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Charlesmark Hotel vs The Royal Sonesta Boston

Both Charlesmark Hotel and Royal Sonesta Boston are praised by professionals. Overall, Royal Sonesta Boston scores slightly better than Charlesmark Hotel. Royal Sonesta Boston ranks #22 in Boston with praise from 11 publications including Oyster, Gayot and Rough Guide.

Charlesmark Hotel
Charlesmark Hotel
8 / 10
655 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116
From $199 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Hipsters and romantics who'd rather spend their cash on a great meal than a hotel bill have put this late 19th-century former residential row house on the map." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The design is classic modernism; and the effect is upscale, urbane and surprisingly affordable." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Constructed in 1886 as a private residence, this historic brownstone is now a renovated owner-operated hotel in the Back Bay area." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Very much in the mode of a contemporary European boutique hotel, the Charlesmark occupies an 1892 Back Bay townhouse on Copley Square."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Forty smallish, contemporary rooms with cosy beechwood furnishings, good rates, a lively bar and modern amenities such as wi-fi and CD/DVD players."
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The Royal Sonesta Boston
The Royal Sonesta Boston
8 / 10
40 Edwin Land Blvd, Cambridge, MA 02142
From $109 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Pool
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Frommer's Frommer's
"This luxurious hotel is popular with business travelers and with families, who enjoy the huge pool." Full review
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The East Tower underwent a $6-million refurbishment in 2011; request a room there if possible.
Fodor's Fodor's
"Right next to the Charles River, the certified-green Sonesta has one of the best city skyline and sunset views in Boston." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The Royal Sonesta looks over the Charles River from the Cambridge side, with views of Boston Harbor and downtown Boston." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"The Royal Sonesta boasts a prime location on the pathway along the Charles River. Many of the comfortable rooms have river views and public areas are noted for outstanding art works."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"Luxury quarters with good views of the Boston skyline, and a free on-site shuttle available to whisk you around town."
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