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Staypineapple A Delightful Hotel South End Boston vs The Charles Hotel

Both Chandler Inn and Charles Hotel are rated highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Charles Hotel scores significantly better than Chandler Inn. Charles Hotel comes in at #13 in Boston with recommendations from 13 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Gayot.

Staypineapple A Delightful Hotel South End Boston
Staypineapple A Delightful Hotel South End Boston
7 / 10
26 Chandler Street, Boston, MA 02116
From $93 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Just 2 blocks from the Back Bay, the Chandler Inn was a bargain for its location even before it revamped its guest rooms." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The gay-friendly inn sits on one of the South End's prettiest streets, and is easy walking distance from shops, restaurants, the T, and Back Bay Station." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Chandler Inn is looking fine, after a complete overhaul." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Located in the South End just two blocks from Tremont Street’s restaurant row, this tastefully decorated budget inn is well-situated for walking around Back Bay."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Contemporary yet cosy, the Chandler Inn offers 55 petite rooms in a European-style hotel above the popular Fritz bar."
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The Charles Hotel
The Charles Hotel
8 / 10
1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
From $199 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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Concierge Concierge
"The 294 business-meets-Americana rooms mix Wi-Fi with checkered Shaker quilts, and all were spruced up in 2006."
Insight Guides Insight Guides
"A touch of class on the edge of Harvard Square: rooms are appointed with commissioned artwork and high-tech amenities, and offer views of Harvard Square, Cambridge, or Boston."
Fodor's Fodor's
"It used to be that the Charles was the place to stay in Cambridge, and while other luxury hotels have since arrived... this Harvard Square staple is standing strong." Full review
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For a partial river or skyline view, ask for something above the 7th floor.
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Charming rooms, two great restaurants and a location two blocks from Harvard Square make the 294-room Charles Hotel a natural choice for those visiting Harvard." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The hulking 294-room Charles, on the eastern edge of Harvard Square, is the best reason to stay north of the river." Full review
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