The Charles Hotel

Overview
1 Bennett St., Cambridge, MA 02138 United States
Call to book 1-800-219-2797
Group Sales: 1-800-906-2871
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The Charles Hotel is located in the heart of Cambridge, near Harvard University, and offers a variety of amenities including a spa, multiple dining options, and pet-friendly accommodations.

Highlights
Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
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4.0
12-Jul-2026
"Average hotel with exceptional people"

The hotel itself isn't any nicer than a Hilton, for example, but the staff do provide an excellent customer service experience. That said, if there were a Hilton or the like nearby, I'd save the extra money and stay there. This hotel excels mostly in terms of sheer location.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jul 09 to Sun Jul 12 2026 at a $685.42 average nightly rate.
5.0
19-May-2026
"Amazing"

Best location service and quality!

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri May 15 to Tue May 19 2026 at a $537.40 average nightly rate.
4.0
18-Jan-2026
"Perfect"

The pillows were perfect and the mattress. We loved our stay.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jan 14 to Thu Jan 15 2026 at a $480.99 average nightly rate.
5.0
01-Dec-2025
"Perfect everything and everybody was perfect"

Our favorite Boston/Cambridge hotel hands down.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri Nov 28 to Sun Nov 30 2025 at a $255.99 average nightly rate.
5.0
21-Jul-2025
"Lovely, relaxing and comfortable bed!"

Easy check in and out, room clean, well decorated, bathroom updated, bed very comfortable.

(Individual traveler, booked 1 room)
Verified Review, stayed from Fri Jul 18 to Sat Jul 19 2025 at a $353.99 average nightly rate.
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Check-In 3:00 PM - anytime

Check-Out 12:00 PM

Year of Last Renovation: 2021

Floors: 10

Rooms: 303

Corridors: All Rooms Have Interior Hallways

Non Smoking Rooms: 303

Handicap Rooms: 4

Suites: 45

Room Windows: Windows Do Open

Cleaning Frequency: Daily

Meeting Rooms: 18

Dist. to Food/Bars: On-site

Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 0.3 Mi

Dist. to Nearest Gym: On-site

Nightly Parking: 40

Total Taxes: 15.95%

Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD

Cancellation: 48 hour (by 4:00 pm EST)

Check-In Instructions:

  • 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
  • 24-hour business center
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM/banking
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Books
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Check In: 3:00 PM - anytime
  • Check Out: 12:00 PM
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Computer station
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Concierge services
  • Conference space
  • Conference space size (feet) - 17997
  • Conference space size (meters) - 1672
  • Covered parking
  • Covered parking
  • Coworking spaces
  • Dog exercise area
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Electric car charging station
  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 102
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 40
  • Express check-out
  • Fishing nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Free wired internet
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Full-service spa
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hair salon
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Library
  • Limo or town car service available
  • Luggage storage
  • Maximum number of pets per room 1
  • Meeting rooms
  • Multilingual staff
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 6
  • Number of bars/lounges - 3
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 18
  • Number of restaurants - 3
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pets allowed
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Sailing nearby
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Spa services on site
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Valet parking (surcharge)
  • Wedding services
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant

Breakfast available at the renowned Henrietta's Table restaurant, featuring farm-to-table cuisine served in a warm and inviting environment.

Onsite parking garage available. $40 self parking, $45 valet parking. Complimentary charging station available for electric vehicles.

Complimentary Wi-Fi offered in guestrooms and meeting spaces.

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

Cashless transactions are available

Day 1

Breakfast Tatte Bakery & Cafe - Enjoy delicious pastries and coffee in a cozy atmosphere. Located 0.3 miles from The Charles Hotel.
Lunch Oleana - A Mediterranean-inspired restaurant with a beautiful outdoor patio. Located 0.7 miles from The Charles Hotel.
Dinner Craigie on Main - A popular farm-to-table restaurant known for its innovative dishes. Located 0.5 miles from The Charles Hotel.
Activity Harvard Square - Explore the vibrant square filled with shops, restaurants, and street performers. Located 0.4 miles from The Charles Hotel.

Day 2

Breakfast Cafe Luna - Enjoy a hearty breakfast with a variety of options. Located 0.2 miles from The Charles Hotel.
Lunch The Friendly Toast - A quirky diner with a creative menu and retro decor. Located 0.3 miles from The Charles Hotel.
Dinner Mamma Maria - An Italian restaurant serving homemade pasta and classic dishes. Located 0.6 miles from The Charles Hotel.
Activity MIT Museum - Discover the fascinating world of science and technology at this interactive museum. Located 1.2 miles from The Charles Hotel.

