The Charles Hotel Harvard Square
Cambridge, Massachusetts
One Bennett Street/Harvard Square
02138
United States
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At a glance
Opened
1985
Remodeled
2016
Guest Rooms
303
Smoking Rooms
No
Pets Allowed
Yes
Self Parking
$50 Overnight Rate
Valet Parking
$55 Per Day
Check-In Time
03:00 pm
Check-Out Time
12:00 pm
Seasonal Rates:
High
Low
Shoulder
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Number of Meeting Rooms
15
Max Group Size
200
Fees/Taxes
Resort Fee
$0
Room Tax
$14.45
Sales Tax
$6.25
Nearby Transportation & Convention Centers
Logan International Airport
7 miles (11km) 15 minutes
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Experience New England charm and a true sense of history at The Charles Hotel, Harvard Square, Cambridge. The Charles Hotel is the smart place to stay. There is an unmistakable cache of intelligence and beauty that only Cambridge and Boston can claim, when you combine an intriguing global city with Ivy League schools and a recognized place in American history. Located in Cambridge’s bustling Harvard Square, you’ll be in the thick of it with just a quick trip across The Charles River to Boston. The Charles is a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, and a AAA Four Diamond award-winning hotel. This timeless Boston hotel offers five-star service and accommodations, as well as award-winning restaurants. Each guest room is outfitted with the latest technology, including LCD flat-screen televisions, Bose Wave® radios, and original artwork.
With over 18,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor space, The Charles Hotel, Harvard Square, Cambridge is the ideal place to host a Boston meeting or event. Each space comes standard with audio-visual equipment, complimentary high-speed Internet access, catering services, and a dedicated staff. The hotel offers 15 meeting and boardrooms, as well as outdoor courtyards and several private dining rooms.
Amenities
Business:
Business Center
Concierge
Web Cubes (24 Hours)
Wi-Fi Access
Laundry Service
Valet Parking
Avis Rent-A-Car On-Site
Newspaper
Pet Friendly
Eco-Friendly
Recreation:
Fitness Center
Corbu Spa And Salon
Library
Seasonal Farmer's Market
Nearby:
Harvard Square
Golf (Within 5 Miles)
Beacon Hill
Fenway Park
Boston Metro Area
Old North Church
Newbury Street (Shopping)
Museums & Galleries
Boston Children'S Museum
New England Aquarium
Restaurants
Dining, Food & Beverage
Onsite Dining:
Capacity
Bar Enza
Italian
Henrietta's Table
American
Noir
French Cuisine & Cocktails
Regattabar
Small Plates & Cocktails
One Reason Garden Bar
0
Outdoor Dining & Drinks
Pronto
0
Sandwiches
F&B Averages:
Breakfast
Buffet $55
Cont. $32
Lunch
Buffet $52
Plated $60
Dinner
Buffet $78
Plated $100
Coffee Break
$22
2-Hour Open Bar
$28
Meeting Space
Largest Meeting Room:
4,730 ft²
Indoor Meeting Space:
18,000 ft²
Indoor/Outdoor Meeting Space:
18,000 ft²
Capacity Chart
Pre-assembly A
1,782
-
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
180
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Pre-assembly B
612
-
9
N/A
N/A
N/A
30
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Doriot Board Room
260
-
8
N/A
N/A
10
N/A
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
Leverett Board Room
300
-
8
N/A
N/A
10
N/A
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
Walker Board Room
260
-
8
N/A
N/A
10
N/A
10
N/A
N/A
N/A
Longfellow Room
1,568
-
9
65
170
110
150
N/A
45
N/A
N/A
Kennedy Room
1,881
-
9
70
185
120
170
40
50
N/A
N/A
Charles Ballroom (One Half)
2,365
-
12
170
250
175
300
N/A
60
N/A
N/A
Charles Ballroom Section Conant
1,591
-
12
80
150
175
N/A
N/A
50
80
N/A
Comstock Room
702
-
8
18
50
30
40
25
20
25
N/A
Charles Ballroom
4,730
-
12
300
550
350
600
N/A
N/A
25
N/A
Rogers Room
504
-
9
20
50
35
40
25
20
25
N/A
Stratton Room
504
-
9
20
50
35
40
25
20
25
N/A
Agassiz Room
696
-
8
25
50
35
40
25
20
25
N/A
Compton Room
540
-
8
25
50
35
40
25
20
25
N/A
Charles Ballroom Section Wadsworth Section A
774
-
12
25
30
40
75
N/A
25
N/A
N/A
Charles Ballroom Section Wadsworth Section B
774
-
12
25
30
40
75
N/A
25
N/A
N/A
Brattle Room
864
-
9
30
65
50
60
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
Longfellow Room Section A
784
-
9
32
80
50
70
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
