L ocated in cambridge, Massachusetts–a mere stone’s throw from Harvard University’s hallowed grounds–The Charles Hotel is an accommodation fit for the most discerning guest. Deriving its name from the river that courses through Boston, The Charles offers a perfect complement to the distinguished institution nearby. The Charles provides an all-in-one hotel experience that offers a warm welcome to travelers. Peruse a selection of popular hardcovers in a recessed seating area lobby; throughout the hotel, the walls are decorated with antique quilts, a charming touch that harkens back to Cambridge’s celebrated history. The bedrooms and suites at The Charles offer the epitome of Ivy League excellence. Shed your coat and wrap yourself in a plush robe, then sink into a deliciously soft mattress for a well-deserved snooze. Soak in a marble bathtub while viewing must-see TV on the in-bathroom TV, or indulge in a spa treatment or work up a T H E CHA R L E S HOT E L i i , Ma sac se ts–a mere stone’s thro f r r i ersit ’s ha l e grou ds– e Charles t l is ati fit f r t e most discerning t. ri i its e fr t e river that courses through t , rles ers a perfect co ple ent to the i ti is i stit ti near y. rl s r i es a a l-i - e hotel experience that l t tra elers. Per se a selection of popular i r s se ti area l y; t roughout the hotel, l r t it a ti e q ilts, a char ing touch that t ri e’s cele rate history. s s ites at e C arles o er the epito e of Ivy l . r c at a wra yourself in a plush , t i i t lici sly s ma tre s for a we l-deserved . i r l t t w ile vie i g must-s e T on i t , r i l e i a s a treat e t or work up a
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sweat in the fitness center. Start off your night by listening up the talents of local jazz musicians in the RegattaBar, which has hosted some of the genre’s greatest. Continue onto the charming, 1940s-themed bar Noir, then enter Benedetto, The Charles’s in-hotel Italian eatery, for dinner. Helmed by Chef Michael Pagliarini, the Benedetto offers a variety of new takes on Mediterranean classics. We recommend starting with a light, bright insalata verde, then move on to an exquisite torchio pasta with fresh lobster, napa cabbage, confit potatoes, and roasted fennel. For dessert, savor the sbrisolona, an Italian tart with blood orange sherbet, crunchy honeycomb, and orange blossom ricotta, or a refreshing tangerine granita. For breakfast, Henrietta’s Table, also located in The Charles, is a must-visit. Named for a giant pig once kept by hotel owner Dick Friedman, Henrietta’s Table has seen–and delighted–culinary celebrities like Julia Child during its tenure. The restaurant serves all three meals, but its all-you-can-eat Sunday Brunch menu, showcasing locally sourced ingredients is a particular joy. And here’s an additional sweetener; the farm-to-table focused restaurant derives its honey from bees kept on the hotel roof. Pick up a Henrietta’s cookbook as a souvenir of your visit. Proud Crimson families looking for a place to hang their hats can join the Harvard Parents Club. When you visit Cambridge to watch your student walk the stage for graduation, book your room ahead of time–and easily!–with the HPC. Make a priority room at The Charles your home away from home as soon as you sign up, receiving access codes for best available hotel rates, and a gift certificate at Henrietta’s. Discounts on spa treatments and tickets for the RegattaBar are also available. charleshotel.com – C.S.
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