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Charles River Motel

Motel with free parking, near Harvard University

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Lobby
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi
Interior
Room, 2 Double Beds | Living area | Flat-screen TV
Front of property
Close to Harvard University, Charles River Motel has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Living room | Flat-screen TV

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Brighton, a neighborhood in Boston, Charles River Motel is near the airport and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Common and Revere Beach, while Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Science are cultural highlights. Consider Encore Boston Harbor for a night out, and don't miss New England Aquarium, a top local attraction.
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Map
1800 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA, 02135

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Boston University - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Boston College - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Harvard Square - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Kura Revolving Sushi Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Condesa Restaurante & Tequila Bar - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Charles River Motel

Motel near Harvard University
Located close to Harvard Square, Charles River Motel has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this motel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Smoke-free premises and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All 55 rooms feature comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and free newspapers.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per night

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 - C0014800350
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Charles River Motel Boston
Charles River Motel Motel
Charles River Motel Boston
Charles River Motel Motel Boston

Frequently asked questions

Is Charles River Motel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Charles River Motel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Charles River Motel?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Charles River Motel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Charles River Motel located?

Located in Brighton, this motel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Brighton Music Hall, Harvard University, and Boston College. Harvard Square and Boston University are also within 3 mi (5 km). Warren St. Station is 28 minutes by foot and Allston St. Station is 30 minutes.

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Charles River Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 754 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 309 out of 754 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 754 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 754 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 754 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Spacious and affordable

The room was incredibly large and completely sufficient for our needs at a great price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Chris, NH

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motel was cheap, but the hotel smelled of smoke. Pictures were a LOT nicer than the actual facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
No elevator, the bathroom was to close to the toilet. The hotel had old smell. A smoke smells. The heater needed to be covered. The front desk was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
非常棒，飯店非常整齊乾淨，很安靜，地點也非常好，買東西很方便
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Thai, Florida

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a horrible experience. The smell of mold started when we first walked in the door. My original reservation was for 5 nights but we only stayed for 1 night. After that one night I could barely breathe in the morning from smelling mold all night. Just awful! Do yourself a favor and find another place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Moe, Swansea ma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Older motel in need of updating. Very quiet. Breakfast not served due to COVID.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Tysen

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

No Problem here

This hotel is fine. We spent the night and got the deluxe double room. Very spacious. It is an old Days Inn. But they are doing there best to make the place look nice. They were very friendly and helpful. They even let us bring our service dog who my daughter needs for anxiety mitigation.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Next to I-HOP! - Great night staff

Staff was very helpful, we had an unfortunate situation with the mirror in the bathroom (Not hotels fault). Front desk manager was extreamly helpful and understatding.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice but would have been nice to have something offered for breakfast. I understand a breakfast buffet with during the covid-19 however the 10 pack of pre-packaged or single-serving items would have been nice as it was supposed to be included in the price
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2020

2/10 Terrible

Leanna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Had a stink bug as a roomate.

Awful. I wouldnt stay here again if it was free. Just as i was willing to overlook all the cons of this place, a stink bug climbed up the side of my neck as i was lying in bed..
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Mike, Braintree

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Honestly for the price, which is low considering it is near Boston, I was pleasantly suprised. The TV needed work as reception was spotty. It reminded me of the old rappit ear antennae days haha. But overall I would recommend it was clean and staff was pleasant and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Watch out

Burn holes in rug, holes in wall, no heat
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

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