The Charles Hotel

Name: The Charles Hotel
Address: 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138, US
Telephone: +16178641200
Price range: $$$
Rating: 4.4

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The Charles Hotel

The Smart Place to Stay in Harvard Square. A French influenced menu offers seasonal treatments with locally sourced ingredients. Open daily.
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Located just minutes from downtown Boston and a variety of world-class attractions, The Charles is a AAA Four Diamond Hotel and a proud member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts. Reflecting the eclecticism that is Cambridge, The Charles Hotel is a modern interpretation of New England hospitality with a thriving jazz club, the Regattabar, two signature restaurants, year-round Farmers Market, state of

the art conference facilities, Corbu Spa & Salon, and a central location in the heart of Harvard Square. The Hotel is home to Henrietta’s Table, featuring “fresh and honest” home cooking, and Benedetto, the second Cambridge-based Italian restaurant for the talented Chef Michael Pagliarini. Noir, the hotel’s chic, cozy bar, serves classic cocktails mixed to perfection and sultry signature drinks until 2 a.m. Since its opening in 1985, The Regattabar has established itself as the leading jazz and world music club in Boston and the New England area. Corbu Spa & Salon is named after famed architect and designer, Le Corbusier and offers a harmonious escape from the stresses of urban life. With frequent recognition in The Wall Street Journal, Travel + Leisure and Boston magazine, The Charles Hotel has earned its reputation as a leading independent hotel. In 2011, the Hotel was recognized by Travel + Leisure in the annual World’s Best Survey as one of the 500 Top Rated Hotels and as one of the top 25 World’s Best Business Hotels in 2010. As the winner of the “Good Earthkeeping Award” by the American Hotel and Lodging Association, the green-minded Hotel implements a guestroom green program, recycles, composts, uses environmentally-friendly products and, in 2009, introduced the nation’s first “Juice Bar” for electric cars, as well as a nanoMAX� small car detection system, within its parking garage. Catering to internationally renowned business leaders, government officials, entertainment executives and leisure travelers alike, it’s no wonder that the New England Travel Guide has designated The Charles as the best hotel to “stay put in” when visiting Boston.

06/02/2026

At Henrietta's Table the table has always been shaped by the season.

Fresh ingredients from nearby farms, familiar favorites, and a dining room that feels woven into the fabric of Harvard Square. Morning through evening, Henrietta’s remains a gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

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06/01/2026

Summer evenings at Noir Bar unfold a little differently outdoors.

Cocktails linger longer, conversations spill onto the patio, and Harvard Square settles into its after hours glow. Tucked just beyond the bustle, Noir remains a neighborhood staple for warm nights, classic drinks, and an atmosphere that feels distinctly Cambridge.
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05/29/2026

To the Harvard Class of 2026, congratulations.

Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us at The Charles Hotel. It was a privilege to be part of such a memorable occasion and to share in the pride, joy, and accomplishment that filled the weekend. We wish each graduate every success in the journey ahead.

05/28/2026

Just beyond The Charles, Harvard Square continues to unfold.

Bookstores, brick sidewalks, late conversations, and a neighborhood shaped by generations of thinkers, artists, students, and visitors. The energy of Cambridge begins right outside our doors.

05/27/2026

Evenings settle differently at Noir Bar.

Low light, classic cocktails, and a neighborhood crowd that has made Noir a Harvard Square staple for years.

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05/26/2026

At The Charles, New England craftsmanship is reflected in every detail.

Shaker-inspired furnishings, warm wood tones, and crisp Frette linens create rooms that feel both deeply rooted in Cambridge and quietly refined. A stay shaped by comfort, character, and thoughtful design.

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05/25/2026

An evening at The Regattabar

A room shaped by legendary performances, intimate acoustics, and the kind of live music that stays with you long after the final set.

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05/22/2026

Spring settles differently along the Charles River.

Early light through the trees, long walks through Cambridge, and afternoons that begin in Harvard Square before drifting toward the water. At The Charles, the season unfolds just outside the hotel doors.

Explore spring at The Charles Hotel https://brnw.ch/21x2Jvv

05/21/2026

Tucked between the shelves and soft light, the lobby at The Charles feels less like a pass through and more like a place to stay awhile.

Rooted in the character of Harvard Square, these quieter corners have long welcomed visiting professors, returning alumni, and conversations that stretch well into the evening.

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05/20/2026

A look back at the Square that shaped Cambridge into what it is today.

Long before The Charles opened its doors, the neighborhood had already become a crossroads for culture, conversation, music, and movement. Decades later, that energy still defines the streets surrounding the hotel.

Address

1 Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA
02138

Telephone

+16178641200

Website

http://www.charleshotel.com/

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