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Irving House at Harvard

Irving House at Harvard

24 Irving Street
Cambridge, MA 02138-3007
United States of America
Innkeeper(s): Rachael Solem & Zoia Krastanova

(617) 547-4600
(877) 547-4600

 

Circa 1893. Irving House is located in a historic, turn-of-the-century Colonial Revival and has been receiving guests since the 1940s. The simple, comfortable rooms feature a modern hotel decor, and more than half include a private bath. In the mornings, a continental buffet with fruit, pastries and cereals is set up for guests to enjoy. Harvard Square is just minutes away, and guests can walk to the Red Line stop that goes into Boston.

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Irving House at Harvard



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Rates

$90 to $205

Payment types accepted include American Express, Personal Checks, Discover, Master Card, Visa and Travelers Checks.

Meals Included in Rates:

  • Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea

Events Hosted

  • Meetings
  • Reunions

Available Food Service

  • Early Coffee/Tea
  • Continental Plus Breakfast
  • Afternoon Tea

Other Activities

  • Tennis
  • Sports Events, Major College
  • Shopping (Local Crafts)
  • Parks
  • Museums
  • Live Theater
  • Bicycling
  • Art Galleries
  • Antiquing
  • Downtown Boston

Innkeeper(s)

Rachael Solem & Zoia Krastanova

Languages Spoken

French, Spanish, Russian, Swedish

Rooms

This property has 44 total guest accommodations, 32 with private bath and 1 conference room. The types of beds available include Queen, Twin and Double.

Amenities In Room

  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Clock Radio
  • Central Air
  • Bath Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Reading Lamps
  • Telephone
  • Television
  • Wireless Internet Access

Amenities On Site

  • Mac
  • Limited Handicap Access
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Fax
  • Parlor Games
  • Phone
  • Television
  • Off-street Parking
  • Wifi

Business Traveler Amenities

  • Television
  • Off-site Dry Cleaning Services
  • Iron/Ironing Board
  • Internet Access
  • Hair Dryer
  • Gym Nearby
  • Flexible Cancellation
  • FAX On-site
  • Desk
  • Daily Newspapers
  • Wireless Internet Access

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Irving House at Harvard

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Location: City/Urban, Waterfront, Harvard University and Harvard Square.


Romantic Interest

If romance for you is about creativity, sweet surprises and thoughtful kindness, there are many ways to enjoy a romantic time staying with us.

Historic Interest

Historic sites nearby:

Brattle Street (1/4 mile), Harvard Yard (1/8 mile), Fanueil Hall (3 miles), Beacon Hill (2.5 miles)

Weather

Policies

Cancellation:For most dates, 24 hours notice prior to arrival.
Pets:Assist animals only.
Smoking:Smoke Free Property.

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100% would stay again
Last reviewed on9/28/2009
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Irving House at Harvard

5 of 5 hearts
Estevam L.C. da Silva
Goode, VA
9/28/2009

It's my first time in U.S., but I liked very much the location, near Harvard University. The rooms are very good! I recommend it to everyone thats enjoy a nice familiar environment.

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BOTTOM LINE: I would stay here again.
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a great find!

Irving House at Harvard

5 of 5 hearts
meryl lanning
8/13/2008

I have stayed at Irving House over the years as often as possible. The staff go way above and beyond, to create a warm, cozy, friendly atmosphere in a spotlessly clean and charming inn with many amenities like large breakfast. I can't recommend Irving House highly enough--but clearly I am not alone, judging by its perennial popularity.

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More like a rooming house

Irving House at Harvard

1 of 5 hearts
Robert van Keuren
10/12/2007

Irving House is clean and the continental breakfast okay, but it is a very bare-bones, stripped down small hotel, not really a bed and breakfast in the usual sense. I stayed in a single room on Oct. 3, 2007, and it was very stark, clean, with a large desk but little else to recommend it. Stay here only if you can't find a better place.

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