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The Charles HotelvsThe Langham, Boston
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, The Langham, Boston is preferred by most reviewers compared to Charles Hotel. The Langham, Boston comes in at #7 in Boston with approval from 15 reviewers such as DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Frommer's.
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."
The Langham, Boston Fodor's DK Eyewitness Rough Guide Star Service Gayot
Zagat
Forbes Travel Guide
Afar Magazine
Jetsetter Travel + Leisure Show All Reviews
250 Franklin St, Boston, MA 02110
From $251/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's "Strikes an admirable balance between historic, old-world charm and sleek, modern appointments." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The Langham occupies a Renaissance Revival palace which was constructed to house the Federal Reserve Bank."
Rough Guide "This stern granite building in the heart of the Financial District is the former Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, built in 1922."
Star Service "Straight off the catwalk, this hotel, like its exceptional sibling in New York, looks and feels like a million bucks." Full review
Gayot "Located in the heart of downtown Boston, this landmark hotel overlooks the gardens of Post Office Square."
Zagat3.7
"The historic Financial District outpost of this global luxury brand offers "beautiful, old-world charm", "gorgeous" (if "small"), elegant rooms with marble bathrooms."
Forbes Travel Guide 4 Stars
"The Langham, Boston sits in New England's original Federal Reserve Bank, fashionably blending history and modernity at its central downtown location." Full review
Afar Magazine "It’s not every day you get to stay in a national architectural landmark and enjoy pastries baked inside a former bank vault." Full review
Jetsetter "British heritage meets Boston elegance in the luxed-up former Federal Reserve Building." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Overlooking Norman B. Leventhal Park, the Langham Boston resides in the former Federal Reserve Bank." Full review
