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The Charles Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront Cambridge hotel in West Cambridge with 3 restaurants

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The Charles Hotel

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Front of property
Exterior
Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway on request) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar
Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors) | Living area | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay films
Interior entrance

Overview of The Charles Hotel

Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • SpaSpaSpa
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Parking availableParking availableParking available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Popular LocationHarvard University2 min walk
  • Popular LocationHarvard Square5 min walk
  • Popular LocationFenway Park6 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)19 min drive
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Room options

View all photos for Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway on request)

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)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors) | 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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Room, 2 Double Beds, 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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite (Deans)

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

Suite (Deans)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

Highlights

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

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Exterior
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1022)
The price is £303
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
3 May - 4 May
Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge

About the area

Cambridge

The Charles Hotel is located in West Cambridge, a neighbourhood in Cambridge, and is near the airport and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Public Garden and Boston Common, while Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Boston Symphony Hall are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Fenway Park or TD Garden. Kayaking, sailing and boat tours offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 2 min walk
  • Harvard Square - 5 min walk
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive
  • TD Garden - 8 min drive
  • Boston Common - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 5 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Felipe's Mexican Taqueria - 4 min walk
  • Flour Bakery + Cafe - 2 min walk
  • Charlie's Kitchen - 1 min walk
  • Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs - 3 min walk
  • Tasty Burger - 4 min walk

About this property

The Charles Hotel

Boutique hotel revitalised in 2021 and located near Harvard University
Located close to Fenway Park and Hynes Convention Center, The Charles Hotel provides a hair salon, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a body scrub, a massage and a body wrap at the on-site spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and American cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as car hire on-site and 3 bars.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and free bike hire
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station and express check-out
  • A gift shop, ATM/banking services and wedding services
  • Guest reviews say good things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 303 rooms include comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks, such as air conditioning and dressing gowns.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down duvets and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep-soaking baths
  • 50-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, heating and daily housekeeping

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered parking on site (USD 45 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 50 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM–11 AM for a fee: USD 10–40 for adults and USD 10–40 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Bar Enza
  • Henrietta's Table
  • Noir Bar
  • Pronto
  • Regattabar Jazz Club

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17,997 square feet of conference space
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking space
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 10 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 1985
  • Renovated entire property - August 2021
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
An off-lead area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 10 to 40 for adults and from USD 10 to 40 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 45.00 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Tax ID - C0015240490
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is 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

Is The Charles Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at The Charles Hotel?

As of 19 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Charles Hotel on 21 Apr 2024 start from £372.12, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Charles Hotel?

Self-parking is available for USD 45.00 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 50.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Charles Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at The Charles Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Charles Hotel located?

Located in West Cambridge, this spa hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Harvard University, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fenway Park and Hynes Convention Center. Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Boston Symphony Hall are also within 6 mi (10 km). Harvard Square Station is only a 5-minute walk and Central Square Station is 23 minutes.

The Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 715 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 199 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 47 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1002 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lobby
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location. Maintenance. Comfort. Service .
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

kirsten

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always lovely rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful service, rooms are large and comfortable. Very clean. Staff are lovely and very helpful. Lovely stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Fort Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Decent, but expensive.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very pleasant. The hotel is very clean. Their room service menu is excellent and delivered quickly. a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Zheng, Plano

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked a suite because there were 3 of us. It is too expensive and not worth the money at all. The guest room is very small, as well as the living room. There is no microwave, no fridge. I should have booked two rooms at other hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

General hotel information

Reasons to Book
Great Location & Onsite Restaurant/Bar
Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
12:00 PM
Star Rating
4.0