Experience the charm of The Charles. The Charles Hotel is a proud member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts and a AAA Four Diamond award-winning hotel. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, bordering the Harvard campus and a mere 10 minutes from downtown Boston's world-class attractions and Logan International Airport, our location is unparalleled. At The Charles Hotel, we pride ourselves on offering an understated, elegant charm that seamlessly combines with the warmth and ambiance of a New England home. Picture yourself in our inviting library, where you can savor a drink and engage in meaningful conversations with friends. Relax in one of our 303 well-appointed rooms, including 46 suites. What sets us apart is the dynamic atmosphere of thoughtful intellectual discourse and learning, which captivates both the young and old, the influential and the contemplative. We bring together the best of both worlds, blending our serious side with a touch of zany off-beat fun. From our captivating quilt collection to the soulful notes of jazz concerts and an eclectic restaurant inspired by the essence of a pig, our offerings are as diverse as they are delightful. At The Charles Hotel, we serve as a home-away-from-home for accomplished, esteemed guests visiting Boston or Harvard. We're their choice because we consistently meet their exceptionally high standards. We look forward to welcoming you! For those in search of exhilaration or relaxation, we offer our new state of the art Fitness Center and world-class spa and salon experience at Corbu, ensuring that our guests can unwind and rejuvenate. No pool, additional rooms - total 303, restaurant Bendetto now Bar Enza, new Hotel Fitness Center.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

  • Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Dalal
United States United States
Excellent location, very comfortable. It has a boutique feel. Loved the game area, snacks, bottle of water. Very helpful staff. walking distance to metro and buses.
Carey
United States United States
Location - amenities - products in room- comfort of bed - friendly accomodating staff and food
Maria
United States United States
Convenient location and the room we stayed at was excellent
Kathryn
Ireland Ireland
The room was very spacoius, comfortable bed, great views. Easy to walk around Cambridge and elsewhere.
Michael
United States United States
Excellent location, wonderful rooms. The best weight room I've ever seen at a hotel.
April
United States United States
Hands down the best Hotel I've ever stayed in....period. Amazing staff, amazing amenities, amazing suite, beautiful overall esthetic.
Nicelemon
United States United States
Nice hotel and staff. I didn't even stay overnight, the one night I was suppose to because my dad was rushed to the emergency room. But the Location is RIGHT IN HARVARD SQ and the room looked nice and the bathroom was nice. I simply spent my time...
Mceitlin
Brazil Brazil
The location is excellent as it is surrounded by excellent restaurants in Cambridge and the best shopping opportunities as well. If you like to walk you can really get to know Cambridge very well as a quick walk in the sinuous streets will take...
Hayley
United States United States
The central location was perfect for us. We were working on a project in Arlington but also needed to be near Boston. We also loved that Harvard Square was right there with several restaurants, retail shops etc.
Joyita
United States United States
Great location. Well maintained and nicely appointed rooms. Friendly staff.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

3 Restaurants On Site
Henrietta's Table
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Noir Bar
  • Cuisine
    American
  • Open for
    Cocktail hour
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic
Bar Enza
  • Cuisine
    Italian
  • Open for
    Dinner

Amenities of The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Family rooms
  • Spa and wellness center
  • 3 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

House rules

The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
$20 per person, per night

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

If the method of payment provided is from someone who is not staying in the room, a credit card authorization form (sent via email) is required.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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