The Charles Hotel offers all of the extras that you'd expect at a high-end hotel without sacrificing its New England charm. Get cozy in the renovated lobby (completed summer 2009) and soak up the hotel's multi-million dollar art collection on display or curl up with one of the lobby library's novels.… more Nobody will fault you for it – the hotel feels like home. Guests also have access to the adjacent fitness center, with three floors of exercise rooms and a heated indoor pool, or opt for a treatment at the spa and salon next door. The hotel is also home to stellar dining and nightlife options, including a jazz club and martini bar. Henrietta's Table serves a popular weekend brunch; the hotel also hosts Rialto, a fine-dining, Italian establishment. The 294 guestrooms possess an old-fashioned, Shaker-inspired aesthetic – evident in the hand-made quilts on every bed – without overlooking such essential modern touches as high-speed Internet, DVD players, or high-tech Bose Wave radios. The king-size beds feature a goose-down comforter and 330-thread count striped damask linens. The floor-to-ceiling windows provide impressive views over Harvard Square, the Charles River, and/or the Cambridge and Boston cityscapes.
Great hotel! The rooms were outstanding and the location is excellent. I will stay here again when I am in Cambridge.
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
We stayed at The Charles Hotel for one night. The location is fabulous - easy to walk to everything in Harvard Square. The staff were amazingly upbeat, attentive and helpful. The decor is nothing special, but the hotel was perfectly muted, busy... more
We chose to stay at the Charles for two nights with our two infant children. The hotel rooms are great, if not a bit small. The bed linens, updated decor, tv, bathroom and toiletries, etc were all what you'd expect from a hotel of this price. The... more
