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Morrison House

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Tufts University

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BBQ/picnic area
Comfort Triple Room, Shared Bathroom
Property amenity
Interior detail
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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221 Morrison Avenue, Somerville, MA, 02144
  • Tufts University
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Harvard University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room

Deluxe Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

View all photos for Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Murphy Beds

View all photos for Comfort Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Comfort Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Comfort Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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Classic Double Room

Classic Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

Economy Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Microwave
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Elite Double Room

Elite Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Ceiling fan
Bathrobes
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Somerville

At Morrison House you'll be 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Harvard University and 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Harvard Square. Highlights at this B&B include free continental breakfast and free self-parking. .This business-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a library and a garden. Added amenities include laundry facilities, a picnic area and express check-in. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Somerville B&B include Boston University and Encore Boston Harbor.
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What's nearby

  • Tufts University - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harvard University - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Harvard Square - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Encore Boston Harbor - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 8 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Davis Station - 3 min walk
  • Ball Square Station - 17 min walk
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Burren - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Mortadella Head - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Anna's Taqueria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Sacco's Bowl Haven - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Morrison House

Bed & breakfast with free breakfast, a short walk to Tufts University
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Morrison House also features a library, a garden, and a picnic area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Somerville bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1873
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Morrison House offers 6 accommodations with DVD players and coffee/tea makers. This individually furnished accommodation includes desks. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and hairdryers. This Somerville bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; your host will greet you

Access methods

Access code, host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Mastercard, American Express, Discover and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Morrison House Somerville
Morrison House Bed & breakfast
Morrison House Bed & breakfast Somerville

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Morrison House?

Morrison House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Morrison House?

Yep, Morrison House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Morrison House?

The closest beach to Morrison House is Revere Beach (10.7 km).

Does Morrison House serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary continental brekkie is served daily between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Morrison House?

No, Morrison House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Morrison House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Morrison House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Morrison House Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very charming!
This is a charming B&B located in the heart of Davis Square. The service is excellent! There is home made quick bread (e.g., banana) every morning for breakfast, plus a full array of other breakfast items. French press coffee. Because it's an historic home, the bedrooms are of different sizes. No lift, but the manager kindly carried my suitcase upstairs. There are games and books. I would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, spacious home. The bed was very comfortable and parking was easy. The home has an old fashioned feel to it. Cat was cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

xue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I really enjoyed my stay at Morrison house. The room was clean, lovely and quiet. And the owner was very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Assia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay
I stayed a couple of days at the Davies inn and then moved to the Morrison . It was a wonderful stay . The area is peaceful and a block away from the T that will bring you in central in less than 30 min. The place is very calm and has a homy feel . I had breakfast everyday with perfect strangers and had the most pleasant conversations that I will remember . If I ever come back to Boston I will stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mieke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

dpinder

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A homely, beautiful, warm, clean and very comfortable place to stay. Ask for a parking pass. Overall an awesome place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bing Chean

It was exactly what I needed. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A great find, very cozy, but not chintzy at all. Rooms comfortable, very quiet neighborhood, parking available, very close to the T, nice walkable, downtown, easy to get to, nice breakfast, helpful but unintrusive hosts, and an adorable cat!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Philip

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at Morrison House in the last six months. What a great place, the hosts are very nice, the location super convenient and the accommodations were very comfortable. I’ll be going back.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing people and a great Location
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Business traveller
Quiet, convenient
Great, quiet experience. Loved the housecat (who is not allowed in rooms due to allergy concerns). Really liked Davis Square nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Russell

Disliked: Staff & service
Staff provided this help when asking for directions "Google it". Was not allowed to have air conditioning because the remotes were put up for the season. Breakfast consists of hard-boiled eggs, cereal, a pastry, and coffee. For the amount of money, it was not worth it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

denise

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the location was perfect- brought me back to my happy place when i lived in Somerville 25 years ago! parking was a huge plus, the inn itself was just beautiful inside and out, the feline was the most adorable zany little meatball, and Linde baked the best Irish soda bread i have ever had. EVER. i stayed in the Little Room, proof that they make even the smallest space comfortable. one note- the bed has a huge pillowtop, so it is on the softer side for those that need to know. pick HERE- you will thank me for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

ladeana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The hosts were extremely confrontational and rude and the breakfast was cold cereal, cold boiled eggs and cold bread. No hot breakfasts.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toshihiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Xianfeng

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ron and Linde made our stay like staying at home. The best part is breakfast; they freshly make different bakery every day, together with fruit salad, yogurt, sourdough bread, variant juices, boiled eggs, their breakfast is even better than what we have at home. Their dinning and living rooms are always welcoming to guests. Sometimes their lovely cat would stay there accompanying you for a while too. The house is bit old, like every other houses in that area. But they make it very clean. The location is very good, half mile away from Davis square. We would definitely stay here again if we come to Boston again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Xiaoyan Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is what it is
It was a nice place to stay but no ESPN and the breakfast was lacking. Owners were not home. But Maria was great. Stairs were steep and narrow which made it a little hard for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can’t think of a better or more accommodating place to stay for my first Boston Marathon. It’s relaxing. The breakfast was amazing. The area is lovely. The subway is about 200 ft away. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023