The Irving House has served travellers since 1945 when you stay here with your handicap van rental in Boston.

Inn history

When you stay here with your handicap rental van in Boston, you may learn that the open opened in 1945. In the early years, it was the home of the Misho family, who operated the inn until 1990. The hospitality of the inn was well-known and continues to this day. Starting in 2009, there have been renovations to make the inn a bit more modern, which keeping the charm.

A greener inn

When you stay here with your Boston handicap van rental, you will find that energy efficiency and environmental responsibility have been a core value of the Irving House. In 2005, they joined the Energy Star program. And they continue to find new ways to lessen their carbon footprint while maintaining a high level of service for guests. All of the food here (breakfast and snacks) are sourced locally so guests can enjoy quality and support local businesses. The shampoos, soaps, and lotions are eco-friendly and are provided in dispensers to avoid small packaging. They provide ways for guests to recycle to reduce trash. All food waste is composted and guests are encouraged to do the same. If you have leftovers, there is a fridge to keep them in.

Accommodations

When you stay here with your Boston handicap rental van, you will find there are a wide range of amenities available to make your stay here comfortable. If there is something you need, just ask and they will do their best to help you out! Included in the rates are breakfast, an afternoon snack, a fridge, daily paper, wireless internet throughout the house, shared computer in the parlor, books, free local calls, post cards to send out, and parking. There are also some pay-for-use services such as laundry facilities, gym passes ($8 per day), and fax services.

The rooms

When you stay here with your handicap rental van in Boston, you will find that the Irving house was once two family houses and converted in the 1920s into guest rooms. Today, there are 44 rooms with the ability to accommodate a number of guest needs. Guests can choose from rooms with shared baths or private baths. There is no elevator in the house, so if stairs are a concern, you will need to let them know. Check in is at 3 p.m. and check out is at 11 a.m.

The fine print

There are certain times during the year when rates may fluctuate. There is a room tax of 14.45% on all prices and guests are subject to this tax. Once you book a room and confirmed with a credit card, you may cancel the reservation without penalty with more than 24 hours notice. If you cancel with less than 24 hours notice, you will be billed for the room unless they are able to re-book the room.

Getting to know Cambridge

Cambridge is named after the university town in England known by the same name. In the U.S., it is home to two internationally prominent universities and is a cultural hub in the area. There are a number of museums that you can visit here (Harvard Art Museum, Harvard Museum of Natural History, Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, and others). There is also a large collection fo permanent public art, both on city property and university campuses.

When you stay here with your handicap van rental in Boston, you will find this is a comfortable place to stay when you are in town.