Charles River Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Harvard University in Boston

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Single Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Single Room, 2 Queen Beds | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, towels, soap
Lobby sitting area
Single Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1800 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA, 02135
  • Place, Harvard University
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boston College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Harvard Square
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Boston

Brighton stay.Your stay at this Brighton hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Harvard University and Boston College. Harvard Square and Boston University are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Harvard University - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Boston University - 4 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Fenway Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Boston College - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Harvard Square - 5 min drive - 2.9 miles

Getting around

  • Allston St. Station - 3 min drive
  • Newtonville Station - 6 min drive
  • Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Joyful Garden - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Kura Revolving Sushi Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mighty Squirrel Biergarten - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Charles River Inn

Hotel near Harvard University in Boston
Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.
  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
Charles River Inn offers 55 accommodations with hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. This Boston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from September 9 2025 to September 14 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Guestrooms
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and cash.

Property Registration Number C0001137768

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charles River Inn to the airport?

Charles River Inn is 10.5 mi (23-min drive) away from the Boston, MA (BNH-Boston Harbor Seaplane Base) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charles River Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Charles River Inn.

How close is Charles River Inn to the beach?

This hotel is 14 mi (31-min drive) from Revere Beach and 6.9 mi (18-min drive) from Carson Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charles River Inn offer free breakfast?

Charles River Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charles River Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Encore Boston Harbor (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charles River Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charles River Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Charles River Inn have a pool?

Charles River Inn does not have a pool.

Does Charles River Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Charles River Inn to downtown Boston?

Charles River Inn is 4.9 mi away from Boston.

Reviews

Charles River Inn Reviews

5.8

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

3.0/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

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