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Mary Prentiss Inn

6 Prentiss St. Cambridge, 02140 United States of America

Greek Revival-style bed & breakfast in Cambridge

Near Harvard Square
This Cambridge bed & breakfast is a half-mile from Harvard Museum of Natural History. Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology is 1 mile away. Harvard Square is 1.5 miles from the hotel. Show more
Afternoon tea
Mary Prentiss Inn occupies a restored 1843 Greek Revival-style mansion. The bed & breakfast serves a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning, as well as afternoon tea and cookies.
Pillowtop mattresses
Guestrooms at Mary Prentiss Inn feature early American decor and beds with pillowtop mattresses. TVs come with cable channels. Local calls and wireless Internet access are complimentary. Hide

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Four-poster or cannonball bed with pillowtop mattress and cotton sheets. Individually decorated in early American decor. TV with cable channels. Phone with voice mail and complimentary local calls. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Digital alarm clock with MP3 player. Private bathroom with designer toiletries and hair dryer. Iron/ironing board. Windows that open. Air conditioning and climate control. Non-smoking.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
  • Pets not allowed
  • Check-in time starts at 3 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 9 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age is 21
Special Check-In Instructions
  • Check-in is from 3 PM–9 PM. Guests planning to arrive in Cambridge after hours must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival to receive late check-in instructions.
  • Guests who would like a parking space during their stay must call ahead to reserve a spot.
  • Guests can contact the office using the number on the reservation confirmation received after booking via this Web site.

Property Amenities

Architect William A. Saunders built this Neo-classical mansion, now the Mary Prentiss Inn, as a wedding gift for his son William, and his son's wife, Mary Prentiss, in 1843. The restored Greek Revival-style inn is listed on the National Register of Historical Places.

Mary Prentiss Inn serves a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning on the seasonal terrace or in the parlor with a fireplace. This Cambridge bed & breakfast provides complimentary afternoon tea, coffee, and homemade cookies or pastries daily. The hotel offers business services and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Guests have access to a nearby fitness facility at a discount. Onsite parking is free.

  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
  • Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
  • Parking (free)
  • Business services
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Year Built - 1843
  • Smoke-free property
  • Total number of rooms - 20
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Suitable for children
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Rooms

Mary Prentiss Inn's 20 air-conditioned guestrooms feature early American decor. Guests enjoy beds with pillowtop mattresses and cotton sheets. TVs come with cable channels. Complimentary amenities include local calls, and wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms offer designer toiletries and hair dryers. Rooms provide windows that open, irons/ironing boards, and digital alarm clocks with MP3 players. Some rooms have refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers.

All rooms are non-smoking.

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Mary Prentiss Inn, Cambridge, United States of America, Rooms Guest Room

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Non-smoking only
  • Cable television service
  • Voice mail
  • Designer toiletries
  • Window opens
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Sleep Number by Select Comfort mattress
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Dining

Mary Prentiss Inn serves afternoon tea, as well as a complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning on the seasonal terrace or in the parlor with a fireplace.

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Recreation

Guests have access to a nearby fitness facility at a discount.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Golf - driving range nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Tennis nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Playground nearby
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Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at Mary Prentiss Inn

4.5
out of 5
avg. guest rating
Hotel service:
4.5
Hotel condition:
4.4
Room cleanliness:
4.5
Room comfort:
4.4
Location:
4.6
Neighborhood:
4.6
86%

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A Traveler from Maine
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Nov 12 2011

“a lovely stay”

A very well maintained historic Inn within an easy walk to Harvard and Porter Squares. Both public and private rooms are well designed and furnished with attention to period details. The breakfasts were very good and the staff friendly and professional. Would highly recommend.

