The Charles Hotel

Harvard Square
One Bennett Street
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

+1.617.864.1200 (reservations)
800.882.1818 (toll-free)

Accomodations:

Guest rooms offer panoramic views of the Charles River, Harvard Square, Cambridge or Boston and overlook the gracious Charles Square courtyard and its two outdoor cafes. All guest rooms are generously appointed with custom-designed down quilts, three telephones (bedside, bathroom and desk), Bose Wave radios, with remote-control, DVD players and cable wide screen TV, also with remote-control (an additional TV is located in the bathroom).

All rooms have shower mirrors, hair dryers, bathroom scales, irons and ironing boards, fully stocked refreshment centers and two-line speaker phones with voice mail, PC and fax modem capabilities. Guests enjoy amenities including wireless Internet access, Italian waffle bathrobes and slippers, turndown and complimentary morning newspaper delivery service.

In addition to the above, all suites have cordless phones and four telephone lines. Some suites feature double sinks and double showerheads in the bath.

Special Photon Forum Room Rates:

  • King Deluxe Room (King Bed) - $289 per night (Note: special rate may not be available after March 27)

Awards:

  • "Four Diamonds Rating", American Automobile Association (AAA), 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
  • "Best of Boston, Hotel, General Excellence" Boston Magazine 2005, 2000
  • "Best of Boston, Restaurant, Group Dining" Boston Magazine 2005
  • "Top Hotels" The Charles Hotel, Zagat Guide 2005
  • "Top Restaurants" Rialto, Zagat Guide 2005
  • "Best Dining, Period" Rialto, Frommers Boston 2005
  • "Best Brunch Feast" The Improper Bostonian 2005
  • "Gold Plate Review" Henrietta's Table, TV DINER 2005
  • "Best Romantic Restaurants" Rialto, AOL CityGuide City's Best 2005
  • "Best Brunch" Henrietta's Table, AOL CityGuide City's Best 2005
  • "Best Special Event" The Charles Hotel, Stars of the Industry Awards 2005
  • "Best Lounge" Noir, Best of Citysearch: Boston Nightlife 2004
  • "Best Bar Food" Noir, Best of Citysearch: Boston Nightlife 2004
  • "Best Place to See and Be Seen" Noir, Best of Citysearch: Boston Nightlife 2004
  • "World's Top Hotel Restaurants" Rialto, Gourmet Magazine 2004
  • "Sexiest Jazz Club in Boston" Regattabar, Victoria's Secret 2004
  • "Boston's Best Brunch" Henrietta's Table, The Improper Bostonian 2003,2004
  • "Boston's Best Jazz Club" Boston Magazine 9 consecutive years and Hall of Fame (2003)
  • "50 Best Hotel Restaurants in America" Rialto, Food & Wine 2002
  • "Best Hotel in Cambridge" Travel & Leisure 2000
  • "Best Power Breakfast" Henrietta's Table, Boston Magazine 2000
  • "Best Romantic Restaurant" Rialto, Boston Magazine 2000
  • "Boston's Best Hotel" The Improper Bostonian 2000