A 24-hour front desk, free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hotel.
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.
During your stay at Charles River Inn, you'll be within walking distance of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
Free self-parking
Just a 3-minute drive from Harvard University and 5 minutes from Harvard Square
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
This Boston hotel is smoke free.
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
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Microwave
Mini-fridge
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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 at the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
Property Registration Number C0001137768
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
Charles River Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 118 reviews
10 - Excellent
44
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 118 reviews
8 - Good
27
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 118 reviews
6 - Okay
18
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 118 reviews
4 - Poor
18
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 118 reviews
2 - Terrible
11
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
6/10 Okay
Amy
Travelled with family
15 Oct 2025
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.
Amy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
4/10 Poor
Krista
14 Oct 2025
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!
Krista
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
6/10 Okay
Daniel
Travelled with partner
14 Oct 2025
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.
Daniel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
HAROLD C
14 Oct 2025
An older property but in good condition, pleasant staff, conveniently located and safe.
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
Staff was extremely helpful and pleasant, bed room and bathroom were clean, and beds comfortable.
Maria
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Heather
Travelled with partner
3 Oct 2025
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.