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The Charles Hotel

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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, American Repertory Theater
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(79 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Suite (Deans)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Fellows King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Ada Accessible 1 King

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Ada Accessible 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deans Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Chancellor King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway On Request)

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

The Charles Hotel

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, steps from Harvard University
3 restaurants, a full-service spa and 3 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness centre, a snack bar/deli and a 24-hour business centre are on-site.
The Charles Hotel offers 303 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre and complimentary bicycles.

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

The on-site 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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Charles Hotel's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harvard University. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and 3 bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy American cuisine at Henrietta's Table, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, massages or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Harvard University and 6 minutes by car from Fenway Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
The Charles Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre, 18 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 17997 square feet (1672 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Charles Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.
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.
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.

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 50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11 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

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator on request
  • 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 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 spaces
  • 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
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1985
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

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Charles Hotel
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The Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 766 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 144 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 48 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 26 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1002 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frida

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

isaac

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

brett

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kathryn, Manhattan Beach

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love the Charles for proximity to the river/races. Rooms are nice and very comfortable. Prices are very steep but head of the Charles weekend is much pricier than usual. Thermostats in room were not responsive. Drafty windows. Chilly overall. Free breakfast?? Never got, never offered even when I cked.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eugenie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Florence

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Luxury hotel near Harvard. Staff was professional, attentive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kayshia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jun

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and stylish room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiwon

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in Cambridge, MA.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

George D., Glenview

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy check in, quiet, in walking distance of everything we need-our favorite place to stay always!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely charming place, with a great location within Cambridge. I will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A hotel of this calibre should have an in room fridge. I missed having cold water the whole time. I know you can call for ice, but that is not convenient. Also, the A/C did not ever catch up to what I set it to. Front desk should warn guests about the conserving power switch at the room door. Wasted a lot of our time trying to figure this out and would take 1 second to explain! Other than that, beautiful hotel and quiet room!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Takeshi

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
I had lost my suit pants ($1000 suit). It is still missing. It is my working business suit and I find this very inconvenient. It’s not about money but trust in the service in the hotel. I have not heard any news for one week now. My wife and I are very disappointed. I was there as a panelist for international Conference on War on Vietnam—I am a disabled and decorated Vietnam. Tak & Carolyn Furumoto 10/1 to 10/5 stay in Rm 819
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room and really comfy beds!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, very friendly staff, clean room. Thanks Sumit. You have a great team.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Areen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025