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TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Elegant interiors. The suite is perfect for business interviews. Both Rialto and Henrietta's Table are great places to eat. Everything is close by- theatres, shopping, great restaurants. The red line...
spicelore, Boston, Massachusetts
2011-05-01 12:47:17.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have been a travel consultant for 15 years. I live in the Boston area and have enjoyed stays at every luxury hotel in and around the city. The Charles Hotel, for me, is the best by far. First the...
hmiorio, Cambridge
2011-03-02 21:36:29.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Charles is my favorite hotel in the Cambridge/Boston area. In many visits it has never disappointed in terms of service, cleanliness, and atmosphere. In our most recent stay we ate at its two...
joannek28, Westport, Connecticut
2011-02-27 03:57:58.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Charles Hotel made sure my friend and I had a terrific stay. Easy access to the airport, terrific restaurants and bars right in the hotel so we didn't have to go out on a snowy night, great...
Southrd, western mass.
2011-01-10 16:19:22.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you have a chance to stay at the Charles, grab it. I travel extensively, and it is always one of my favorite places to stay in the entire country.Great service, and truly great rooms without being...
MillionMileGent, San Francisco
2010-11-07 19:06:51.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Its a few blocks from the nearest T-line, but it is walkable. It is even easier to drive to...just a hop and skip off of I-90 at exit 19. The hotel has modern elegance, is located immediately next to...
lahrmike, Bordentown, NJ
2010-10-26 18:58:14.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

I booked 20 rooms plus the Presidential suite for our recruiting event at Harvard. Food was great, service was excellent and the guestrooms very comfortable. I love the TVs in the mirror of the...
LAEventPlanner, LosAngeles
2010-10-14 07:56:04.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great hotel and location. The hotel supplied what I look for in a hotel: a quiet, clean, safe environment. As a bonus, the location was fantastic, walk to restaurants, shops and on a great running...
DEfamilyman, Delaware
2010-10-13 20:59:36.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

We took the kids for a 3 days visit to Boston. We were wondering wether to stay at any of the big hotels down town or stay further way. We ended up at the Charles. Great choice, great stay. The level...
Natiel, TA
2010-10-11 13:05:31.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

It was the first time I stayed in this hotel, and I loved it. The location is perfect : a short 5 minutes walk from the subway, and from vibrant Harvard square. The hotel is also located next to the...
BidaLokka, Amsterdam
2010-10-05 15:05:28.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We were at the Charles for 2 nights - including breakfast - using a gift voucher we had bought at a charity event. I was a bit concerned we would be seen as less valued because the hotel was not...
Carol119, Massachusetts
2010-02-28 22:21:37.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

We have been staying at the Charles whenever we visit Boston for a number of years. They never disappoint. This year we took part in the Valentine's 101 package as one of the winners of the How We Met...
jabroo01, upstate NY
2010-02-17 16:03:46.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

room service food was great. loved the central location next to a subway stop.
Poohmum
2010-01-20 22:36:38.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

The Charles Hotel was really perfect for us. Our weekend in the Boston area didn't keep us in the Harvard Square area all day so it was in a great location to easily catch the "T" And then, at the...
CK54, New York
2009-11-23 23:56:11.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Went for Parents' Day at HLS, and we really enjoyed staying at The Charles Hotel. It's much closer to everything than local maps indicate. Quickest check-in ever, very friendly. If you forgot to...
Troutbaby, Chicago
2009-10-10 15:53:52.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

If you want to make your trip to Boston or Cambridge enjoyable, whether it's business or personal, the Charles Hotel should be your first choice because it matches up so well with the community and...
Eman79, Alexandria, Virginia
2009-10-05 20:36:54.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have stayed in this hotel many times for business and find it to be top notch. The staff are incredibly helpful and friendly.
NewYawkah12, NYC
2009-09-10 20:41:45.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My husband stayed here on business a few years ago and liked it, so we stayed with our 2 kids (5 & 8) for a weekend. There was a problem with the reservation (mix up about arrival dates), but the...
reluctanttraveler38, Los Gatos, California
2009-09-07 22:56:39.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

This hotel is lovely to look at with staff that is unpretentious but professional. . The room was good sized and immaculate. The staff was extremely accommodating and gracious. Not one person gave us...
Onlywhennecessary, Long Island, New York
2009-08-20 11:33:31.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

So we have stayed at the Charles a few times...the other option of the Harvard Square Hotel isn't much better than a motel! The rooms are quite nice and spacious,comfy beds and one of those cool tv...
fleurr, fleurr
2009-08-17 09:26:32.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

Front desk was great - easy check-in, etc. When I requested a late check-out on the day of, they were very accomodating and said it was no problem. Clean and elegant, the hotel is a great choice if...
foodie511, everywhere
2009-07-27 21:40:22.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I just got back from the Charles Hotel yesterday and we had a wonderful time, the staff is friendly and very helpful. The hotel is gorgeous, rooms are comfy, love the touch with the quilts on the...
jo4craft, new jersey
2009-07-27 18:51:04.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

My wife was attending a program at Harvard, my son and I decided to tag along. Reserving a stay at The Charles was the best idea. From my first interactions with the staff, I was impressed. The...
buzzster, USA
2009-07-10 14:07:42.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I've been staying at the Charles Hotel several times a year for well over a decade. In the last year or so the hotel has improved from very good to excellent. The front desk staff has been...
DeborahPub, NYC/NJ
2009-05-25 22:59:17.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 5 of 5 stars

I've been staying at the Charles for 15 years. It is a beautiful hotel, casual, understated, generally sparkling clean, great service, good taste, nice people, awesome restaurants and jazz bar, and...

courtyard room w/morning sun room service (cranberry orange muffin w/butter and coffee) My Mac at the little desk, looking over courtyard 
orangecoffee, San Francisco, CA
2009-05-05 03:07:43.0
 
TripAdvisor traveler rating: 4 of 5 stars

Whenever I visit Boston, I prefer to stay on the Cambridge side of the Charles river. This is my favorite hotel to stay at in Cambridge. It is across the street from Harvard, and has great access to...
justindelaney, Highland Village, TX
2009-03-08 17:33:08.0
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