Irving House

Harvard Square bed and breakfast Reviews

Most guests think we are just dandy, others have some recommendations for improvements. If you have some thoughtful criticism, we hope to hear from you directly, so we can address your concerns. Meanwhile, here are some thoughtful experiences as left in our guestbook.

Guest Book

“A restful place with wonderful service” –Kalpana, Montreal

“Irving House has improved so over the years in its vast sense of hospitality, warmth and helpfulness. Pleasure coming back each time!” –Gurindar, Delhi

“From England to New England! Home from home!” –Rosemary & Nicholas

“Thanks for all the maps!” –Stephanie, Minneapolis

“Awesome, excellent breakfast!” –Katherine, Springfield, MO

“This was the most relaxing pause in a hectic college visit journey to the other coast. The books were our favorite touch. My son and I found books we could not put down.” –Joanne, Hollywood

“What I love about Irving House is how unpretentious and comfortable it s. It’s the most authentic feeling b&B I’ve yet stayed at this side of the Atlantic.” –Tony, Brooklyn, NY

“… lots of character, wonderful people, and obviously great management that inspires all this to happen. Thanks! ” –Jasminha, Zagreb

“Loved the fourth floor skylights. Lovely time! Beautiful flowers, deeply appreciated.” –Susan, Fresno

“Hotel superbe et cadre tres agreable!” –Alexandre, Paris

“A decent cup of tea after a long day researching at Houghton Library was a godsend!” –Jonathan, London

“This has been my thirteenth delightful stay at Irving House—a gift I give myself each summer. ” –Betsy, Annapolis

Press

“Irving House began to take steps toward being a green hotel very early. Its list of accomplishments continue with reducing waste, reusing materials and recycling whenever possible, and helping to initiate a compost-route throughout Cambridge.” –The Cambridge Chronicle

“Irving House confirms that the small intimate B & B has so much more to offer than large luxurious hotels.” –Enjoy Food and Travel