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The Charles HotelvsBeacon Hill Hotel
Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro and Charles Hotel are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro scores slightly higher than Charles Hotel. Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro comes in at #18 in Boston with accolades from 15 reviews like Travel + Leisure, Insight Guides and Afar Magazine.
The Charles Hotel
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1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
From $199/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge "The 294 business-meets-Americana rooms mix Wi-Fi with checkered Shaker quilts, and all were spruced up in 2006."
Insight Guides "A touch of class on the edge of Harvard Square: rooms are appointed with commissioned artwork and high-tech amenities, and offer views of Harvard Square, Cambridge, or Boston."
Fodor's "It used to be that the Charles was the place to stay in Cambridge, and while other luxury hotels have since arrived... this Harvard Square staple is standing strong." Full review
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For a partial river or skyline view, ask for something above the 7th floor.
OysterUpscale
"Charming rooms, two great restaurants and a location two blocks from Harvard Square make the 294-room Charles Hotel a natural choice for those visiting Harvard." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The hulking 294-room Charles, on the eastern edge of Harvard Square, is the best reason to stay north of the river." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Handmade quilts on the beds add a cozy touch to the restrained modern decor. The hotel’s location on the edge of Harvard Square is a plus."
Rough Guide "A Harvard Square landmark with clean, bright rooms – some overlooking the Charles River – that come with an array of amenities."
Star Service "Unlike the more tech-savvy Hyatt and Le Meridien, the latter owned by MIT, Charles Hotel places emphasis on homey comforts, a lively social scene and style that reflects a historic regional character." Full review
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As rooms are sold run-of-the-house, request top-floor units for broader vistas and quieter exposures.
Gayot "Ideally located right next to Harvard Square, this nine-story hotel has been welcoming business and leisure travelers since 1985."
BlackBook "It’s about pedigree and class at the Square’s only luxury hotel."
Beacon Hill Hotel Insight Guides Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Star Service Gayot BlackBook
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25 Charles Street, Boston, MA 02114
From $249/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Insight Guides "Just steps from Boston Common, this modern yet historical hotel offers great views of Charles Street and Beacon Hill."
Travel + Leisure "Occupying two adjacent, refurbished 19th-century town houses on Beacon Hill’s best antiquing street, this hotel is a great choice if you prefer cozy inns to slick high-rises." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Rooms are fairly small but chic with soothing colors, plantation shutters, and flat panel televisions."
Rough Guide "Pampered luxury in the heart of Beacon Hill, these thirteen small but sleek chambers occupy a regal mid-1800s brick building."
Star Service "This is a lively little favorite, offering an informal yet elegant contemporary ambience that blends local history with updated modern accents, all in adjoining 1830 and 1850 town houses." Full review
Gayot "The rooms here are small and intimate, but they aren't the major draw."
BlackBook "Only 12 rooms and one suite available, (each one unique) but size gives a personal touch."
Zagat3.5
""You get what you pay for" at this "comfy" and "well-maintained" small boutique hotel with "warm" service and a "great location" in Boston's toniest neighborhood."
Fodor's "The intimate hotel on Charles Street, housed in two meticulously renovated 19th-century brick town houses, has minimalist-style rooms." Full review
OysterMid-Range
"Originally built in the mid 1800s, the three-pearl Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro scores high marks for its heritage character and coveted central location." Full review
