Great location nearby Harvard Uni Campus. Lovely area with small buildings and nice houses.
WiFi and internet. Please improve them.
8.0
staffing 24/7 front desk is hugely beneficial to the all-hours traveler needing a place to sleep; exceptional light breakfast options
10.0
I liked the selection they had for breakfast. The staff was really friendly and helpful.
It would've been nice if they had an elevator, but it is an older property so it is understandable that they don't have one. Parking was a little tricky and I had to park down the street at another property that they allow parking at.
9.0
Location breakfast staff ambiance
A bit old
6.0
Thé breakfast adequate. Decent choices. Too bad about the coffee.
Staff very nice and helpful
Bathtub was dirty. Rooms not AT ALL soundproof. If you want to sleep late, tough luck!
Pillows terrible- hard as bricks.
Overall acceptable place a bit shabby but not at all chic
8.0
conveniently located (Harvard). Great breakfast. very competitive price for Cambridge/Harvard
small room
8.0
The
I would say the walls are a bit thin. I could hear the person in neighboring room, even though the person wasn’t being loud. I think it’s because the house is so old. Although the age of the house is part of its charm. I think sound burying insulation in the adjoining wall may help.
9.0
The hotel was good, it had parking (although kind of tight), the location was good, the staff was friendly, the value was good and in general it will be my to go place in Cambridge. There are plenty of restaurants nearby and the breakfast was pretty good. Will be back.
7.0
location
very small rooms
8.0
incredible breakfast: organic milk, wonderful egg soufflés, excellent coffee, good quality fresh fruit! hot oatmeal with almonds and raisins! very close to our conference venue
we had a room on the fourth floor and the climb was hard for me! other rooms had old carpeting that should be removed in my view.
3.0
The location was okay-ish. Free parking in the backyard.
The room smelled odd and was indeed super tiny. The staff at breakfast was nice, the rest did not care too much.
The whole hotel was very worn off.
The price/value was very bad - that was the most frustrating point. For a few hundred dollars less, it would have been ok, but not at this price.
10.0
Comfortable, convenient, and helpful and kind staff
10.0
My mom stayed at Irving House when she visited Harvard 20 years ago and she loved it back then. She was very happy with our stay this time as well. Nothing changed much, my mom was just a bit sad that they don't offer cookies and sweets in the dining area anymore. But other than that, it was kept up to a standard. Staffs were very friendly and helpful. The room was a decent size and was clean and very well arranged. Breakfast was awesome.
Wifi goes on and off quite often. But it doesn't disconnect.
10.0
Place is very well located and the cleaning is impecable. Breakfast is delicious. I highly recommend.
10.0
This is a lovely small hotel in an extremely convenient location. I loved that there was a blanket rather than a heavy duvet, the toilet was standard height rather than so high my feet wouldn’t touch the floor as in so many new hotels, there is a pleasant sitting area downstairs and a small outdoor porch which is also nice to relax on. Free parking. The staff was uniformly helpful, friendly, and pleasant. The rooms were quiet and attractive. I would stay again anytime with pleasure.
It was great.
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Somerville?
The average price for a rental in Somerville is £136 per night. This rental is £74 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Irving House at Harvard. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Irving House at Harvard pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Irving House at Harvard?
We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, balcony / patio, tv, and wheelchair accessible.
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