A most original luxury hotel, the newly renovated Charles Hotel combines classic New England design and sophisticated service. You can se... more »
A most original luxury hotel, the newly renovated Charles Hotel combines classic New England design and sophisticated service. You can see our character in our signature quilts, bountiful regional cuisine, and thoughtful planning. The Charles Hotel is located in the heart of Harvard Square, just minutes from downtown Boston, Massachusetts. The Charles Hotel, a AAA Four Diamond Hotel, offers the finest, most distinctive guest accommodations in the Boston area with 294 spacious guestrooms. Our renovated guest rooms include custom designed pieces, such as spacious cherry-wood desks, oversized clocks, Hi-Def LCD Plasma Televisions and hand-crafted quilts. Throughout the rooms are unique touches that celebrate The Charles' reputation as "Cambridge's most intellectual property," leading with the oversized black and white chalkboard drawing hanging in each room. Additionally, the rooms are furnished with a custom created professor's chair, and a hanging peg board that is reminiscent of a New England boarding school.Beginning in February 2007, guests will be able to take advantage of free local, national long distance, and 800 calls in their guest rooms. In addition, to the phone service, the hotel recently opened "Web Cubes" on each of its seven guest floors. The rooms serve as a mini work station for the executive on-the-go or as a convenience for the leisure guest who wants to send an email to the family back home. Open 24 hours a day, the Web Cubes include complimentary high-speed internet and printing. These are in addition to a complete business center on the first floor.
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Combining comfort, convenience and friendly service, this property welcomes you for an unforgettable vacation. Location Located 4 kilometres from the city centre, the Charles Hotel is 8 kilometres from the from Logan Airport. This property is close to the Harvard University, JFK Memorial Park, Charles River, Boston's world-class museums, theatres, stores, financial district, the North End, Beacon Hill, and Government Centre. Rooms This hotel offers 294 well-appointed accommodation units that have been elegantly furnished with an array of in-room amenities to ensure you a pleasurable stay. Restaurant The Rialto Restaurant offers delicious regional and Italian cuisine for you to feast on. Sip your favourite drink at the in-house bar, which is also an ideal place to relax. General This property offers state-of-the-art conference facilities as well as Banquet rooms for organising various important events. Health conscious guests can workout at the gymnasium and keep their fitness regime throughout their stay in the hotel..
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A most original luxury hotel, The Charles Hotel combines classic New England design and sophisticated service. You can see our character in our signature quilts, bountiful regional cuisine, and thoughtful planning. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, just minutes from downtown Boston, Massachusetts, The Charles Hotel has become the home away from home for internationally renowned business leaders, government officials, entertainment executives and leisure travelers. The Charles Hotel, a AAA Four Diamond Hotel, offers the finest, most distinctive guest accommodations in the Boston area with 294 spacious guestrooms, including 45 suites that combine Shaker-inspired aesthetic with modern touches. Reflecting the eclecticism that is Cambridge, The Charles Hotel is a modern interpretation of New England hospitality with a thriving jazz club, the Regattabar, two signature restaurants and state of the art conference facilities. With an abundance of options, The Charles Hotel is recognized nationally for fine dining. Henrietta's Table serves award-winning New England classics using ingredients procured from local vendors and organic farmers for breakfast, lunch, supper and Saturday and Sunday brunch. Rialto offers Mediterranean fusion cuisine nightly and has been rated one of Gourmet's Top 60 Hotel Restaurants in the World. Noir, located in the hotel's lobby, is designed to reflect the intense, decadent atmosphere of 1940's nightlife and is a perfect spot to enjoy a classic cocktail. With flawless service, original accommodations and creative, award-winning cuisine, it is no wonder that the New England Travel Guide has designated The Charles Hotel as the best hotel to "stay put in" when visiting Boston.
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Great hotel, right in the middle of Harvard Square. Walking distance to campus, surrounded by shops, restaurants and other important amenities. Great choice for anyone.
There is really only one reason to ever
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Posted Jun 16, 2008
Horrible
There is really only one reason to ever stay at the Charles: location. If you need close proximity to the Square, the Charles is situated ideally close to most central locations. I truly wish I could say more positive things about the hotel....
26 year old male with a luxury budget, traveling for business
For my first trip to Boston, staying at the Charles in Harvard Square was a perfect welcome. The hotel bars were always a warm welcome after a long day of work.
My favorite was the TV's located in the mirror! Pretty cool feature. Super comfy beds with down comforters and great rooms for a nice stay with a desk and everything. If you're going to Boston, I highly recomend staying at the Charles in Cambridge...it was wicked awesome!
I am surprised to see several glowing reviews for this property. To me, it is over-priced and a poor value. I am particularly annoyed that they charge extra for internet access, and they do NOT have in-room coffee makers which makes mornings a...
Stayed two nights at the Charles Hotel
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Posted Feb 28, 2007
Good
Stayed two nights at the Charles Hotel in Cambridge Ma. Great room with a 35' flat screen TV and in the bathroom a remote that turned an a TV screen built into the mirror. Pretty interesting!! We ate Rialto's ( hotel restuarant ) during our stay. ...
TO START, I WENT INTO THE LOBBY AFTER DRIVING 28 HOURS STRAIGHT SO OBVIOUSLY I WAS TIRED AND LOOKED LIKE A GRUB, I WAS TRETED WITH HOSTILITY AND PREJUDICE DUE TO MY HAVING A PAIR OF JEANS AND T SHIRT ON. I SAID NOTHING AND AS I BEGAN TO CHECK IN I...
Charles is my home in Cambridge
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Posted Sep 20, 2006
Excellent
This is just a great hotel. I've been staying here regularly for more than 10 years. It's cozy, clean, beautiful, understated, friendly, has a fantastic location in Harvard Square steps from the Charles River, and the service is generally excellent. ...
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