Condé Nast Traveler today announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with The Charles Hotel Harvard Square, recognized as #1 in US HOTELS – BOSTON. Condé Nast Traveler received more than 798,867 survey responses from readers across the United States rating their travel experiences across the globe to offer a comprehensive look at the places they eagerly anticipate revisiting. The Readers’ Choice Awards, with its unparalleled legacy as the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious accolades from readers, remains the ultimate symbol and acknowledgment of excellence within the travel sector. The full list of winners can be found here.
“Being awarded the #1 hotel in Boston by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler is an extraordinary honor and a meaningful reflection of what makes The Charles Hotel so special,” said Adam Sperling, General Manager of The Charles Hotel. “For more than 40 years, we have been deeply rooted in the fabric of Harvard Square and Cambridge, welcoming generations of guests with genuine hospitality while celebrating the history, culture and energy of this remarkable community. We are incredibly grateful to our guests, colleagues and local partners who make The Charles a place people return to time and again.”
Located next door to the Kennedy School of Government and steps from Harvard Yard and the Charles River, The Charles Hotel places guests at the heart of Cambridge’s iconic Harvard Square, just across the river from downtown Boston and within easy reach of the city’s many cultural, historic and academic landmarks. Fall is an especially vibrant time to visit, as Harvard returns to session and the neighborhood comes alive with the Head of the Charles Regatta, Harvard-Yale football weekend and crisp afternoons exploring its historic streets. The hotel’s 303 guestrooms and suites blend timeless New England character, including elements inspired by Shaker craftsmanship, with modern comfort. Evenings come alive with live jazz at Regattabar, one of Cambridge’s longstanding jazz institutions, alongside seasonal, locally sourced fare at Henrietta’s Table, an early pioneer of the farm-to-table movement. With more than 18,000 square feet of meeting and event space, The Charles offers a distinctive setting for intimate celebrations, conferences and academic gatherings
The 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards are published on Condé Nast Traveler’s website at cntraveler.com/rca and celebrated in the November issue.
