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The Charles HotelvsSeaport Hotel
Both Seaport Boston Hotel and Charles Hotel are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Seaport Boston Hotel is preferred by most writers compared to Charles Hotel. Seaport Boston Hotel comes in at 87 with recommendations from 13 reviews including Time Out, The Telegraph and Rough Guide.
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."
Seaport Hotel Fodor's
Lonely Planet Oyster DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide Travel + Leisure
Time Out Show All Reviews
1 Seaport Lane, Boston, MA 02210
From $134/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "Chances are, if you've ever been to Boston on business, you've already stayed at the Seaport, where guest rooms are among the biggest in the city." Full review
Lonely Planet "With glorious views of the Boston Harbor, this business hotel is up-to-snuff when it comes to high-tech amenities." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"A sleek, 426-room affordable business-oriented hotel with a great gym, a no-tipping policy, impressive eco-initiatives, and a floor's worth of obsessively hypoallergenic "PURE" rooms." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This modern business hotel, connected by walkway to the World Trade Center, helped revitalize the waterfront district."
Rough Guide "A luxurious Boston newcomer in the Seaport District, this hotel offers access to the Institute of Contemporary Art and convention centre."
Gayot "Just ten minutes from Bostonâs Logan Airport and the Financial District, this hotel sits across the street from the World Trade Center, making it an ideal business traveler hotel."
Zagat4.0
"This "comfortable and elegant" harbor property offers "first-class" service and rooms done up in a "nice mix of classic and modern" decor."
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended
"Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center was one of the first hotels to grace Boston’s Seaport District, and today it is one of the most desirable hotels for visitors wanting prime views." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Smack-dab in the Seaport District, this hotel mere seconds away from the Institute of Contemporary Art, historic Boston Fish Pier, and adjacent World Trade Center." Full review
Time Out "Now that the nearby Institute of Contemporary Art has broadened its attractions and Fort Point is blossoming, putting up here offers a different perspective on the city." Full review