Day 3

Breakfast Pavement Coffeehouse - Start your day with a delicious cup of coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Located 0.4 miles from The Charles Hotel.
Lunch Grendel's Den - A cozy pub offering comfort food and a wide selection of beers. Located 0.5 miles from The Charles Hotel.
Dinner Legal Sea Foods - A seafood restaurant known for its fresh catches and New England specialties. Located 0.8 miles from The Charles Hotel.
Activity Charles River Esplanade - Enjoy a leisurely walk or bike ride along the scenic riverfront. Located 0.2 miles from The Charles Hotel.

FAQs about The Charles Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 3:00 PM - anytime 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 303 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at The Charles Hotel?

Yes, they have 18 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at The Charles Hotel?

Breakfast available at the renowned Henrietta's Table restaurant, featuring farm-to-table cuisine served in a warm and inviting environment.

What parking is available at The Charles Hotel?

Onsite parking garage available. $40 self parking, $45 valet parking. Complimentary charging station available for electric vehicles.

How much does internet cost?

Complimentary Wi-Fi offered in guestrooms and meeting spaces.

Is there a gym at The Charles Hotel?

Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.

Is The Charles Hotel pet friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed. Pets allowed with $50 pet fee per stay.

Is there shuttle service at The Charles Hotel?

Logan International Airport 7 miles/approximately 15 minutes $45 one way taxi expense No shuttle available

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.

Comstock
27 x 26 x 8 • 702 sqft.
Banquet
40/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
20
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
25
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
50
Theater Layout
Reception
50
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:3
Columns:2
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?Yes
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Rogers & Stratton
28 x 18 x 9 • 504 sqft.
Banquet
30/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
20
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
24
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
25
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
50
Theater Layout
Reception
40
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:3
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Kennedy A
29 x 33 x 9 • 957 sqft.
Banquet
60/60
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
35
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
25
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
80
Theater Layout
Reception
80
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Kennedy B
29 x 33 x 9 • 957 sqft.
Banquet
60/60
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
35
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
25
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
80
Theater Layout
Reception
80
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Lowell & Conant Rooms
37 x 43 x 12 • 1591 sqft.
Banquet
80/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
80
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
50
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
170
Theater Layout
Reception
175
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Ballroom Section
Floor Level:3
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Brattle
27 x 32 x 9 • 864 sqft.
Banquet
50/50
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
30
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
20
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
60
Theater Layout
Reception
60
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Windows:2
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Hamilton
22 x 19 x 7 • 418 sqft.
Banquet
30/30
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
18
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
14
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
40
Theater Layout
Reception
40
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:Ground Level
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?Yes
Wadsworth A&B
18 x 43 x 12 • 1548 sqft.
Banquet
80/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
80
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
50
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
100
Theater Layout
Reception
150
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Ballroom Section
Floor Level:3
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?Yes
Built In A/V?Yes
Agassiz
29 x 24 x 8 • 696 sqft.
Banquet
40/--
Banquet Space Layout
U-Shape
24
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
25
Boardroom Meeting Space
Theater
50
Theater Layout
Reception
50
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:3
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Lowell
37 x 43 x 12 • 1591 sqft.
Banquet
120/120
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
80
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
50
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
160
Theater Layout
Reception
175
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Ballroom Section
Floor Level:3
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Compton
30 x 18 x 8 • 540 sqft.
Banquet
36/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
25
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
24
U Shape Meeting Layout
Boardroom
25
Boardroom Meeting Space
Reception
40
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:3
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Conant
37 x 43 x 12 • 1591 sqft.
Banquet
120/120
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
80
Classroom Meeting Layout
U-Shape
50
U Shape Meeting Layout
Theater
150
Theater Layout
Reception
175
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Ballroom Section
Floor Level:3
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Charles Ballroom
110 x 43 x 12 • 4730 sqft.
Banquet
400/--
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
275
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
500
Theater Layout
Reception
600
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:3
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?Yes
Built In A/V?Yes
Charles Ballroom
110 x 43 x 12 • 4730 sqft.
Banquet
400/400
Banquet Space Layout
Classroom
300
Classroom Meeting Layout
Theater
550
Theater Layout
Reception
600
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Ballroom
Floor Level:3
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Walker Board Room
20 x 13 x 8 • 260 sqft.
Banquet
10/--
Banquet Space Layout
Boardroom
10
Boardroom Meeting Space
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Doriot Board Room
20 x 13 x 8 • 260 sqft.
Banquet
10/--
Banquet Space Layout
Boardroom
10
Boardroom Meeting Space
Room Details
Room Type:General Meeting Room
Floor Level:3
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Pre-Assembly A
54 x 33 x 8 • 1782 sqft.
Reception
180
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Foyer
Floor Level:3
Natural Light?:No
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
Pre-Assembly B
34 x 18 x 9 • 612 sqft.
Reception
30
Reception Desk for Meeting
Room Details
Room Type:Foyer
Floor Level:3
Windows:1
Natural Light?:Yes
Obstructions?No
Built In Screens?No
Built In Stage?No
Built In A/V?No
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