Property Information

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.

Driving Directions

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

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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