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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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The Charles Hotel in Cambridge offers a peaceful retreat with a spa specializing in sports massages and body wraps. Dine at three restaurants, explore nearby attractions like Fenway Park and Hynes Convention Center. Enjoy car rentals, free in-room WiFi, and attentive staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar

Room options

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Showing 10 of 10 rooms

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(75 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(36 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Suite (Deans)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
HDTV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2021
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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 comforters, minibar

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

Studio, Kitchenette

Highlights

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

Suite

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Map
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harvard Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Fenway Park - 4 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Boston Common - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • TD Garden - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Henrietta's Table - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Shake Shack - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Flour Bakery + Cafe - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Charles Hotel

Luxury upscale hotel renovated 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 hot stone massage, a body treatment, and a facial at the onsite 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 rentals on site and 3 bars.
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
  • Free newspapers, a front-desk safe, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 303 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
  • 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.

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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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Pets 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 at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash 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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

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

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Hotel Charles
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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. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

As of Oct 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Charles Hotel on Nov 23, 2025 start from $238.38, 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.

How much is parking at The Charles Hotel?

Self parking is available for USD 50.00 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 55.00 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?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is The Charles Hotel located?

Located in West Cambridge, this luxury 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.

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The Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 761 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1018 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

Elisa

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

George D.

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

Yaroslav

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and a wonderful place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jiwon

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

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

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit and enjoy Harvard Square
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent restaurant options within walking distance
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurici

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location around Harvard Square walkable area. The hotel has beautiful and very comfy rooms and common areas in the lobby are just gorgeous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable room, beautiful bathroom, very professional staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here every time I'm in the Boston area, since I was in school in the area 35 years ago.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were attentive and professional. Restaurants had plenty of food choices and wait staff was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great services throughout our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great boutique hotel! Excellent staff and locations.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s still the best hotel in Cambridge
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in fantastic neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Awesome hotel
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ThuyAi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Amenities
Love the rooms and the location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jun

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

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel and location. Loved our stay, and would certainly stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great spot in Cambridge
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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