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About the Hotel

One Bennett St Harvard Sq, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138
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In Harvard Square
Great
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9.4
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Situated just 550 metres from Flagstaff Park and a mere 5 minutes on foot from the triangular plaza "Harvard Square", the 4-star The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square Cambridge welcomes guests with a wellness area. Located only 1.6 km from the neighboring Harvard Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, this Cambridge hotel comprises 280 rooms and 4 restaurants.

Location

Logan airport is 5 km from the hotel, while the MIT Museum is nearly a 25-minute walk away. The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square Cambridge is also 250 m from the repertory movie theater "Brattle Theatre" and just 1.2 km from Dana Hill.

The nearby entertainment attractions of Cambridge include Sanders Theatre, which is approximately a 10-minute drive away.

The accommodation lies 400 m from Harvard underground station and within a 6-km distance of Back Bay train station.

Rooms

The allergy-friendly rooms are equipped with a multi-channel TV as well as a minibar fridge.

Eat & Drink

The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square features Henrietta's Table restaurant.

Leisure & Business

A treatment room and a foot bath are also available for guests' utmost relaxation. Guests can also enjoy walking tours organised by this Cambridge hotel. Business travellers will have access to meeting rooms provided on site.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Harvard Yard for history and stunning architecture.
  • Try the Lobster Roll at James Hook & Co. for a local delight.
  • Explore the Harvard Art Museums' diverse collections.
  • Stroll through the Cambridge Farmers Market on Wednesdays.
  • Catch a performance at the American Repertory Theater nearby.
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The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Deluxe Double Room
2 persons
270 sq. feet 
2 Double beds
Heating
Air conditioning
Suite
4 persons
475 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Junior Suite
2 persons
455 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Facilities

The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Great
8.8/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Internet access
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Hairdresser
  • Coffee shop
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Canoeing
  • Hiking
  • Cycling
  • Fishing

Services

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

Dining

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

Business

  • Business centre
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Mirror
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Bathroom telephone

Media

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

One Bennett St Harvard Sq, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138
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One Bennett St Harvard Sq, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138
Nearby
Square
Harvard Square
1200 ft
Art object
John Harvard Statue
1900 ft
Park
John F. Kennedy Park
1800 ft
0 Harvard Sq
Out Of Town News
1200 ft
Square
Brattle Square
1800 ft
Harvard University 26 Oxford Street
Harvard University Herbaria
1200 ft
Church
Parish of Saint Paul
1800 ft
Church
St. John the Evangelist Monastery Chapel
1800 ft
1465-1483 Massachusetts Ave
Johnston Gate
1800 ft
Harvard Yard
Massachusetts Hall
1800 ft
Bennett St & Eliot
King Bhumibol Adulyadej Birthplace Monument
1800 ft
Restaurants
Henrietta's Table
400 ft
1 Bennett St Charles Hotel
Regattabar
100 ft
1 Bennett St
The Red House Restaurant
500 ft
98 Winthrop St
Gyu-Kaku
300 ft
16-18 Eliot ST 2nd Floor
Tanjore
500 ft
18 Eliot St
Flour Bakery & Cafe
600 ft
114 Mount Auburn St Harvard Square
Alden & Harlow
800 ft
40 Brattle St
Park Restaurant and Bar
700 ft
59 Jfk St Harvard Square
The Maharaja
700 ft
57 Jfk St
Getting around
City Centre
Cambridge14 min  ·  3700 ft
Airports
Logan (BOS)21 min  ·  8.6 mi
Worcester Regional (ORH)111 min  ·  46.0 mi
Train
Yawkey6 min  ·  2.2 mi
Back Bay8 min  ·  3.0 mi
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 12 pm
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at USD 50 per day.
Internet
High-speed internet access is available in for free.
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
Number of floors:
10
Number of rooms:
280

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 457 verified reviews
9.0/10
Perfect
89%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.9/10
Cleanliness
8.9/10
Comfort
9.3/10
Facilities
8.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
10.0/10
Location
9.5/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.5/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
7.6/10
Guest reviews
based on 388 reviews
8.7/10
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