- Founded in 1636, Harvard is the oldest University in the United States.harvard university image by Stephen Orsillo from Fotolia.com
As the oldest University in the United States, Harvard attracts all kinds of visitors, from scholars to tourists. Named for its first benefactor John Harvard, the Ivy League college has a rich history with a reputation for education excellence. With famously high-standards for admission, the school accommodates an elite academic community. Hotels in the area reflect the qualities Harvard inspires. - You won't find hotel accommodations closer to Harvard than The Inn at Harvard. Located on campus, the Inn has taken in visitors since 1991. Harvard retains ownership, but contracts an outside management company to handle the day-to-day operations. With 113 rooms spread out over four floors, this hotel offers the services of a multilingual staff, a concierge desk and room service. Room amenities include air conditioning, free newspaper delivery, cable television, free local phone calls and wireless Internet access.
The Inn at Harvard
Collegiate Hospitality
1201 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-491-2222
hotelsinharvardsquare.com - The Charles River flows 80 miles and empties into Boston Harbor.wide angle charles river image by Stephen Orsillo from Fotolia.com
With 294 rooms and 45 luxury suites, The Charles Hotel has attracted high-profile guests like Bill and Hillary Clinton, the Dalai Lama and Supreme Court justices. Located next door to the Kennedy School of Government in Boston Square, this AAA four-diamond hotel sits on a plot of land John F. Kennedy once envisioned for his presidential library. Residents of Boston Square balked at the idea, but eventually agreed to an upscale hotel. It opened in 1984.
The Charles Hotel
1 Bennett St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
800-882-1818
charleshotel.com - Winner of a 2010 Pinnacle Award for hotel excellence, the Hyatt Regency Cambridge caters to both business travelers and tourists. Located less than two miles from the Harvard campus, this hotel has 470 guestrooms overlooking the Charles River and the distinctive Boston skyline. A complimentary daily shuttle takes guests to Boston attractions such as Fenway Park, Boston Common and the shopping district on Newbury Street. For guests visiting Cambridge on business, the Hyatt has a 24-hour business center on site, as well as complimentary in-room wireless Internet access.
Hyatt Regency Cambridge
575 Memorial Dr.
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-492-1234
cambridge.hyatt.com - Two miles from Harvard, the Cambridge Marriott accommodates the spontaneous traveler with last minute discounts on weekends. Centrally located in Kendall Square, this hotel services the academic communities at Harvard, MIT and Boston University. This hotel has 433 guest rooms, including suites. The Cambridge offers discounts for families and for students checking out the nearby campuses for fall admission.
Cambridge Marriott
2 Cambridge Center, 50 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02142
617-494-0036
marriott.com
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