The Charles Hotel

  • 1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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4.5
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Size: 154 x 38

Whether your child is aspiring to be a student at Harvard or just loves walking through history, The Charles Hotel makes the ideal home away from home.The hotel offers baby furniture, a Kids Kit Welcome amenity, classic board games, ... more on GoCityKids

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Estimated Price: From $299

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63 reviews
4.5
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Ratings & Reviews for The Charles Hotel from Around the Web

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Top Reviews from Around the Web:

Charles hotel was definitely above our expectation. more on Tablet Hotels

I am very likely to return to the The Charles Hotel. more on TravelPost.com

This hotel is in a perfect location for exploring the shops, eateries and getting an overall feel for Harvard square. more on Expedia

The Charles Hotel was amazing. more on Orbitz

I would recommend this hotel for its comfort, service, location and overall quality. more on Yahoo! Travel

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Top Reviews From TripAdvisor

Truly beautiful rooms with incredible bedding. Got a great night sleep and was ready for all business meetings. Wonderful service. Close to everything ... more on TripAdvisor

Before I even walked in the door, there was a farmer's market outside, to which I bought some apple ice wine:) Not ornate or overpowering, the lobby is cozy and classy. My room had a TV in the bathroo ... more on TripAdvisor

The Charles is the best hotel in Harvard Square. That's what I was told before I booked a room there, and I have to say, I was not disappointed. The rooms are not as large as at other hotels where I h ... more on TripAdvisor

I've been staying at the Charles Hotel many times a year, for over 15 years. However, this summer it was booked so I stayed at the newish Hotel Veritas on the very edge of Harvard Square (I liked it a ... more on TripAdvisor

I stayed a couple of times at the Charles. The first stays I found the hotel much more personal and less mechanical in its service than most US hotels. 2 Last stays (latest in November) I felt they lo ... more on TripAdvisor

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Top Reviews From Yahoo! Travel

We enjoyed our stay. Rooms were very nice. While decorated in a simple, almost Shaker style, they feel luxurious. Hotel ... more on Yahoo! Travel

The Charles is a superb hotel located in Harvard Square, close to public transport, the Charles River, and fine entertainment and dining. The rooms are furnished with plump down pillows and featherbeds, Bose radio, DVD player, TV ... more on Yahoo! Travel

Very nice and comfortable business hotel. Can't beat the location. The beds in the double rooms are very small though. The two beds ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I stayed here for a wedding a few years ago and really liked the place. Overall, the hotel was very nice, with well appointed rooms and good services. The location was extremely convenient, ... more on Yahoo! Travel

I absolutely loved the attentive, friendly service and great location. The restaurant rialto and noir bar were great ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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Top Reviews From Orbitz

The Charles Hotel was amazing. Beautiful, modern hotel, with very helpful and professional staff ... more on Orbitz

The Charles Hotel was quite comfortable and very friendly. The location in Harvard square was fantastic ... more on Orbitz

The Charles was a great find as it is just adjacent to Harvard Square but still quiet. Room was ... more on Orbitz

Top Reviews From VirtualTourist

The Charles Hotel... I stayed here when coming to Boston on business before moving here. If you have the means (it's a pretty expensive hotel) and can get in (it's always booked), stay here. $250 to $500 USD for a room on up to $3,000 ... more on VirtualTourist

Cambridge: Do it Like a Local

Cambridge: Do it Like a Local

by Susan Forshner Frechette

A sense of community fills the air in Cambridge - and it's contagious. more >

  

Great Amenities at The Charles Hotel:

  • Children stay free
  • Patio
  • Bathroom tv
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets considered
  • Spa
  • Limousine service
  • Jogging trails
  • Full service health spa
  • Translation services
  • Shoe shine stand
  • Bottled water
  • High speed internet access
  • Video checkout
  • Atm/cash machine
  • Soundproofed room
  • Cellular phone rental
  • Express check-out
  • Rollaway bed
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Accessible facilities
  • Salon
  • Wireless internet for fee
  • Health club
  • Dining room
  • In-room safe
  • Lounge/bar
  • Barbeque grills
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • On-site parking

Location & Nearby Attractions

Local Visitors' Bureaus

Additional Resources

The Charles Hotel Website

http://www.bostonusa.com

Read more about The Charles Hotel on Yahoo! Travel

www.charleshotel.com

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