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The Charles Hotel

4.0 star property

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3 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; American cuisine
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Massachusetts Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite (Deans)

Suite (Deans)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 44 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Studio, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Fellows King Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Ada Accessible 1 King

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deluxe Room With Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Ada Accessible 2 Doubles

  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Deans Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down duvets, minibar

Chancellor King Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

  • Sleeps 4

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About the area

Cambridge

A stay at The Charles Hotel places you in the heart of Cambridge, a 1-minute drive from Harvard University and 6 minutes from Fenway Park. .This luxury hotel is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Boston Museum of Fine Arts and 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from Hynes Convention Center.

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Harvard Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Massachusetts Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boston Calling Music Festival - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mount Auburn Hospital - 13 min walk - 1.1 km

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
  • ‪Henrietta's Table - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Charles Hotel

The Charles Hotel offers 303 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages.

The spa is open daily. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 303 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Henrietta's Table, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 3 bars/lounges. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a 24-hour business center, and limo/town car service. Planning an event in Cambridge? This hotel has 17997 square feet (1672 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 18 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11 AM.
Henrietta's Table - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Noir Bar - This cocktail bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Bar Enza - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.
Regattabar Jazz Club - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Reservations are required. Open select days.
Pronto - This bistro specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered parking on site (USD 50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet and self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11 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

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay films

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 rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the 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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The Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 774 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 142 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 24 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kendric

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yujin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Every aspect was wonderful! The rooms was spotless and cozy, food in restaraunt was exceptional and staff could not have been more accommodating!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Lloyd Harbor

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. Everyone was unusually helpful and cheerful. Room was lovely and very clean. Location perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephanie, San Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
We booked a room from Thursday-Sunday and my husband was already staying there for a business trip. I had already reported that we did not have a satisfactory check-in situation or room assignment, but nobody responded to that, and we were still there. I had asked the front desk for extra pillows in one room and we didn’t get them. My husband’s room didn’t get cleaned one day and when we called at 2pm to ask for housekeeping, they waited two hours to come, by which time we were already done with our day and back in our room. The parking fees are ridiculous (and I live in California and am used to high prices), the beds are poor quality mattresses that have a topper to make them feel more luxurious, but are not helpful in covering the uncomfortable mattress quality. Hurt my back. Also when they say “double beds” they are serious, not queen beds, but full-size. Not really comfortable for two teenagers to sleep together. The bath doesn’t drain either. Had this same problem with my husband’s room too. The restaurant staff is wonderful though and we had a delicious meal at Thanksgiving. I usually get some type of upgrade or benefit since I’m an Expedia Platinum member and nothing was provided. First time that has ever happened to me in years of booking through Expedia. My husband has stayed at The Charles before, due to frequent business trips to Boston but is considering not returning. Very disappointed in this stay, and the poor service.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C, Medford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly, helpful staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kevin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff is nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room! Great hotel! Great staff! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleni

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Carter

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla Hollencamp, Lebanon

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great EXCEPT your internet listing said you had a pool and we found it had been closed since Covid
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, restaurants and bars, atmosphere was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

deborah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amelia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My room had a beautiful, well-thought-out layout. Very functional and comfortable. Everything was perfect, including the hotel’s ideal location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tom

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great, from the soaking tub & bath products to the room service and staff. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room! Great staff! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy R.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lorne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall great facility ; party one night on weekend kept me up
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025