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A hotel with a brick facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance with a glass door.
A restaurant with a wooden table centerpiece, orchid plants, and a sign for Henrietta's Table.
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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, Harvard Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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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
(90 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, and a painting of a couple on the wall.

Suite (Deans)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a desk, two beds, a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 Wi-Fi

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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)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a bench.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a dining table, and a kitchen area.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a blue patterned carpet.

Deluxe Room with One King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Studio, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Charles Hotel

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 a safe and free newspapers. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, slippers and designer toiletries.

This Cambridge hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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.

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.

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 facials, body scrubs or manicures and pedicures at Corbu Spa & Salon
  • 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, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and 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. Spa services, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury The Charles Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This 5-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. 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.
24-hour room service is available.

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 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; 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
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • 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
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

  • 7 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • 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

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

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

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 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 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 65.00 per day (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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Charles Cambridge
Charles Hotel
Charles Hotel Cambridge
Hotel Charles
The Charles Hotel Hotel
The Charles Hotel Cambridge
The Charles Hotel Hotel Cambridge

The Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 807 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1011 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1011 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and great staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The brunch was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience-excellent location, exceptional staff and service!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stiliane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and friendly front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay! Great fitness area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to Harvard!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness
Greatest hotel in Cambridge!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel to stay for visiting Harvard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great location. great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David B

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This is a really lovely hotel in an amazing area in Cambridge. There is much around to do. This hotel is very welcoming and comfortable. The gym is great! Parking is easy, although expensive. Our room was clean. It was a wonderful stay! We highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

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Always a pleasure staying here. The staff is top-notch! Attentive, friendly, helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edward

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It was great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was excellent. Attentive staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ila

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Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

deborah

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Lovely hotel, great location, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

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The staff never disappoints. They are so accommodating and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel. Comfortable, clean, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless rooms, great staff, xlnt food and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were courteous and the room wasspotless. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

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Yes
Stayed 1 night in May 2026