The Charles Hotel

4.0 star property
Riverfront Cambridge hotel in West Cambridge, walk to Harvard University

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The Charles Hotel

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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Courtyard view
Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar
3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
Interior entrance

Overview of The Charles Hotel

9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
9.2/10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
Map
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

Explore the area

  • Popular LocationHarvard University2 min walk
  • Popular LocationHarvard Square5 min walk
  • Popular LocationFenway Park6 min drive
  • AirportBoston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)19 min drive

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

  • 273 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Deans)

  • 475 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

  • 448 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About this area

Cambridge

The Charles Hotel is located in West Cambridge, a neighborhood in Cambridge, and is near the airport and on a river. Shoppers can check out Copley Place, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Boston Public Garden and Boston Common. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? 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.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 2 min walk
  • Harvard Square - 5 min walk
  • Boston University - 4 min drive
  • Fenway Park - 6 min drive
  • Hynes Convention Center - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Harvard Square Station - 5 min walk
  • Boston Yawkey Station - 6 min drive
  • Logan International Airport (BOS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

The Charles Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Harvard University
Located close to Fenway Park and Hynes Convention Center, The Charles Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon, and a library. Treat yourself to a facial, a Swedish massage, or a body scrub at Corbu Spa and Salon, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at any of the 3 onsite restaurants, which feature American cuisine and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and car rentals on site.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and free bicycle rentals
  • Valet parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and express check-out
  • A 24-hour front desk, a gift shop, and meeting rooms
Room features
All 295 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • HDTVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Languages

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

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter

Social distancing

Contactless check-in and check-out
Cashless transactions are available for all charges at the property
Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Masks and gloves available
Masks are required at the property
Hand sanitizer provided
Enhanced food service safety measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options available through room service
This information is provided by our partners.

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
  • Self parking on site (USD 45 per day)
  • 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 for a fee: USD 10–40 for adults and USD 10–40 for children
  • 2 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

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Library

Family friendly

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

Business services

  • 18,000 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • 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.
  • Accessible bathroom available in select rooms
  • Elevator
  • In-room accessibility
  • Roll-in shower available in select rooms
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Ballroom
  • 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

Entertainment

  • 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
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

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