Prentiss House by Thatch

Prentiss House by Thatch Hotel in Somerville

About this hotel

Situated in Somerville, this charming hotel for $85 per night is a great option for your next trip. Set in Cambridge, 1.3 km from Harvard Square, Prentiss House by Thatch offers accommodation with a garden, private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Map of Somerville, MA

Nearby attractions

Public Garden

3.20 miles

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Prentiss House by Thatch

4.2

Excellent(186 Reviews)

Hotel in Somerville, MA

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

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About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen / Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Balcony / Patio

Hot Tub / Spa

Garden

Map of Somerville, MA

Nearby attractions

Public Garden

3.20 miles

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Reviews

4.2/5.0

Excellent(186 Reviews)

100% verified reviews

8.0

Nov 2023

Hidden gem in the Harvard University area

This hotel is a little gem, hidden almost within Harvard university grounds. The size of the room was the best, along with the quiet and nicely decorated lobby.

Parking needs to be paid separately and is not cheap. I would suggest it may be included in the hotel fee with the caveat of “first come, first serve”, but still by reservation. Another thing to consider is coffee and a basic pastry or alike for a quick morning breakfast in the lobby area

7.0

Oct 2023

Good for a no staff hotel. I thought it would be closer to Harvard.

This is a staffless BNB. All they have is coffee and tea.

Needed to have a chair or desk in the room. The lighting in the bathroom was poor. The wooden shutter in the room would not stay closed. The bath gel I could not open. I had to get staff to open the bottle.

4.0

Oct 2023

Don't waist your money

Easy to reach

No staff, food was tasteless, noisy, room was sloped badly. For that amount of $$ should've been better all around.

8.0

Aug 2023

We did enjoy our stay, so many good restaurants in area.

We didn’t have a breakfast. The location is Fantastic. It didn’t have the charm of the old Mary Prentiss.

We missed the breakfast and cookies.

8.0

Aug 2023

I am always pleased with my stays at the Prentiss Inn

Room was very nice and spacious.

I understand the concept of no staff but would prefer occasional room cleaning.

9.0

Jul 2023

Good stay overall.

The location is ideal for visiting our daughter, who lives in Cambridge. The room was spacious in the bed was comfortable. The linens were nice.

I miss the breakfast and afternoon tea they had when the previous owners owned that property. My only complaint about the updated room is that the light from the refrigerator is very bright at night, and it is close to the bed, so not ideal for sleeping well. Parking spaces were really really tight but we didn’t have issues because the parking spaces were not full. Had all of the space has been taken. I have no idea how we would’ve gotten our car in and out of there. We prefer hotels where there are actually people onsite. However, I was easily able to reach people via text and they were in contact with us to make sure check-in went smoothly and see if we had any issues.

10.0

Jul 2023

Prentiss Is a gem of a property! The location, layout and design are all excellent! The owners have created a wonderful

It has a coutryard and nice lobby.

7.0

Jun 2023

Good

Excellent location. Check in and automated communication works well.

Lack of daily cleaning service.

10.0

May 2023

Wonderful experience!

Great communication, extra perks (treats in the lobby)

nothing

8.0

May 2023

Very good

please provide USB sockets!

5.0

Apr 2023

good location within walking distance of Harvard Square. However

location

Loud, rooms hot, bed uncomfortable, TV in bedroom didn’t work but staff never fixed. Rented suite which was tiny.

4.0

Apr 2023

Terrible due to lack of staff/maintenance on site

Location and property were good

I had no air conditioning and despite texting with Thatch it was never fixed for my stay. They told me to use a fan, which was not acceptable. Also the confirmation said there would be an iron in the room and there wasn't. I had to leave without ironing my clothes for an event and was told later to find the iron in a closet on the second floor. I expect a refund for this stay.

1.0

Apr 2023

Worst accomodation in Sommerville, nobody to talk too, no internet, no one to help with lugagge

Location, close to simon's coffee

Awful place, second floor, on small stairs, under the roof, no comfort, extremely expensive Nobody to talk to No internet Nobody to help with lugagge

10.0

Apr 2023

Old world meets new world glam!

