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The Charles Hotel

4.0 star property
Guests can indulge in rejuvenating massages at this Cambridge boutique hotel, or venture out to explore iconic Fenway Park just moments away

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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
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
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(83 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
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(47 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

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  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
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  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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  • Sleeps 3
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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

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  • Sleeps 4
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 2 Double Beds

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Chancellor King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway On Request)

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in West Cambridge, a neighborhood in Cambridge, The Charles Hotel is near the airport and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Boston Public Garden and Boston Common, while Boston Museum of Fine Arts and Boston Symphony Hall are cultural highlights. 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. Visit our Cambridge travel guide
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One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138

What's nearby

  • Harvard University
    Harvard University
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Harvard Square
    Harvard Square
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • American Repertory Theater
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Massachusetts Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mount Auburn Hospital
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Charlie's Kitchen
    1 min walk
  • Felipe's Taqueria
    3 min walk
  • Tasty Burger
    3 min walk
  • Shake Shack
    2 min walk
  • Henrietta's Table
    3 min walk

About this property

The Charles Hotel

Luxury upscale hotel 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 body wrap, a manicure/pedicure, and a body scrub 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
  • A front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall
  • 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 free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs
  • 50-inch HDTVs with premium channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 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
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

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
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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 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
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 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65.00 per night (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)

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
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

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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Charles Hotel
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Hotel Charles
The Charles Hotel Hotel
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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 is parking?

Self parking is available for USD 50 per day. Valet parking is available for USD 65.00 per night.

What time is check-in at The Charles Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Charles Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

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 22 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Charles Hotel Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 779 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 135 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 44 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1000 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stiliane

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Good service and friendly front desk
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David B

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Great place to stay! Great fitness area!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Casey

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great location. great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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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
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8/10 Good

Christopher

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The staff never disappoints. They are so accommodating and friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hyosook

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this hotel while attending a conference at Harvard University. It was only about an 8-minute walk to Harvard, which made the location incredibly convenient. Being situated right in Harvard Square was a huge plus—it’s such a lively and charming area. What impressed me the most was the restaurant on the second floor. The food was absolutely outstanding. The ingredients were extremely fresh, and the dishes elevated their natural flavors beautifully. I was expecting a typical hotel breakfast, but it felt more like a Michelin-level dining experience. If I visit Boston again, I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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The staff were courteous and the room wasspotless. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

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Room very well appointed and gym was the stand out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonya

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Super spacious room, everything you would need to be comfortable including robes, full size lotions, soaps, body wash, etc. Friendly staff, huge gym, restaurants on site and room service until 11:00 pm. If you’re visiting Harvard, the location can’t be beat, because it’s close to everything.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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Everything was perfect; clean - beautiful room, kind reception,etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless rooms, great staff, xlnt food and perfect location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

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We love the Charles Hotel. From its helpful and friendly staff, spotless and well appointed rooms, and excellent on-site restaurants. It is the perfect place for a winter getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

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Clean room, staff is nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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A great hotel, would highly recommend. Friendly and helpful staff, it was clean and a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John C

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Clean room and friendly, helpful staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

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Great room! Great hotel! Great staff! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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Beautiful spaces, lobby, hallways, and especially the rooms were all lovely. Extra touches like a stocked mini bar and extremely comfortable robes in the room in addition to classic touches like the pad and pen, functioning alarm clock, and many places to plug in a phone with an excellent desk for working made my stay very comfortable. The rooms have clearly been redone recently with a very up-to-date and beautiful bathroom renovation. I will definitely stay here again! My only comment and it’s a small one, is that on Sundays it would be very helpful to have a non-buffet lunch option as I could not eat enough to justify the $79 buffet :-) but I was thankful to be able to purchase some baked goods and there was always free coffee at Henrietta’s table restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

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The roots were lovely. Henry had his table. Staff were wonderful and delivered an extraordinary brunch rush for 20 people always my favorite places to stay in Cambridge and I was happy to see the quality is every bit is exceptional and as it always has been.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George D.

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Clean, easy check in, quiet, in walking distance of everything we need-our favorite place to stay always!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Yaroslav

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Very friendly staff and a wonderful place to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Geir

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A very nice hotel in central Cambridge with specious rooms and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable beds!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John S

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room was very nice, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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