Each room is different, decorated with antiques, original art, Persian rugs, fresh plants, and original architectural details -- such as working fireplaces and ornate moldings -- to reflect the personalities of these prominent Victorians: Ralph Waldo Emerson, Isabella Stewart Gardner, Louisa May Alcott, Frederick Law Olmsted, Edith Wharton, John Singer Sargent, Henry James, Julia Ward Howe, Oliver Wendell Holmes. Modern amenities include color 27" Sony cable televisions with VCRs (stowed in antique armoires), Bose Wave Radios, and in-room climate controls. As Travel & Leisure and ABC News have also detailed, its location on Charles Street is perfect for experiencing the neighborhood, arts, shops and restaurants of Beacon Hill. "We have tried to provide our guests with a blend of the luxury a 19th century man or woman of culture might have experienced, and the comforts and unobtrusive conveniences of the 21st," said Sally Deane who opened the Inn with her partner Louise Venden in January 2000. The Charles Street Inn website, www.charlesstreetinn.com allows prospective guests to view availability for the specific room (persona) and date they prefer and then book the reservation online. Rates start at $285 per night, not including tax or gratuity. For reservations, call toll-free 877-772-8900, 617-314-8900 or visit www.charlesstreetinn.com. |
