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Kitty House in Cambridge

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Overview of Kitty House in Cambridge

Kitty House in Cambridge

3 out of 5

4.4/5 Excellent

Guests rated this property 4.7/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-in
  • Hand sanitizer provided
  • Personal protective equipment
13-15 Holmes Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationHarvard University4 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoston University7 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarvard Square11 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)20 min drive

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About this area

Cambridge

Located in Cambridge, Kitty House in Cambridge is connected to a shopping center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden. Guests appreciate the guest house's quiet location.
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What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 4 min drive
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 6 min drive
  • Boston University - 7 min drive
  • Boston College - 9 min drive
  • Harvard Square - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Alewife Station - 3 min drive
  • Belmont Station - 4 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • SOFRA Bakery & Cafe — 5 min walk
  • Shan gri-La — 11 min walk
  • Red Lentil — 15 min walk
  • Uncommon Grounds — 16 min walk
  • Linda's Donuts — 17 min walk

About this property

Kitty House in Cambridge

3-star lakefront guesthouse connected to a shopping center in Strawberry Hill
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free guesthouse has free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and tour/ticket assistance. All 6 rooms feature kitchens with refrigerators, ovens, stovetops, and microwaves. Guests will also find free WiFi, dining areas, and sitting areas. Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available.
Kitty House in Cambridge offers 6 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas and include desks. Accommodations at this 3-star guesthouse have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and separate dining areas.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include complimentary bicycles.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals

Family friendly

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • No elevators

Guest services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Housekeeping (limited)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Languages spoken

  • Chinese
  • English

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dishwasher
  • Free bottled water
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Separate sitting area

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Express check-in
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The check-in location differs from the property location; to check in, go to 15 Holmes Street Cambridge MA 02138
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 65.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 65.0 per day
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kitty House Harvard Square Guesthouse Cambridge
Kitty House Harvard Square Guesthouse
Kitty House Harvard Square Cambridge
Kitty House Harvard Square
Kitty House Near Harvard Square
Kitty House in Cambridge Cambridge
Kitty House in Cambridge Guesthouse
Kitty House in Cambridge Guesthouse Cambridge

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Overall score and ratings

4.4

Excellent

Rating 5 - Excellent. 63 out of 111 reviews
5 - Excellent 57%
Rating 4 - Good. 35 out of 111 reviews
4 - Good 32%
Rating 3 - Okay. 7 out of 111 reviews
3 - Okay 6%
Rating 2 - Poor. 3 out of 111 reviews
2 - Poor 3%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 3 out of 111 reviews
1 - Terrible 3%

4.7/5

Cleanliness

4.5/5

Staff & service

4.5/5

Amenities

4.4/5

Property conditions & facilities
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5/5 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything. There was an innate feeling within me, that says "God is here", and yes He was. The Best I have seen in my travels.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a nice, friendly place close to Fresh Pond and Mt Auburn Cemetery, about 35 minutes' walk from Harvard Square (or a short uber). The host was very gracious and the space was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

3/5 Okay

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021

3/5 Okay

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
A waste can and mirror could have been provided in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2021