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Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, BostonvsThe Charles Hotel
Both properties are recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Charles Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, Boston. Charles Hotel comes in at #13 in Boston with recommendations from 13 publications including DK Eyewitness, Insight Guides and Gayot.
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse at Custom House, Boston
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Gayot
BlackBook
Zagat
Travel + Leisure
3 McKinley Square, Boston, MA 02109
From $167/night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
- Fitness Center
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet "From the Custom House's open-air observation deck wrapped around the 26th floor, Boston stretches out in all directions."
Rough Guide "All the rooms at this Downtown landmark-turned-hotel are high-end, one-bedroom suites with spectacular Boston Harbor and city views; there’s also a great gym on the top floor."
Gayot "The Custom House Tower was Boston's first skyscraper and no expense has been spared in maintaining the integrity of the 1847 building."
BlackBook "Gorgeous towering structure is historic Boston landmark. 26th floor observation deck provides beautiful panoramas of the city."
Zagat4.2
"The "luxurious" villas and "gorgeous", "spacious" condo suites of this extended stay and timeshare property in a "historic building" feature "terrific" views of the city."
Travel + Leisure "A 200-year-old historic landmark once known for regulating goods coming in to Boston Harbor, the building now houses a Marriott hotel." Full review
The Charles Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides
Fodor's
Oyster Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness Rough Guide
Star Service Gayot BlackBook Show All Reviews
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."
