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Charles River Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near Harvard University in Boston

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Lobby sitting area
Single Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi
Exterior
Single Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi
Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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1800 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA, 02135
  • Place, Charles River Reservation
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, the TRACK at new balance
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, 2 Queen Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room, 2 Double Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, free WiFi

Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom | Desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Boston

Brighton stay.Your stay at this Brighton hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Harvard University and Boston University. Also, Harvard Square is within 3 miles (5 km) and Fenway Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Charles River Reservation - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Charles River - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • the TRACK at new balance - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Roadrunner-Boston - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Brighton Music Hall - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Harvard Av. 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
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mighty Squirrel Biergarten - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Kura Revolving Sushi Bar - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Charles River Inn

Hotel near Harvard University in Boston
Charles River Inn offers its guests a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

This Boston hotel is smoke free.

  • 55 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Charles River Inn?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charles River Inn on Jul 7, 2026 start from $249, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

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.

Charles River Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 213 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 48 out of 213 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 213 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 213 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 213 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, the room was clean and they were very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Nice,clean quiet room. I highly recommend this property. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, as always.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Taina Ben

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have a great stay place clean and affordable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet, and easy check-in and check out! We had no issues whatsoever in our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alomar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms was nice, clean and actually quite a comfortable place.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, as always. Friendly staff and clean, quiet room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, comfortable beds, good location, great parking accommodations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property, as always. Always enjoy my stays there for business.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Nice clean affordable hotel with easy access to Boston
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Kacie

Room was decent and beds were comfy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet easy to get to and prefect for our family trip to see the Boston Lights 2025!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was extremely helpful and pleasant, bed room and bathroom were clean, and beds comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean, the staff were very friendly, and there were plenty of dining options in the area. Will definitely stay there again for work, and I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Korry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute and quaint, comfortable bed and spacious room, clean, staff was friendly & hospitable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff were nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

HAROLD C

An older property but in good condition, pleasant staff, conveniently located and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lunel

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
It was great for a one night stay. It was close to the venue we were going to. It was not extravagant but it was clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sofia

Liked: Amenities
Convenient for the price!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kennedy

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yifei

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We needed a quick place to stay before getting an early flight. The place seemed clean but very dated. Shower water was hot and microwave worked.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025