Fodor's Expert Review A Cambridge House Inn

Just outside Davis and Porter Squares, the original property is a restored 1892 National Register of Historic Places house with has richly carved cherry paneling, a grand fireplace, elegant antiques, and polished wood floors overlaid with Oriental rugs. A sweet Cambridge spot, it embraces both the past and present with half Victorian decor, and half contemporary, allowing guests to choose between old-school B&B charm and contemporary hospitality.

YOU SHOULD KNOW Children must be 6 years or older to stay at the Inn, and there's a $30 extra fee per night.

room

Rooms in the original inn are done in Victorian-style decor, filled with antiques and fabric-covered walls. Many of them also have beautiful fireplaces, four-poster beds, and canopies. In the newer part, decor is much less frilly with a more contemporary twist; think single-color paint and furnishings. All rooms have cable TV and air conditioning,

Do not attempt to bring your pet to the Inn: there's a $200 fine!

bathroom

All rooms are equipped with private baths.

lobby

There is a den and lounge area, where guests can congregate to drink coffee or chat.

dining

Guess are provided with a free continental breakfast.