I stayed here for just one night and really wished I could have stayed longer. Rooms in this area are very expensive, and I thought that this was good value given the location. I had a room with one double bed and shared bath. The room was very small but an adequate size and very comfortable. The bathrooms were clean... More

It is true that rooms in and around this area are a little overpriced - as was indicated by others - and the Irving House is no exception to this Cambridge/Harvard rule. I guess that if you are part of the lucky few who can afford to study or follow a course at Harvard, then you can also afford the... More

Generally, the pictures online misrepresent the property. The carpets are old and worn throughout and as a whole the Irving House looks very dated. The woman at reception was efficient but definitely not polite. The breakfast is like a nice continental breakfast and far below what you would expect from a bed and breakfast. Don’t go here if you like... More

I had a room with two beds and shared bath. I was worried about shared bath in the beginning.But the shared bath turned out to be convenient and clean! The housekeepers are super nice and diligent. Moreover, in the middle of my stay, I had to switch to a lower floor. The front desk was extremely considerate and helpful! I... More

The place has a great charm and character. It`s location is good, near Harvard University and the staff is very nice and helpful. However, it is not appropriate for people with mobility problems or if you are not strong enough to carry your bags upstairs. When I made my reservation I told them in advance that I was traveling with... More

This is a quiet, friendly, clean, very well-located place to stay in Cambridge. What is more, they earned my great gratitude when I realized, upon returning to California, that I had left my prescription sunglasses at their hotel. They found them and mailed them back to me the very next day!

I stayed at the Irving House on 3/16/13 overnight. My son & I attended a St.Patrick's Celtic Sojourn show in Sanders Theatre (Memorial Hall), in Harvard Yard. Our room was quite roomy, very clean and neat. It contained a double bed (for my son), and a twin bed that pulled out. It was quite comfortable, with built in shelves for... More

I am quite pleased that my husband and I chose to stay at Irving House this past weekend, as this B&B is charming and adorable, and in a great location. Our room (including the bathroom) was very clean and well-stocked with extra pillows and blankets. The common room has a great variety of magazines to peruse and a computer for... More

I stayed here for a work event as it's just 2 blocks from Memorial Hall at Harvard. That and the breakfast were the best things about this place. The hotel itself is fine -- it's clean and comfortable. My room was very small but serviceable and did need some updating -- a new coat of paint would do wonders. My... More