Harvard University is one of the oldest and most revered higher education institutions in the United States. It was established in 1636 and is named after the college's first benefactor, John Harvard of Charlestown. If you're considering applying to study at Harvard, you'll more than likely want to visit the campus and its surrounding area to get a taste of what student life will be like in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Fortunately, there are a number of hotels close to Harvard's grounds.
The four-star Charles Hotel is set in the heart of Cambridge and is a stone's throw from the university's main buildings. It boasts four eateries, a bar and 24-hour room service. It's a member of Preferred Hotels and Resorts and is a AAA four-diamond award-winning hotel. All guests benefit from free in-room wireless Internet access and complimentary local and domestic long distance phone calls.
The Inn at Harvard is a three-and-a-half-star boutique hotel owned by the university and located within its grounds. It comprises a large sun-lit atrium living room and library where prospective and current students, visiting lecturers, alumni and business travelers can socialize, study or work. The hotel is located on Harvard Square which offers a wide selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and shops.
A Bed and Breakfast in Cambridge is a 1897 colonial revival house, designed by the architect George Fogerty. It's two blocks away from Harvard Yard and a 10-minute walk from Harvard Square. All rooms are equipped with cable television, wireless Internet access, a phone and are fully air-conditioned in season. The lodgings are situated opposite a health club with an indoor swimming pool.
Part of the Sheraton chain, the Commander Hotel offers 175 rooms with wireless Internet access and flat-panel LCD televisions. The hotel was built on Harvard Square in 1927 and has been updated to include a fitness center and a restaurant lounge serving food cooked from locally-sourced ingredients. As well as being ideally situated for those visiting Harvard University, it's also close to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Tufts.
