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4.0 out of 5

"we enjoyed our short stay here a lot. Coming back for sure. " More

By a verified traveller on Sat 26 Jan 2019

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max
£274* Per night/room 30 Mar - 31 Mar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Suite (Deans)

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Hotel Description

The Charles Hotel's good location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Harvard University. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus 3 restaurants and 3 bars. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.

  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Enjoy American cuisine at Henrietta's Table, one of the property's 3 restaurants and 3 bars/lounges
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking and self-parking available for a fee
  • Treat yourself to manicures and pedicures, massages or facials at the spa
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and a porter
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and complimentary bicycles
  • Guests speak favourably about the location and the helpful staff
  • Steps from Harvard University and 6 minutes by car from Fenway Park
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area

The Charles Hotel ratings based on 3 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.0 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 5.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for The Charles Hotel

Everyone (3)
2 out of 5
Have only been here an hour and it’s clearly a property that is under staffed. I hardly write negative reviews but here we are faced with a property that over sells itself. Price is too high for this hotel.

Posted by on 12 Mar 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

18 Mar 2024 by The Charles Hotel

Dear Jean, We apologize that your stay was not as we would have wanted you to experience. Please contact us directly so we may be of future assistance for an excellent visit.The Charles Hotel

5 out of 5
we enjoyed our short stay here a lot. Coming back for sure.

Posted by on 26 Jan 2019

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5 out of 5
Great hotel very close to Harvard Square. Rooms where quiet and comfortable. All staff were friendly and efficient. We will stay again when visiting our daughter in Harvard.

Posted by on 18 Aug 2017

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Property Features

The Charles Hotel offers its guests a full-service spa, a 24-hour fitness centre, and complimentary bicycles. There are 3 restaurants on site, along with a nearby 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 centre, 18 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 17997 square feet (1672 square metres) and includes conference space. A library, multilingual staff, and gift shops/news stands are also featured at the business-friendly The Charles Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. A complete renovation of The Charles Hotel was completed in August 2021. This Cambridge hotel is smoke free.

  • 303 guestrooms or units
  • 10 levels
  • 3 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • 17997 sq ft of conference space
  • 1672 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1985
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are 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
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Free WiFi
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free cots/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Self parking (surcharge) , Valet parking (surcharge)

Transport

  • Train station: Union Square Station (3.3 km / 2 mi)
  • Metro station: Harvard Square Station (0.4 km / 0.3 mi)
  • Parking: Valet parking and self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

The Charles Hotel offers 303 accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature down duvets and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay-per-view films. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath, dressing gowns, slippers and designer toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Fridges and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Separate bedroom
  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Minibar
  • HD television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Films for purchase
  • Fridge available
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Down blanket
  • Bath or shower
  • Cots (free)
  • Rollaway beds (surcharge)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Long distance calls (free)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Dressing gowns
  • Slippers
  • Designer toiletries
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Sound-insulated rooms
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11 AM.

Henrietta's Table – This restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Noir Bar – This cocktail bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Bar Enza – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Open daily.

Regattabar Jazz Club – This bar specialises in American cuisine and only serves light fare. Reservations are required. Open selected days.

Pronto – This bistro specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and light fare. Open daily.

Nearby Activities

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

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

  • Free bicycles on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Health or beauty spa nearby

Spa Services

The on-site 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.

  • Number of treatment rooms 4
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Hot stone massage
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Prenatal massage
  • Sports massage
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by noon

Payment types

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 cots (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmationService animals are exempt from fees.

Policies

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.

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. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Children stay free - maximum age 17
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Children stay free
  • State tax ID - C0015240490
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Number of children who can stay free - 2
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

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: from approximately USD 10 to 40 for adults and from USD 10 to 40 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: USD 45.00 per day
  • Valet parking fee: USD 50.00 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.

Hotel Names

  • Charles Cambridge
  • Charles Hotel
  • Charles Hotel Cambridge
  • Hotel Charles
  • The Charles Hotel Hotel
  • The Charles Hotel Cambridge
  • The Charles Hotel Hotel Cambridge

You should know

  • 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 aged 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).

Awards & Affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

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