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All About Us

The Charles Hotel is the Smart Place to Stay in Harvard Square. An urban oasis, The Charles offers something for everyone who is visiting the Boston area. With more than 18,000 square feet of versatile space, The Charles Hotel is able to customize an ideal space for your event needs. The facility boasts 15 private rooms, which can accommodate gatherings from a small board of directors meeting to a reception for 600 guests. The hotel offers a thriving jazz club, two award-winning restaurants, ice rink in the winter months, day spa, full service gym, and state-of-the-art conference facilities.

Location and Transportation

From Boston Logan International Airport: 7 miles from Boston Logan International Airport. 15 minutes driving time.
Transportation: $45 round-trip per person by taxi.
Domestic Carriers: All Major
International Carriers: All Major
Additional Airport and Carrier Information: http://www.boston-bos.com/airlines.html

Parking: $34 per night. Indoor,Valet.
Located Near: 5 minutes from downtown Boston
Other Information: The Charles Hotel is situated in the heart of Harvard Square, the cultural and intellectual capital of the nation. Surrounded by Harvard's storied quads and only steps away from the Charles River, the Square is known for it's blend of sophistication and youthful vitality. It is the perfect setting for the traveler who wants to experience it all.

Accommodations

Rating: 3 star. 4 diamond.
Property features: 10 floors, 294 total rooms, including 45 suites
Upgrades: Available.
Additional property features: The Charles Hotel's upscale guest rooms feature down quilts, Seura "in-mirror" bathroom televisions, and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Keeping up with the home office is easy with "Web Cubes" on every guest floor, equipped with complimentary Internet access, printers, and Skype accessibility.
Year property was built: 1985
Year of last renovation: 2009
What was renovated: All guestrooms and suites renovated in 2006-2007. Pavilion and lobby renovated in early 2009. The newly renovated Charles Pavilion, a self-contained conference area, boasts two new meeting rooms and has a relaxed and warm feel with all of the amenities required to make a meeting productive and successful.
Year of last soft good renovation: 2007
Year of last meeting space renovation: 2009

Room-related taxes: 12.45%

Meeting & Banquet Facilities

Maximum attendees (meet & feed)
300 Schoolroom set-up    400 Maximum banquet    550 Theater-style seating

Floor Plan: View
Full catering services: Available.
Executive/Hospitality Suites available: 8.
High Speed Internet available in guestrooms, meeting rooms, public space.
Wireless Internet available in guestrooms, meeting rooms, public space.

Preferred meeting size & guest room usage during Peak Season: 200
Preferred meeting size & guest room usage during Off-Season: 200

Unusual or different venues & amenities: The Charles offers 15 meeting and boardrooms appropriate for high level meetings and special events, as well as several private dining rooms. Charles Square features two outdoor courtyards for meeting breaks, corporate entertaining and special events during warmer weather. Whether for a lecture or social gathering, you will benefit from the hotel�s comprehensive services.

Meeting Equipment & Services

Dining Outlets

2 Restaurants on property. 2 Bars on property.
Henrietta's Table: With its Fresh and Honest motto, Chef Davis has created a cozy, comfortable restaurant that honors the culinary bounty of New England. (Breakfast $6-$10, Lunch $11-$20, Supper $14-$22) Rialto: James Beard award-winning chef and owner Jody Adams embraces New England ingredients with regional Italian culinary traditions. (Dinner $21-$43) Regattabar (Jazz Club) Noir (Martini Bar)

Average per person cost onsite: Breakfast: $18.50, Lunch: $40, Dinner: $75
24-hour Room service.

Offsite Options:
Several options in Harvard Square

Food tax: 5%
F & B gratuity: 18%
Under the leadership of Executive Chef Davis, the culinary team of The Charles Hotel is completely dedicated to sustainable agriculture and creating award-winning cuisine.
Room service hours: 24 hours

Services & Facilities

Other available services and facilities: - Web Cubes with complimentary Internet access, printers, and Skype accessibility. - Complimentary in room wi-fi access - Complimentary local and long distance calling - Complimentary Guest Library in the hotel lobby - Electric Car Charging Station

Recreational Activities

Other activities: - Outdoor Ice Skating Rink during Winter Months - Complimentary Hotel Bike Program - Complimentary running maps designed by multi-time Boston Marathon Winner, Bill Rodgers - Complimentary Access to the Wellbridge Athletic Club