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The Charles HotelvsThe Colonnade Hotel
Both Colonnade Hotel and Charles Hotel are highly recommended by professional travelers. Overall, Colonnade Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Charles Hotel. Colonnade Hotel comes in at 86 with endorsements from 14 reviews like Star Service, BlackBook and The Telegraph.
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."
The Colonnade Hotel
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120 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116
From $195/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Adjacent to Copley Place and the Prudential Center, the independently owned Colonnade caters to an international clientele of businesspeople, sightseers, shoppers, and families." Full review
Fodor's "The look is slightly masculine but quite comfy and clean, with pillow-top mattresses, high-thread-count sheets, and round tables perfect for both eating and working." Full review
Lonely Planet "There are many reasons to stay at the Colonnade, such as its handsome guest rooms, which are well equipped with both high-tech gadgetry and simple pleasures." Full review
OysterUpscale
"This 285-room Back Bay hotel offers spacious standard rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows, a fitness center with South End views, and an affordable French brasserie." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The spacious and comfortable rooms at the Colonnade have been updated in modern style with rich, soothing colors."
Rough Guide "With its beige poured-concrete shell, the Colonnade looks weirdly like a parking garage."
Gayot "This popular Back Bay hotel has more to offer than just its ideal location within walking distance to Copley Square, the Prudential Center and trendy Newbury Street."
BlackBook "Celebrities and the people that make things happen for them hustle and bustle in stately lobby. Shiny checked tiles and stunning chandeliers."
Zagat3.5
"In an "excellent" Back Bay location "within an easy walk of shops and restaurants", this "wonderful", 11-story boutique veteran is headlined by a "cool", "relaxed" seasonal rooftop pool."
Afar Magazine "Over the past 30-plus years, this venerated Back Bay hotel has hosted all manner of visiting stars, from Ronald Reagan to Frank Sinatra to Katy Perry." Full review
