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The Charles Hotel

4.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Front of property
Exterior
Interior entrance
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Staircase

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly

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One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Harvard University
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Harvard Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Fenway Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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Room options

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

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors) | Living area | 50-inch LCD TV with cable channels, TV, pay movies

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Deans)

  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

  • 448 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cambridge

Located in West Cambridge, The Charles Hotel is adjacent to Harvard University with other popular attractions like Fenway Park within a within a few miles (5 km). This 4-star hotel has 303 guestrooms and offers a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harvard Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • TD Garden - 8 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Boston Common - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles

Getting around

  • Union Square Station - 5 min drive
  • Harvard Square Station - 5 min walk
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Russell House Tavern - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Felipe's Mexican Taqueria - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tasty Burger - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Charles Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and a full-service spa
Renovated in 2021, The Charles Hotel offers a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, and free WiFi in public areas. Parking is available for USD 50.00 per day (USD 55.00 per night for valet parking), and there's also limo/town car service. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with dry cleaning/laundry, luggage storage, and concierge services. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers an off-leash area. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include meeting rooms, conference space, and a 24-hour business center.
Guests can expect 50-inch LCD TVs with cable channels and pay movies, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Minibars, free newspapers, and free long-distance calls are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite 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.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 50 per day)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 40 for adults and USD 10 to 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

  • In-room crib
  • 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
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17,997 square feet of conference space
  • 18 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • 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 spaces
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

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

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total pets
  • An off-leash area is available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 40 for adults, and USD 10 to 40 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 50.00 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 55.00 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

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Tax ID number is C0015240490.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.

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 free cancellation available at The Charles Hotel?

The Charles Hotel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Apr 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Charles Hotel on May 2, 2025 start from $400.0, excluding 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of The Charles Hotel?

This hotel is situated in West Cambridge within a short 5-minute walk of Harvard Square and also 13 minutes on foot from Harvard Museum of Natural History. You'll also find Fenway Park and TD Garden within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Charles Hotel?

Yes, covered valet parking is offered for USD 55.00 per night with in/out privileges. Accessible parking and electric car charging are also available for guests.

Is a spa located at The Charles Hotel?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include hot stone massages, sports massages, body wraps, and couples treatments.

Does The Charles Hotel feature a casino?

No, The Charles Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Charles Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Charles Hotel?

This boutique hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including 3 bars, a restaurant with al fresco dining, and a full-service spa.

Are there hot tubs at The Charles Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Charles Hotel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Charles Hotel has 3 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Does The Charles Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at The Charles Hotel for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay. The property also provides an off-leash area.

Does The Charles Hotel have connecting rooms?

Yes, you can book connecting guestrooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to The Charles Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Charles Hotel is Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base), which is 8.6 mi away (28 minutes by car). Another top airport is Logan International Airport (BOS), which is located 8.3 mi away (24-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Charles Hotel?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at The Charles Hotel.

Does The Charles Hotel host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Charles Hotel if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 734 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 177 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noel, Palatine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Cambridge hotel. Close to T stop and great location in Harvard Square. Lobby is a great place to read or get some work done. Rooms very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

George D., Glenview

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was excellent as always. Love Harvard Square and the area around there. A little more pricey than I would expect for the amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a beautiful stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Howarth

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Milla, Ridgefield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the atmosphere. Incredibly charming and lovely views out over Cambridge.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply the best, let's face it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We just did an overnight and would definitely stay here again. The room was clean and quiet. Parking garage is attached so it was all quite easy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Tania

Traveled with family
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Atlantic Highlands

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice bed and breakfast, conveniently located and well appointed. We would certainly go back.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Doral

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minette

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol, St Petersburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful facility
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew, Fort Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel but remains extremely overpriced. Unless you’re on an expense account you won’t get value for money here. There are equivalent options in Cambridge/Boston at half the price.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tobe

Always enjoy my stay at. Hotel. Serene, cosmopolitan and gracious.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jennifer, san francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olamide

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only complaint would be room service menus needs to offer more
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

PINGPING

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
very old hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very helpful and friendly. I did not wait long to check in or out. The location of the hotel is unbeatable. I will not stay anywhere else when I am visiting my children
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024