The Charles

A most original luxury hotel, the Charles hotel combines classic New England design and sophisticated service. You can see its character in the signature quilts, bountiful regional cuisine, and thoughtful planning.

The Charles Hotel has become the home away from home for internationally renowned business leaders, government officials, entertainment executives and leisure travelers.

Reflecting the eclecticism that is Cambridge, The Charles Hotel is a modern interpretation of New England hospitality. While hotels in our class may offer a certain standard of luxury, none but The Charles Hotel delivers that luxury with such style.

With flawless service, original accommodations and creative, award-winning cuisine, it is no wonder that the Boston hotel review in the New England Travel Guide has designated The Charles hotel Cambridge as the best hotel to "stay put in" when visiting Boston, Massachusetts.

The Charles Hotel offers the finest, most distinctive guest accommodations in the Boston area with 294 spacious guestrooms, that combine Shaker-inspired aesthetic with modern touches. Throughout the rooms are unique touches that celebrate The Charles' reputation as "Cambridge's most intellectual property," leading with the over-sized black and white chalkboard drawing hanging in each room. Additionally, the rooms are furnished with a custom created professor's chair, and a hanging peg board that is reminiscent of a New England boarding school.

A distinguishing guestroom attribute -- currently unique to The Charles -- is the hotel's installation of Seura televisions in every room. These innovative "in-mirror" LCD screens can be hooked up to cable, DVD, satellite, sound, or other systems, and are completely hidden when turned off.

With an abundance of options, The Charles Hotel is recognized nationally for fine dining in Boston. Henrietta's Table serves award-winning New England classics using ingredients procured from local vendors and organic farmers for breakfast, lunch, supper and Saturday and Sunday brunch.

Rialto has been rated one of Gourmet's Top 60 Hotel Restaurants in the World and offers sophisticated and whimsical interpretations of regional Italian cuisine. Noir, located in the hotel's lobby, is designed to reflect the intense, decadent atmosphere of 1940's nightlife and is a perfect spot to enjoy a classic cocktail.

The Charles hotel is located in the heart of Harvard Square, just minutes from downtown Boston, Massachusetts.