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Stylish, smart and inarguably original, The Charles Hotel in Cambridge, Massachusetts, welcomes presidents, musicians and luminaries as exalted as the Dalai Lama. This Preferred Hotels and Resorts Worldwide affiliate situated in Harvard Square features contemporary décor with striking Shaker influences. Just across the river from Boston, you'll be coddled in an elegant Cambridge Suite with river, skyline or courtyard views plus onsite niceties such as the Wellbridge Athletic Club and Le Pli Day Spa. And dining is a true connoisseur's experience at Rialto, serving imaginative Mediterranean fusion cuisine.
Charles Hotel
1 Bennett St, Cambridge,
Cambridge, Massachusetts
02138
Nearest Airport: BOS
We went to the Charles because we were attending the Regattabar located there. The hotel was pricey, but a decent value for Cambridge. The staff was very helpful, the room was beautiful. The show (Ron Carter) at the Regattabar was excellent.
kenfwhite
Perfect location. The hotel is clean, inviting, and elegant! Enjoyed my stay. Water pressure was great in the shower, bed was comfortable, and rooms were quiet.
Jen H - Somerville, Massachusetts
Exceptional all around. Everything was functional and decor pleasant, muted, style without glamor, perfect fit with my personal taste.
Anca D
My king-bed room was spacious and bright and cheerful, the bed was very comfortable, and the location is great for anything going on at Harvard. Everything was very clean, although in my room I encountered the (common) problem that the shower drain needed cleaning. All the staff were friendly and helpful. The room service food was expensive as is always the case at hotels, but at least it was very good! I caught the flu while I was there and they whipped up an amazing chicken soup. The heating in the room was a little annoying--it wouldn't get warm unless you really cranked it up, and then it would get too warm. I managed it, but the staff responsible for the AC/heating should try to work on that. Wouldn't hesitate to book the hotel again.
Daniel M - Berlin, Germany
They charged a bottle of water without informing the price. The smeling of the room was not good at my arrival. The rest of the service is good.
Adriana F
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