The property was clean and well cared for. Easy access to the transit and great restaurants from its prime location. I would definitely stay her again .

4.0

Mar 2023

Failing service/amenities not compensated by the pretty pictures

The location and the intended finishes were wonderful.

I wrote an enormous review. The operators are obviously investors, and have no history in the hospitality industry. And it shows.

10.0

Mar 2023

great weekend in Cambridge had a lot of fun and enjoyed my stay at Prentiss

the room was super cozy with a nice bed. great location in Cambridge with easy access to everything. also liked that that there was on site parking available

10.0

Mar 2023

Home away from home!!

Lovely restored Victorian. Rooms were bright and comfortable with updated decor, comfortable beds and nice bathrooms. Coffee and tea making available in our rooms. Lovely lounge with further pantry. Easy access with coded entry. Very responsive staff. Will definitely be back!!

8.0

Mar 2023

Very good

Location, room & customer service

Shower water was never hot

7.0

Jan 2023

The house is very nice, well located.

The room had a chair that was very uncomfortable, so I had to work in my bed.

7.0

Dec 2022

Overall nice and the location is fantastic.

Room was excellent and well furnished. Very quiet.

infrequent housekeeping. I understand wanting to keep costs down but I would prefer daily cleaning, at least in the bathroom

7.0

Nov 2022

We would book another stay, but only if we had a better choice of rooms (no attic).

This is a lovely historic property and it is quiet and well-maintained. It's a little weird that there is no staff. It is within a reasonable walking distance of Harvard Square. The small lobby is cute and comfortable.

There is no elevator, so when staying on the third floor, pack light. Our room was up there in the "Hideaway" (attic) and was very small compared to the rooms on the lower floors. There was no closet and the ceiling was sloped in both the bedroom and bath, making it easy to hit one's head repeatedly. The bathroom was not well-appointed or stocked, and was very cramped, with no place to put basic toiletries. There is no housekeeping service during your stay. Some rooms had a mini-fridge, but ours did not. The coffee machine in the lobby was broken at least half of the time. They were very nice to accomodate an earlier check-in, but check-out is at 10:30 AM with no exceptions. There is no secure place to store luggage after checking out.

9.0

Nov 2022

Beautiful and quiet location for self sufficient travelers.

Location was perfect. A short and safe walk to Harvard Square. House is beautiful and room was very spacious. Street has plenty of fantastic restaurants and coffee shops.

My room was situated right by the front door, so I could hear every entry and exit. If you're a light sleeper, that's not ideal. Light staff so if you need daily cleaning and service, it may be a challenge- especially for an extended stay.

8.0

Nov 2022

pleasant room that allowed a nice base and good sleep.

nice house. pleasant common spaces. large comfortable room.

parking is in short supply. it’s a bit far north but not bad.

9.0

Nov 2022

Access was always by a door code. Didn’t see anyone the whole 5 days I stayed there, this wasn’t a problem as I was visi

location Cleanliness toiletries

noisy air conditioning Also needed a few things like a teapot, notepad and pen

9.0

Oct 2022

Superb

Silent, nice, well designed

Nespresso coffee was not refilled in the common lounge for a few days

7.0

Oct 2022

Great location and more like a B&B (without the breakfast) than a hotel

Great location. Room and property in general were clean. Providing water in reusable containers that you could take out with you is a great way to reduce single use plastic.

The property was kept too hot. Outside temp was about 60F, but my room on the third floor would reach 90F. Had to open the one window and have the AC running all night to keep the temp below 75F. My particular room did not have a refrigerator or desk to work on. They were available in the common area though.

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Somerville?

The average price for a rental in Somerville is $169 per night. This rental is $84 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Prentiss House by Thatch. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Prentiss House by Thatch pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Prentiss House by Thatch?

We found 8 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and balcony / patio.

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Prentiss House by Thatch

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Somerville, MA

Nearby attractions

Prentiss House by Thatch

Hotel in Somerville, MA

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Somerville, MA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Somerville?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is Prentiss House by Thatch pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Prentiss House by Thatch?

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