Charles River Inn

Hotels
Independent
1800 Soldiers Fld Rd, Boston, Massachusetts, 02135 , Boston , US

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke-free property
Free self parking
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle

Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location for sightseeing
Friendly staff
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Lack of amenities
Poor service quality

Categories

Cleanliness
1
Multiple reviews noted issues with cleanliness, including dirty towels and unclean bathrooms.
Service
1
While some reviews noted pleasant staff, there were instances of staff not effectively addressing issues.
Location
1
Several reviews highlighted the good location, especially for proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
1
Common complaints about run-down rooms and maintenance issues were noted.
Amenities
1
Amenities were lacking; no breakfast and outdated facilities mentioned.
Value for Money
1
The overall sentiment suggests the hotel does not provide good value based on the condition described.
Food and Beverage
1
Poor food options and lack of breakfast items were criticized.
Overall Experience
1
Overall guest experiences were predominantly negative as indicated by various critical reviews.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 06:55

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Charles River Inn, ideally located in Boston's vibrant Brighton neighborhood.

Prime Location
Enjoy the ease of being just minutes away from prestigious Harvard University, Harvard Square, and the lively Fenway Park, making our inn the perfect starting point for your Boston adventures.

Comfortable Accommodations
Choose from 55 well-appointed guestrooms featuring modern conveniences like microwaves and daily housekeeping, ensuring a relaxing stay. Each room comes equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, toiletries, and hair dryers for your convenience.

Easy Parking
Say goodbye to parking hassles with our complimentary self-parking facilities right on-site, allowing you to explore the city with ease.

Book your stay at Charles River Inn today and experience the charm of Boston while enjoying all the comforts of home!

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

Cleanliness: 1
Service: 1
Location: 1
Room Quality: 1
Amenities: 1
Value for Money: 1
Food and Beverage: 1
Overall Experience: 1
H
Holly
10
Pros:

It was quiet easy to get to and prefect for our family trip to see the Boston Lights 2025!

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
D
Darren
8
Pros:

Decent. Great location. Might stay again, but very run down.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
A
Augusto
8
Bien situado si tienes vehiculo
Pros:

Tuve problemas en la limpieza de la habitación, dos días que no la habían realizado.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
P
Penelope partner
8
Pros:

Ok property for what it was. Lots of things weren’t working in the lobby and breakfast area, but they were being worked on.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
D
Douglas
8
Pros:

Overall a nice hotel

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
J
Jean
4
Pros:

Bathroom shower faucet constantly running,bathroom room stinks, no suitcases rack, cracked bathroom sink, repaired tiles don’t match, no breakfast,

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
C
Christina partner
4
Pros:

Used towels from other guests still there. Bathroom leak. The smell horrible and the AC noise couldnt sleep.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
M
Maria
8
Pros:

Staff was extremely helpful and pleasant, bed room and bathroom were clean, and beds comfortable.

2025-10-04 via Nuitee
H
Heather partner
6
Pros:

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.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
K
Karl
2
Pros:

The room was disgustingly dirty. I was not willing to stay there and I left

2025-10-02 via Nuitee
E
Emily
6
Pros:

Upon check in, at 3am, the staff said a room number out loud. I did not think about it at the time due to being exhusuted from a long travel day, however, as a single young woman traveling clearly alone, that was scary to think someone could have heard my room number. At 5 am, I was woken up by someone trying to open my door, and when I went to check the peep hole, the peep hole did not operate as it should. I have no visibility. When I checked it before checking out in the morning, nothing was blocking it and was just not a funtioning one. The rooms were large but it's clear the shower and tubs were not well cleaned over the years. I would not stay here again.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
S
Steve
6
Pros:

For a night it worked well. No frills but free parking, clean, safe and close to city sights.

2025-09-30 via Nuitee
K
Korry family
10
Pros:

Very cute and quaint, comfortable bed and spacious room, clean, staff was friendly & hospitable

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
A
amy family
4
Pros:

The staff was fine.
The place was run down.
No breakfast for my son. Just fruit

2025-09-29 via Nuitee
M
Martha family
6
Pros:

Staff was helpful in resolving light issue

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
H
Hugo
10
Pros:

All

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
L
Laura partner
6
Pros:

It appears to be in the process of renovation. I did find a live water bug in the tub which I disposed of. Floor needed to be cleaned but the beds were very good. Bedding and towels were clean. Staff did not speak English but were friendly.

2025-09-23 via Nuitee
N
Nicolas
4
Pros:

Not very clean, smelled curry in my room, no coffee machine in the lobby not water.

2025-09-22 via Nuitee
N
Naomi
6
Pros:

Very basic ..needs updating..beds are boxes not too comfy...no good coffee in the am.. just a place to sleep if super tired

2025-09-20 via Nuitee
L
Lee friends
2
Pros:

I already spoke to the front desk about my concerns

2025-09-20 via Nuitee