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Porter Square Hotel vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.7Rooms are clean and comfortable but mentioned as being small.
Cleanliness
8.5Most reviews highlight cleanliness positively, but a few notes indicate room size and amenities could be improved.
Location
9.3Commendable location with good access to public transport and amenities reported by reviewers.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (4 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Cambridge, US
★ 4-star8.4/10787 reviews
1.8 km (1.1 mi) from original
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
Cambridge, US
★ 4-star8.6/10855 reviews
2.5 km (1.5 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Hotel 18688.7
Porter Square Hotel7.8
Cleanliness
Hotel 18688.5
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton7.9
Location
Porter Square Hotel9.3
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge8.8
Food & Breakfast
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge8.4
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton7.4
Amenities & Facilities
Hotel 18688.8
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton7.9
Value
Hotel 18688.8
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge8.2
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton amenity advantages
Room serviceFamily roomsShuttle service (free)
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge amenity advantages
Swimming poolElectric vehicle charging station
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 2.3 km.
Hotel 1868: 0.15 km (0.09 mi)
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge: 2.5 km (1.5 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Porter Square Hotel
8.6/10Hotel 1868
8.8/10Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
8.4/10AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
8.6/10Rooms
Porter Square Hotel
7.8Small room size and issues with furniture and temperature control highlighted.
Hotel 1868
8.7Rooms are clean and comfortable but mentioned as being small.
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
8.4Rooms are nice and updated, but some amenities mentioned were missing.
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
8.4Rooms were noted to be spacious, clean, and comfortable.
Cleanliness
Porter Square Hotel
8.3Room was clean, but issues with furniture detracted from cleanliness perception.
Hotel 1868
8.5Most reviews highlight cleanliness positively, but a few notes indicate room size and amenities could be improved.
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
7.9Housekeeping was minimal and trash was not emptied during the stay.
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
8.5Very clean and beautiful hotel as mentioned in several reviews.
Location
Porter Square Hotel
9.3Convenient location near transportation and local attractions.
Hotel 1868
9.3Commendable location with good access to public transport and amenities reported by reviewers.
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
8.9Convenient location with surrounding shops, although parking may be an issue.
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
8.8Great location close to transportation and main attractions, highlighted positively in reviews.
Service
Porter Square Hotel
9.3Staff were consistently praised for being helpful and welcoming.
Hotel 1868
9.3Consistently praised as friendly and helpful across multiple reviews.
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
9.4Hotel staff were professional, friendly, and attentive to needs.
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
9.0Staff was exceptionally welcoming and kind, providing excellent service according to multiple reviews.
Sleep & Noise
Porter Square Hotel
—Hotel 1868
—Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
—AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
—Food & Breakfast
Porter Square Hotel
7.8Expensive restaurant with mandatory gratuity; no other complaints.
Hotel 1868
7.8Some guests expressed a desire for a breakfast option, which affected the score.
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
7.4Breakfast was sparse and not satisfactory according to some guests.
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
8.4Breakfast received praise for variety and quality, despite some comments on cost.
Amenities & Facilities
Porter Square Hotel
8.3Tea/coffee machine was a pleasant surprise, but additional snacks wanted.
Hotel 1868
8.8Amenities include a good gym and working space, although some reviews wished for more breakfast options.
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
7.9Limited amenities quality noted; breakfast options were described as lacking.
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
8.5Amenities such as hydration stations were appreciated along with a nice gym and pool.
Value
Porter Square Hotel
8.3Mixed feedback due to high restaurant prices and auto-gratuity.
Hotel 1868
8.8Value appreciated, particularly with the overall experience and location.
Freepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
8.4Decent value for the points used for the stay, though adjustment of expectations is needed.
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
8.2Good value highlighted, although breakfast is considered expensive.
Landmarks
Porter Square Hotel
Ghost bike - Bernard LavinsHotel 1868
Porter SquareFreepoint Hotel Cambridge, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Teeven Memorial CircleAC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
Boston