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Charles River Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Harvard University

Photo gallery for Charles River Inn

Lobby sitting area
Single Room, 2 Queen Beds
Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed
Point of interest
Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$130
includes taxes & fees
17 Jan - 18 Jan

Explore the area

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1800 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA, 02135
  • Place, Charles River Reservation
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, the TRACK at new balance
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Boston, MA (BOS-Logan Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Single Room, 1 King Bed

Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

Single Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Single Room, 2 Double Beds

Single Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Single Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Boston

At Charles River Inn you'll be 2.7 km (1.6 mi) from Harvard University and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Harvard Square. Highlights at this hotel include free in-room WiFi. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Brighton hotel include Boston University and Fenway Park.

What's nearby

  • Charles River Reservation - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Charles River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • the TRACK at new balance - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Brighton Music Hall - 2 min drive - 2.9 km

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
  • ‪Mighty Squirrel Biergarten - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Joyful Garden - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Charles River Inn

Hotel with free parking, near Harvard University
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 a hairdryer and free toiletries. This Boston hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

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.

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

Is parking available at Charles River Inn?

Yep, Charles River Inn has a free self car park.

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

As of 14 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charles River Inn on 17 Jan 2026 start from AU$129.80, 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.

Are there any beaches close to Charles River Inn?

The closest beach to Charles River Inn is Revere Beach (14.5 km).

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Charles River Inn?

No, Charles River Inn does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Charles River Inn?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Charles River Inn?

No, pets are not allowed.

Charles River Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 118 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Be prepared if you have luggage, no elevator. The bathroom door didn't even close and the sink was severely cracked. The USB charging device did not work. This is a bare bones lodging.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Amy

Travelled with family
The room was somewhat clean. TV remote did not work, no channel guide for TV. There was no coffee maker but did have an ice bucket. Overall bed was comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Krista

Knowing we wouldn’t be spending that much time in the room we took the gamble. As our kids called it, mom and dad’s skanky hotel. It felt tired and unfriendly. We felt unwelcome as we entered and exited. Wouldn’t stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean, nice staff, area seemed safe. Price was relatively low for the area, but you get what you pay for - sheets were a bit scratchy and the entire place pretty run down.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

HAROLD C

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

8/10 Good

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice spot for a quick one nighter. Smack in the middle of a ihop and McDonald’s is pretty nice if you wanted something quick and didn’t want to go far. Shower ran all night which wasn’t great but water pressure was nice. Not many amenities, bring what you need for toiletries lol
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quit riom had trash in the bathroom floor
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Darren

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Decent. Great location. Might stay again, but very run down.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Anita

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Augusto

Travelled with family
Liked: Room comfort

Bien situado si tienes vehiculo

Tuve problemas en la limpieza de la habitación, dos días que no la habían realizado.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

charles

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Penelope

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Ok property for what it was. Lots of things weren’t working in the lobby and breakfast area, but they were being worked on.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom shower faucet constantly running,bathroom room stinks, no suitcases rack, cracked bathroom sink, repaired tiles don’t match, no breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas, Vernon

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

10/10 Excellent

Louis, San Antonio

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Christina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Used towels from other guests still there. Bathroom leak. The smell horrible and the AC noise couldnt sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

steven

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Good choice for proximity to fast food (McDonald’s/ihop), very friendly professional front desk staff, very good ac in rooms, quiet location. Sink was cracked and older tv, average rooms overall. Considering the demand for lodging in the area, even slightly lower room prices and some beautifying might be worth it overall. Noticeable effort by front desk staff though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stanley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025