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Harding House

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#1 of 12 B&Bs in Cambridge
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National Geographic Traveler magazine calls Harding House "A charming, spacious and bright place in a great neighborhood, filled with nice people... National Geographic Traveler magazine calls Harding House "A charming, spacious and bright place in a great neighborhood, filled with nice people." Located minutes from Harvard and MIT Universities and downtown Boston, we offer classic comfort, a hearty breakfast, and unparalleled service, all in an atmosphere that feels like home. Enjoy complimentary wireless, parking, museum passes, and wine & cheese. Check out our website or call us to see why we top TripAdvisor's popularity list. more » « less
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    288 Harvard Street
    Cambridge, MA 02139
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars Based on 16 traveler reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 4 based on 7 reviews Rooms
    • 4.5 based on 7 reviews Service
    • 4 based on 6 reviews Value
    • 4 based on 7 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 1 review Dining
  • Recommended For:
    • 50% based on 10 reviews Older travelers
    • 40% based on 10 reviews Young singles
    • 40% based on 10 reviews An amazing honeymoon
    • 30% based on 10 reviews Families with young children
    • 30% based on 10 reviews Families with teenagers

Reviews of Harding House

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5 of 5 stars
Singapore, Singapore
Aug 4, 2008

We were travelling around Canada and arrived in Boston early, and were so lucky to get a room for 4 people at Harding House at the last minute. The moment we entered the doors, it felt like home, only that there was a cheerful receptionist who made us feel welcome immediately. We found the living area well stocked with reading... more

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5 of 5 stars
Winnipeg
Jul 7, 2008

My daughter and I found the room to be very cosy. The staff were wonderful and looked after us very well. We would recommend Harding House to any one stay in the Boston or Cambridge area . more

May 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Ignore the two bad reviews! first of all, this is a lovely Cambridge neighborhood, at least if you are walking towards Harvard Square, or up to Inman Square (I gather it is a little dicier if you walk towards Kendall Square on Cambridge St.), and both Central Square and Inman Square have great neighborhood restaurants and bars. The accommodations are... more

Management response from
SapphireBoston, manager

Dear Traveling Fiends, Thank you so much for your glowing review of Harding House. We have been working hard under new management to impress savvy travelers like you, and the compliments mean the world to us. We are also very grateful for your suggestions and critiques. Please rest assured that guests are free to choose their preferred floor when making...

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5 of 5 stars
Greenbelt, Maryland
Feb 21, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a wonderful bed and breakfast. Harding House combines the best of both worlds: a staffed reception desk as in a small hotel with a B&B-style casual dining area for breakfast and afternoon snacks. Our room and bath were modern-comfortable while the dining and living rooms were retro-comfortable (1950s overstuffed couch and chairs, etc.) The Harding House is close... more

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5 of 5 stars
Yorkshire, England
Feb 3, 2008
3/3 found this review helpful

I love Harding House. I've stayed here 3 times so far for about a week at a time as my office is nearby, so it works for me practically. Fair enough, it's not right in Harvard Sq, but it's a pleasant 15-20 minute walk up there, and if you want a handful of useful shops or the T, Central Sq... more

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5 of 5 stars
Australia
Dec 9, 2007
2/2 found this review helpful

This is a great B&B: excellent location, friendly and knowledgeable staff, clean & comfortable rooms and all at a price well below what one could pay for a hotel in the Cambridge/Boston area. The location is close to Central station on the Boston subway, about 5 minutes walk (10 with bags), and also very close to some great bars and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Seattle
Apr 25, 2007
4/4 found this review helpful

Only good things to say about this place!! Clean room with wood floors, throw rugs, single bed, couch, writing table and other comfortable, not tacky, furnishings. Breakfast room has help yourself cereal, yogurt, cheese, toast etc. Coffee tea and microwave always available. Thankfully the staff at the reception desk very helpful with maps ,bus info etc. but does not look... more

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4 of 5 stars
Ames, Iowa
Oct 18, 2006
11/11 found this review helpful

I was a bit late getting a room for MIT parent's weekend and wound up booking one here, since all the other hotels in the vicinity were either booked or wanted 400+ dollars a night. I was pleasantly surprised. The location wasn't bad, about a 20-25 minute walk to the MIT student center, and a five-minute walk to the Central... more

Oct 24, 2005
1/3 found this review helpful

the inn is not really convenient to anything except one sketchy area of Cambridge - I don't advise walking around alone at night. The rooms are just plain and not kept very clean. We found several large ants in our room just when we checked in and the room was quite dusty. The staff were at best disinterested and certainly... more

Management response from
SapphireBoston, Manager

We are very sorry to hear that Harding House did not meet your expectations. We have changed management since you were here and the concerns you expressed have long since been remedied. We truly value each and every guest and work hard to make them feel at home. It is our goal to resolve any concerns you have while you...

Feb 25, 2005
1/2 found this review helpful

I went to Cambridge and wanted a place to stay that would be near my daughter and close to the T line. The Harding House certainly was wonderful. I was there alone with my other daughter and I felt very safe. It was cold and snowy and for someone from Florida it was nice and cosy inside. The people at... more

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288 Harvard Street, Cambridge, MA 02139