We recently attended a wedding party here, and the Kimpton Hotel provided us with a 10-star experience. This hotel is an IHG property in Cambridge, and it is located a short walk away from the Charles River (love that dirty water!), Science Museum, and other touristy spots. Service was beyond exceptional from the cocktail hour, dinner, and beyond. Banquet staff were present throughout the partry and they quickly responded to any requests. The DJ kept the party rolling right up until the party ended. What a fantastic evening, and we thoroughly enjoyed celebrating our niece's wedding party at this beautiful hotel. One nit: We arrived early for pictures at 3:30 PM on Saturday, and the only lounge was closed? The only option for a cocktail was the minibar in the lobby. No thanks, but still a 5-star experience! read more

I was impressed with my stay at Kimpton Marlowe. It is rare to find a dog-friendly hotel that doesn't charge extra fees for pets. I'm IHG platinum so I was able to check-in early and was upgrade to a corner room on the pet floor. We were celebrating my daughter's birthday so the staff left a birthday card along with some balloons and a platter of cookies in the room. The location is convenient. We enjoyed looking out the window to views of Zakim bridge. The Cambridge mall is within walking distance while downtown Boston is a short drive away. We also enjoyed the hotel restaurant the food was amazing. I would definitely stay here again when traveling with my pet. read more

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As soon as we drove up, there was a beautiful man who helped us with our next steps. He let us unload our luggage, and he told us where hotel parking was. I brought the luggage in while my husband parked the car. The front desk was incredibly helpful, happy, and welcoming. We were visiting Cambridge to see my son's new job as a PhD post-doc at some university named Harvard? (LOL) We got a room with an amazing view of the river, and the room and view made up for all the traffic to get from Logan Int'l to Cambridge. (How do you people survive this daily?!) The beds were perfect, the room was large enough for all of our luggage and technology. The shower had amazing water pressure. The room was exceptionally clean and modern. We ate breakfast in our room -- the restaurant in the hotel does not do room service, so my husband had to grab it and bring it up... but dinner, we went down to the restaurant and it was so much better than the breakfast. The service, the food, the drinks - all wonderfully prepared. I will likely stay at this hotel every time we come to visit my son. BONUS - it is connected to Cambridgeside, a mall that has so many offerings as well, including a food court that puts other malls to shame. read more

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There's something magical about a holiday popup at Christmas, especially when it's called MIRACLE. We ventured into this gasp-worthy gem in Cambridge MA and still can't stop talking about the good time we had. The cocktails come in adorable mugs. I chose the SantaRex, because: CUTENESS! The whole place is decorated. Tinsel, characters, full-sized nutcrackers, ornaments. Just WOW! My Christmas wish? I wish this MIRACLE could stay open all year! read more

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We stayed at this hotel for a couple of nights during our road trip, and it was such a pleasant experience mainly thanks to a thoughtful gentleman at the front desk - Thank you, Sam! We were celebrating our wedding anniversary as well as my kid's bday during our trip, and Sam did the best he could do to make our stay as comfortable and pleasant as possible. The facility itself was nice, too, but to me, it is always the people you encounter with that decides the vibe, so it was 10/10 :) I recommend you pay a visit to the restaurant/bar too. We had breakfast there both mornings and it was nice. Overall, highly recommended! read more

Kimpton Hotel Marlowe in Boston is a nice and beautiful hotel that looks rustic and elegant. When you enter the property there is a roundabout in front of the hotel to drop off or pick up guests. The free all day bottled water at the lobby is a big plus. There's a bicycle rental at the front, and a small book shelf where you can borrow books. The staff are courteous and accomodating, ready to help. Rooms are clean and spacious. Lobby and hallways are well decorated. I enjoyed my stay and hospitality from this hotel. Check it out! read more

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My favorite Kimpton in the Boston area (and now only Kimpton in the area) is back! After some important conversations with the GM, I cautiously booked a weekend stay here after less than stellar stays over the last two years. Communication is key and this team is listening. The dialogue prior to my stay was important and gave me faith this property cared about this loyal customer. Upon check in, I was greeted with kindness. Our beautiful room was on the top floor and had a jet tub (which I love). We went back down to wine hour which is from 5-6 and then waited in line for The Miracle Bar (a pop up in the lobby bar of the hotel). Took a little while, but we made friends with others in line. Would love it if guests had the inside track to get reservations or first drinks here. the bar is super cute and is something patrons look forward to every year. After one round of drinks there, we went to the hotel restaurant called Bambara. I'm a huge fan of this place and was happy to see Chef Adam still at the helm. Staff was gracious and treated us like gold. See the restaurant review separately. This location is great in Cambridge. Self parking is an easy option with the garage just below, but shared with Cambridgeside Galleria. I was elated to see they added three Diamond Elite parking spots in front. They're not monitored though, so non-elites use these spaces too. Kimpton's are pet friendly and do not charge to bring your furry family members. I didn't have my fur kids with me on this trip, but management was kind enough to think of them too. So happy with this last stay. Thank you Joe, Tara, Sophie, Elijah, Matthew, and Chef Adam. See you again soon. read more

