A lot of people have praised this place based on its location and price. Fair enough, but I think it deserves to be mentioned that the basic feel of the place is that of a cheap motel, with an old, harsh vibe to it. I'd say this was a rooming house at one time and was transformed into a hotel... More

I was looking for a convenient place to stay for one night with affordable rate in Cambridge and for visiting Boston. Friendly Inn is the one I choose eventually and true enough the location is great and is walking distance to Harvard square and the subway. There is a supermarket and starbucks nearby while walking to Harvard Square. It has... More

My wife and I stayed here for two days in Cambridge--couldn't have asked for more. We had our little one-month old baby and they were incredibly helpful with offering us extra towels with which to clean him. The location is also superb--walking distance from Harvard Square and right on Cambridge St near Quincy (actually right at Cambridge St and Irving).... More

This is a B&B style place blocks from Harvard Square and the university. I was working at the Peabody Museum, so it was very close. As far as Boston goes, the price was great. The room was sparse and the radiator worked a little too well, but generally it's a nice place to stay. There is a fancier B&B next... More

We were stunned by the room rates for Cambridge hotels and B&Bs--and so were delighted to find the comparatively much more affordable Friendly Inn. Clean, quiet (inside), comfortable, and just a one-minute walk into Harvard Yard: This inn is a great value. You won't find any boutique hotel or B&B touches, but checking in is easy, breakfast (not only coffee,... More

i was very disappointed. Just a terraced house with the most basic but clean accomodation. no room for anything but bed in bedroom. nasty wall light came on if you wanted bedside light. hard wood chair. nice bedding. nice towels but once you put toothbrush beside tiny sink no room for anything else. tiny clean dated bathroom. husband found shower... More

An excellent no-frills B & B with an attentive, courteous staff. I was delayed by my train connections and didn't arrive to check in until after one a.m. but was greeted warmly and uncomplainingly by a staff member who had waited patiently for my arrival. The place is quiet, clean, and very centrally located for people having business at Harvard... More

I have now stayed here twice on visits to Harvard University. Like others this is largely because there are few brand name hotels and these are at about twice what you'd pay for the same in other cities. So, enter what would be a bed & breakfast in the UK. The rooms are clean but like a bedroom at your... More

I chose this Inn for its relatively low price (Cambridge and Boston are known for high costs) and proximity to Harvard. It's located in a quiet street, a block away from Harvard, and about 10 minutes from the nearest subway (T) station. There's a bus-stop across the street. The Inn is a 19th century house - there is no elevator,... More