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Charles River Inn

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Located close to Harvard University and Harvard Square, Charles River Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Single Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Single Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom | Desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Brighton, a neighborhood in Boston, is home to Charles River Inn. Harvard Square and Newbury Street are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Boston Common and Boston Harbor. Check out an event or a game at Fenway Park, and consider making time for New England Aquarium, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Boston travel guide
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1800 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA, 02135

What's nearby

  • Boston_BostonUniversity_6070039_01
    Boston University
    2 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Boston_BostonCollege_6092291_05
    Boston College
    5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Charles River Reservation
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • the TRACK at new balance
    11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Harvard Av. Station
    3 min drive
  • Newtonville Station
    6 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base)
    23 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min walk
  • Joyful Garden
    18 min walk
  • Mighty Squirrel Biergarten
    15 min walk
  • IHOP
    3 min walk
  • Dunkin'
    19 min walk

About this property

Charles River Inn

Hotel near Harvard University
Located close to Harvard Square and Boston University, Charles River Inn has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 55 rooms have amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Property Registration Number C0001137768

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Charles River Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Charles River Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Charles River Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charles River Inn located?

Located in Brighton, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Harvard University, Boston University, and Harvard Square. Fenway Park and Northeastern University are also within 6 mi (10 km). Warren St. Station is 28 minutes by foot and Allston St. Station is 30 minutes.

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Reviews

Charles River Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

6.6

Amenities

7.8

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 165 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy check in, wonderful staff! Also, plenty of parking and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious clean rooms located on a very quiet neighborhood close to the TRACK at new balance.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great staff and service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location. Clean rooms. Comfortable pillows.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Hotel was easy to find and the staff were friendly and responsive. Not much other than a room with plenty of parking but it's clean and quiet, still very close to the North End where we had dinner (17 min drive).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Nice,clean quiet room. I highly recommend this property. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean and decorated well. The front desk staff is friendly and helpful. Surroundings have McDonnalds and IHOP. Convenient for fast food. Will come back for this Inn. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taina Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a great stay place clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was very friendly. The property is old and needs updating. For the price and location, it served the purpose. Very close to the Track at New Balance
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and easy check-in and check out! We had no issues whatsoever in our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Neil

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was minimally clean with poor repairs in the bathrooms. We were told after our stay that the Charles River Inn is mostly for unhoused people long-term, and that was not too surprising. The beds were comfortable and the parking was ok, though and it was affordable. We checked in late and left in the early AM.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Alomar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms was nice, clean and actually quite a comfortable place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, as always. Friendly staff and clean, quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable beds, good location, great parking accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice clean affordable hotel with easy access to Boston
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kacie

Room was decent and beds were comfy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was extremely helpful and pleasant, bed room and bathroom were clean, and beds comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, the staff were very friendly, and there were plenty of dining options in the area. Will definitely stay there again for work, and I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Korry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and quaint, comfortable bed and spacious room, clean, staff was friendly & hospitable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

HAROLD C

An older property but in good condition, pleasant staff, conveniently located and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. The room was immaculately clean. I highly recommend this property. This is my third stay for work, and I will definitely be staying here again for work related purposes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immaculately clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall, the Charles River Motel served its purpose. While the building and the room felt a bit dated, it was clean and the bed was comfortable. It’s conveniently located with easy access to Brighton, Cambridge and Watertown. For the price and a place to lay our heads, it worked out very well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doretha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was an easy, friendly, and reasonably priced for our needs and I would return to this location the next time I am in the area. The room was set up nicely, clean, and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025