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About the Hotel

1673 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138
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Near Harvard University
Great
8.0
/10
3.3
4.0
/5

Located merely 1.1 km from the Cambridge Common, the 2-star A Friendly Inn At Harvard Cambridge is merely 6 minutes' walk from Harvard University Herbaria. There is also parking.

Location

This Cambridge hotel is conveniently nestled in the Harvard University district of Cambridge, in the vicinity of the Memorial Hall. The Busch-Reisinger Museum is 750 metres from the inn, while Logan airport is 5 km from it.

The triangular plaza "Harvard Square" is about a 15-minute walk away, while Back Bay train station is situated within a 6-km distance of the Friendly Inn Cambridge.

Broadway opp Trowbridge St bus stop is located within a few blocks of the property.

Rooms

There are 13 rooms equipped with climate control along with modern facilities including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Guests can also make use of a separate toilet and a shower, as well as comforts such as complimentary toiletries and bath sheets.

Eat & Drink

Petsi Pies is adjacent to A Friendly Inn At Harvard, 600 metres away.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll through Harvard Yard and admire the historic buildings.
  • Try a classic New England clam chowder at Legal Sea Foods.
  • Visit the Harvard Art Museums for impressive collections and free entry.
  • Walk along the Charles River Esplanade for stunning city views.
  • Explore the food stalls at the Cambridge Farmers Market on Fridays.
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A Friendly Inn At Harvard offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Queen Room
2 persons
90 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Heating

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Facilities

A Friendly Inn At Harvard offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.7/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • No pets allowed
  • Security
  • Adults only
  • Luggage storage
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key access

Services

  • Housekeeping

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Garden furniture

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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A Friendly Inn At Harvard Location

1673 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138
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1673 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138
Nearby
Museum
Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology
2000 ft
45 Quincy St Between Cambridge and Kirkland Streets
Memorial Hall
2000 ft
Library
Cambridge Public Library
400 ft
6 Divinity Ave
Harvard University Semitic Museum
1400 ft
26 Oxford St
Harvard University Museum of Comparative Zoology
1900 ft
Church
Parish of Saint Paul
2000 ft
Store
Broadway Marketplace
900 ft
485 Broadway
Arthur M. Sackler Museum
900 ft
Mid-Cambridge
1100 ft
Restaurants
Darwin's Ltd
500 ft
1629 Cambridge St
Mona Lisa Pizza & Grill
600 ft
1621 Cambridge St
Hong Kong Restaurant
2300 ft
1238 Massachusetts Ave
Thai Hut
2600 ft
93 Beacon St
BerryLine
2500 ft
3 Arrow St
Qdoba Mexican Grill
2400 ft
1280 Massachusetts Ave
Getting around
City Centre
Cambridge5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Logan International Airport (BOS)16 min  ·  6.3 mi
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)112 min  ·  46.3 mi
Train
Yawkey6 min  ·  2.1 mi
Back Bay7 min  ·  2.7 mi
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:00
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site for free.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of rooms:
13

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about A Friendly Inn At Harvard from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 270 verified reviews
7.8/10
Very good
80%
Recommend
Breakfast
6.6/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Comfort
8.2/10
Facilities
7.7/10
Free Wi-Fi
9.2/10
Location
9.4/10
Paid Wi-Fi
8.7/10
Staff
8.6/10
Value for money
8.0/10
Guest reviews
based on 790 reviews
8.0/10
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