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Charles River Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Harvard University

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Single Room, 2 Queen Beds
Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
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 NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
18 Feb - 19 Feb

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1800 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, MA, 02135
  • Place, the TRACK at new balance
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Boston University
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Boston College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

Deluxe Studio, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Heating
Mini-fridge
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from Boston University. 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 Harvard Square and Fenway Park.

What's nearby

  • Charles River Reservation - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • the TRACK at new balance - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Elizabeth's Medical Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Boston University - 2 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Boston College - 5 min drive - 2.5 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
  • ‪Joyful Garden - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mighty Squirrel Biergarten - ‬15 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 12 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charles River Inn on 18 Feb 2026 start from NZ$143.84, 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. 51 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 129 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. The room was immaculately clean. I highly recommend this property. This is my third stay for work, and I will definitely be staying here again for work related purposes.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kacie

Travelled with family
Room was decent and beds were comfy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Miro

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sofia

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

10/10 Excellent

Doretha, New York

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was an easy, friendly, and reasonably priced for our needs and I would return to this location the next time I am in the area. The room was set up nicely, clean, and spacious.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Stephen

Business traveller
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel allows smoking. Strong smell of pot and cigarettes. Slamming doors and loud voices. It appeared that the staff didn’t care about the general chaos. I would not stay there again. Seriously, I think a motel 6 is a step up.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos J.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

max-olivier

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Someone came to my room while I was there in the middle of the night, it was very frightening, this was the worst experience ever, thank God I am safe. They must double check who they give rooms to, bc someone will get hurt.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness
Courteous staff. Clean room
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Celestino

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Caché
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For an older hotel, it was nice. The staff was eager to please & it was clean. I was accommodated with the 1st floor (due to mobility issues) because of no elevator. I appreciated that. I didn't care for the noise in the evenings (caused by workers or probably guests). There was also someone smoking or vaping (not cigarettes). It was supposed to be a non-smoking hotel. It wasn't a strong smell so I over-looked it. All this considered, I would recommend this hotel to others. Because of the noise & smoking would rate it a 9 out of 10.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

HYE WON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Outdated
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yifei

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Alexandra

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overall, the Charles River Motel served its purpose. While the building and the room felt a bit dated, it was clean and the bed was comfortable. It’s conveniently located with easy access to Brighton, Cambridge and Watertown. For the price and a place to lay our heads, it worked out very well.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tasnim

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Old room and dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

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

2/10 Terrible

Amanda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ida

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Dirty walls and floors, sheets was ok.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025