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For individual reservation requests, cancellations, inquiries about our houses, please contact: reserve@irvinghouse.com
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For institutional bookings, billing (our Accounts
Receivable), please contact:
viviane@irvinghouse.com |
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For group reservations, long term reservations
(more than 2 weeks), suggested changes to the
breakfast menu, something you left behind,
improvements to the rooms, Contact:
zoia@irvinghouse.com |
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For marketing, community connections, criticism,
and all other matters, please contact:
rachael@irvinghouse.com |
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How about Muesli? Most American cereal is too sweet, including the granola!
Also, my wife is allergic to gluten and therefore needs gluten free bread. |
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We now have muesli, soy milk and gluten-free baked goods available on request. |
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My room was too warm! Not very environmentally friendly! |
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Our heating system is actually very efficient, though it is fairly primitive, with only 4 zones. This means that we cannot provide individual controls of temperature in guest rooms. We keep the thermostats at 68 degrees (F) and hope that guests who are too warm will open windows a crack, and those who are too cool will use extra blankets, or ask the front desk for a supplemental heater. The variability is due to both the location of the room and the particular sensibilities of the guests! |
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Do you have a car seat I could borrow to use in the cab to the airport? |
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What a great idea! We have now acquired a car seat and arranged with Candiani Transportation to return it to use after airport trips. Please request 24 hours prior to your departure. |
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I would appreciate help carrying my bags up to my fourth floor room! |
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We have staff available during the day time to assist you with luggage, should you need help. During the evening, the staff may or may not be able to assist you. If you know you will be on an upper floor, and know you will need help, please try to arrive before 5pm. |
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• May 12, 2009 - May 12, 2009
Tupelo Restaurant
This new Inman Square eatery (formerly Magnolia’s) offers “comfort food with a Southern drawl.” Named after the Memphis birthplace of Elvis, Tupelo specializes in authentic New Orleans soul food. The simple maroon-colored dinning room with classic copper tables puts the focus where it belongs – on the incredible food. For starters, try the irresistible fried oysters with green tomatoes; or one of the jambalaya or etouffee daily specials. Mouthwatering main courses include the pan-fried catfish served with pickled tomatoes and mashed potatoes; or the Gumbo with andouille sausage and pulled chicken (it’s Chef Rembs Layman’s 100-year-old recipe). Side dishes, like the vinegar collard greens, and red beans and rice, sparkle as well. After this flavor-busting gastronomic explosion, you are ready to go to heaven….but there’s more. Tupelo is owned by Renee McLeod of Petsi Pies and the desserts are out of this world. The star is the brown butter pecan pie with Toscanini's tupelo honey ice cream. It is simple and utter perfection. For a real down-home N’awlins meal, Tupelo is the best choice in all of Boston.
Tupelo, 1193 Cambridge St., Cambridge, 617-868-0004.
http://www.tupelo02139.com/
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• May 5, 2009 - May 5, 2009
Four Burgers
Specializing in gourmet fast foot, this new Central Square joint keeps it simple. The modern bright décor is minimal: white walls, stainless steel chairs and bare tables. It’s all about the burgers here, and as the name implies, there are only four choices: beef , turkey, salmon or vegetable. But these aren’t your everyday burgers. Proprietor Michael Bissanti, who also owns the Paramount restaurant on Beacon Hill, only uses the finest ingredients. The hamburger is made with Brandt Beef, the same steer served at the five-star steakhouse, Grill 23. The turkey burger, served with apple & cranberry chutney, is from hormone-free birds raised in upstate New York. The vegan black bean burger - topped with guacamole & salsa – is a hand-made organic patty from Blue Mango of Portland, Maine. And the fish burger, served with Asian slaw and soy mayo, is wild-Atlantic salmon. You choose your bun (white or whole-wheat), and pick from a assortment of delicious toppings including grilled mushrooms and caramelized onions. Tasty sides include house cut fries, waffle chips, sweet potato fries, and a mesclun salad with balsamic vinaigrette. There’s even a wine and beer list to wash it all down. And don’t forget the terrific desserts: homemade brownies, Toscanini ice cream sandwiches, and old-school milkshakes. Though a little pricey (the sandwiches are $7-$8.50 and are not huge), Four Burgers will quench that fast food fix - with a little less guilt than the traditional greasy spoon.
Four Burgers, 704 Massachusetts Ave., Central Square, Cambridge, 617-441-5444
http://www.fourburgers.com
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• Feb 27, 2009 - Dec 31, 2009
Stars of the Industry 2008!
Employee of the Year for Massachusetts Small Properties, Viviane Benchaya
General Manager of the Year for Massachusetts Small Properties, Rachael Solem!
WHOOPEEE! |
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• Mar 31, 2008 - Oct 31, 2008
Tsetan Dolkar stands up for Tibet
Tsetan Dolkar has been a housekeeper and Irving House for many years. She is one of several Tibetans working with us since we became a sponsor of some of the original community sent by the Dalai Lama to ensure the survival of Tibetan culture outside of Tibet. Recently Tsetan shaved her head as a sign of mourning those Tibetans who have died at the hands of the Chinese in Tibetan riots. |
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• Jul 13, 2007
Friday the Thirteenth, our 17th Birthday!
Irving House turned 17 on Friday, July 13th. In fact, our very first day of business in 1990 was Friday The Thirteenth. We see this as an auspicious, powerful day. Those staff who were here shared a lunch from Petsi Pies, our favorite bakery. Zoia, in center in the green shirt, took pictures, except when her son, Anguel took this one-- |
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• Feb 13, 2007 - Dec 31, 2007
Read Our Great Review!
Click Here
Read a practical and excellent review of Irving House at the travel site, IgoUgo, written by an enthusiastic guest, Sierra. |
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• Jan 31, 2007 - Dec 31, 2007
Irving House gets Good Earthkeeping Award 2006
The Massachusetts Lodging Association honored Irving House for our efforts to reduce our footprint on the earth. Through reduction of energy use, water use and waste, and through the purchase of local, organic and wherever possible, fair trade foods, Irving House is working to make our operations as environmentally friendly as we can. |
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• Nov 1, 2006 - Dec 31, 2007
Irving House gets EPA's Energy Star Certification
After a careful review of our energy use throughout the building, an engineer certified our energy use to be nearly 100% efficient. We will continue to seek ways to reduce our energy use, of course but this national certification, given to only 3,000 buildings throughout the US, is, just now, a feather in our cap!
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• Sep 14, 2006
Manager of the Year
Awarded by the Massachusetts Lodging Association for 2005: Zoia Krastanova, our Assistant Manager was honored in the Small Property category. A glorious celebration, and another inspiration to continue her good work. |
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If you have news regarding Irving House or Cambridge in general that you would like listed here, contact: rachael@irvinghouse.com |
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