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We love the Kimpton Hotels, first it is dog friendly and they don't charge a fee for pets. They have bowls and treats available and pet care services. Next is their 5-6 pm free wine. A nice time to spend some time with friends or get to meet new ones, our dog certainly did . This particular Kimpton has a nice art installation at the entrance of the hotel, a nice armillary. The staff are very welcoming and accommodating. We've never had a bad experience at the Kimpton (this is our 3rd Kimpton). read more

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I liked this Kimpton. The wine hour was fun with some decent wines. The rooms are relatively large and comfortable although my bed had a little sag. Those with pets are treated very well without hassles. There is a mandatory amenity free which gives you nothing of value which is annoying. Staff were pleasant and the hotel is well located read more

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This is a beautiful hotel! It is located in Cambridge and seems like a hidden gem. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I had to change rooms without an issue. One restaurant is onsite, and there is valet and self parking. To self park, you need to take a right just past the main entrance. There is a sign, but hard to see at night. read more

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Accommodations were nice enough, though the room smelled of stale sex lube and they had to come up from the Desk to make the TV work. My major issue was the bill with its hidden fees. When I called ahead to check pricing, the clerk told me the cost was $259 plus tax. But on checkout they added a "guest amenity fee" of $25.87. That's a 10% secret add-on. After taxes the total bill was $320.80, not $259. By the way, taxes? They charged two City Occupancy taxes ($6.90 and $0.71), two State Occupancy taxes ($14.30 and $1.47), two Local Occupancy taxes ($15.05 and $1.55) and two Tourism Assessments ($3.76 and $0.39). First, why twice for the same tax (four times)? Second, what the heck is a Local Occupancy tax if it's not the same as a State Occupancy tax? And third, what is a "tourism assessment" other than "get 'em because they're from out-of-town"? Whole experience reminds me of a difficulty night long ago in Tijuana, Mexico where I at least expected to be treated with contempt. read more

My daughter and I spent a week in Boston over New Years, to celebrate all things hockey. I picked the Hotel Marlowe because I enjoy the Kimpton brand, and the Marlowe was conveniently located near TD Gahden and the T at Lechmere. We ended up paying a bit extra to have a river view, which I'm not sure was entirely worth it. The housekeeping was excellent, the staff were all friendly, and we enjoyed the winter pop up bar in the lobby. Next time I'm in town for a game, I'll be staying here again! read more

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Love this hotel! Just got back from our annual Christmas time stay. It's so beautifully decorated for the holidays, and has a really cool Christmas themed pop up bar too. The entire staff is so professional; welcoming and friendly. The rooms are clean and very well appointed. It's pet friendly, so there are always cute pups about, looking for a little head scratch...including the indomitable Baxter, an adorable lil guy who accompanied one of the excellent staff members we encountered. All in all, highly recommended! Merry Christmas folks... read more

Great customer service and amenities - the staff truly goes above and beyond. Well appointed and updated rooms and great location.

After traveling through Italy and Spain and staying in some really nice resorts IE Ritz Carlton, JW Marriott in Venice we were a little skewed in our experiences with those hotels. Then we took a family trip to Boston and stayed the Kimpton Hotel Marlow. Rooms were very nice and the location was excellent. You share a parking garage with the Mall and even greater bonus they have EV Charging stations for our EV rental! Above all was the service. You can have lots of amenities but without the customer service it's not worth it and the front desk was super accommodating and took care of whatever we needed.. I will be looking to stay at more IHG hotels in the futons I travel for business and personal. read more

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Great hotel & dog friendly at no additional charge. They have a nice circle driveway that makes unloading & loading up the car easy. Rooms are nice with easy access to water to go for walks or runs. They have a wine happy hour ever night from 5-6 which was an added bonus. Parking costs not bad at $30 a night for self park. read more

It's whats on the inside that counts! This tiny hotel has a lot to offer. When you pull into the drive-in front entrance you are wow'd by the decor. Looks like it has been recently renovated. The rooms I felt could have been better since it's a Kimpton brand hotel. Nonetheless, they were pleasant and up to date. Outlets easily accessible next to the bed. Large flat screen TV mounted on the wall. A fridge and a safe accompanied the room. This hotel has a 2nd floor with rooms for events such as weddings or business meetings. It also has a mini gym room up on the top floor with new equipment: treadmills, dumbells (up to 50lbs), a pully machine, and a few kettle bells. The restaurant on the main floor was good, but the menu is limited. The burger was super juicy and delicious, but a tad small for my liking. The staff here are super friendly and accommodating! I was very pleased in my dealings with many of them. There is a parking garage below the building, and also valet. The price difference is self parking $30 vs valet $45 (plus tips). read more

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Love this hotel. Top rate hotel. They go above and beyond for guests. I was able to check out a little late. The rooms are quiet and peaceful. The surrounding area is lush greenery. Lots of parks and areas to walk. They also offer a food and beverage credit each day and provide coffee in the AM, wine at night, and cold water all day. read more

