Riverside was exactly as described on its webpage. Very convenient, safe location near Central Square MBTA station (5-7 min walk), which is between Harvard and MIT. The exterior of the building and common areas inside are somewhat worn but the guest rooms themselves appear to have been recently renovated and are spotlessly clean. It is a walk-up, so any traveler who might have trouble carrying luggage up 1, 2, or 3 flights of stairs should request a low floor and/or assistance from host. [This is not a hotel, and they do not have bellmen!] It was chilly in the room the evening I arrived, and when I couldn't find a thermostat I called the host and found that settings were controlled from the office. She turned the heat on and everything was fine.