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3 restaurants; breakfast, lunch, dinner, and brunch served
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $477
$412 nightly
$477 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 10 - Jul 11

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One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138
  • Place, Brattle Theatre
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 273 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(47 reviews)
  • 273 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 448 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite (Deans) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite (Deans)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • 475 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway on request) | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

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

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

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

Studio, Kitchenette

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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

  • Brattle Theatre - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Harvard University - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • American Repertory Theater - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Harvard Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Massachusetts Hall - 5 min walk - 0.3 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
  • ‪Lou's - ‬3 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.

Corbu Spa & Salon has 7 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 transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 60 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65 per day; 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
  • Concerts/live shows
  • 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

  • 7 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 60 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 65.00 per day (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

Charles Cambridge
Charles Hotel
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Hotel Charles
The Charles Hotel Hotel
The Charles Hotel Cambridge
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The Charles Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 786 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 132 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 25 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 1003 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Syed

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room and staff were great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel. Comfortable, clean, quiet
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, great location, nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All around amazing stay. Clean, well-appointed room. Great minibar. Staff was friendly and helpful. Had breakfast and dinner at Henrietta's Table- both meals were excellent. I even got a meal discount because I was attending a show at A.R.T.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room very well appointed and gym was the stand out
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teeraporn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a warm and cozy place with great amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was perfect; clean - beautiful room, kind reception,etc.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

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

Annegrethe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room, nice late checkout (noon) and super helpful staff. Also, the proximity to Harvard Kennedy School was a big plus in the fierce winter weather. Polite and helpful doormen and easy access to taxis for the (nearby) airport. Couldn't wish for more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, restaurants and bars, atmosphere was beautiful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Katelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff is nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon

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
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10/10 Excellent

John C

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and friendly, helpful staff!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mario Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room! Great hotel! Great staff! Great location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karin

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
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10/10 Excellent

oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great Experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026