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  • Small room, private bath

    Small room, private bath

    Max: 2

    1 full (double) bed

  • Standard Queen

    Standard Queen

    Max: 2

    1 Queen bed

  • Family Room

    Family Room

    Max: 4

    1 queen and 2 single beds (bunks)

  • Double, Private Bath

    Double, Private Bath

    Max: 3

    1 queen bed and 1 single size bed

  • Double, shared bath

    Double, shared bath

    Max: 3

    2 single or 1 single and 1 double bed

  • Single, shared bath

    Single, shared bath

    Max: 1

    1 single bed

Size & Layout

  • 44 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors
  • We have no elevator

Arriving/leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Required at check-in

  • Credit card or cash deposit required
  • Government-issued photo ID required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Internet

 

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

  • Free off-street self-parking (first come, first served)

Other Information

 

  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking is allowed on one designated area of our patio. This area is further from our guest rooms to avoid any disturbance for our non-smoking guests.

We have hotel rooms near Harvard Square to meet every guest’s needs!

Academic, here just for the university libraries? How about an economy single size bed with bath room across the hall?

Couple traveling on a budget adventure to see historic Cambridge? How about a small size room with private bath and double size bed to cuddle up after long day walking?

Backpacking friends? How about a room with two single size beds and bath across the hall?

Or maybe you need a room for the whole family? We have that too, with fun bunks for the kids!

Guests at Irving House enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the inn and a guest computer to search restaurants and look up museum hours. We even offer cookies, tea, coffee and fruit all afternoon!

Please note:

  • Most of our rooms have private bathrooms with showers and/or tubs.
  • We offer rooms with shared baths (located right across the hall from the room).
  • We have four floors and no elevator; if stairs are a concern, please let us know and we will happily accommodate a first or second floor request.

Enjoy convenience, comfort, and dedicated hospitality with a distinct, personal touch. Browse our room types below to find the right fit for you.

Irving House Reservation and Cancellation Policies

Deposit & Cancellation Policy

When you book directly, we charge your credit card at time of booking for the first night including tax.

You may cancel your reservation until 24 hours prior to arrival with no penalty.

If you cancel closer to your arrival date, we reserve the right to keep your deposit.  If you must cancel closer to arrival, and we can rebook the room, we will refund your deposit.

When you are reserving four or more rooms, a deposit of 50% of your whole stay will be taken at the time of booking. This is considered a group reservation. In this case, refunds will only be given for cancellations made at least one week prior to arrival. If you cancel closer to arrival, we may refund some of the deposit depending on our ability to resell the rooms.

Terms & Conditions

Please note: For stays between May 23-28/2024, there are different cancellation policies and restrictions.  Parking is NOT included and will be restricted to those who have reserved and paid for it.  There is a three-night minimum stay required.  Payment for those three nights is required to confirm any reservations during these days of Harvard and MIT commencement ceremonies.

Rates are subject to change unless secured by a valid credit card. Early check-in is possible (Based on availability). Late check-out is possible (Based on availability).

Extra adult 18+  $20/day
Children 12-17 years old $10/day
Children under 12 stay free (please let us know to update occupancy)
Cot (roll-away bed) $10/per day

Self parking-Free (based on availability).

Pet Policy-Assist animals only.

Size and Layout

  • 44 rooms
  • Arranged over 4 floors
  • We have no elevator

Arriving/leaving

  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM

Required at check-in

  • Credit card or cash deposit required
  • Government-issued photo ID required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms

Parking

  • Free off-street self-parking (first come, first served)

Other information

  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking is allowed on one designated area of our patio. This area is further from our guest rooms to avoid any disturbance for our non-smoking guests.