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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 447 guest reviews
- With an indoor pool!
- Fitness / Gym is on-site
- 294 rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 10 floors
- Hotel has 45 suites
- Check-in time: 3:00 pm
- Group booking rating of 10.0/10
- 31 meeting rooms in hotel
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Room Types
Check RatesIprefer Member Rate Deluxe 1 King Featherbed 273sqft Free WiFi Fitness Center Accessible
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
The Charles Hotel, a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts is situated in the heart of Harvard Square, the cultural and intellectual capital of the nation. Surrounded by Harvard's storied quads and only steps away from the Charles River, the Square is known for its blend of sophistication and youthful vitality. It is the perfect setting for the traveler who wants to experience it all. While located merely 10 minutes from downtown Boston, Cambridge is known for having its own cultural identity and is often referred to as "Boston's Left Bank." Visitors from around the world come to experience the diverse array of attractions, theaters, museums, historic spots, cafés and shopping that this multicultural mecca offers. With a dozen art and science museums, street fairs, festivals and farmers' markets, there is something for everyone, from first-time visitors to Massachusetts natives. Adjacent to Harvard University. Steps from the John F. Kennedy Memorial Park & the Charles River. Down the street
Map of The Charles Hotel
Verified Reviews of The Charles Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "A respite and a pleasure."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Wonderful service. Customized care. Friendly engaged staff. Perfect location.
Marion B. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
26-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 24 to Tue Jul 25 2023 at a $593.10 average nightly rate. 
"Very Good Breakfast"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Breakfast is very good.
James H. (Group coordinator, booked 5 rooms), from
08-Jul-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 07 to Sun Jul 09 2023 at a $577.00 average nightly rate. "Friendly staff, clean rooms, appreciate pet friendly environment. Very cozy atmosphere and excellent"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Friendly staff, clean rooms, appreciate pet friendly environment.
Fioretta G. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
30-Apr-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Apr 20 to Wed Apr 26 2023 at a 2398482.19 average nightly rate. "Great Gym"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
The gym is a great addition.
Carl H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
09-Apr-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Apr 06 to Fri Apr 07 2023 at a $580.00 average nightly rate. "Clean & Comfy"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Nice, clean and comfortable. I always get same good level of service and upkeep.
Martin C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
07-Feb-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Feb 04 to Sun Feb 05 2023 at a $460.99 average nightly rate. "Excellent"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Excellent
John A. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
11-Jun-2022 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jun 06 to Fri Jun 10 2022 at a £1190.56 average nightly rate. Property Description
While hotels in our class may offer a certain standard of luxury, none but The Charles Hotel delivers that luxury with such style. Our simple, relaxed elegance reflects our fine New England upbringing. Free of pretense, full of intelligence, rich with history and an abundance of accolades. Laden with amenities and gracious service. Lodging as comfortable as our signature quilts, as sophisticated as our selection of wines. Our 294 spacious guest rooms, including 45 suites, reflect a passionate commitment to celebrate the spirit of our original surroundings. A stay with us is like a visit with an old friend - one that happens to have impeccable taste, a gourmet chef, the best café table in Harvard Square, and a wealth of Boston travel information at your disposal.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 pm |
| Check Out: | 12:00 pm |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2011 |
| Floors: | 10 |
| Rooms: | 294 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 294 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Suites: | 45 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 31 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 33506 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 500 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: 48 hour (by 4:00 pm EST) | |
| Nightly Parking: | $36 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 25% |
| Total Taxes: | 14.45% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| Avg. Continental Breakfast Cost: | 34.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Plated Breakfast Cost: | 36.00 Per Person |
| Avg. Buffet Breakfast Cost: | 40.00 Per Person |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Breakfast in room
- Car rental
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary newspaper
- Concierge service
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Dinner available
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Garage
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Licensed bar
- Mini bar
- Movies in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- 24 hours room service
- Safe in rooms
- Sauna
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Shower
- Shows or evening entertainment
- Swimming pool - indoor
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Television
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Logan International Airport7 miles/approximately 15 minutes$45 one way taxi expenseNo shuttle available
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at The Charles Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at The Charles Hotel.
