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Irving House at Harvard

Name: Irving House at Harvard
Address: 24 Irving Street, Cambridge, US

★★★·8.8/ 10Recommended

·Bed and breakfasts

Air conditioningFamily roomsLuggage storageSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsAll 41 facilities +

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 80 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-21

Guests praise the prime Harvard location, cozy home-like atmosphere, and friendly staff. Breakfast is highly rated. Common complaints include outdated facilities, poor soundproofing causing noise issues, and specific hardware problems like uncontrollable AC or thin bedding.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Wi-Fi9.4

Location9.4

Service9.1

Rooms8.8

Cleanliness8.8

Surroundings8.8

Value8.6

Facilities8.3

＋ PraisedPrime location near Harvard & transit · Friendly and attentive staff · Excellent breakfast · Cozy and homey atmosphere

－ ComplaintsThin walls and noise · Dated facilities · Repetitive breakfast menu · Limited parking

KEYSuitable for budget travelers valuing location. Note: No elevator, poor soundproofing, and older facilities. Manage expectations regarding amenities.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location and what is nearby?＋

Located in the heart of Harvard Square, steps from Harvard and MIT. Rated 9.4 for location.

diningIs breakfast included and how is it?＋

Free daily breakfast is highly praised. Vegetarian options available, though some find variety limited.

serviceAre the staff friendly?＋

Yes, staff are warm and professional. Service dimension scored 9.1 with high guest praise.

roomAre rooms outdated? Is there an elevator?＋

Facilities are dated with no elevator. Rooms are small, require stairs, and AC may be uncontrollable.

pros_consWhat are the main pros and cons?＋

Pros: Prime location, cozy vibe, great breakfast. Cons: Poor soundproofing, outdated facilities, no elevator.

policyWhat are check-in and check-out times?＋

Check-in is at 15:00 and check-out at 11:00. Luggage storage is available.

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Irving House at Harvard

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 6

Queen Room with Two Single Beds

Queen Room with Private Bath

Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom

Room with One Double Bed with Private Bathroom

Single Room with Shared Bathroom

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom

Facilities · 41

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