The Charles Hotel in Cambridge is located right on Harvard Square, yet is very close to Boston with your cheap car rental. This is an independent hotel that is designed for luxury and comfort, combined with the latest technology.

Rooms with a view

The location of the Charles Hotel was an empty lot in the 1970s at the corner of JFK Street and Memorial Drive, with a view of the Charles River on Harvard Square. In fact, the estate of President John F. Kennedy looked at the site for the Presidential Library. However, the residents of the area questioned what type of commercialism that such a development would bring to the area. One man had the vision to create an upscale hotel where visitors and locals could gather together for food and drinks, and worked with the community to come up with a plan for all involved. Located next to the Kennedy School of Government and near the university, the hotel opened in 1984. Over he 25+ years the hotel has been open, they have welcomed all types of people, including world leader, celebrities, scholars, artists, and more. You can learn more about the Charles when you visit with your cheap rental car Boston.

Excellent accommodations

When you stay at the Charles with your cheap car rental Boston, you will find that the rooms are designed to have the comfort of home. The rooms have a panoramic view of Harvard Square, Cambridge, or Boston. They all also have custom-designed down quilts, radios, flat screen TVs, DVD player, and an “in mirror” bathroom television. There is complimentary in-room wi-fi access, free local calling, and complimentary weekday newspaper delivery. Turndown service is also available upon request. Suites are also available if you would like to have a little more space on your stay.

The comforts of home

If you are staying for business or pleasure with your cheap car rental Boston, you will find that the Charles Hotel has everything you need for the comforts of home. Some of the amenities include complimentary wi-fi access in all of the rooms and public spaces, “Web Cubes” on all of the floors with internet and printing services, weekday newspaper delivery service to your door, free local and domestic long distance calling, 24-hour concierge service and in-room dining, library in the lobby, same-day laundry, and more. There is also a full-service gym on site with hours for kids as well. They are open Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. and on weekends from 10:00 a.m. until noon and from 2-5 p.m. You can also ask the concierge for a jogging map around Cambridge, which offers excellent trails while you get a view of the city.

Good eats

When you are here with your Boston rental car, you will find the Boston area has a number of culinary offerings for you. The Charles Hotel is no exception! There are a number of choices for you right in the hotel. Henrietta’s Table has fresh food, while you can find Italian cuisine at Rialto. There is a little nightlife at Noir, and a jazz club in Regattabar. Each of these places offers excellent service and style. There is also in-room service available whenever you want it.

When you visit with your Boston car rental, you will find the Charles Hotel is a great place to stay. It is a great alternative to the hotels in Boston, offering the same luxury and comforts of home, while giving you a great place to stay in Cambridge. Close to all that Boston has to offer, yet a little off the beaten path.