Feel free to use the The Charles Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Cambridge event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) | Size (sqft.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Longfellow Room | 56 x 28 x 9 | 1568 | 100/-- | -- | 55 | -- | 45 | 36 | --/-- | 120 | 125 | -- |
Close This Longfellow RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1568 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 56 x 28 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Longfellow | 56 x 28 x 9 | 1568 | 100/100 | -- | 55 | -- | 45 | -- | --/-- | 120 | 125 | -- |
Close This LongfellowRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1568 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 56 x 28 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Longfellow A | 28 x 28 x 9 | 784 | 50/50 | -- | 25 | -- | 20 | -- | --/-- | 60 | 70 | -- |
Close This Longfellow ARoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 784 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 28 x 28 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Kennedy Room | 57 x 33 x 9 | 1881 | 120/-- | -- | 70 | -- | 50 | 40 | --/-- | 160 | 150 | -- |
Close This Kennedy RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1881 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 57 x 33 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Brattle Room | 27 x 32 x 9 | 864 | 50/-- | -- | 30 | -- | 20 | 20 | --/-- | 60 | 80 | -- |
Close This Brattle RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 864 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 32 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Longfellow B | 28 x 28 x 9 | 784 | 50/50 | -- | 25 | -- | 20 | -- | --/-- | 60 | 70 | -- |
Close This Longfellow BRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 784 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 28 x 28 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Kennedy | 57 x 33 x 9 | 1881 | 120/120 | -- | 70 | -- | 50 | -- | --/-- | 160 | 150 | -- |
Close This KennedyRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1881 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 57 x 33 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Hamilton Room | 22 x 19 x 7 | 418 | 30/-- | -- | 18 | -- | 14 | 14 | --/-- | 40 | 40 | -- |
Close This Hamilton RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 418 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 22 x 19 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Eliot Room | 19 x 12 x 8 | 228 | 10/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Eliot RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 228 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 19 x 12 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? Yes Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Kennedy A | 29 x 33 x 9 | 957 | 60/60 | -- | 35 | -- | 25 | -- | --/-- | 80 | 80 | -- |
Close This Kennedy ARoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 957 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 29 x 33 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Kennedy B | 29 x 33 x 9 | 957 | 60/60 | -- | 35 | -- | 25 | -- | --/-- | 80 | 80 | -- |
Close This Kennedy BRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 957 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 29 x 33 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Charles Ballroom | 110 x 43 x 12 | 4730 | 400/-- | -- | 275 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 500 | 600 | -- |
Close This Charles BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 4730 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 110 x 43 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? Yes Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Lowell & Conant Rooms | 37 x 43 x 12 | 1591 | 80/-- | -- | 80 | -- | 50 | -- | --/-- | 170 | 175 | -- |
Close This Lowell & Conant RoomsRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1591 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 37 x 43 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Brattle | 27 x 32 x 9 | 864 | 50/50 | -- | 30 | -- | 20 | -- | --/-- | 60 | 60 | -- |
Close This BrattleRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 864 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 32 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 2 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Hamilton | 22 x 19 x 7 | 418 | 30/30 | -- | 18 | -- | 14 | -- | --/-- | 40 | 40 | -- |
Close This HamiltonRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 418 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 22 x 19 x 7 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Wadsworth A&B | 18 x 43 x 12 | 1548 | 80/-- | -- | 80 | -- | 50 | -- | --/-- | 100 | 150 | -- |
Close This Wadsworth A&BRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1548 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 18 x 43 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? Yes Built In A/V? Yes Amenities Available
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| Comstock | 27 x 26 x 8 | 702 | 40/-- | -- | 20 | -- | 20 | 25 | --/-- | 50 | 50 | -- |
Close This ComstockRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 702 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 27 x 26 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 2 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? Yes Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Eliot | 19 x 12 x 8 | 228 | 10/10 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This EliotRoom Type: Boardroom Total Size: 228 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 19 x 12 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Ground Level Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Charles Ballroom | 110 x 43 x 12 | 4730 | 400/400 | -- | 300 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 550 | 600 | -- |
Close This Charles BallroomRoom Type: Ballroom Total Size: 4730 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 110 x 43 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Agassiz | 29 x 24 x 8 | 696 | 40/-- | -- | -- | -- | 24 | 25 | --/-- | 50 | 50 | -- |
Close This AgassizRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 696 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 29 x 24 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Compton | 30 x 18 x 8 | 540 | 36/-- | -- | 25 | -- | 24 | 25 | --/-- | -- | 40 | -- |
Close This ComptonRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 540 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 30 x 18 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Lowell | 37 x 43 x 12 | 1591 | 120/120 | -- | 80 | -- | 50 | -- | --/-- | 160 | 175 | -- |
Close This LowellRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1591 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 37 x 43 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Conant | 37 x 43 x 12 | 1591 | 120/120 | -- | 80 | -- | 50 | -- | --/-- | 150 | 175 | -- |
Close This ConantRoom Type: Ballroom Section Total Size: 1591 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 37 x 43 x 12 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Rogers & Stratton | 28 x 18 x 9 | 504 | 30/-- | -- | 20 | -- | 24 | 25 | --/-- | 50 | 40 | -- |
Close This Rogers & StrattonRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 504 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 28 x 18 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Leverett Board Room | 25 x 12 x 8 | 300 | 10/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Leverett Board RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 300 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 25 x 12 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Walker Board Room | 20 x 13 x 8 | 260 | 10/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Walker Board RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 260 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Doriot Board Room | 20 x 13 x 8 | 260 | 10/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Doriot Board RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 260 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Pre-Assembly A | 54 x 33 x 8 | 1782 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 180 | -- |
Close This Pre-Assembly ARoom Type: Foyer Total Size: 1782 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 54 x 33 x 8 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| Pre-Assembly B | 34 x 18 x 9 | 612 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 30 | -- |
Close This Pre-Assembly BRoom Type: Foyer Total Size: 612 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 34 x 18 x 9 Ft. Floor Level: 3 Columns: 0 Windows: 1 Natural Light?: Yes Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available
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| SmallMeetingRoom | 0 x 0 x 0 | 260 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This SmallMeetingRoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 260 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| LargeMeetingRoom | 0 x 0 x 0 | 4730 | --/-- | -- | 300 | 130 | 120 | -- | --/-- | 550 | 600 | -- |
Close This LargeMeetingRoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 4730 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 0 x 0 x 0 Ft. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about The Charles Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00 pm based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does The Charles Hotel have?
There are 294 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at The Charles Hotel?
Yes, they have 31 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Can I get a AAA rate at The Charles Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at The Charles Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at The Charles Hotel?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at The Charles Hotel?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property..
Testimonials:
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