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The Charles Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront hotel with 3 restaurants, near Harvard University

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Staircase
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, hot stone massages
Interior entrance
Exterior
In the heart of Cambridge, The Charles Hotel offers a tranquil retreat with a spa that serves up sports massages and body wraps. Unwind at one of the 3 on-site restaurants or explore nearby Fenway Park and Hynes Convention Center. Enjoy car rentals on site, free in-room WiFi, and helpful staff who make your stay unforgettable.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Pet-friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour fitness centre
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • 24-hour business centre
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Limo/town car service

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is ฿9,892
฿11,470 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept

Room options

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Studio, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Room, 2 Double Beds, Mobility Accessible

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)

Highlights

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(68 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite (Deans)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
HDTV
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

Suite

Highlights

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

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The price is ฿4,512
฿5,984 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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About the area

Map
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harvard Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fenway Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Boston Common - 7 min drive - 7.5 km
  • TD Garden - 8 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 24 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 28 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 31 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 35 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 40 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

  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Henrietta's Table - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Charles Hotel

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

Languages

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

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 303 rooms
    • Arranged over 10 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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
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Children

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

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

Internet

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

Parking

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

Travelling with children

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

What to do

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

Working away

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Co-working spaces
  • Conference space (17997 square feet)

Services

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

Facilities

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

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Lift door width (centimetres): 102
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

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

Sleep well

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

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Bath or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

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

Food and drink

  • Fridge (on request)

More

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

Special features

Spa

The on-site 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 specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Noir Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Bar Enza – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Regattabar Jazz Club – This bar specialises in American cuisine and only serves light fare. Reservations are required. Open selected days.
Pronto – This bistro specialises 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. These 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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
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 that you 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 car 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

Is there an on-site 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 centre.

Are there restaurants at or near The Charles Hotel?

Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining and American cuisine.

Does The Charles Hotel have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep-soaking bath.

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. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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The Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Restaurant
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Lobby
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What guests liked

  • Parking was extremely convenient and easily accessible. (3 reviews)
  • Breakfasts were excellent, with delicious food and good service. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay
Mario Gordon, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great services throughout our stay!
Quan, 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful hotel in fantastic neighborhood.
Shawn, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Awesome hotel
Kurt, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location
ThuyAi, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Love the rooms and the location.
Anna, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Confortable beds and nice bathroom. Great hotel close to Harvard.
Eryn, 7-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great Hotel, best in Cambridge
Christian, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent stay! Great location
Dahlia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and spacious accommodations convenient to the center if Cambridge and Harvard.
Howard, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Well managed all around.
Portia Cynthia, 4-night trip

8/10 Good

Nice hotel! Great location
Michael, 4-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great sheets. Nicely appointed rooms. Great location
Julia, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The staff is professional, polite, helpful and attentive. The parking is extremely convenient and easy and the facility and restaurants were always excellent.
Derek, 3-night trip

8/10 Good

Unique hotel, very nice!
Jane, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

I love the room decoration
isovict, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

The Charles is my favorite hotel. Quiet, classy, Harvardian
Stephen, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great hotel - would stay again
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great location!
Alexander, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Nice rooms. Convenient.
Kathy, 2-night trip

8/10 Good

Great location!
Walter L., 2-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful clean hotel
Alexander, 3-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent
Ramnath, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Great but pricey.
Stephen, 1-night trip

10/10 Excellent

Excellent hotel. So convenient for attending Boston Calling and walking around Harvard Square.
Imry, 2-night trip