This hotel was a bit of a disappointment for the price, although the location is ideal if you want to experience the atmosphere of Harvard Square with its student café scene and stroll through Harvard Yard. There is a strange reception layout (we tried to book in at a car hire desk and the guy said it happens all the time). Our room was small and uninspiring, although facilities were adequate but shoddy. The standard of cleanliness was also just about adequate. There are no breakfast facilities at the hotel, although you can go to a sister hotel if you fancy a long walk. The hotel has a vey small car park, for which it charges. We would definitely not stay at this hotel again.

The bad:

- musky scent emminating in room
- chipped paint on walls
- outdated feel (the latest in technology-- A combination clock and CASSETTE PLAYER)
- DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT use the computer in the lobby. They charge a bundle and the internet access SUCKS and the computer freezes and resets.

The good:

- prime, safe location
- spacious room (nice view outside the 2nd floor)
- cortious staff

My comfort level at this location was so-so, but with a complete revamp (of which one is slated for) I'd been inclined to return.

It's just a couple of blocks off of Harvard Square, an easy walk from the subway. Puts you in the middle of the local scene. That's the up side. The down side is that it is a pretty bare bones affair. Small room and no signs of luxury. Did have a refrigerator, which could have come in handy, but no microwave. Really basic feel in the bathroom and the grout in the shower/tub area is beginning to grow mold. But, I slept OK (exhaustion helps) and the neighbors who had been so noisy earlier did not disturb me later. However, be aware that there is a great deal of room-to-room noise transmission, and you could be unlucky. Location mattered a lot for me, particularly proximity to the subway. So I would probably stay here again even though it is just a step or two above a Motel 6.

We needed to stay one night in Harvard, and found this hotel to offer the cheapest rate, so we didn't expect much. It is a no-frills hotel, ie. no valet parking, no one to help with your luggage, which was all okay and expected. But not even to help us with the lobby door when they saw us struggling with the bags and a baby - I found that appalling since there were two receptionist behind the counter, neither were busy, and just stood there and watched us (a nice fellow guest ended up opening the door for us!).
We had the two queen beds room, because no baby crib was available. The room was a bit cramped with the two beds, and the bathroom was small and old. But all in all, it was clean and all we needed for the one night. And it had free wi-fi.