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About the Hotel

6 Prentiss St., Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02140

Historic Rooms with Character

The Mary Prentiss Inn has 20 rooms, each uniquely furnished with one-of-a-kind antiques, four-poster or cannonball beds, and private bathrooms featuring designer toiletries. Some rooms include Jacuzzis. All rooms come with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with cable programming, phones, desks, ceiling fans, and ironing facilities.

Cooked-to-Order Breakfast

A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily. On weekdays, a continental breakfast is available from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Lobby & Outdoor Terrace

Guests can relax by the lobby fireplace or enjoy the large outdoor terrace. Discounted access to a nearby fitness facility is available.

Central Cambridge Location

The inn is 450 meters from Porter Square and the Red Line 'T' station, providing quick access to Boston. It's a 5-minute drive to Harvard University, Harvard Square, and Tufts University, and 7 minutes to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Nearby landmarks include Cambridge Common (0.5 km), Harvard Museum of Natural History (0.5 km), and Davis Square (2 km).

Nearby Universities & Attractions

The inn is close to Harvard University, MIT (2.7 km), Boston University, and Fenway Park. The Museum of Science is 3.1 miles away. The area has bookstores, shops, and restaurants within walking distance.

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205 sq. feet 
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Standard Queen Room
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2 persons
205 sq. feet 
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Cambridge 1.0 mi
Airports
Logan (BOS) 6.9 mi
Worcester Regional (ORH) 47.1 mi
Train
Yawkey 2.8 mi
Back Bay 3.4 mi
Bus
Bus stop400 ft

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

General

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free parking

Dining

  • Breakfast

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
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Location

6 Prentiss St., Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02140
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6 Prentiss St., Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02140
Nearby
Museum
Harvard Museum of Natural History
1900 ft
cnr Massachusetts Ave & Garden St
Cambridge Common
1900 ft
Mall
Porter Square Shopping Center
1800 ft
Agassiz
1900 ft
Park
Alden Play Area
1900 ft
Restaurants
Simon's Coffee Shop
500 ft
1736 Massachusetts Ave
Harvard House of Pizza
700 ft
1706 Massachusetts Ave
Bagelsaurus
800 ft
1796 Massachusetts Ave
Wrapro Falafel and Grille
1100 ft
1670 Massachusetts Ave
BerryLine
1100 ft
1668 Massachusetts Ave
Sapporo Ramen
1200 ft
1815 Massachusetts Ave
Cafe Rustica
1500 ft
356 Beacon St
Yume Ga Arukara
1200 ft
1815 Massachusetts Ave The Shops at Porter
Ittyo
1200 ft
1815 Massachusetts Ave
Cafe Mami
1200 ft
1815 Massachusetts Ave Lesley University Marketplace by Porter Square.
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