My husband and I booked 2 nights at A Cambridge House based on the recommendations of the folks at A Friendly Inn at Harvard Square and after seeing the lovely rooms on the website. We paid $179 per night plus 12 % tax and anticipated a Victorian experience. Upon our arrival we were told that our room was "next door" - later, I noticed this also on my confirmation, but had been given no communication as to what that meant or a choice. We came to find out that "next door" is a modern condo that has been cut up into rooms. Our room had a huge empty kitchen ( no use to us ), a tiny shower- only ( obviously second ) bathroom and a bed - no headboard - placed squarely in what was designed to be a dining or living area - one wall was all glass doors with flimsy curtains. No bedside tables - only lamp tables, but the lamp and the clock radio could not both be plugged in at once (!). The only chairs were 2 hard wooden desk chairs. Almost bare walls. In short, no atmosphere or amenities - a far cry from the Victorian rooms that they advertise. The walls were paper thin - we were awakened constantly by footsteps, talking, laughing, sneezing - you name it. We were assured that we could take advantage of the parlor next door and of course, breakfast, but it meant going outside to get there and quite frankly, we felt like outcasts. Who wanted to go have conversation with the "luckier" patrons whose rooms were in the Victorian? For all of this, we paid the same price! When we complained, we were told that they may need to "work on " their communication regarding the condo setup. I feel that they don't tell you because of just this situation - busy weekend in Cambridge and no where else to go. They get your money and that's all that matters to them. We felt completely duped and would never recommend or stay here again.

We recently spent a weekend in Boston and decided to stay at this B&B primarily because of the pictures on the website and positive comments. We were expecting a lovely inn, which it is, and a gracious, welcoming environment which it was thanks to the daytime innkeeper Ellen (the night attendant was totally disinterested in seeing to it that we were comfortable), but also a lovely New England breakfast to start our day of sightseeing. What we got was paper plates & cups, cold eggs, danish and dry cereal served as a "help yourself". For the rate per night, we paid 189.00+, it was a huge disappointment. The new owners need to understand the difference between ordinary rooming house and B&B in the fine New England tradition set by the previous owner.

Looking forward to my return trip to A Cambridge house, something I have enjoyed many times, I found it very disappointing. I came back to unfamiliar faces and many changes regarding atomophere and breakfast. Apparently the Inn was recently bought out this past July and many of the unique things changed but not for the better. I could still see the beauty in the INN, but on arrival I realized it wasn't the same. I arrived late ....and was greeted by a sweet woman at their front desk area. Unfortunetly there seemed to be a language barrier..she spoke very little english and was hard to understand. They couldn't find my reservation. I told them I had made it several months ago and I had been a repeat guest for many years. This time I had booked one of their "romantic 4-poster bedded rooms with fireplace" for my boyfriend and I. She was very nice but tried to tell me I didn't have a reservation but she could give me a full size-bedded room in the "lower level" (basement) and a $20.00 per night discount. I informed her that this is unacceptable (almost in tears at this point) and I wanted the Waverley Room room I reserved. To make a long story short, the lower level room was all they had and I either had to take or leave it. When I asked to speak with the owners she told me they were on vacation for a week and could not be reached. I do have to give her some credit, she refered me to the Mary Prentiss Inn, 5 minutes away. She called them and they had a beautiful, romantic room available for the same price. In the end it all worked out...I got engaged at the Mary Prentiss Inn!!! The other thing that I wanted to mention is ...I called the Inn back a few weeks later to speak with the owners in regard to my experience...another woman at the reservations desk told me.."they are on vacation for a week and can't be reached". Get the picture?

We stayed at A Cambridge House in July. Our room was dripping with atmosphere, but was so small we could hardly move. There were no drawers to put things, only a tiny wardrobe. The bathroom was pathetic. The drawers stuck and wouldn't open. It was dark and dreary. The breakfasts were adequate but all in all not a great experience.