Longfellow Room Section B
784
-
9
32
80
50
70
N/A
20
N/A
N/A
Kennedy Room Section A
957
-
9
40
80
60
80
N/A
25
N/A
N/A
Rogers + Stratton Rooms
1,008
-
9
40
85
60
80
40
35
40
N/A
Charles Ballroom Section Wadsworth
1,548
-
12
50
60
80
150
N/A
25
N/A
N/A
Charles Ballroom Section Lowell
1,591
-
12
80
160
80
175
N/A
50
N/A
N/A
Kennedy Room Section B
957
-
9
40
80
N/A
60
N/A
N/A
25
80
Capacities
Pre-assembly A
Total Sq Ft: 1,782
Ceiling Ht Ft: 10
Reception: 180
Room Description: -
Pre-assembly B
Total Sq Ft: 612
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Reception: 30
Room Description: -
Doriot Board Room
Total Sq Ft: 260
Ceiling Ht Ft: 8
Banquet 10: 10
Conference: 10
Room Description: -
Leverett Board Room
Total Sq Ft: 300
Ceiling Ht Ft: 8
Banquet 10: 10
Conference: 10
Room Description: -
Walker Board Room
Total Sq Ft: 260
Ceiling Ht Ft: 8
Banquet 10: 10
Conference: 10
Room Description: -
Longfellow Room
Total Sq Ft: 1,568
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 65
Theater: 170
Banquet 10: 110
Reception: 150
U-Shape: 45
Room Description: -
Kennedy Room
Total Sq Ft: 1,881
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 70
Theater: 185
Banquet 10: 120
Reception: 170
Conference: 40
U-Shape: 50
Room Description: -
Charles Ballroom (One Half)
Total Sq Ft: 2,365
Ceiling Ht Ft: 12
Classroom: 170
Theater: 250
Banquet 10: 175
Reception: 300
U-Shape: 60
Room Description: -
Charles Ballroom Section Conant
Total Sq Ft: 1,591
Ceiling Ht Ft: 12
Classroom: 80
Theater: 150
Banquet 10: 175
U-Shape: 50
Room Description: -
H-Square: 80
Comstock Room
Total Sq Ft: 702
Ceiling Ht Ft: 8
Classroom: 18
Theater: 50
Banquet 10: 30
Reception: 40
Conference: 25
U-Shape: 20
Room Description: -
H-Square: 25
Charles Ballroom
Total Sq Ft: 4,730
Ceiling Ht Ft: 12
Classroom: 300
Theater: 550
Banquet 10: 350
Reception: 600
Room Description: -
H-Square: 25
Rogers Room
Total Sq Ft: 504
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 20
Theater: 50
Banquet 10: 35
Reception: 40
Conference: 25
U-Shape: 20
Room Description: -
H-Square: 25
Stratton Room
Total Sq Ft: 504
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 20
Theater: 50
Banquet 10: 35
Reception: 40
Conference: 25
U-Shape: 20
Room Description: -
H-Square: 25
Agassiz Room
Total Sq Ft: 696
Ceiling Ht Ft: 8
Classroom: 25
Theater: 50
Banquet 10: 35
Reception: 40
Conference: 25
U-Shape: 20
Room Description: -
H-Square: 25
Compton Room
Total Sq Ft: 540
Ceiling Ht Ft: 8
Classroom: 25
Theater: 50
Banquet 10: 35
Reception: 40
Conference: 25
U-Shape: 20
Room Description: -
H-Square: 25
Charles Ballroom Section Wadsworth Section A
Total Sq Ft: 774
Ceiling Ht Ft: 12
Classroom: 25
Theater: 30
Banquet 10: 40
Reception: 75
U-Shape: 25
Room Description: -
Charles Ballroom Section Wadsworth Section B
Total Sq Ft: 774
Ceiling Ht Ft: 12
Classroom: 25
Theater: 30
Banquet 10: 40
Reception: 75
U-Shape: 25
Room Description: -
Brattle Room
Total Sq Ft: 864
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 30
Theater: 65
Banquet 10: 50
Reception: 60
U-Shape: 20
Room Description: -
Longfellow Room Section A
Total Sq Ft: 784
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 32
Theater: 80
Banquet 10: 50
Reception: 70
U-Shape: 20
Room Description: -
Longfellow Room Section B
Total Sq Ft: 784
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 32
Theater: 80
Banquet 10: 50
Reception: 70
U-Shape: 20
Room Description: -
Kennedy Room Section A
Total Sq Ft: 957
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 40
Theater: 80
Banquet 10: 60
Reception: 80
U-Shape: 25
Room Description: -
Rogers + Stratton Rooms
Total Sq Ft: 1,008
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 40
Theater: 85
Banquet 10: 60
Reception: 80
Conference: 40
U-Shape: 35
Room Description: -
H-Square: 40
Charles Ballroom Section Wadsworth
Total Sq Ft: 1,548
Ceiling Ht Ft: 12
Classroom: 50
Theater: 60
Banquet 10: 80
Reception: 150
U-Shape: 25
Room Description: -
Charles Ballroom Section Lowell
Total Sq Ft: 1,591
Ceiling Ht Ft: 12
Classroom: 80
Theater: 160
Banquet 10: 80
Reception: 175
U-Shape: 50
Room Description: -
Kennedy Room Section B
Total Sq Ft: 957
Ceiling Ht Ft: 9
Classroom: 40
Theater: 80
Reception: 60
Room Description: -
H-Square: 25
10x10s: 80
RECENT AWARDS
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