A Traveler from Geneva, Switzerland
3.0
out of 5
Does not recommend this hotel
Posted Dec 22 2010

“Fine, but not worth the price”

Good location, walking distance to Harvard Square, nice neighborhood. Close to Simon's coffee, a great place. Fireplace was nice. Breakfast is quantity over quality. No elevators, so if you have lots of luggage or have problem going up and down the stairs to the third floor, may want to arrange something. The walls are thin, so you can hear the guests next door talking on the phone/watching tv. Amenities were nice but were not refilled for guests staying for consecutive nights. The room on the top floor was cold, and the heater made very large sound whenever you turn it on. The decor is so-so unless you are into seeing series of American flags. The staff are rather apathetic, one girl was into her laptop sitting at the center of the dining during tea time, and only looked up when the poor guest arrived stumbling in with his suitcases and was standing there at a loss. Overall fine, but not worth what they charge.

Ann P. from Murrieta CA
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 16 2010

“A lovely choice in Cambridge”

The Mary Prentiss Inn was a wonderful refuge on a hot, sticky Boston day. While maintaining obvious historical connections,the Inn offers excellent modern amenities: airconditioning, comfortable bed, powerful shower. Our tea and cookies afternoon snack and full breakfast in the pretty garden were delicious. We will definitely return.

A Traveler
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Sep 15 2010

“Great”

Great

A Traveler
4.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 25 2010

“fantastic breakfast experience”

i would like to travel back soon

A Traveler from Argentina
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Feb 3 2010

“Excelent”

Excelent

Leslie An from Montreal, QC
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jan 22 2010

“Historical Inn with updated Amenities”

I highly recommend The Prentiss Inn! The place was very charming, inviting, and the management was very accommodating and helpful. We even got a great last minute deal!

Area recommendations
We initially wanted to stay in Downtown Boston but with the high nightly rates and lack of parking (or high expense of parking), we figured we could find something more affordable by traveling 5 mins outside of the city.
Other
The Inn serves a complimentary hot breakfast in the morning AND they have tea and snacks in the afternoon for all of the guests.
A Traveler from Zurich
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Jan 20 2010

“Very nice”

Great location, a lot of character, great breakfast.

Tom F from NC
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted Aug 15 2009

“Excellent value”

The overall experience was first-rate: A beautiful house (1843) sufficiently renovated to provide modern conveniences, but not so much as to destroy the character of the place. Clean, quiet and comfortable! Only nits to pick: Location is on Mass Ave. midway between two T stops requiring a 5-block hike or bus ride to the train. Breakfast (included) could have been a bit warmer. Nonetheless, given Cambridge pricing for rooms, this is an excellent place to stay.

A Traveler from Charleston, SC
5.0
out of 5
Recommends this hotel
Posted May 6 2009

“Awesome Experience”

Would go again. Very nice. Breakfast and tea were both great!

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Mary Prentiss Inn

6 Prentiss St. Cambridge, 02140 United States of America

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Nearby Points of Interest

  • Harvard Museum of Natural History - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
  • Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
  • Peabody Museum of Archeology and Ethnology - 0.9 km / 0.5 mi
  • Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
  • Semitic Museum - 1 km / 0.6 mi
  • Longfellows National Historic Site - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
  • Harvard University Art Museums - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Harvard Square - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • Harvard University - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
  • MIT Museum - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
  • Boston University - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
  • Cambridgeside Galleria - 4 km / 2.5 mi
  • Uncle Sam Memorial Statue - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
  • Museum of Science - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi

Location Highlights

  • In historical district
  • Airport nearby

The preferred airport for Mary Prentiss Inn is Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.) - 8.5 km / 5.3 mi.

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Nearest Major Airport:

  • Boston, MA, United States (BOS-Logan Intl.)

Area:

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America: Cambridge’s celebrated universities, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard, take full advantage of the scenic Charles River. Harvard Square, at Massachusetts Avenue and Brattle Street, is a hotbed of activity, both intellectual and otherwise. Down the road, Central Square supports a lively music scene. Young bohemians trend toward neighboring Somerville, north of Cambridge.

Mary Prentiss Inn

6 Prentiss St. Cambridge, 02140 United States of America