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Morrison House

Morrison House
Morrison House – Somerville, MA
Morrison House – Somerville, MA
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Morrison House

Amenities<br /><br /> Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.<br /><br />Dining<br /><br /> A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.<br /><br />Business Amenities<br /><br /> Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.<br /><br />Rooms<br /><br /> Make yourself at home in one of the 6 individually furnished guestrooms, featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and DVD players are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have hair dryers and bathrobes. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.<br /><br />Attractions<br /><br /> Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. <br /> <p>Tufts University - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi <br /> Harvard University - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi <br /> Harvard Square - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi <br /> Assembly Row - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi <br /> LEGO® Discovery Center Boston - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi <br /> Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 4.9 km / 3.1 mi <br /> Kendall Square - 6.3 km / 3.9 mi <br /> Agganis Arena - 7 km / 4.3 mi <br /> Boston University - 7.2 km / 4.4 mi <br /> Encore Boston Harbor - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi <br /> Bunker Hill Monument - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi <br /> The Freedom Trail - 7.4 km / 4.6 mi <br /> Longwood Medical Area - 7.5 km / 4.6 mi <br /> Brighton Music Hall - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi <br /> Museum of Science - 7.6 km / 4.7 mi <br /> </p><p>The nearest airports are:<br />Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 15.3 km / 9.5 mi<br /> Logan International Airport (BOS) - 14.8 km / 9.2 mi<br /> Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 19 km / 11.8 mi<br /> Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 45.3 km / 28.1 mi<br /> Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 39.6 km / 24.6 mi<br /> </p><p></p><br /><br />Location<br /><br /> With a stay at Morrison House in Somerville (Ball Square), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Harvard University and Harvard Square. This bed & breakfast is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Tufts University and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.<br /><br />Headline<br /><br /> Near Tufts University

Amenities

  • Meeting space
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Family friendly
  • Smoke-free property

Reviews

4.6 / 5
Excellent 117 reviews
  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The room was clean and kept tidy during my 5 day stay.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    It was not a corporate rubber stamp. Many amenities inside a small room: tv, fridge, plentiful charging options, a robe, desk supplies, etc. I loved the furnishings, books and artwork. The breakfast was well set up. The fruit salad was delicious. The location was very convenient, especially for public transit. I prefer duvet covers to sheets and blankets, which are fussy if you are an active sleeper. I never met the owners. The cereal choices were disappointing - no healthy options, and the decaf coffee wasn’t very good.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    We loved our stay at Morrison House! The property is conveniently located, breakfast was delicious, and Lydia was a delightful host cat. We are looking forward to staying again!

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Enjoyed the stay

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Breakfast was exactly the same both days. It was fine but a little variety would be appreciated.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Walkable to Davis Square and Tufts Parking was a little tight but I wouldn't say didn't like

  • Engine customer Apr 2026

    Breakfast was fresh with very good fruit. French presses for coffee was really nice.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Absolutely fantastic service. We arrived more than 24 hours late due to weather delays. They shifted our reservation by one day at no extra cost. Highly recommend. Will definitely come back.

  • Engine customer Mar 2026

    Very nice, cozy and clean house, well equiped, great breakfast. I recommend and would definitely come back.

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    fine, Evberythinbg was fineas usual - though i did miss Linde's wonderful muffins! Everything was fine - the only thing that could be improved was the chair in my room (the Little Room) which is wobbly.

  • Engine customer Nov 2025

    The house was very clean, the room was nice, and the beds were comfortable. We had everything we needed, and the location was near local eateries, shops, and parks. It was easy to come and go as we needed. The eggs served in the morning were also delicious. My daughter would have liked to have seen Lydia the house cat more ?. No complaints about our stay.

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Checking in after hours was easy. Room was spacious. Breakfast was healthy

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Everything about The Morrison was great. A veritable home from home. The bed and the room was super comfortable and included everything I could think of. It was great to have a DIY breakfast, good coffee (caf and decaf) and gluten free bread. Thank you Ron and Linde

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Cozy, quiet property near lots of things to do and see. Our room was very comfortable and the hosts have anticipated almost everything we would need. Highly recommend.

  • Engine customer Oct 2025

    Lovely little B&B, well located in a quiet area of Boston with good access to public transport

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Das B&B ist super! Es ist eine gute Alternative, um die teuren Hotels in Downtown zu umgehen. Die T-Line Anbindung ist zu Fuß in 5 min erreichbar. Die Züge fahren häufig. Die Gegend ist ruhig. Boston ist zu 100 Prozent sicher und es ist kein Problem mit der T-Line zu fahren. Das Frühstück ist perfekt für den Start in den Tag.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    The charm of the location and the property cannot be denied. It’s in a quiet street and it’s only a short walk to Davis Square and the train station. We followed the instructions to enter with a door code, signed in and the host (we assumed it was the host as he asked us how we got in) helped us with the luggage upstairs. The room was large, nicely furnished with unexpected touches of a safe, refrigerator and microwave as well as a very comfortable bed. However, some touches we’ve come to expect in this category were not there. The refrigerator had a chilled carafe of water, but nothing else. There was nothing to make cups of tea or coffee, nor any invitation to use those drink making facilities in the dining room. There is plenty of information in the room which is helpful. Breakfast, while the individual components were excellent, we did not find it as described elsewhere. The scrambled eggs were perfect, but there was no evidence of homemade cakes mentioned in another review. Bread (very nice bread it must be said) was the only baked good we saw. Having said that, they accommodated us well on the morning of departure which was much appreciated as we had an early flight. We only met the hostess as we were heading for the taxi to go to the airport (we assumed it was the hostess as she was inviting the cat to go outside and not speaking to us). If we need accommodation in Boston in the future, we would certainly book here again. Running a B&B is a great deal of work and the hosts do it well, but we felt it needed one or two extra touches. Either tea/coffee facilities in the room or clearer instructions if it’s acceptable to use the dining room for this out of breakfast hours. Our sincere apologies if this is in the information in room and we did not see it. We, rightly or wrongly, expected a better selection at breakfast and the hosts to at least welcome us and say goodbye.

  • Engine customer Sep 2025

    Relaxing and comfortable N/a

  • Engine customer Aug 2025

    The owners are so accommodating and everything you can imagine you may need is there! Great breakfasts too. Will definitely come back to stay again soon!

  • Engine customer Jul 2025

    Very quiet and clean.

Frequently asked questions about Morrison House

Does Morrison House have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Morrison House offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Morrison House offer parking?
Yes, Morrison House offers free parking on-site.
Does Morrison House have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Yes. Morrison House offers meeting spaces for business and group use.
Does Morrison House have a fitness center?
Morrison House does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Morrison House located, and how walkable is the area?
Morrison House is located at 221 Morrison Avenue, Somerville, MA MA 02144. 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 Morrison House
  • American Academy of Arts and Sciences 1.3 mi
  • Harvard University 1.6 mi
  • World Wide Web Consortium 2.9 mi
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3.0 mi
  • Boston University 3.5 mi
  • TD Garden 3.7 mi
  • Boston Marathon bombings 3.9 mi

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