The Harvard Square Hotel, opened in 1958 and completely refurbished in 2003, is located in the heart of Harvard Square steps away from the subway|T-Station, an ever-changing kaleidoscope of excitement and fun. Harvard Square truly has something for everyone.art, music, many fine bookstores, some of the world's most innovative restaurants, hundreds of unique shops, world-renowned Harvard University and so much more.No matter what brings you to Cambridge, make the Harvard Square Hotel your home away from home. Our heart-of-the-Square location puts you at the center of everything that's put Harvard Square on the map. The property is located 5 miles West of Downtown Boston.