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About the Hotel

85-87 Windsor Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02139

Rooms & Amenities

The Windsor Inn offers air-conditioned rooms with en suite bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and work desks. Each room includes wood furnishings, neutral colors, and a seating area. Some rooms have garden views. Guests can use a shared kitchen with a cooker, refrigerator, and microwave.

Dining & Breakfast

A free continental breakfast is served daily. The property has a terrace and garden with seating. Nearby Massachusetts Avenue features Irish pubs, DJ lounges, and multiethnic eateries.

Location & Transport

The Windsor Inn is in Central Square, Cambridge, 2 miles from Harvard University and 7 km from Logan Airport. The underground provides a 15-minute journey to downtown Boston. Nearby attractions include Fenway Park (2.5 km), the Museum of Science (2 km), and Boston Common.

Onsite Facilities

Free WiFi is available in public areas. Private parking is provided. The guest house has a shared living area and a garden with furniture. No pets or service animals are allowed.

Nearby Attractions

Top nearby sites include the New England Aquarium, Harvard Square (2 km), and the Freedom Trail (3 km). The Skywalk Observatory and Boston Public Library are both 2 km away.

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From cozy doubles to spacious family suites – all with flexible options, breakfast, and exclusive deals.

Queen Room

Max:

2 persons

175 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

City view

Shower

Heating

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Double Room

Max:

1 person

155 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 Double bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Deluxe Queen Room

Max:

3 persons

205 sq. feet

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

Garden view

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

All Transportation Options at a Glance

City Centre

Cambridge5000 ft

Airports

Logan (BOS) 5.5 mi

Worcester Regional (ORH) 46.4 mi

Train

Yawkey 1.2 mi

Back Bay 1.6 mi

Bus

Bus stop1000 ft

Amenities

Thoughtfully designed amenities for a comfortable & memorable stay

Free Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi in public areas

Parking

USD 28 per day

Luggage storage

24-hour services

General

No smoking on site
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Luggage storage
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Guest Parking

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle
Dryer

Services

Housekeeping
Laundry

Dining

Outdoor dining area
Picnic area/ Tables

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Garden area

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Sitting area
Patio
Terrace
Garden furniture
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle
Dryer

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Parquet floor

Location

85-87 Windsor Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02139

Map view

85-87 Windsor Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02139

City landmarks

Stadium

Fenway Park

1.6 mi

Market

Faneuil Hall Marketplace

2.2 mi

Park

Boston Public Garden

1.5 mi

Museum

Museum of Science

1.3 mi

139 Tremont St

Boston Common

1.7 mi

Museum

Museum of Fine Arts

1.7 mi

Boston

Freedom Trail

1.8 mi

Square

Harvard Square

1.3 mi

Library

Boston Public Library

1.4 mi

Parking area

Skywalk Observatory

1.4 mi

Museum

MIT Museum

2200 ft

Square

Copley Square

1.4 mi

Monument

Bunker Hill Monument

2.0 mi

University

Harvard University

1.3 mi

Museum

Harvard Museum of Natural History

1.4 mi

University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

3300 ft

Museum

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

1.8 mi

Museum

Harvard Art Museums

4900 ft

Aquarium

New England Aquarium

2.4 mi

Boston

North End

2.1 mi

Spa Centre

Newbury Street

1.7 mi

Church

Trinity Church

1.4 mi

Between Beacon St and Cambridge St Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill

1.5 mi

Museum

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

2.5 mi

Central Square Theatre

2200 ft

Park

Emerald Necklace

1.5 mi

Massachusetts Ave

Central Square

3500 ft

Tower

John Hancock Tower

1.5 mi

Charlestown Navy Yard

USS Constitution

2.2 mi

32 Vassar St

Ray and Maria Stata Center

3300 ft

Nearby

Museum

MIT Museum

1700 ft

Restaurants

Chicago Pizza

1000 ft

239 Massachusetts Ave

Izzy's Restaurant & Sub Shop

1100 ft

169 Harvard St

Saloniki Greek

1400 ft

181 Massachusetts Ave #2

McDonald's

1400 ft

463 Massachusetts Ave

Brookline Lunch

1600 ft

9 Brookline Street

Mexicali Burrito Co

1600 ft

500 Technology Sq

Dunkin'

1800 ft

616 Massachusetts Ave

The Phoenix Landing

1700 ft

512 Massachusetts Avenue

Guest Ratings & Reviews

Real Guest Experiences & Ratings

84%

enjoyed their stay & would return

Location

Service

Isolation

Amenities

8.4/10

Great

Rooms

5.0

Location

8.0

Service

7.0

Dining

6.0

Wendy

United States, March 2024

6.0/10

The hotel had a convenient location near the city center and close to public transportation. The rooms were lacking isolation and not of the best quality, but the price was fair. The service was decent, with attentive housekeeping and laundry services available. The dining options were basic and included hot dogs. Overall, an average stay with some positives and negatives.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms were of poor quality with no isolation.

Service

6.0

The service was acceptable, with decent housekeeping and laundry options.

Location

7.0

The hotel was conveniently located near the city center and public transportation.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was limited to basic options, including hot dogs.

Facilities

6.0

The hotel had standard facilities.

Michael

United States, July 2023

7.2/10

The hotel is situated in a lovely area near the historic district and within walking distance to the local market. The rooms lack isolation, making for a noisy stay at times. The service was attentive, especially from the housekeeping and laundry staff. The location is great for exploring the nearby attractions. The dining experience offered tasty traditional food. The facilities are modern but slightly lacking in certain amenities.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms lack isolation for such poor quality.

Service

8.0

The service was attentive, especially from the housekeeping and laundry departments.

Location

9.0

The hotel is conveniently located near that area, making it easy to explore the historic district.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience was enjoyable with delicious traditional food.