The Charles Hotel | Hotel in Cambridge

| 9.4 (1003 Reviews) |  1 Bathroom
West Cambridge Hotel | The Charles Hotel

Hotel in West Cambridge, Cambridge

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants, steps from Harvard University
3 restaurants, a full-service spa, and 3 bars/lounges are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour fitness center, a snack bar/deli, and a 24-hour business center are onsite.
The Charles Hotel offers 303 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 50-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Refrigerators and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.


Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and complimentary bicycles.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
Wheelchair Accessible
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Business Services
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Spa
Fireplace/Heating
Restaurant
Bar
Toiletries
Guest Services
Entertainment
Breakfast
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
Bedroom
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Free rollaway beds
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Slippers
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
Breakfast
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–11 AM: USD 10-40 for adults and USD 10-40 for children
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Minibar
Parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 50 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 65.00 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Accessibility
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Front entrance ramp
  • 6 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Elevator door width (inches): 40
Activities
  • Boat tours
  • Golfing
  • Fishing
  • Whale watching
  • Kayaking
  • Health/beauty spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Sailing
  • Full-service spa
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • 24-hour fitness center
Entertainment
  • Cable channels
  • 50-inch LCD TV
  • Pay movies
  • Premium channels
General
  • Coworking space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms - 18
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference space (17997 square feet)
  • Ballroom
  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • ATM/banking services
  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Banquet hall
  • Library
  • French
  • Serbian
  • Hindi
  • Indonesian
  • Filipino
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Smoke-free property
Guest Services
  • Refrigerator (on request)
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free rollaway/extra beds
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Luggage storage
Internet
  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Body scrubs
  • Spa open daily
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - prenatal
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Massage - sports
  • Facials
  • Massage - hot stone
  • 4 treatment rooms

Policies

Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 pm; check-in end time: anytime contactless check-in available early check-in is available for a fee early check-in subject to availability minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
A late check-out fee will be charged check-out before noon contactless check-out available express check-out available late check-out subject to availability
Child Policy
Children are welcome. kids stay free! up to 2 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding. free rollaway/extra beds! free cribs (infant beds)!
Payment Policy
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately usd 10 to 40 for adults, and usd 10 to 40 for children covered self parking fee: usd 50 per day (in/out privileges) covered valet parking fee: usd 65.00 per night (in/out privileges) pet fee: usd 75 per pet, per stay service animals are exempt from fees early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) the above list may not be comprehensive. fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Pet Policy
1 total pets an off-leash area is available pets allowed for an extra charge of usd 75 per pet, per stay restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees welcoming dogs and cats only

Cashless transactions are available 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 please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property 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

Reviews

Lisa
Jan 14, 2026 04:01:06 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Everything was perfect; clean - beautiful room, kind reception,etc.
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Room Arrangement

Room Info Facilities
Studio, Kitchenette
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed

General

Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Wardrobe or closet, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds
Room Size: 273 square feet m2
2 Double Beds
Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds

General

Ping - 8, Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Wardrobe or closet, Square feet - 273, Square meters - 25, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway on request)
Room Size: m2
2 Double Beds
Suite, 2 Double Beds (Fellows Suite / Rollaway on request)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Pets not allowed, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Room Size: 273 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

General

Ping - 8, Pet-friendly room, Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Wardrobe or closet, Square feet - 273, Square meters - 25, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)
Room Size: m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed (Chancellors)

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Pets not allowed, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Number of bathrooms - 1
Suite (Deans)
Room Size: 475 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Suite (Deans)

General

Pet-friendly room, Wardrobe or closet, Separate sitting area, Ping - 13, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Number of living rooms 1, Bed count maximum 1, Square meters - 44, Square feet - 475, Separate dining area, Number of bathrooms - 1
Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible
Room Size: m2
2 Double Beds
Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

General

Number of living rooms 0, Number of bedrooms - 0, Wardrobe or closet, Pets not allowed, Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)
Room Size: 448 square feet m2
1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed (Fellows)

General

Pet-friendly room, Square meters - 42, Square feet - 448, Number of living rooms 0, Wardrobe or closet, Ping - 13, Bed count minimum 1, Extra bed count 1, Bed count maximum 1, Separate dining area, Number of bathrooms - 1
Suite
Room Size: m2
2 Double Beds

General

Extra bed count 1, Bed count minimum 2, Number of bathrooms - 1, Bed count maximum 2
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