Charles Hotel

The Charles hotel is a first class operation, attractive, well managed with friendly and professional staff. I love its location on the edge of Harvard Square next-door to the Kennedy school of government. That place is it near the Charles River and an attractive residential neighborhood with Exceptional 18th and 19 century architecture. It is easy walking distance to several of my favorite restaurants especially the one which Julia Childs loved called, Harvest. We rented a Dean’s suite which gave us an extra room with a nice sofa, leather chair, desk and large screen television attached to a comfortable king size bedroom with another swing-out flat TV. Bathroom is adequate, but I prefer having a bathtub in an expensive suite. Meeting spaces are modern and attractive. And the hotel sits on a large plaza with outdoor pub and a relaxing vista.

Room was noisy. Oysters in the bar were putrid--could smell them from several feet away. The room rate is comparable to that of excellent hotels in Boston. But this one isn't. It's all about the location: if you need to be near Harvard, this might still be your best option.

The Charles Hotel excels in every aspect, and the warmth and attentiveness of the staff are especially memorable. The location is also exceptionally good. If I may offer a small suggestion, it would be perfect if the rooms could provide complimentary drinking water.

Excellent location just a few blocks from the MBTA subway station. Closeto Harvard & the walking trails alongthe Charles River. Great service throughout the hotel & excellent food at Henryetta's. Rooms were good too

A lovely hotel near the heart of Cambridges Harvard Square. The rooms are sparse and clean and the bed very comfortable. You can hear other doors open and slam closed. The breakfast in the hotel is terrific! Wait staff at restaurant were also wonderful. The front desk staff, all quite young, could in general be coached up to be more friendly and accommodating.