Room Count: 294 Rooms
The Charles Hotel
Boston, United States
Harvard Square
294 Rooms
The Charles Hotel is a rare thing: an Ivy League hotel nestled in between Harvard and Radcliffe. Certainly with its red brick institutional exterior it’s practically part of the campus. Inside, however, it’s far from dormitory standard. The Charles Hotel is very Boston, with red apples at the front desk, burgundy armchairs, Shaker furniture, denim blue...
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Double or Twin Room - Disability Access
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King Room - Disability Access
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Deluxe Double or Twin Room
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Deluxe King Room
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Junior Suite
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Suite
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One Bennett Street, Boston, MA, 02138, USA
Nearby
The Charles Hotel
Boston, United States
Harvard Square
T
he Charles Hotel is a rare thing: an Ivy League hotel nestled in between Harvard and Radcliffe. Certainly with its red brick institutional exterior it’s practically part of the campus. Inside, however, it’s far from dormitory standard. The Charles Hotel is very Boston, with red apples at the front desk, burgundy armchairs, Shaker furniture, denim blue pillows, and pots of fresh flowers in your room. It’s comfortable enough for every brand of diva, from Barbra Streisand to Christina Ricci. Good news, Barbra. The walls at the Charles are astoundingly thick, so if you’re staying in the Presidential suite, you can practice on its baby grand until dawn.Though it’s marvelous year round, the Charles, like a true Yankee hotel, is best appreciated in winter. That’s when you can fully take in the cozy atmosphere and the shortbread and chamomile tea that they give you at turndown. The presence of a lap pool is unexpected, but beware of the strict timetable — especially for kids. There’s also a library with over 500 books, and room service will pick up any titles you’re after at Wordsworth, the local bookstore.
The Charles does come at an Ivy League price, but nowhere else will make you feel so completely part of your bookish, slightly precious locale. They’ll even hook you up with an alum to give you a tour of the university. But for the true Cambridge experience, you have to brunch at Henrietta’s, where Nobel winners from Harvard and MIT gossip over granola and waffles. (David Mamet loves the place so much he wrote a book about it.) Guaranteed, it will be some of the most stimulating conversation on the East Coast before ten o’clock AM. Oh, and the food’s not so bad either.
Room Count: 294 Rooms
Double or Twin Room - Disability Access
Only Club members can view insider rates
King Room - Disability Access
Only Club members can view insider rates
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Only Club members can view insider rates
Deluxe King Room
Only Club members can view insider rates
Junior Suite
Only Club members can view insider rates
Suite
Only Club members can view insider rates
Services & Amenities
- 24 hour front desk
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Free wi-fi
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
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Need to Know
Check in: 3:00 PM, Check Out 12:00 PM
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 50 per day.
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
People no matter the age stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Location
One Bennett Street, Boston, MA, 02138, USA
Nearby
Overview
Double or Twin Room - Disability Access
King Room - Disability Access
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
Deluxe King Room
Junior Suite
Suite
The Story
The Charles Hotel is a rare thing: an Ivy League hotel nestled in between Harvard and Radcliffe. Certainly with its red brick institutional exterior it’s practically part of the campus. Inside, however, it’s far from dormitory standard. The Charles Hotel is very Boston, with red apples at the front desk, burgundy armchairs, Shaker furniture, denim blue pillows, and pots of fresh flowers in your room. It’s comfortable enough for every brand of diva, from Barbra Streisand to Christina Ricci. Good news, Barbra. The walls at the Charles are astoundingly thick, so if you’re staying in the Presidential suite, you can practice on its baby grand until dawn.
Though it’s marvelous year round, the Charles, like a true Yankee hotel, is best appreciated in winter. That’s when you can fully take in the cozy atmosphere and the shortbread and chamomile tea that they give you at turndown. The presence of a lap pool is unexpected, but beware of the strict timetable — especially for kids. There’s also a library with over 500 books, and room service will pick up any titles you’re after at Wordsworth, the local bookstore.
