The Westin Copley Place, Boston vs The Charles Hotel
Both The Westin Copley Place, Boston and Charles Hotel are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. On balance, Charles Hotel scores slightly higher than The Westin Copley Place, Boston. Charles Hotel scores 84 with approval from 14 publications including Insight Guides, Frommer's and Concierge.
The Westin Copley Place, Boston
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10 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116
From $145 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"If the idea of sleeping in an upscale mall appeals to you, meet your new favorite hotel."
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Oyster
Upscale
"Despite its size -- 803 rooms -- and location within the massive Hynes Convention Center complex, the Westin manages to feel cozy and charming."
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Star Service
"This sparkling 36-story hotel competes slightly above the Marriott and Sheraton for the top end of the convention market in Back Bay."
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Gayot
"This hotel has a great location and is linked by skywalks to Copley Place and the Prudential Center."
Zagat
3.7
"This "chic, modern" hotel "exudes a moneyed Boston charm" and has a location "in the heart of it all", next to the train station and connected to a convention center and mall."
The Charles Hotel
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1 Bennett St, Cambridge, MA 02138
From $199 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The 294 business-meets-Americana rooms mix Wi-Fi with checkered Shaker quilts, and all were spruced up in 2006."
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
"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."
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For a partial river or skyline view, ask for something above the 7th floor.
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."
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Travel + Leisure
"The hulking 294-room Charles, on the eastern edge of Harvard Square, is the best reason to stay north of the river."
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