Cambridge, Massachusetts' The Charles Hotel Unveils $20 million Renovation
CAMBRIDGE, MA. May 26, 2016 - The guestrooms at The Charles Hotel just got even smarter. The hotel recently underwent a property-wide guestroom renovation, including new guestroom furniture, Carrara marble bathrooms, “smart sleeper” mattresses, an energy saving light system, blackout curtains, and enhanced amenities like 55” TV screens and curated superfood minibars. The 295 room property, located in the heart of Harvard Square, has been the Boston “home away from home” for decades to worldwide dignitaries such as Presidents, Prime Ministers and the Dalai Lama.
In addition to the smart renovations and guest enhancements, the hotel's famed existing art collection, remains and is being re-showcased with new additions. The rooms and suites include board and batten paneled walls, inspired rug designs and Shaker detailed furniture.
“Our worldly guests come to The Charles for a comfortable and thoughtful experience. Special touches such as automatic blackout curtains and “smart sleeper” mattresses are key, especially for our 20 percent of international travelers coming from different time zones, said General Manager Alex Attia. Our renovation extends the perfect balance of sophistication and comfort.”
“The new interiors of The Charles Hotel guestrooms possess a distinctive, and curated atmosphere that is never showy,”said Interior Designer Bill Rooney of Bill Rooney Studio Inc. “The design draws inspiration from the enduring heritage of the hotel and the surrounding academic context. The interiors maintain a delicate balance between restraint, subtle humor, luxury, and excitement.”
Additional “smart” details of the $20 million renovation include: •Carrara marble bathrooms with state-of-the-art showers. All bathtubs were removed to minimize water use, as an average bath uses approximately five times more water than the average length shower. •A master switch to turn on/off power in the room will save 4 percent of power for the hotel. The Charles Hotel is the first hotel in the entire Boston area to implement this system. •Customized personal mini bars with superfoods such as yogurt covered blueberries, spicy toasted walnuts, dark chocolate covered acai berries and kale chips.
Guests can now expect to experience the smarter guestrooms. For additional information please contact (617) 864-1200 or visit charleshotel.com.
About The Charles Hotel
The Charles Hotel is The Smart Place to Stay. Located in the heart of Harvard Square, The Charles is a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts and AAA Four Diamond award-winning hotel. With its classic New England design, unpretentious service, technology and one-of-a-kind accommodations, The Charles Hotel is ideal for business and leisure travel. charleshotel.com.
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