Boston Marriott Cambridge vs The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square

Same City · Cambridge Distance: 3.1km

Overview

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Boston Marriott Cambridge

★★★★ 4-Star
8.9 94
Cambridge
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The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square

★★★★ 4-Star
8.5 19
Cambridge
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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Agoda
8.8 (106)
8.8 (581)
Booking.com
8.3 (474)
8.7 (381)
Expedia
8.8 (1,001)
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Trip.com
9.0 (133)
9.1 (56)
Overall Average
8.9 (1,714)
8.5 (1,018)

Strengths & Weaknesses

Boston Marriott Cambridge The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square
Strengths Strengths
+ Excellent location near the subway station, making travel to Boston and Cambridge easy + Excellent location in the heart of Harvard Square with easy access to the university and local shops
+ Great proximity to the MIT campus, restaurants, and cafes + High satisfaction with the professional and friendly staff
+ Friendly and professional staff service highly praised by guests + Spacious, well-appointed rooms with a sophisticated aesthetic and high cleanliness standards
+ Clean and modern room conditions + Convenient and high-quality dining options available within the hotel
Weaknesses Weaknesses
- Noise insulation issues in some rooms - Some guests noted that the in-room mini-fridge is restricted to hotel use only
- High daily parking fees - Room rates can fluctuate significantly based on university event schedules
- Reports of insufficient in-room amenities like bottled water or slippers

Recommended For

Business Travelers Families

Recommended For

Harvard University Visitors Business Travelers

Guest Reviews

Boston Marriott Cambridge

Agoda 10.0 Solo Traveler

Room was very clean and staff were very helpful.

Trip.com 10.0 Business Traveler

Perfect location right next to MIT with many amenities nearby.

Booking.com 3.6 Couple

Fantastic location and comfortable room.

Expensive parking and old towels.

Expedia 6.0 Family

Room clean and staff pleasant.

Hotel under renovation, lobby areas blocked off.

The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square

Booking.com 4.0 Business

Perfect location in Harvard Square, refined décor, and pleasant, helpful staff.

Trip.com 10 Business

Best hotel if visiting Harvard. Great academic atmosphere and excellent restaurants.

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.1km

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