The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square - Cambridge

$$$$||View on mapCambridge, United States of AmericaBennett Street 1, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02138|
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The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square - Cambridge
Bennett Street 1, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02138·View on map
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Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.6
Comfort9.4
Cleanliness9.1
Staff9.1
Who stays here
Families29%
Business27%
Solo18%
Couples17%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.8Great
Free WiFi10.0
Location9.6
Comfort9.4
Cleanliness9.1
Staff9.1
Who stays here
Families29%
Business27%
Solo18%
Couples17%

AAA Four Diamond hotel in Harvard Square with the Regattabar jazz club

Dining & Entertainment

The Charles Hotel has an in-house jazz venue, the Regattabar, known for top-tier performances. Henrietta's Table is an award-winning restaurant serving farm-to-table cuisine. Bar Enza offers Italian dining with a focus on local ingredients.

Rooms & Design

The Charles Hotel Cambridge offers 303 well-appointed rooms, including 46 suites with Shaker-style furniture and carrara marble bathrooms. Rooms feature rain showers and views of Harvard Square. Distinctive New England design combines rustic furnishings with modern amenities.

Spa & Fitness

The Corbu Spa & Salon offers treatments using local, organic products. The state-of-the-art fitness center is available for all guests. Spa facilities include a lounge, locker rooms, and various massage and body treatments.

Location & Activities

Charles Hotel in Harvard Square sits on the edge of the Harvard campus, minutes from the Charles River. Guests can explore the neighborhood with the complimentary bike program. Walking tours and classes about local culture are available.

Business & Events

The Charles Hotel Massachusetts provides 18000 square feet of event space for weddings and business meetings. Meeting facilities include banquet halls and conference rooms. The hotel is a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts and holds the AAA Four Diamond Award.

  • Location: Harvard Square, adjacent to Harvard University
  • Dining: Award-winning farm-to-table restaurant Henrietta's Table
  • Entertainment: In-house jazz club Regattabar
  • Wellness: Corbu Spa & Salon with organic treatments
  • Rooms: 303 rooms including 46 suites
  • Business: 18000 sq ft of event space
  • Pet-Friendly: Comprehensive dog-friendly policies
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 12:00
Amenities
High-speed internet access is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
Languages
English, Spanish, Chinese, Hindi, Bahasa Indonesian, Serbian, Tagalog / Filipino
Building
Number of floors:10
Number of rooms:280
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Rooms and availability

King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
Deluxe Renovated
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Private bathroom
Deluxe King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Internet

Internet access

Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage

Baggage storage

Locker room

24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Coffee shop

Shuttle

Paid shuttle service

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Spa and relaxation

Pedicure

Manicure

Facial

Waxing

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Car rental
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Stores/Commercial services
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Picnic area/ Tables
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Live entertainment
  • Garden area
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Sauna
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Waxing
  • Facial
  • Treatment room
  • Beauty treatment
  • Back massage
  • Head massage
  • Full body massage
  • Foot massage

Room features

  • Free Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock
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Essential information about The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square

💵 Lowest room price 217 US$
📏 Distance to center 200 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 8.6 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Logan, BOS

Location

Bennett Street 1, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02138
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Bennett Street 1, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02138
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Bennett Street 1, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, 02138
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
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Square
Harvard Square
100 yd
Art object
John Harvard Statue
100 yd
Harvard University
Harvard Yard
100 yd
0 Harvard Sq
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100 yd
Parks
John F. Kennedy Park
100 yd
Square
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Harvard University Herbaria
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Church
Parish of Saint Paul
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Church
St. John the Evangelist Monastery Chapel
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Restaurant
Henrietta's Table
100 yd
Restaurant
Regattabar
100 yd
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