The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square, Cambridge
About the Hotel
Rooms: New England design
The Charles Hotel features guest rooms with rustic Shaker furniture, board and batten paneled walls, plaid carpeting, and custom checkered quilts. Rooms include a 55" TV, a Bose Wave Radio, and a marble bathroom with a TV mirror. Guests can select from Deluxe King and Double Guest Rooms (273 sq ft), Fellows Suites (448 sq ft), Studio King Suites (448 sq ft) with a kitchenette (refrigerator, toaster, microwave, and Nespresso machine), Deans Suites (475 sq ft) with a separate living area with a pull-out sofa, or Chancellors Suites (625 sq ft) with a separate living and dining area and an additional half bath. The 1,195-square-foot Presidential Suite offers a living and dining room, two fireplaces, original artwork, a private office, a master bedroom with a king four-poster bed, and a private dressing room. Rooms come complete with C.O. Bigelow bath amenities, coffee in the lobby each morning, and free Wi-Fi.
Dining: local ingredients
The Charles Hotel offers several dining options. Henrietta's Table features New England cuisine. Chef Sean Lizotte uses organic ingredients sourced from Massachusetts farms and New England's coastline. The Neo-Trattoria at Charles Square offers Italian cuisine with local ingredients and imported Italian products. Noir is a bar serving classic cocktails and bites. The Garden Bar offers cocktails, fares, and live music. A weekend brunch, jazz soirees, and craft cocktails are available. Breakfast is included with the Bed & Breakfast Package at Henrietta's Table.
Leisure & Wellness
Guests can use the fitness center with equipment, open daily from 5 AM to 11 PM. Corbu Spa & Salon provides treatments with ingredients from local gardens, seven treatment rooms, and a sauna. Spa services include herbal poultice journeys and slimming treatments. Couple's massages are available at The Secret Garden Spa at the Prince of Wales hotel.
Location: Harvard Square
Located in Harvard Square, The Charles Hotel is near shops, restaurants, cafes, bookstores, and Georgian and Colonial buildings. Nearby landmarks include the John F. Kennedy Park (0.5 km), the John Harvard Statue (0.5 km), the Harvard Museum of Natural History (1 km), and Harvard Stadium (1 km). It is near MIT (2.5 km) and Harvard University (1.5 km). The Charles River is nearby. The Charles Square Parking Garage offers self-parking and valet services.
Services: events and pets
The Charles Hotel offers a conference services department, audio visual consultants, and meeting facilities. There is 18,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space. The Charles Ballroom (4,730 sq ft) hosts up to 600 guests. A dog-friendly program includes a dog bed, pickup bags, a local dog-friendly walk map, plus a bandana and leash. Dry cleaning and laundry services are available upon request. Rental cars are available through Budget and Avis. The hotel also offers a seasonal bike program.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Internet access
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Cycling
- Fishing
Services
- Paid shuttle service
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Garden area
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Beauty treatment
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Bathroom telephone
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
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