The Charles Hotel

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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.

Reviews

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

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Connecting rooms available

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

For families (6)

  • Free cots/infant beds
  • Fridge
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
The current price is S$620
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

Why we love this property

Business meets pleasure
This hotel combines 18 meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre 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.

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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 1
  • 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 small table, and a decorative plate on the wall.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(93 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)

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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)

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(12 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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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)

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

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King Room - Disability Access

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free wired internet

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About the area

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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, 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.

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 and check-out are available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age – 21
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out
    • 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-lead area available

Internet

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

Parking

    • Covered on-site self-parking (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
    • Covered on-site 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

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for 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 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
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down duvet
  • Premium bedding
  • Free cot/infant bed

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

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 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. Open daily.
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
  • 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. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing that 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

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. 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 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. 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 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. The Charles Hotel also has spa services.

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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Reviews

The Charles Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The on-site restaurant, Henrietta's Table, served excellent meals with fresh ingredients and elevated flavors. (34 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

Great people and great stay.
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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

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

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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8/10 Very good

The lobby, restaurant, staff and amenities were great. Our room faced a building so not a great view and the shower curtain didn’t keep the water from going on the floor. The bed was super comfortable and the room nicely decorated. Overall I enjoyed our stay but would make sure to get a room with a better view next time.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay! Great fitness area!
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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

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

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

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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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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8/10 Very good

The staff never disappoints. They are so accommodating and friendly
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6/10 Good

Delivered our room service breakfast to another room and we were charged for it (more than $50) Food options limited at both restaurants and room service Loud celebrations in lobby with kids (world cup & foosball). Lots of visiting teenage athletes (Harvard etc) and crowds. Expensive for quality now (run down) but good location for walking, Uber to Mass General. Room quiet. Signs of ? Recent flood with big fans in hallway
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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