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The Charles HotelvsOmni Parker House
Both properties are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Charles Hotel scores slightly higher than Omni Parker House. Charles Hotel ranks #23 in Boston with positive reviews from 14 publications such as Fodor's, Frommer's and Travel + Leisure.
The Charles Hotel
Concierge
Insight Guides
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Oyster
Travel + Leisure
DK Eyewitness
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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."
Omni Parker House Insight Guides Fodor's Oyster DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Star Service Gayot
Lonely Planet
Time Out
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60 School Street, Boston, MA 02108
From $98/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Insight Guides "The country’s oldest continuously operating hotel (since 1854), across from Boston Common, completed a $30 million overhaul in 2008."
Fodor's "What better base from which to learn about our nation's heritage than America's oldest continuously operating hotel?" Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Steeped in history, stuffed with ghost lore, and teeming with old-world grandeur, the surprisingly affordable Omni Parker House is the place to stay for a taste of Boston's literary and political past." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Memorabilia on display in the ornate lobby emphasizes Parker House’s status as the oldest hotel in continuous operation in the US."
Rough Guide "Though the present building only dates from 1927, the Omni Parker House is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the US."
Star Service "This plush traditional property is one of Omni's best, with a storied past and a reputation for service and fine dining that put it in the same boat with the Taj Boston." Full review
Gayot "Opened in 1885 and claiming to be the longest continuously running hotel in the U.S., this fourteen-story property prides itself on keeping up with the times."
Lonely Planet "The lovely guest rooms are decorated in rich red and gold tones and equipped with all the high-tech gadgetry." Full review
Time Out "Established in 1855, this is the oldest continuously operating hotel in the country which became a famous literary hangout for the likes of Longfellow, Hawthorne and Emerson." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Since 1855 the Omni Parker House has been welcoming guests, making it America’s longest continuously operating hotel." Full review
