Charles Hotel, Harvard Square

The Charles Hotel sits in the heart of Harvard Square, with easy access to Harvard University and downtown Boston. Its 303 guest rooms look out over Harvard Square, Cambridge or Boston and are furnished with Shaker-detailed pieces and originally commissioned artwork. Rooms also include flat-panel televisions and televisions set into the bathroom mirrors. The hotel serves both leisure and business travelers and describes itself as an urban oasis reflecting the eclecticism of Cambridge.

Dining is a big part of the property. Henrietta’s Table focuses on farm-to-table New England classics, and the hotel’s listing also names Bar Enza for Italian cooking, the Regattabar jazz club and Noir, a cozy cocktail bar with light bites. The outdoor courtyard hosts a year-round farmers market. Guests also have a fitness center and full-service spa, with optional turndown service and complimentary internet access throughout the property.

What to Know

• The hotel is pet friendly.
• It is designated eco friendly in the Meet Boston directory.
• Meeting and special event space is available for groups.
• Shopping and cultural attractions in Harvard Square are close by.