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Renaissance Boston Waterfront HotelvsThe Charles Hotel
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel and Charles Hotel are both endorsed by expert reviewers. Overall, Charles Hotel ranks significantly higher than Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. Charles Hotel comes in at #13 in Boston with endorsements from 13 reviewers including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Time Out.
Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
Frommer's
Fodor's
Oyster
Star Service
Gayot
Zagat
606 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
From $183/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's "Ultra-high-tech features make the Renaissance a favorite with business travelers." Full review
Fodor's "Set along the working wharves of Boston Harbor, near the must-visit Institute of Contemporary Art, the Renaissance plays to a watery theme." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Opened in February 2008, this bright 450-room hotel offers a lot for the price -- fairly large, stylish rooms; an indoor pool; a great restaurant; and a lively bar." Full review
Star Service "One of the top commercial contenders beside the World Trade Center, offering the neighborhood's most sophisticated accommodations, sleek common areas and commendable service." Full review
Gayot "Taking into account its waterfront location, this hotel embraces a water theme, with elements of the ocean in its decor."
Zagat3.7
"Business travelers should appreciate the "wonderful" waterfront location of this outpost in Boston's Seaport, close to the convention center and "near dozens of great places to eat"."
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."
