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The Windsor Inn

The Windsor Inn
The Windsor Inn – Cambridge, MA
The Windsor Inn – Cambridge, MA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About The Windsor Inn

A 5 minute walk from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this property offers free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV in every guest room. The Central Square T is a 10 minute walk away. Each room at The Windsor Inn Guesthouse features a private bathroom and a work desk. They are individually decorated with wood furnishings and soft neutral colors. Guests can use the communal kitchen area, which includes a stove, refrigerator, and a microwave, and the living area at the Cambridge Windsor Inn. The inn has air conditioning. The center of Boston is a 15 minute T ride away. Harvard University is 2 miles from the inn.

Amenities

  • On-site parking
  • On-site dining
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.4 / 5
Excellent 49 reviews
  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Quiet!!! Tranquil! X

  • Engine customer Jun 2025

    Owners were very friendly I felt it was poor value for the money. I paid almost $300/night. Room & bathroom very basic.. No charm, utilitarian. The owners are very friendly but it's not the feel of a B&B, you are renting a room. Old in-the-window air conditioner roared on and off through the night. Had to keep the blinds closed or anyone coming up the steps would be looking at me at the desk. No cleaning for a four night stay. It's help yourself for food in a kitchen you are sharing with the other guests, make your own coffee, toast a bagel, etc. I felt that I should be washing my own dishes. This place is set up for long term renters working at MIT. Would not be my choice for a vacation, and very little service if you're visiting for work.

  • Engine customer Oct 2024

    Very convient to get around, amazing location! The room was comfortable, and there an espresso machine in the kitchen!

  • Engine customer Jun 2024

    Really nice and positive place. Family run hotel. Like home, a summer home, away from home.

  • Engine customer Jun 2024

    Nothing Filthy establishment. Mould around the shower- a terrible health hazard. Now I am sick from being there. Paint peeling off the bathroom ceiling. Rust on radiator. Filthy sink. Wood peeling off cabinets. Crude wiring. Not touched since the 1970s. I paid almost $1,400 for 4 days (21-25 May) during graduation week at Harvard. That’s the same amount as a decent hotel. What a nerve!

  • Engine customer May 2024

    It was excellent!

  • Engine customer May 2024

    The host is so welcoming Everything was fine

  • Engine customer Oct 2023

    Fantastic position. Well-furnished room and great shared facilities. Marco is very friendly, and we had great conversations.

  • Engine customer Sep 2023

    Loved the place and lovedvthe owner Marco! Very attentive but not intrusive. As a parent leaving a freshman at MIT this place was amazing! We were at walking distance to everything we or our new-dorm- resident- son may need. Very recomended. Important to know, this is not an hotel, but it have all you may need.

  • Engine customer Aug 2023

    -lots of great complimentary snacks and drinks -felt like staying at an Airbnb -the room could be a little cleaner

  • Engine customer Jul 2023

    Excellent, the hosts are very kind, and there's an all-you-can-eat bar!! The location is perfect and close to the T-line subway. It definitely will be the hum whenever I visit Cambridge, Boston.

  • Engine customer Jul 2023

    The experience is more like an airbnb than a hotel, but it comes with the bonus that you can rely on the owners for help as needed, they are very kind and helpful. The amenities are simply those of a private house. In practice it's well arranged so you can rely on privacy and quiet.

  • Engine customer Jul 2023

    Mark was very welcoming and accommodating. Great place to stay at.

  • Engine customer Jun 2023

    The breakfast choice was amazing. Marc who runs the inn is most personable and friendly. If you have reason to be near MIT this place is great. If not, there is still Marc. He calls himself the innkeeper but I secretly call him Mr Thénardier – but he does not charge "3% percent for sleeping with the window shut"!. Would definitely stay there again! Extension cords would be useful so that I could charge my phone on bedside table, for easy access to my phone whilst I charge it overnight.

  • Engine customer Jun 2023

    location room cleaned once a week, which I did know in advance.

  • Engine customer May 2023

    It’s a fantastic place and great location The room so very good clean and the property owner is very friendly and helping 

  • Engine customer Apr 2023

    The location is great

  • Engine customer Nov 2022

    Absolutely excellent location for a business trip to MIT, Harvard, Boston University, which us what I was doing during my stay. Facilities great, access to fully equipped kitchen was very handy.

  • Engine customer Oct 2022

    Great location.... Close to transit and restaurants. Marc the host kept communal kitchen well stocked and even made pancakes and cookies for guests. Room was very comfortable and we enjoyed staying there very much. Everything was fine!!

  • Engine customer Oct 2022

    And most importantly, the price is relatively low for this area. And there is no compromise on quality at all.

Frequently asked questions about The Windsor Inn

Does The Windsor Inn have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, The Windsor Inn offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does The Windsor Inn offer parking?
Yes, paid self-parking is available on-site at The Windsor Inn.
Does The Windsor Inn have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
The Windsor Inn does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Cambridge, see business hotels in Cambridge.
Does The Windsor Inn have a fitness center?
The Windsor Inn does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is The Windsor Inn located, and how walkable is the area?
The Windsor Inn is located at 85-87 Windsor Street, Cambridge, MA MA 02139. With a Walk Score of 97, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near The Windsor Inn
  • World Wide Web Consortium 0.3 mi
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology 0.4 mi
  • Boston University 1.0 mi
  • Harvard University 1.3 mi
  • Boston Marathon bombings 1.3 mi
  • American Academy of Arts and Sciences 1.4 mi
  • Museum of Fine Arts Boston 1.7 mi

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