The Charles Hotel
About this hotel
Nestled in Allston, this attractive hotel for £302 per night is a fantastic option for your next trip. Riverfront Cambridge hotel in West Cambridge with 3 restaurants 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.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Map of Allston, MA
Reviews
4.6/5.0
Outstanding(1,002 Reviews)
5.0
A lovely hotel with very helpful staff
5.0
Family stay during Harvard graduation. Great hotel, fantastic gym and nice restaurant for a quick bite. Rooms very comfortable and quiet. Overall great experience.
10.0
It has a classic still modern feeling
10.0
Beautiful hotel and room!
10.0
Good Bostonian food. Clean rooms. Courteous staff.
3.0
We love staying at the Charles. It is so comfortable—simple but elegant. Staff is always sincere, helpful and extremely helpful.
3.0
Great location convenient to shopping and public transportation. Hotel was clean and had a nice vibe. Room was comfortable and quiet.
5.0
Great check in. Lovely rooms, excellent staff and location. Only downside was too many dogs, but a fabulous stay nonetheless.
3.0
Our grandkids loved exploring the nooks and crannies in the lobby and eating pancakes loaded with whipped cream at Henrietta's Table. The staff were so forbearing and helpful. Great location. Comfortable rooms.
Internet could have been better.
4.0
We enjoyed being in Cambridge
5.0
Great hotel in the perfect location. Not cheap, but comfortable and decent value for money.
5.0
The Charles Hotel was clean, staff was friendly. Food and service at Henrietta’s Table food and service, also very good. We were visiting Harvard and the hotel was conveniently located nearby
5.0
Wonderful stay
4.0
Conveniently located walking distance to Harvard.
4.0
I was happy that the hotel was able to accommodate our room location request.
The valet options include an EV charging port which is wonderful but the valet person who returned our car didn’t know how to properly disconnect the electric power cord so the converter was stilled attached when he brought it up and i was worried he would damage the car when he was trying to force it off until I told him to stop and let me do it.
2.0
room smelled somewhat funky
5.0
Wonderful situated in Harvard Square — very nice rooms, lobby area that has work stations and nooks for working or decompressing and a “real” workout center w/ modern equipment.
5.0
A great hotel. Excellent location
3.0
Hotel was very charming but the overall experience was lacking.
Found a glove in my room
Lunch in Henrietta’s Table was horrible and no service, when in sat in the outdoor area.
Very disappointed
5.0
Great hotel, front desk was extremely helpful. easy walk to restaurants, Harvard.
5.0
great place to stay
5.0
I’ve stayed at The Charles Hotel many times over the past 30 years and it’s in better condition and better run than ever. The service is very good. It would be nice if they provided complimentary bottled water, and it’s too bad that you no longer have access to the adjacent fitness club and pool, but the new fitness room was adequate.
5.0
Super convenient and all around a star.
5.0
Great stay at The Charles! Convenient location. Great dining at Henrietta’s Table. Well appointed rooms. Right in Harvard Square!
5.0
Very comfortable with consistently high standards.
5.0
What a delight in Harvard Square. The entire staff is so warm & welcoming.
1.0
Excellent
2.0
Great location in Cambridge. Big rooms.
4.0
walkable
very pricy though
4.0
There is no room service which is a huge pain.
5.0
Loved it !
4.0
Front desk were helpful, and responsive when I asked for something. I would add they should have some sort of orientation for the hotel for guests who have never been or know the area.
2.0
Air conditioning did not work, mini bar did not cool, very bad service at front desk, agressive room service people coming into occupied rooms.
3.0
The location is great. Responds quickly to customer requests.
5.0
We have a had a great time getting our daughter off to Harvard and it was so convenient to go back and forth from The Charles Hotel to campus and all around Cambridge. The hotel itself was clean, quiet, and we ate in multiple restaurants within The Charles.
3.0
Clean , convenient and a great restaurant in Henrietta’s Table. Made getting to and from reunion events easy.
5.0
Perfectly situated & beautifully appointed
5.0
Hotel was lovely and located almost directly across the bridge from Boston Calling
3.0
The Charles has maintained the high standards it had when it first opened. Clean, friendly service, comfortable bed, nice restaurant choices.
1.0
Check-in to this pricy hotel was cold and rushed. Room was ample and aesthetically pleasing. Restaurant service was appalling - we waited well over an hour for our entrees (restaurant was not packed), and waiter was so inattentive we had to track him down to get our drinks refreshed.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Allston?
The average price for a rental in Allston is £202 per night. This rental is £100 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Charles Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Charles Hotel pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Charles Hotel?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, internet / wifi, laundry, hot tub / spa, and tv.
Explore similar vacation rentals in Allston
Explore all rentals in AllstonAllston travel inspiration
Read our blogGuides
Ski Trip Packing List: What to Bring Skiing or Snowboarding
Trends
VacationRenter Holiday Travel Trends 2023
Featured Rentals
Architectural Vacation Rentals: Experience the Beauty of Unique Properties
Featured Rentals
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Vacation Rentals Around the World
Featured Rentals
Our Favorite Vacation Rentals With Unique Experiences
Featured Rentals
Amazing Cabin Rentals Across the Globe
Featured Rentals
Have You Ever Wanted to Stay in a Dome Rental? Now You Can
Featured Rentals
Jaw Dropping Treehouse Rentals All Over the World