The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square – A Favorite for Families in Cambridge
About the Hotel
New England Style Rooms
The Charles Hotel offers 273 to 1,195 square foot accommodations with Shaker-style furniture, plaid carpeting, and board and batten paneled walls. Rooms feature king or double beds with Italian Frette linens, goose-down comforters, 55-inch flat-screen TVs, Bose Wave Radios, and marble bathrooms with mirror TVs. Suites include separate living areas, pull-out sofas, and kitchenettes with Nespresso machines. Windows provide views of Harvard Square, the Charles River, or the Boston skyline.
Farm-to-Table Dining
Henrietta's Table serves breakfast, lunch, and supper with organic ingredients from Massachusetts farms and New England's coastline, plus a weekend brunch with New England cheeses and smoked seafood. Noir bar offers 1940s-inspired cocktails and small plates. Regattabar jazz club features performances and gourmet snacks. Bar Enza provides Italian cuisine with local and imported ingredients. The Garden Bar serves cocktails and light fare in an outdoor setting.
Fitness and Spa
The hotel's fitness center includes Peloton bikes, Technogym equipment, and on-demand personal training. Corbu Spa & Salon offers organic treatments using local botanicals, including seasonal wraps and the Vanilla Mocha Slimming Treatment. The spa has seven treatment rooms, a sauna, and uses Decleor Parisian products. Live jazz performances occur at Regattabar, named Best Jazz Bar by Boston Magazine 13 times.
Harvard Square Location
The Charles Hotel sits in Harvard Square, steps from Harvard University, MIT, and the Charles River. It is near Harvard Museum of Natural History, Brattle Theater, and John F. Kennedy Park. The Charles Square Parking Garage includes electric vehicle charging stations and valet services. The Harvard Square Subway Station provides access to Boston attractions like Fenway Park and Faneuil Hall Marketplace.
Meeting and Guest Services
The hotel provides 18,000 square feet of event space, including the 4,730 square foot Charles Ballroom and the 2,805 square foot Regattabar with floor-to-ceiling windows. Services include concierge assistance, dry cleaning, complimentary Wi-Fi, and a dog-friendly program with dog beds and local walk maps. Rental cars are available through Budget and Avis desks in the lobby.
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Facilities
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
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Valet parking
- 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
- Cots
- 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
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV