The upscale, 294-room Charles Hotel strikes a good balance between rustic New England charm and modern luxury. Traditional rooms pair classic Shaker furniture, leather chairs, and paneled walls with high-end amenities like 55-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, Bose radios, and marble bathrooms with in-mirror televisions. The hotel has two restaurants -- Henriette's is particularly charming -- plus a bar off the lobby and a jazz club. There's also an on-site spa and salon and guests have free access to a multi-story fitness complex next door. Still, the hotel's biggest selling point might be its location just two blocks from Harvard Square. The Charles is the natural choice for anyone visiting Harvard, though those on the lookout for more intimate option may want to consider Hotel Veritas -- it's a smaller, boutique hotel, but it lacks the extensive features of The Charles.
The upscale, 294-room Charles Hotel strikes a good balance between rustic New England charm and modern luxury. Traditional rooms pair classic Shaker furniture, leather chairs, and paneled walls with high-end amenities like 55-inch flat-screen TVs, minibars, Bose radios, and marble bathrooms with in-mirror televisions. The hotel has two restaurants -- Henriette's is particularly charming -- plus a bar off the lobby and a jazz club. There's also an on-site spa and salon and guests have free access to a multi-story fitness complex next door. Still, the hotel's biggest selling point might be its location just two blocks from Harvard Square. The Charles is the natural choice for anyone visiting Harvard, though those on the lookout for more intimate option may want to consider Hotel Veritas -- it's a smaller, boutique hotel, but it lacks the extensive features of The Charles.
The upscale, 400-room Royal Sonesta Hotel is a modern, business-friendly property in East Cambridge, with beautiful views of the Charles River and the Cambridge and Boston skylines. The hotel offers plenty of amenities, including two popular restaurants, a lobby coffee shop, 24-hour fitness center, indoor lap pool, and free car service on certain days and times. Waterfront meeting and event space -- renovated in 2015 through 2016 -- is another perk. Guest rooms are modern, bright, and spacious, with flat-screen TVs and sleek bathrooms. Royal Sonesta's neighbor Hotel Marlowe offers a boutique-like feel at a reasonable price, but it lacks a pool.
The upscale, 400-room Royal Sonesta Hotel is a modern, business-friendly property in East Cambridge, with beautiful views of the Charles River and the Cambridge and Boston skylines. The hotel offers plenty of amenities, including two popular restaurants, a lobby coffee shop, 24-hour fitness center, indoor lap pool, and free car service on certain days and times. Waterfront meeting and event space -- renovated in 2015 through 2016 -- is another perk. Guest rooms are modern, bright, and spacious, with flat-screen TVs and sleek bathrooms. Royal Sonesta's neighbor Hotel Marlowe offers a boutique-like feel at a reasonable price, but it lacks a pool.
With large, playfully furnished rooms, the 236-room Hotel Marlowe is one of Cambridge's most family-friendly hotels. Its neighbor, the Royal Sonesta Hotel, is cheaper and has a pool, but the Marlowe offers a boutique-like feel at a reasonable price, with personality to spare.
With large, playfully furnished rooms, the 236-room Hotel Marlowe is one of Cambridge's most family-friendly hotels. Its neighbor, the Royal Sonesta Hotel, is cheaper and has a pool, but the Marlowe offers a boutique-like feel at a reasonable price, with personality to spare.
This sprawling waterfront resort caters primarily to families, golfers, and groups. It’s overflowing with kid-friendly activities, including a game room, playground, and small artificial beach, while still offering adult-oriented features such as a spa, 18-hole golf course, and modern fitness center. Highlights include three spacious pools (two outdoor and one indoor), four restaurants, and comfortable rooms with views of the Choptank River. The place can get crowded on holiday weekends. Couples looking for a more romantic stay should consider staying in historic St. Michaels, 27 miles away.
This sprawling waterfront resort caters primarily to families, golfers, and groups. It’s overflowing with kid-friendly activities, including a game room, playground, and small artificial beach, while still offering adult-oriented features such as a spa, 18-hole golf course, and modern fitness center. Highlights include three spacious pools (two outdoor and one indoor), four restaurants, and comfortable rooms with views of the Choptank River. The place can get crowded on holiday weekends. Couples looking for a more romantic stay should consider staying in historic St. Michaels, 27 miles away.
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