The Charles Hotel
Riverfront hotel with spa, near Harvard University
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Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors) - Living Area
Suite (Deans) - Living Area
Courtyard View
Suite (Deans) - Bathroom
Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors) - Bathroom
Courtyard
Breakfast meal
Restaurant
Outdoor Dining
Restaurant
Spa
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Spa
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Lobby Sitting Area
Interior Entrance
Interior Entrance
Bicycling
Rowing
Yoga
Staircase
Hair Salon
Meeting Facility
Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible - Bathroom
Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors) - Bathroom
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
Nail Salon
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Library
Meeting Facility
Restaurant
Food and Drink
Restaurant
Food and Drink
Restaurant
Food and Drink
Food and Drink
Food and Drink
Food and Drink
Food and Drink
Food and Drink
Deluxe Double Room, 2 Double Beds - Guest Room
Room (Selected at Check-in) - Guest Room
Room (Selected at Check-in) - Guest Room
Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows) - Guest Room
Room (Selected at Check-in) - Guest Room
Hotel Lounge
Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors) - Guest Room
Room (Selected at Check-in) - Guest Room
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible - Guest Room
Hotel Bar
Suite (Deans) - Guest Room
Hotel Bar
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed - Guest Room
Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible - Guest Room
Hotel Lounge
Hotel Bar
Hotel Lounge
Hotel Bar
Hotel Entrance
Hotel Bar
Hotel Bar
Hotel Bar
Hotel Bar
Hotel Bar
Hotel Bar
Hotel Bar
Hotel Bar
Hotel Bar
Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors) - Living Area[1/72]
Covid restrictions made our stay less enjoyable than usual. When we checked in it was…
The room was amazing. Very spacious and clean and the bed was very comfortable. Great…
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The Charles Hotel
from S$240- Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
- Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
- Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)
- Suite (Deans)
- Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
- Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible
- Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)
- Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway on request)
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 295 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 10 floors
Arriving/leaving
- Check-in time 3:00 PM-midnight
- Check-out time is noon
- Express check-out
Restrictions related to your trip
- COVID-19 alert: Travel requirements are changing rapidly, including need for pre-travel COVID-19 testing and quarantine 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
Travelling with others
Children
- Up to 2 children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
- Pets allowed (dogs only)*
- Restrictions apply*
- 1 per room (up to 50 lbs)
Internet
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
Transport
Parking
- Onsite self parking (USD 45.00 per day)
- Onsite valet parking (USD 50.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
- Electric vehicle charging point on site
Payment types at the property
Other information
- Smoke-free property
FAQs for The Charles Hotel
Does The Charles Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund? Yes, The Charles Hotel does have fully refundable rooms available to book on our site, which can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions. What are the cleanliness and hygiene measures currently in place at The Charles Hotel? This property confirms that disinfectant is used to clean the property. Furthermore, guests are provided with hand sanitizer, social distancing measures are in place, and gives staff personal protective equipment. Please note that this information has been provided by our partners. Is parking offered on site at The Charles Hotel? Yes. Self parking costs USD 45.00 per day. Valet parking costs USD 50.00 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available. Are pets allowed at The Charles Hotel? Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 per room and maximum weight of 50 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 50 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. What are the check-in and check-out times at The Charles Hotel? You can check in from 3:00 PM - midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available. Are there restaurants at or near The Charles Hotel? Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and American cuisine. Nearby restaurants include Harvest (3-min walk), Felipe's (3-min walk), and Toscano (4-min walk). Is there an onsite casino at The Charles Hotel? No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Encore Boston Harbor (7-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 soothe your senses in the spa tub. The Charles Hotel also has 2 bars and spa services.
Recent reviews
Superb 9.0 From 523 reviews
Exceptional
Covid safe, kindness and prompt to do any extras I asked for. Also very beautiful....loved my room!
Amy, us3 night family trip
Exceptional
I love the nespresso coffee provided in the rooms
us2 night trip with friends
Exceptional
Location is perfect, right next to Harvard's Kennedy School and walking distance to everything in Cambridge. A fabulous farmer's market is right outside the door on the weekends with fresh produce, baked goods and more. Dining at Henrietta's table is recommended. Staff very accommodating and rooms and all parts of the hotel very clean. Spa is open for massages and facials. Pool and exercise facilities are not. Overall, highly recommended.
HSpan, us3 night family trip
Exceptional
I would give it a 10 star from beginning to end
ARMIE, us1 night family trip
Very good
Friendly staff and nice accomodations. Including parking to overnight guests for free would be nice given the times and empty garage.
us1 night business trip
Exceptional
A piece of heaven in the heart of Harvard Square!
We stayed at The Charles this past weekend to visit our daughter at Harvard. From the first interaction with the front desk to the dining at Henrietta's Table to the smooth check out, the staff and service were impeccable. The TV in the bathroom mirror was the icing on the cake! The lobby was lovely, elegant and very comfortable, and the room (and view) was fabulous. Our little dog also traveled with us, and the hotel staff were very welcoming to him. Particularly comforting was the cleanliness -- we were hesitant to stay in a hotel during this pandemic, but The Charles was meticulously clean and people were socially distanced. We eagerly look forward to our next visit soon!
Richa, us1 night family trip
Exceptional
Excellent stay, helpful staff, wonderful location
Patricia, us2 night family trip
Exceptional
Wonderful stay
Gorgeous comfortable hotel.
Anne CF, us3 night family trip
Very good
Down -rated slightly : No coffee machine in the room . No advance notice that the hotel front entrance was being renovated . High price ($45 ) for overnight parking . The essentials were on target : The room was quiet and clean .
us1 night romance trip
Very good
Return after renovation complete
Beautiful room, great staff. But the hotel is currently undergoing major renovation which was not mentioned in any obvious way at eve time of making the renovation. Really detracted from the experience and will stay elsewhere until the work is done.
Alan, us2 night trip
