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Charles River Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Harvard University in Boston

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Lobby sitting area
Single Room, 2 Queen Beds
Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Point of interest
Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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1800 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA, 02135
  • Place, Charles River Reservation
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, the TRACK at new balance
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

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

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About the area

Boston

Brighton stay.Your stay at this Brighton hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Harvard University and Boston University. Also, Harvard Square is within 3 miles (5 km) and Fenway Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Charles River Reservation - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • the TRACK at new balance - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Boston University - 2 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Boston College - 5 min drive - 2.5 km

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 in Boston
Charles River Inn offers its guests a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Boston hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
Charles River Inn offers 55 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Boston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

Property Registration Number C0001137768

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charles River Inn to the airport?

Charles River Inn is 10.5 mi (23-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charles River Inn?

As of Apr 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charles River Inn on Apr 26, 2026 start from CA $176, 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.

Does Charles River Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Charles River Inn.

How close is Charles River Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 14 mi (31-min drive) from Revere Beach.

Does Charles River Inn offer free breakfast?

Charles River Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charles River Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Encore Boston Harbor (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charles River Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charles River Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Charles River Inn have a pool?

Charles River Inn does not have a pool.

Does Charles River Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Charles River Inn to downtown Boston?

Charles River Inn is 4.9 mi away from Boston.

Charles River Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 23 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 164 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Carmen

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The tub, table and phone were covered in hair and dust. The hallway smelled like cigarettes. Even though there was a snow storm and extremely cold out, the heater blew cold air.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Daniel C

Disliked: Amenities
There was no hot water. The manager said it would be available later that night, but it wasn’t. Nor was there any hot water the next morning. I did not stay another night and got a refund. Glad they refunded my money but I would have preferred hot water and no runaround.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Javon

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Carol Jane

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Nitin

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Constantine

I'm rating it "good" as I went in with the expectations that this is "below average good". If you want actual "good", don't stay here. Technically, it has a Boston address... but it's not anywhere you want to be. Well, that's not entirely true... it's bookended by a 24-hours McDonalds and IHOP (which can be pretty convenient). Parking is included (which you won't find in proper Boston hotels) but then you are driving or taking a Uber each way - so that free parking may cancel itself. OK OVERALL: Did I see some questionable characters coming and going? Yes. (Not sure if this hotel offers "by the hour" but you get my drift). Did anyone bother me? No. Was my room clean? Yes, plus some newer hotels don't have fridge and microwave and this room did. Was my room fancy? No. Did the WiFi work? Yes. Did anything keep me up or awake at night? No. Was the staff friendly? They were neither friendly nor unfriendly... they did their jobs well. So if you come with the right expectations, I absolutely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Alomar

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lunel

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Giod
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelynne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Abbas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Separate need of repairs. Plumbing is noisy. noise from next door. No carers. Pluming leak noise. AC units are ancient and extremely noisy. Staff were kind and nice, my rating is based on the fact that I needed to get some rest but after suffering until 5AM, I switch to another hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taina Ben, Spring Valley

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

8/10 Good

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came snd stayed for a sports tournament. The property was very clean and you could tell that they prioritize cleanliness. The furniture was a little worn but functional. It would have been great to have a light breakfast and a vending machine but there were food options nearby. The staff was very friendly and helpful which i liked.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

sunnie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas, Wasilla

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We needed a quick place to stay before getting an early flight. The place seemed clean but very dated. Shower water was hot and microwave worked.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It was nice and all but the heater didn’t work and the tv didn’t have cable 😅 but other than that it was alright lol
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025