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The Charles Hotel

4.0 star property
Boutique hotel with spa, near Harvard University

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Front of property
Staircase
Interior entrance
Exterior
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff, comfortable rooms

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business center
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Limo/town car service
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $303
includes taxes & fees
$262 per night
Dec 29 - Dec 30

Room options

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Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway on request) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway on request)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Deans) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite (Deans)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 448 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Parking available
Free WiFi
Connecting rooms available
Air conditioning
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (392)
The price is $184
includes taxes & fees
$159 per night
Dec 19 - Dec 20
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About the neighborhood

Map
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harvard Square - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 4.9 km
  • TD Garden - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Boston Common - 9 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 19 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 19 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 26 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 32 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 6 min drive
  • Ball Square Station - 6 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 5 min walk
  • Central Square Station - 23 min walk
  • Porter Square Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Russell House Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Felipe's Mexican Taqueria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Burger - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Charles Hotel

When you stay at The Charles Hotel, you'll be in a fantastic location, just a 5-minute walk from Harvard University and Harvard Square. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis, and Henrietta's Table, one of 3 restaurants, serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include 3 bars/lounges, a 24-hour fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and location. Public transportation is close by: Harvard Square Station is just 5 minutes by foot.

Languages

English, Filipino, French, Hindi, Indonesian, Serbian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 303 rooms
  • Arranged over 10 floors

Arriving/Leaving

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

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 1 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Restrictions apply*
  • Off-leash area available

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms

Parking

  • Covered onsite self parking (USD 50.00 per day)
  • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 55.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference space (17997 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Limo or town car service
  • On-site car rental
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals

Facilities

  • Built in 1985
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Library
  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 40
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled) and heating
  • Minibar
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Free long-distance and local calls

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Spa

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Dining

Henrietta's Table - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Noir Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Bar Enza - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Regattabar Jazz Club - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Pronto - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 10 to 40 for adults, and USD 10 to 40 for children

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 20.0 per day

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 50.00 per day
  • Covered valet parking costs USD 55.00 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.
State tax ID - C0015240490
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Charles Cambridge
Charles Hotel
Charles Hotel Cambridge
Hotel Charles
The Charles Hotel Hotel
The Charles Hotel Cambridge
The Charles Hotel Hotel Cambridge

Frequently asked questions

Does The Charles Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Charles Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Charles Hotel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Dog exercise areas are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Charles Hotel?
Yes. Self parking costs USD 50.00 per day. Valet parking costs USD 55.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Charles Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Charles Hotel?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (9-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Charles Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy other amenities such as 3 bars and a 24-hour fitness center.
Are there restaurants at or near The Charles Hotel?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and American cuisine.
Does The Charles Hotel have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around The Charles Hotel like?
The Charles Hotel is located by the river in West Cambridge, a short 5-minute walk from Harvard Square Station and 2 minutes' walk from Harvard University. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Olamide, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Honey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Laura, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel
Our upgraded room was perfect for our week long stsy
Elise, 7-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Susan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Susan, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jeffrey, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cynthia, 4-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

When you need a place you know will be great
Easy stay in a large comfy room. Natural light via huge stretch of windows. Walking distance to all the Harvard stuff. Staff is always on their A-game.
2-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

ANDREW, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good

Too many up charges
Smaller than expected beds and too many up charges - parking and dog - I thought dog allowed meant that was included so the $75 for the tiny pup was annoying.
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Joan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

Necesita remodelación
Estela, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The best place to stay if you’re visiting Harvard
Christopher, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

fabulous stay!
Rhonda, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Property was well kept and staff was very friendly.
Patricia, 3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

We were upgraded to a bigger room because it was our anniversary which was lovely. We were very disappointed to learn they had converted the appealing former pool room into bedrooms. We had come for that. The room itself had verry little feeling to it. It was comfortable but very corporate. And there is no breakfast for guests . The expensive overdone Henrietta's Table seemed only to open at noon. The decor needs some homey touches.
Elizabeth, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

PHILIP, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and accommodating staff
Ray, 2-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Eileen, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice property right in Harvard Square. Beautifully decorated. Only negatives were a tub that didn’t drain and some low water pressure in the shower. Otherwise a very nice stay and would stay again. Parking garage part of hotel which was very convenient.
Prashant, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

wonderful
Angela, 3-night trip
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