The Charles Hotel

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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 luxurious 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.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available

Main amenities (12)

  • 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 room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • 24-hour business center

For families (6)

  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is $449
$521 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

Why we love this property

Business meets pleasure
This hotel combines 18 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center with luxurious spa treatments. After work, guests can unwind at three stylish bars.
Dining trio
This hotel boasts 3 restaurants and 3 bars with American cuisine and al fresco options. Cooked-to-order breakfast starts each morning on a perfect note.
Spa sanctuary
The hotel's full-service spa offers daily treatments, including massages and facials. Deep soaking bathtubs await after a workout in the 24-hour gym.

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, a framed picture, a clock, and a chair.

Deluxe 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a decorative plate on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(91 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a television, and a window with curtains.

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a leather armchair, a desk, and a blue patterned carpet.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a painting of a couple on the wall.

Suite (Deans)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a small table, and a decorative plate on the wall.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a lamp, a chair, a dresser, and a television.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk with chairs, a leather armchair, and a small ottoman.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bench.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Studio, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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includes taxes & fees
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About the neighborhood

Map
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Brattle Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • American Repertory Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Harvard Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Massachusetts Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 19 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 20 min drive
  • Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 29 min drive
  • Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 36 min drive
  • Lawrence, MA (LWM-Lawrence Municipal) - 37 min drive
  • Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 40 min drive
  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 6 min drive
  • Belmont Waverley Station - 6 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 5 min walk
  • Central Square Station - 22 min walk
  • Porter Square Station - 24 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Felipe's Taqueria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Lou's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Burger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grendel's Den Restaurant & Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Henrietta's Table - ‬3 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 luxurious 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.

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
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 21

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 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Covered onsite valet parking (USD 65.00 per day; 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 shop
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

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

What to do

  • Concerts/live shows
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby
  • Fishing 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
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed

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

More

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

Special features

Spa

Corbu Spa & Salon has 7 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. Open daily.
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
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

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 60 per day with in/out privileges
  • Covered valet parking costs USD 65.00 per day 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.

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.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

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

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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at The Charles Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 60 per day. Valet parking costs USD 65.00 per day. 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. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). 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. The Charles Hotel also has spa services.

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 hot 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.

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Reviews

The Charles Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant, Henrietta's Table, served excellent meals with fresh ingredients and elevated the dining experience to a Michelin-level quality. (33 reviews)
  • Breakfast at the hotel was consistently excellent with many guests praising the quality and variety of the food. (11 reviews)
  • The hotel's gym is modern, well-furnished, and equipped with a variety of strength and cardio machines. (11 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

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10/10 Exceptional

Well managed hotel with excellent staff.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great location, staff, amenities. Parking garage on site.
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room and staff, cozy and welcoming
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10/10 Exceptional

Very attentive and helpful. Classic hotel. Great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was clean, room was comfortable, service was excellent. Real nice gym, only wish there was a pool. Convenient to everything, much less expensive parking, about a block away that lets you park overnight during the weekend.
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6/10 Good

Overpriced for what it is. Location is excellent but amenities were ok, with the bathroom requiring maintenance. Parking is an issue and is expensive. The whole experience is not worth it, again except for the location
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10/10 Exceptional

Check in was easy and room was available earlier than expected. Bell service was helpful at check in and out, and the car loop was helpful for even rainy day loading/unloading. The room was spotless, well-maintained, and high quality. The smaller size was well managed and organized well even for a family of four. Small extras of free snacks and Path waters were welcomed by our kids after a long flight on a hot day. Location is great (but it was extremely quiet inside despite being in a very lively area) and restaurants in-house were easy and delicious. Many nooks and books for reading or hanging out between events. All around great hotel in a great location!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great experience but check in was delayed for a while and ended up in a different room category but hotel is beautiful and centrally located.
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10/10 Exceptional

I remain impressed with the Charles Hotel. The rooms are very comfortable. The location perfect when doing things around Harvard Square. The restaurant and bars are great and the the staff very helpful. Well worth the price.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Great fitness area!
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10/10 Exceptional

Good service and friendly front desk
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10/10 Exceptional

Nice staff, great location
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10/10 Exceptional

great location. great staff
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice small touches like excellent apples and the reading nook. There are bikes in the garage but no way to rent and the app based rides aren’t suitable for children or families. might be nice to invest in that because the hotel is on a bikeway. no pool. no hot tub. no outdoor dining despite nice terrace. very quiet at night.
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure staying here. The staff is top-notch! Attentive, friendly, helpful.
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10/10 Exceptional

The best part about this hotel is its walkability to everything at Harvard. Being so close gives you the freedom to pop back whenever you need to recharge, shower, or just take a quick break between activities.
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10/10 Exceptional

Spotless rooms, great staff, xlnt food and perfect location.
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8/10 Very good

The staff never disappoints. They are so accommodating and friendly
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were courteous and the room wasspotless. We really enjoyed our stay.
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10/10 Exceptional

Really nice hotel. Comfortable, clean, quiet
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10/10 Exceptional

Reserved this hotel because of the soaking tub mentioned in the room description. When we checked in, our room had no tub:(. The professional and pleasant hotel staff were very helpful - switching us to a room with a bath tub. The bed/bed linens were incredible/soft, all of the food we had was excellent. Henrietta’s Table for dinner. In room breakfast the next day. The was freshly brewed- tasted like real coffee. We loved the free snack pantry in the lobby (yay!! diet cokes and cheezits!). Will absolutely stay again!
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10/10 Exceptional

Room very well appointed and gym was the stand out
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10/10 Exceptional

A great hotel, would highly recommend. Friendly and helpful staff, it was clean and a great location.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect; clean - beautiful room, kind reception,etc.