The Charles Hotel
4.0 star property
4-star luxury hotel near Harvard University
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Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Popular amenities
- Spa
- Bar
- Housekeeping
Explore the area
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
- Harvard UniversityPlace, Harvard University3 min walk
- Harvard SquarePlace, Harvard Square5 min walk
- Boston Calling Music FestivalPlace, Boston Calling Music Festival11 min walk
- Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)10 min drive
Room options
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
77 reviews
(77 reviews)
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
39 reviews
(39 reviews)
- 25 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 reviews
(7 reviews)
- 42 sq m
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Suite (Deans)
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
8 reviews
(8 reviews)
- 44 sq m
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
4 reviews
(4 reviews)
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed
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Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway on request)
10.010.0 out of 10
Exceptional
1 review
(1 review)
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
Studio, Kitchenette
- Sleeps 3
- 1 King Bed
Suite
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Double Beds
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Fellows King Suite
- Sleeps 3
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Deluxe King Room
- Sleeps 3
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Ada Accessible 1 King
- Sleeps 3
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Deluxe Room With Two Double Beds
- Sleeps 4
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Ada Accessible 2 Doubles
- Sleeps 4
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Deans Suite
- Sleeps 3
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Chancellor King Suite
- Sleeps 2
Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway On Request)
- Sleeps 4
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About the area
Cambridge
West Cambridge stay.A stay at this West Cambridge hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Harvard University and 3 miles (5 km) of Fenway Park. Hynes Convention Center and Boston Symphony Hall are also within 3 miles (5 km).
What's nearby
- Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- American Repertory Theater - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Harvard Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Harvard Law School - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- Boston Calling Music Festival - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
- Union Square Station - 5 min drive
- Harvard Square Station - 5 min walk
- Logan International Airport (BOS) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- Charlie's Kitchen - 1 min walk
- Henrietta's Table - 2 min walk
- Dunkin' - 2 min walk
- Shake Shack - 2 min walk
- Flour Bakery + Cafe - 2 min walk
About this property
The Charles Hotel
4-star luxury hotel near Harvard University
The Charles Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness center, and complimentary bicycles. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 3 bars/lounges. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.
Business amenities include a 24-hour business center, 18 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 17997 square feet (1672 square meters) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at the luxury The Charles Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of The Charles Hotel was completed in August 2021.
This 4-star Cambridge hotel is smoke free.
- 303 guestrooms or units
- 10 levels
- 3 dining venues
- 3 bars or lounges
- Meeting rooms
- 17997 sq ft of conference space
- 1672 sq m of conference space
- Built in 1985
- Deli
- Charging station for electric cars
- Business center (24 hours)
- Conference space
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Coffee in lobby
- Dry cleaning
- Self-service laundry
- Front desk (24 hours)
- Express check-out
- Staff is multilingual
- Storage area for luggage
- Front-desk safe
- Car service
- Concierge
- Wedding services available
- Library
- Gift shop
- Beauty salon
- Newspapers in lobby (free)
- ATM
- Bellhop
- Elevator
- No smoking on site
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.
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.
Awards and affiliations
The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.
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Property amenities
Family friendly
- In-room crib
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator on request
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
- Snack bar/deli
- Soundproofed rooms
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)
- Covered valet parking on site (USD 55 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
Things to do
- 24-hour gym
- Free bicycle rentals
- Full-service spa
- Library
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
Room amenities
Entertainment
- 50-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels
- Pay movies
Bedroom
- Down comforter
- Free crib
- Hypo-allergenic bedding
- Premium bedding
- Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
- Bathrobes
- Bathtub or shower
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Designer toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Towels provided
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
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
- Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
- Only dogs and cats are allowed
- Maximum 1 pets
- An off-leash area is available
- Restrictions apply
- For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per day.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- 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 50.00 per day
- Covered valet parking fee: USD 55.00 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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.
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. The tax ID number is C0015240490. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
We should mention
- Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
- Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
- To make arrangements to bring your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
Property is also known as
Charles Cambridge
Charles Hotel
Charles Hotel Cambridge
Hotel Charles
The Charles Hotel Hotel
The Charles Hotel Cambridge
The Charles Hotel Hotel Cambridge