"The 294 business-meets-Americana rooms mix Wi-Fi with checkered Shaker quilts, and all were spruced up in 2006."

"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."

"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

"The hulking 294-room Charles, on the eastern edge of Harvard Square, is the best reason to stay north of the river." Full review

"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."

"A Harvard Square landmark with clean, bright rooms – some overlooking the Charles River – that come with an array of amenities."

"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

"Ideally located right next to Harvard Square, this nine-story hotel has been welcoming business and leisure travelers since 1985."

"It’s about pedigree and class at the Square’s only luxury hotel."

""Exceptional and understated", this Harvard Square property is "homey yet refined", oozing "comfort and class" with its "plush", "large" and "well-appointed" rooms."