Charles Hotel-Harvard Square
One Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA US
Rating: 4 stars
Located in the heart of Harvard Square, The Charles Hotel offers personal service and accommodations complete with New England charm and Cambridge spirit. The Charles is within easy walking distance to all of the excitement of Harvard Square. Additionally, it is just 5 miles from downtown Boston, where you might walk the Freedom Trail, visit Faneuil Hall or catch a ball game at Fenway Park.
Room Information
Accommodations
Luxurious guest rooms with seating areas; desks, three telephones, bathrobes, slippers, minibars, vanities, hairdryers, umbrellas. * 179 king-size beds * 25 double-double beds * 99 non-smoking rooms * 12 handicapped rooms . All rooms offer free local, national long distance, and 800-number, telephone service. Each guest floor offers a "Web Cube", featuring 24-hour complimentary access to a mini work station with free high-speed internet and printing for the executive on-the-go. Suites have separate parlors and the bedrooms have king beds; some suites adjoin to rooms with two double beds. Suites are all equipped with desks, three telephones, bathrobes, slippers, mini-bars, vanities, hairdryers, umbrellas. * 28 suites Spacious living room opens onto a terrace overlooking the harbor. Adjacent bedroom offers a four poster king bed, a large dressing area and vanity, large closet and full length mirrors, double vanity counter with separate makeup counter, stand up shower and full bath. * 1 Governor's Suite Overlooking the harbor on the sixteenth floor, this suite offers a large parlor and dining area with wet bar and stereo system. Master bedroom has a terrace, four poster king bed, Jacuzzi, dressing area. Adjoining second bedroom has a king bed, desk, and sitting area. * 1 Presidential Suite.
Directions
From Logan Airport
Exit airport and follow signs for Route 93 North via Sumner Tunnel. Exit Rte 93 at Storrow Drive West. Take Harvard Square/Cambridge exit. Turn right and proceed over bridge and across Memorial Drive onto John F. Kennedy St. Turn left at the traffic light onto Eliott St. and bear left at intersection onto Bennett St.
Restaurants
Dining
Rialto offers sophisticated and whimsical interpretations of regional Italian cuisine. James Beard award-winning chef Jody Adams offers sophisticated and whimsical interpretations of regional Italian cuisine at Rialto restaurant. Both the space and the menu are a living record of Chef Adams passionate relationship with Italy. Each dish is a reflection of her travels up and down the country, her long-standing friendships with purveyors, and her study of regional traditions. Inside Rialto, a white stone path inspired by an ancient Roman road leads diners past a green onyx bar illuminated from below into the dining room where s-shaped banquettes create an intimate dining experience. Pumpkin, olive and white drapery evoke the warm colors of the Italian countryside. Dine at Rialto and enjoy an evening filled with the pleasure of great food and the service of an experienced staff in a dining room that is chic, sleek and elegant. Dinner served seven nights a week: Monday through Friday, 5:30 pm  10:00 pm, Saturday, 5:30 pm  11:00 pm, Sunday, 5:00 pm  10:00 pm. HenriettaÂs Table: Bright, sunny and welcoming, Henrietta's Table features delicious New England cooking for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a fabulous Sunday Brunch. "Fresh and Honest" is our slogan, and you will find it begins at the overflowing farmers market at the restaurant's entrance, to the daily specials and delightful New England dishes prepared before your eyes in our attractive open kitchen. We do recommend reservations; the restaurant is one of the most popular restaurants in Harvard Square. Regattabar: Voted "Boston's Best Jazz Club" by Boston Magazine. Top Jazz musicians playing Tue-Sat evenings. Hours of operation: Tues-Thur 8 pm-1 am, Fri-Sat 8 pm-2am. Closed in December for private parties. Rialto Bar: The Rialto Bar is open seven nights a week. A small plates menu, perfect for nibbling and sharing, is available exclusively in the bar and lounge area. Monday through Thursday, 5:00 pm  11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday, 5:00 pm  midnight, Sunday, 5:00 pm- 10:00 pm
Area Attractions
Harvard Square
All of the following is within walking distance: Harvard University, Harvard Yard, Endless shops, restaurants, and sidewalk entertainment, the Charles River. Museums:Henry Wadsworth Longfellow HSE, Bush Reisinger Museum, Fogg Art Museum/Sackler Museum, Gardner Museum.
Downtown Boston Area
Fenway Park - 3 miles Museum of Fine Arts - 4 miles SW JFK Library - 7 miles S Museum of Science - 3 miles E Quincey Market/Faneuil Hall - 6 miles E New England Aquarium - 4 miles E Freedom Trail - 5 miles E U.S.S. Constitution - 6 miles E Children's/Computer Museum - 5 miles SE Logan Airport - 7 miles Harvard Square - hotel is located in square Glass Flower Museum - .5 miles N State Capitol - 4 miles E Old North Church - 4 miles E Mass Institute of Technology - 2 miles E Boston University - 3 miles E Boston Public Library - 3 miles E Boston Common - 2 miles E Boston Garden - 5 miles E Copley Square and Place - 4 miles E
Recreation
Wellbridge Health and Fitness Center
Visit the new Wellbridge Health and Fitness Center at Charles Square for aerobics classes, three levels of brand new state-of-the-art exercise equipment, and our heated indoor swimming pool. All these privileges are compliments of the Charles when you stay as a guest. Features: Nautilus equipment including life cycles, Stairmasters, rowing equipment, etc; free weights, steam rooms, Jacuzzis. Full spa services including facials, massage, body treatments available at additional charge.
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Charles Hotel-Harvard Square
Check In Time:
3:00 PM
Check Out Time:
12:00 NOON
Number of Rooms:
293
Number of Floors:
10
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