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About the Hotel

One Bennett Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138

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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Choose from a variety of room types

Choose from a wide variety of rooms designed for families, including double rooms, family suites, and rooms with breakfast included
Deluxe King Room
2 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Suite
4 persons
44 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
Junior Suite
2 persons
42 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
King Room Disability Access
2 persons
25 m² 
1 King-size bed
Heating
Air conditioning
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Tips on navigating the city

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City Centre
Cambridge 1.1 km
Airports
Logan (BOS) 13.9 km
Worcester Regional (ORH) 74.0 km
Train
Yawkey 3.5 km
Back Bay 4.8 km
Bus
Bus stop100 m

Facilities

Each family-friendly hotel provides top-notch amenities for an unforgettable stay with your loved ones

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
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Location

One Bennett Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138
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One Bennett Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, 02138
Nearby
Square
Harvard Square
340 m
Art object
John Harvard Statue
570 m
Park
John F. Kennedy Park
530 m
0 Harvard Sq
Out Of Town News
360 m
Square
Brattle Square
540 m
Harvard University 26 Oxford Street
Harvard University Herbaria
360 m
Church
Parish of Saint Paul
530 m
Church
St. John the Evangelist Monastery Chapel
530 m
1465-1483 Massachusetts Ave
Johnston Gate
530 m
Harvard Yard
Massachusetts Hall
530 m
Bennett St & Eliot
King Bhumibol Adulyadej Birthplace Monument
530 m
Restaurants
Henrietta's Table
100 m
1 Bennett St Charles Hotel
Regattabar
30 m
1 Bennett St
The Red House Restaurant
140 m
98 Winthrop St
Gyu-Kaku
90 m
16-18 Eliot ST 2nd Floor
Tanjore
130 m
18 Eliot St
Flour Bakery & Cafe
180 m
114 Mount Auburn St Harvard Square
Alden & Harlow
230 m
40 Brattle St
Park Restaurant and Bar
190 m
59 Jfk St Harvard Square
The Maharaja
210 m
57 Jfk St
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