The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square vs Boston Marriott Cambridge

Same City · Cambridge Distance: 3.1km

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The Charles Hotel in Harvard Square

★★★★ 4-Star
8.5 19
Cambridge
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Boston Marriott Cambridge

★★★★ 4-Star
8.9 94
Cambridge
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Rating Comparison by Booking Site

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

Strengths & Weaknesses

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

Recommended For

Harvard University Visitors Business Travelers

Recommended For

Business Travelers Families

Guest Reviews

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.

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.

Location Comparison

Distance: 3.1km

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