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The Charles Hotel

The Charles Hotel

Cambridge Massachusetts
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 12:00 PM
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 spa 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.

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.

Property Details

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.

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Coworking spaces
  • Number of meeting rooms - 18
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1672
  • Free wired internet
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Sailing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of bars/lounges - 3
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Multilingual staff
  • Electric car charging station
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 6
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Elevator
  • Covered parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Covered parking
  • Ballroom
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Dog exercise area
  • Meeting rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Wedding services
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 40
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 102
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Porter/bellhop
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Library
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Conference space
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Computer station
  • Hair salon
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • ATM/banking
  • Conference space size (feet) - 17997
  • 24-hour business center
  • Concierge services

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until anytime. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

  • 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

Other details

Satisfy your appetite with American cuisine at Henrietta's Table, one of the hotel's 3 restaurants. Relax with a refreshing drink 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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Harvard University - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Harvard Square - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Harvard Hall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Harvard Law School - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Harvard University Art Museums - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Charles River Esplanade - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Somerville Theatre - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Boston University - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - 3.2 km / 2 mi
MIT Museum - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Agganis Arena - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Kendall Square - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Paradise Rock Club - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
Tufts University - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
The nearest airports are:
Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 13.7 km / 8.5 mi
Logan International Airport (BOS) - 13.4 km / 8.3 mi
Bedford, MA (BED-Laurence G. Hanscom Field) - 21.1 km / 13.1 mi
Norwood, MA (OWD-Norwood Memorial) - 38.2 km / 23.7 mi
Beverly, MA (BVY-Beverly Municipal) - 36.7 km / 22.8 mi
The preferred airport for The Charles Hotel is Logan International Airport (BOS).

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section).
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.


Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Masks are available to guests
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Protective clothing is available to guests
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Gloves are available to guests
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10–40 for adults, and USD 10–40 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 45.00 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 50.00 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

One Bennett Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, United States