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Perfect for that visit to Harvard...within walking distance to everywhere. Take a cab for anything outside that environ. Breakfast was fine...not too fancy but the quiche muffins were excellent, the coffee very good, and the oatmeal, ...well how can you mess that up.
Management was...More
Thank cb1_10
Response from Rachael S, Owner at Irving House at HarvardResponded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for your kind review! We hope to see you again some time.
Comfortable Cambridge B&B style hotel in a convenient location.
Somewhat expensive for the quality of the room.
Stayed in single room with bathroom. Small but adequate.
Room needs a deep cleaning.
Decent WIFI but not streaming of films, etc.
Nice breakfast room and food options...More
Thank buzzingbee
Response from RSolem, Owner at Irving House at HarvardResponded 3 weeks ago
Thank you for your kind and candid review. I have shared your comments with my staff so we can address some of the issues you raised.
Our rates are set to provide the best value in the Harvard Square area. Because they include breakfast, wifi...More
Cambridge’s best kept secret! B&B Lodging at a reasonable price in a quiet residential neighborhood
just north of Harvard Square and within walking distance to Harvard Museum of Natural History and
other museums and libraries open to visitors.
A variety of restaurants, bookstores, etc. also...More
Thank Tedlip
Response from Rachael S, Owner at Irving House at HarvardResponded 5 March 2018
Thank you! We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again some time!
Cheap. Pleasant front desk staff. Small room, but had everything you need. 3 floors, no elevator. Average - but free- breakfast. Scrambled and hard-boiled eggs, total, English and regular muffins, croissants, cereals, cheese. Good coffee selection. Two juices. Free cookies and fruit for snacking after...More
Thank Steven L
Response from RSolem, Owner at Irving House at HarvardResponded 12 February 2018
Thank you for your kind and specific review! We hope to see you again some time if your travels bring you back to Cambridge!
The location is great, walking distance to everywhere on Harvard campus. The room is small, outdated, there are only a few rooms with private restroom. The free breakfast is OK, staff are very friendly. Nice place to stay if you want to experience the campus...More
Dear Joanne,
We do not have suites, so, depending on your preferences, we could accommodate your party in 2 or 3 rooms. With your son being so tall, I would recommend three rooms each with queen bed and private bath. This... More
Dear Joanne,
We do not have suites, so, depending on your preferences, we could accommodate your party in 2 or 3 rooms. With your son being so tall, I would recommend three rooms each with queen bed and private bath. This is the type of room of which we have the most. A family room has a queen and two twin beds. The twin beds are 72" long, so not very comfortable for someone over 72" tall…..
Our sister property, Harding House, has mostly the same bed configuration, but also has adjoining rooms, so depending on the timing of your visit, you might be able to arrange adjoining rooms, one of which would have a queen bed, another having a double (full) bed. The double bed is also just 72" long, but your son could sleep on it diagonally and be quite comfortable.
I hope this is helpful!
Joanne, I believe I have answered this question in another response. Irving House does not have suites, so we would accommodate your party in two or three rooms. Your tall 16 year old would be more comfortable in a full... More
Joanne, I believe I have answered this question in another response. Irving House does not have suites, so we would accommodate your party in two or three rooms. Your tall 16 year old would be more comfortable in a full (double) or queen bed, which would require a third room. I hope this is helpful information!
