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Harding House

2.0 of 5
288 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
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Harding House
Ranked #4 of 21 Cambridge B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 64 Reviews
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Ormond-by-the-Sea
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012
2
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This is what bed and breakfasts should be. The staff doesn't know the word "no" every request was granted and our comfort was their top priority during our 4 day stay. What a welcome change. It is located in a beautiful residential area just a couple of blocks from Mass Ave. making it convenient to buses and the T but... More

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Horsens, Denmark
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
49 helpful votes 49 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stayed here with the entire family when rounding off our tour of new England. I had tried to find affordable accommodation in central Boston, but if you come with two kids and a car to park, you're almost ripped off. You're most likely not able to find inexpensive accommodation in Boston (unless you're game for more seedy places), but Harding... More

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Sao Paulo, SP
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

I stayed there for 3 days and recommend it for everyone travelling to Cambridge on a budget. The B&B is at a walking distance from Harvard and the subway station. Rooms were very clean (though a little small), bed was comfortable and the staff was very friendly at all times, making me feel welcome. Breakfast is good, but not much... More

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Amesbury, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012

My wife and I were in town to catch a show and just spent the night. Our room was outstanding. Very cozy. The hassle-free wifi is a welcome change from the usual hotel chain crud. The whole place was very nice and after a very difficult trip in, the wine and cheese was a wonderful welcome. Breakfast was sufficient, but... More

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Oakland, California, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2012

I love this place. I am not usually a fan of B&B's but this place manages to provide all the feeling of privacy of a conventional hotel with the pleasure of a place with a friendly staff, a kitchen and a living room. The breakfasts are great with lots of variety and the ability to eat what you like (yogurt,... More

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briana pearson, General Manager at Harding House, responded to this review
February 27, 2012

Dear Guest, We are so happy you have found Harding House so comfortable!! We do our best to make it feel like home without the feeling that you are in someone else's house. I do have to mention that we are not technically allowed to have guests IN our actual kitchen/food prep area for health and safety reasons. However you... More

Ottawa, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

There were pluses and minuses. We had to move rooms after the first night because we could hear far too clearly the man in the room below us talking on his cell phone at 2AM (he did all the talking and the person on the other end evidently only listened -- it went on and on). The other room was... More

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briana pearson, General Manager at Harding House, responded to this review
February 27, 2012

Dear Guest, I am so sorry that another guests conversation disturbed your sleep. Harding House is a big old house at heart, and even with a total renovation these things do happen from time to time. I am glad we were able to move you to a different room for the remainder of your stay. Although this is not always... More

nyc
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012

Stayed at The Harding House in Cambridge over the weekend and it was snowing... Very convenient to all shops, restaurants and Harvard Square. The Staff was very friendly and helpful. They were very aware from my reservation of food allergies and acknowledged the same when I checked in. Read their website for all their important details and amenities. I personally... More

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briana pearson, General Manager at Harding House, responded to this review
February 1, 2012

Dear Guest, First of all thank you for your detailed and thoughtful response! Clearly you have taken the time to give us feedback on your experience and we appreciate knowing where Harding House falls short. Overall you seemed content with the house, staff and attention to detail however as with any business there is room for improvement. We do pride... More

Albany, New York
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

The perfect size B & B. Small enough to offer individual attention, large enough that you feel like you have plenty of room and privacy. The 3 story beautiful house is a comfortable and clean place to rest and relax. Conveniently located near restaurants, shops, and Harvard Square. Super easy to see the city from this destination. The room we... More

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San Diego, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We were visiting our son, daughter in law and grandkids who just moved to Boston from SoCal, and Harding House happened to be just a 3 minute walk from their new home in Cambridge. So the convenient location pretty much dictated our choice. I prefer the anonymity of hotels to the intimacy of B&B's. However, I would stay here again... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 20, 2011

We stayed here only one night but it was a great experience. To start off, we had cancelled our room as we had been downtown and wanted to stay there due to logistics but we had to find new lodgiings. All the hotels were filled however and when we asked if we could stay the one night in any case,... More

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288 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139
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