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Description Situated in the heart of Harvard Square, the intellectual center of the nation, The Charles Hotel offers unobtrusive service, award-winning restaurants and contemporary décor in a historic yet energetic setting. Known as Boston's most original luxury hotel, our hotel's 293 spacious guestrooms and 44 suites
reflect a passionate commitment to celebrate the spirit of our surroundings.

Guest Services

Onsite services include the fully equipped Wellbridge Athletic Club with indoor pool, Le Pli Day Spa, full-service Concierge, Valet Parking, Avis Car Rental, teleconferencing and personal computer rental, and Laundry and Valet same-day service.

The Charles provides a variety of special services with you in mind. For the business traveler, each room and suite is outfitted with three 2-line telephones with speaker feature, hold button, voice mailbox, and fax and computer data ports with high speed internet access.

Dining options include:

Henrietta's Table, which celebrates classic New England cooking with a no-nonsense twist, under the watchful eyes of Chef Peter Davis.

Recently awarded one of the Top 50 Hotel Restaurants in America by Food and Wine Magazine in addition to four stars by The Boston Globe, Rialto continues to win national acclaim for its imaginative and elegant Mediterranean fusion cuisine. Dining at Rialto is an evening filled with the pleasure of great food, exemplary service by an experienced staff, and a setting that is sleek and sophisticated.

Included in "Best of BOSTON" Hall of Fame, The Charles
Hotel's REGATTABAR brings to the hotel the most dynamic live jazz, both national and international.

Noir, a warm sophisticated bar serving signature drinks and a menu suited for a late night snack, is designed to reflect the intense, decadent atmosphere of 1940's nightlife, and is located in a discreet corner of The Charles Hotel's Lobby offering street-level views of Harvard Square.

Guest Room Amenities:

We combine Shaker-inspired aesthetic with modern touches in all of our guestrooms including custom-designed duvet quilts and bedding
each furnished with classic Shaker-style furniture, our signature quilt duvets, down comforters, luxurious bedding, terry cloth robes, and unique bath and aromatherapy products.

For your added comfort, all rooms are equipped with a fully stocked refreshment center, DVD Player, Bose Wave radio, closet safe, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, along with a complete variety of specialized in-room services including T1-speed Internet access, three two-line phones (including one cordless) with voicemail capabilities, and other customized multi-purpose technological amenities.

In addition, guests staying in our gracious suites enjoy relaxing sitting and dining areas. Our Presidential Suite features a separate bedroom with a four-poster bed, a spacious master bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, a generous kitchen, and a large living room with a grand piano and spectacular views of Harvard University buildings and the Boston skyline.