The Charles Hotel
1 Bennett St
CAMBRIDGE,
MA,
US 02138
Location. The Charles Hotel is located in Cambridge, Mass, just off the Charles River in the center of Harvard Square, filled with quaint cafes and boutique shops. This stylish New England retreat is five miles from Boston Logan International Airport and less than three miles from downtown Boston. Nearby cultural attractions include the American Reparatory Theatre, the Harvard Art Museums and Brattle Theatre, all within four blocks of the hotel.
Hotel Features. The well-lit, contemporary lobby features original paintings of Cambridge streets and New England architecture, fresh floral arrangements and clean lines. The lobby also provides a quiet setting for reading in the library nook. Kid's Kit gift bags, filled with toys and activities, are handed out to children upon arrival. The Charles Hotel features five eateries on site, including French and Italian fine dining, a jazz club, New England inspired café, a 1940s-style martini lounge and a quick, casual restaurant. Conference and banquet rooms, wireless Internet access, an automated teller machine, car rental and a full business center are also provided. Adjacent to the hotel are Le Pli Day Spa and Wellbridge, a full-service health club and fitness center, with an indoor pool, spa tub, sauna, steam room, fitness machines and spa services.
Guestrooms. The 294 spacious guestrooms feature floor to ceiling panoramic windows and Shaker- style accents reminiscent of a New England boarding school. Custom made furnishings include professor's chairs and desks. Extra accents include black chalkboards with chalk artwork, oversized clock and wooden coat pegs. Guest beds are dressed with handcrafted down quilts and premium linens. Bathrooms feature Seura in-mirror televisions, bathrobes and Origins bath products. Additional room amenities include high-speed Internet access, DVD players, LCD televisions and BOSE Wave radios.
Expert Tip. The Charles Hotel is on Conde Nast Traveler's Gold List for 2006, and the hotel's Rialto Restaurant was rated one of the Top 60 Restaurants in the world by a well-known culinary magazine.
Surrounding Area
HARVARD SQUARE
Room Information - The Charles Hotel
Bed Type: Short Description: Executive Deluxe Long Description: One king or two double beds. View of the Charles River, Harvard Square, or city. Shaker-inspired contemporary decor. Shaped like an "L," with a separate sitting and dining area. Plasma TV mirror with cable channels and DVD player. Bathroom with TV and phone extension. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Three dual-line phones. Complimentary local, domestic long-distance, and toll-free calls. Bose Wave radio. Bathroom scale. Italian waffled bathrobes and slippers. Turndown service. Complimentary daily newspaper. Bed Type: Short Description: Deluxe Guest Room Long Description: One king or two double beds with custom-designed down quilts and premium bedding. View of the Charles River, Harvard Square, or city. Shaker-inspired contemporary decor. Plasma TV mirror with cable channels and DVD player. Bathroom with TV and phone extension. High-speed Internet access (surcharge). Three dual-line phones. Complimentary local, domestic long-distance, and toll-free calls. Bose Wave radio. Bathroom scale. Italian waffled bathrobes and slippers. Turndown service. Complimentary daily newspaper.
Property Information
Check In Time - 3 p.m.
Check Out Time - 12 p.m.
Credit card required
Deposit required upon check-in
Extra person charges
Hotel Built - 1984
Last Renovated - 2006
Minimum check-in age - 18
Multilingual staff
On-site car rental
Photo identification required
Star rating: 4
Check in time is 3:00 PM,
Check out time is 12:00 PM.
Area Activities
Brattle Theatre - 1 block
American Repertory Theatre - 2 blocks
Harvard Co-op - 2 blocks
Harvard University - 3 blocks
Harvard Art Museums - 4 blocks
Boston - 2.5 miles
Driving Directions - The Charles Hotel
From Boston Logan International Airport:
Approximate driving distance is 5 miles.
Take Sumner Tunnel to Rt 93 North to Storrow Drive W.
Take the Harvard Square/Cambridge exit and turn right.
Cross Memorial Drive and go over bridge onto JFK Street.
Turn left at light on Eliot Street and left on Bennet Street.
The Charles Hotel is located on the left.
Policies & Disclaimers
You must present a photo ID when checking in. Your credit card is charged at the time you book.
Bed type and smoking preferences are not guaranteed.Your reservation is prepaid and is guaranteed
for late arrival. The total charge includes all room charges and taxes, as well as fees for access
and booking. Any incidental charges such as parking, phone calls, and room service will be handled
directly between you and the property.
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