The Charles does come at an Ivy League price, but nowhere else will make you feel so completely part of your bookish, slightly precious locale. They’ll even hook you up with an alum to give you a tour of the university. But for the true Cambridge experience, you have to brunch at Henrietta’s, where Nobel winners from Harvard and MIT gossip over granola and waffles. (David Mamet loves the place so much he wrote a book about it.) Guaranteed, it will be some of the most stimulating conversation on the East Coast before ten o’clock AM. Oh, and the food’s not so bad either.
Though it’s marvelous year round, the Charles, like a true Yankee hotel, is best appreciated in winter. That’s when you can fully take in the cozy atmosphere and the shortbread and chamomile tea that they give you at turndown. The presence of a lap pool is unexpected, but beware of the strict timetable — especially for kids. There’s also a library with over 500 books, and room service will pick up any titles you’re after at Wordsworth, the local bookstore.
The Charles does come at an Ivy League price, but nowhere else will make you feel so completely part of your bookish, slightly precious locale. They’ll even hook you up with an alum to give you a tour of the university. But for the true Cambridge experience, you have to brunch at Henrietta’s, where Nobel winners from Harvard and MIT gossip over granola and waffles. (David Mamet loves the place so much he wrote a book about it.) Guaranteed, it will be some of the most stimulating conversation on the East Coast before ten o’clock AM. Oh, and the food’s not so bad either.
Services & Amenities
- 24 hour front desk
- Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Free wi-fi
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Wheelchair accessible
- EV Charging Station
- Room service
- Concierge
- Valet parking
- Self service parking (charges apply)
- Off street parking
- Indoor swimming pool
- Adjoining rooms
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Bikes available
- Library
- Luggage storage
- Beauty salon
- Doctor on call
- Air conditioning
- Pets allowed (charges apply)
- Business center
- ATM/bank office
Hotel Policy
Check in: 3:00 PM, Check Out 12:00 PM
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Wired internet is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 50 per day.
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Children of any age are allowed.
Children up to and including 6 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
People no matter the age stay for US$20 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
Double or Twin Room - Disability Access
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.
Bedding
This room features 2 Double Beds and is approximately 269 ft²/25 m².
Amenities
- adjoining room on request (charges apply)
- air conditioning
- bathtub/shower combo
- central heating
- closet
- coffee/tea
- desk
- hairdryer
- minifridge
- phones
- standard television
- television
King Room - Disability Access
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath or a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned triple room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe and a safe deposit box. The unit offers 1 bed.
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 269 ft²/25 m².
Amenities
- adjoining room on request (charges apply)
- air conditioning
- bathtub/shower combo
- central heating
- closet
- coffee/tea
- desk
- hairdryer
- minifridge
- phones
- standard television
- television
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
This room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, and a work desk.
Bedding
This room features 2 Double Beds and is approximately 269 ft²/25 m².
Amenities
- adjoining room on request (charges apply)
- air conditioning
- bathtub/shower combo
- central heating
- closet
- coffee/tea
- desk
- hairdryer
- minifridge
- phones
- standard television
- television
Deluxe King Room
This room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a seating area, and a work desk.
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 269 ft²/25 m².
Amenities
- adjoining room on request (charges apply)
- air conditioning
- bathtub/shower combo
- central heating
- closet
- coffee/tea
- desk
- minifridge
- phones
- standard television
- television
Junior Suite
The suite has 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower and free toiletries. The suite offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, heating, as well as a TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 452 ft²/42 m².
Amenities
- adjoining room on request (charges apply)
- air conditioning
- bathtub/shower combo
- central heating
- closet
- desk
- minifridge
- phones
- standard television
Suite
This spacious suite offers a bedroom with King-sized bed, and a separate living area with a sofa bed.
Bedding
This room features 1 King Bed and is approximately 473 ft²/44 m².
Amenities
- air conditioning
- bathtub/shower combo
- central heating
- closet
- desk
- hairdryer
- minifridge
- phones
- standard television
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