Porter Square Hotel: from $158 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $158 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Porter Square Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Porter Square Hotel is an independent 3-star boutique hotel beside Porter Square transit in Boston, United States.

Address: 1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge. Property ID: 999153. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/boston/porter-square-hotel-999153

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/boston/porter-square-hotel-999153/2026-11-21/2-adults

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1 night

Total price: $158 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $272 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-23 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $400 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-24 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $528 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-25 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $671 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-26 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $814 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-27 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $957 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-28 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,085 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-29 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,213 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-11-30 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,341 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-01 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,469 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-02 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,597 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-03 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,725 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-04 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,868 USD

2026-11-21 to 2026-12-05 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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Axel's take: 8.6/10

A strong Cambridge base if you can trade room space for convenience. an independent 3-star boutique hotel beside Porter Square transit, scored for what it is.

Porter Square Hotel is an independent 3-star boutique hotel that gets the important things right: cleanliness, helpful staff and easy transport. We'd pick it for a Cambridge visit without a car. Recent Expedia and Tripadvisor guests repeatedly praise the clean rooms and welcoming service, while Booking.com ratings reinforce those strengths. The Red Line is a two-minute walk away, with Harvard one stop south and plenty of neighborhood restaurants nearby. An on-site restaurant and bar add convenience without making this a full-service hotel.

The main compromise is space: entry-level twin rooms are genuinely compact, with limited room for luggage. Check the bed configuration carefully, since several categories have two twins rather than one larger bed. Some guests find the mattresses too firm. Parking is paid valet only, and the gym is at sister property Hotel 1868. We'd skip it if spacious rooms or extensive on-site facilities matter most.

• Best for: Cambridge visitors without a car; Solo travelers packing light; Short university visits

• Watch out for: Compact rooms and limited luggage space; Twin-bed configurations in several categories; Paid valet parking; gym off-site

• Location: Two minutes from Porter station; Harvard is one Red Line stop away.

• Rooms: Modern, compact rooms; check bed types and consider a suite for more space.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest feedback and Booking.com category ratings.

• Service: Recent guests repeatedly describe front-desk staff as friendly and helpful.

• Amenities: Restaurant/bar, free Wi-Fi and a business lounge; gym access at Hotel 1868.

• Fees and surprises: On-site parking is paid valet only, with a seven-foot garage clearance.

Axel's opinion of Porter Square Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 24, 2026.

About Porter Square Hotel

• Property type: Hotel
• 3-star hotel
• 1924 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge
• Guest rating: 4.3/5 on Google from 447 reviews (location 4.1/5)
• Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Boston Logan International Airport: 25 min by taxi · Manchester-Boston Regional Airport: 61 min by taxi · Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport: 81 min by taxi · Fenway Park: 16 min by taxi · Museum of Science: 17 min by taxi · Public Garden: 17 min by taxi
• Optional charges: Valet parking fee: USD 28.00 per night (in/out privileges)
• Hotel policies: Deposit: $50 per room per stay
• Amenities: No pool, Restaurant, Bar, Valet parking (extra charge), Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Business center
• Check-in from: 15:00
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Boston

Room types

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Economy room

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Economy Single room

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Economy Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Economy Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Economy Quadruple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard room

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Standard Single room

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Standard Sextuple room

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Standard Single room (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
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Standard Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Standard Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Standard Triple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Quadruple room

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Business room

Business Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Superior room

1 Bedroom Superior room

• Bedrooms: 1

Deluxe room

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Deluxe Single room

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Deluxe Single room (single bed)

• Beds: single bed
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Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Deluxe Triple room

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Deluxe Quadruple room

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Executive room

Executive Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Premium room

Premium Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Junior Suite

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Suite

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Suite with city view

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Single Suite

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Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Double Suite with city view (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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1 Bedroom Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
• Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Twin Suite (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
• Bedrooms: 1
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Triple Suite

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Quadruple Suite

• Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
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Standard Suite

Standard Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Grand Suite

Grand Double Suite (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed

Deluxe Cottage

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