Charles River Inn

Property class: 2
Hotel near Boston University in Boston

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A lobby with leather chairs, a table with a vase of flowers, a framed picture, and a staircase with yellow curtains.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.
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Reviews

7.4 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

Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 250 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Boston

Brighton stay.Your stay at this Brighton hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Boston University and Harvard Square. Northeastern University and Copley Square are also 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
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Naya - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Charles River Inn

Hotel near Boston University in Boston
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. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. 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
  • Phone

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, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charles River Inn on Nov 1, 2026 start from $127, 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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 164 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 99 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 433 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay and staff are super nice and helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, as always.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was clean, the staff were wonderful, highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stay here often. The staff are super friendly and my room is always immaculately clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel easily accessible
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was in center of all the events we toured
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
great parking lot
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Diamond in the rough. Very nice place. Super economical too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful and accommodating!! Would go back again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy & free Room are clean Staff friendly & helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Was good enough for an overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property is an old Days Inn and it shows, however the staff was friendly and everything I saw was clean and functional. The rate was very reasonable and and the stay was comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay, as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, easy check in, wonderful staff! Also, plenty of parking and very quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place and really nice staff are first time in Boston and people really made it wonderful. Will be back in August
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The entire hotel seems rundown. We had no choice as other hotels were booked but I would have stayed somewhere else if I could.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It’s not the prettiest hotel but it’s clean and convenient. Parking and access was very easy.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
it was very affordable ,
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was polite and helpful, rooms were clean and the bed was fairly comfortable. The location was great for our needs. No complaints.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of parking. Easy to uber everywhere!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Friendly and taking care that everything is in order.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the Charles River Inn. The hotel was extremely clean, well-maintained, and felt very welcoming from the moment we arrived. Our room was surprisingly spacious, giving us plenty of room to relax and spread out comfortably. The location was another big plus—close to many attractions, restaurants, and everything we wanted to see while visiting the area. If you're looking for a clean, comfortable, and conveniently located place to stay, I would definitely recommend the Charles River Inn.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The older gentleman at the front desk was just lovely. The hotel was easy to find. Everything was clean. The hotel is older and worn around the edges, but what’s important is clean and allows for a good night sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very scary. But it was the only available room in Boston when our flight cancelled.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
solid value for price
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026