Reserved a standard room through the hotel. We had been travelling for almost three week when we arrived and when entering the room we could not do anything but laugh. The standard rooms are really small and with two big suitcases it was difficult to find space for ourselves. The bathroom small, but big compared to the room itself. If travelling alone or if you do not need much space; for example just for a weekend getaway it might be sufficient. The room itself clean. Nicely furnished and with complimentary internet and water. Complimentary breakfast in the reception area.

After two days we decided to ask if they had any other rooms available; and to our surprise we got a complimentary upgrade. A much bigger room with a sofa, a wardrobe and space for two persons and our luggage!

The hotel is nice with a lively bar and a thai restaurant next door. The service is personal with a will to make an effort for the guest. The area has plenty of dining options and it is close to the park. Recommended, but make sure to book the right room.

We´ve decided to write to Chalesmark Hotel to plan a travel with others friends in the next May 2009 after to have read the good references left by others travellers.

We sent to them 2 emails and they´ve not answered to us.
We call for them (from Brazil!) to know if the email address was incorrect and anyway if they have rooms.

Who attended to the phone was really ugly saying to me that they are a small hotel and they have only "few" rooms avaliable for the next May (now we´re in July 2008!!!).

I think just that they don´t want to reserve to us and this was really unpleasent.

Anyway they could answer to our email.

In my opinion REALLY overestimated!

Splurged with the girls and had a weekend at this cute hotel. It is a PERFECT location in Boylston Street at Copley Square.

Great lounge was friendly and happy to see us every night.

Compared to all the other hotels in the area, which are your run of the mill corporate bleh, this is a gem. Hotel is decorated in GORGEOUS artwork which is, according to the staff, all done by local artists. Neat!

All in all this place was a great local flavor, fun and relaxing. With free internet, too... which should be the standard these days.

I stayed at the Charlesmark while attending a conference at the nearby convention center. We arrived early Saturday morning, and our room was unfortunately not ready yet, but it was perfect time to take the time to go around. By the time we got back, our bags were in our room, and music greeted us as we entered the room (very nice!)

If you're looking for a regular hotel room, this is NOT FOR YOU! I've only stayed in one boutique hotel (not by choice) in NYC, and this hotel room was so much better!

Even though it's a boutique hotel, the room was pretty spacious. And the bathroom was really nice. Unfortunately, there aren't any closets so if you have to hang anything up, you have use the door knobs (bring hangers).

The room also had direct tv-so if you're looking to spend some time in your room, you'll definitely have something to keep you entertained.

I spent a little bit of time at the bar-which I thought was nice-nothing special. The hotel also had a small internet cafe with only two computers.

The hotel also provides a small breakfast: bagels, muffins, coffee, tea, water, oatmeal.

Overall, I really enjoyed my stay at the Charlesmark Hotel. The hotel was very comfortable, I felt like I was home! Also, the hotel is located near a lot of different restaurants and the "T"- we took public transportation to all our destinations.

Have fun in Beantown!