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Excellent bang for your buck and tons of amenities including a free wine happy hour, credit for the restaurant on site, and any toiletries you could ever possibly need. The location is great in Cambridge and on the edge of Boston. Walking distance to several areas of interest and the parking garage connects you to the nice little mall next door. The hotel is modern, very clean, and super accommodating and friendly staff. While self parking is $30 a night in the garage, that's actually reasonable for this area. I've stayed at places that are $50 a night and I chose this hotel because the location and cheaper parking. I left my car in the garage all weekend and easily used Uber and Lyft to get to places downtown. One morning I walked to Little Luna cafe for a leisurely breakfast. Very good. The next morning I had breakfast in the hotel. While the service was slow (maybe they were short staffed), the food was good and I wasn't in a hurry. I forgot how much I love Kimpton hotels!!! I'll definitely be back and I've already recommended this hotel to a friend traveling to Boston soon. read more

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I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the Kimpton. I was there for four days and it was a lovely place to lay my head at night. Things I loved: The location - it's in Cambridge, but is literally a stone's throw from Boston. It's convenient to so many sights. The restaurant - we had several meals at the restaurant in this hotel and they were all delicious. The view - we booked a room with a river view and it was so nice to wake up and look out at the water and the changing leaves. There's a mall next door - i needed hairspray and luckily there's a mall next door with a CVS! I didn't even have to go outside because they share a garage with the mall so you just walk through. Sweet staff - everyone was helpful and cheery. Coffee and wine in the lobby - y'all, the coffee is good! The wine was ok. It's free - get some wine. It's very clean Full sized shampoo, conditioner and body wash in the shower Complimentary bottles of water at the entrance. I grabbed one each day when returning from busy sightseeing days Citrus water in the lobby daily - so refreshing Very close to the airport Things I didn't like - no bathtub No coffee maker in the room No room service I would definitely stay here again. read more

We came to Bambara Restaurant & Bar before heading into Boston, and our server, David, provided excellent and friendly service. His personality and professionalism are a huge asset for the Hotel Marlowe. read more

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Looking for a hotel in Cambridge, I found this Kimpton Hotel in the heart of everything. What was intriguing about this particular hotel was they offered access to free bikes, kayaks and there is a wine happy hour?? I pictured my wife and I doing a triathlon of sports during the day then toasting our accomplishment with some vino. Merica! I take the Port Jeff Ferry to Bridgeport early. We go to Crackerbarrel for a quick breakfast and then head towards Boston. Once we crossed the MA border, there was an accident where a truck spilled paper billboard signs all over the highway. No one was hurt and I'm thinking: its paper, just drive over it? Traffic was halted and I'm losing biking hours! We finally get to Boston and it's late. No biking. No strolling. Nothing. We check in, throw our bags in the room and change to meet our dinner reservation. We wake up and the next day its raining.. I'm sure the grounds of the hotel were postcard New England picturesque. I took a nice shower and saw the hotel parking garage. 2020 I hate you. read more

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For the holidays, they have cute little miracle bar pop up next to the Bambara bar. Such a cute vibe, the drinks are nice. The decorations are so festive and truly adds an enjoyable time with friends or family. We also had some chicken wings and friends and they were delicious! They're open until the 24th of this month. read more

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Such a nice hotel and perfect location. I would just look out for some hidden fees and they charge you for water $8 a bottle. So bring your own cooler if needed. But in general a very nice hotel, great staff, comfortable beds, etc. read more

Great stay. Gorgeous room and views! Scooter and helmet for the kids was awesome, and it's a 5 minute walk to Lechmere. We loved it. My only complaint was the lack of masks from staff--especially when they had to come into our room with linens. read more

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I never dreamed that I would give a Kimpton hotel less than five stars. I am a "Kimpton junkie" that always makes a point to stay at a Kimpton when one is in town, and I was very excited to try yet another new (to me) one. Unfortunately, this experience was unsatisfying and not to the standards that I expect from the chain, and certainly not for an Inner Circle member. From the moment I arrived, I felt a little put off. I arrived with a rental car that I was planning to return after dropping off our stuff. We were greeted gruffly by the doorman who ominously told me that I had 15 minutes to leave the car. I felt rushed and uncomfortable during the check-in process as a result. Then, our room experience really left me feeling dissatisfied. As a long-time Inner Circle member, I have come to expect being a little spoiled by the chain. I almost always get a suite upgrade, and this is the first property that did not offer a suite or even a corner room, but rather I was given a basic king room. The upgrade was that it faced the city skyline. That was fine.. except they could not manage to get me into a room that was sufficiently quiet. All of the skyline rooms had adjoining doors, and the noise transfer between rooms is unlike any other hotel I have ever stayed at. I have stayed in many rooms with adjoining doors, but in this property, the next room will sound like they are in the room with you. We were placed next to a party - literal party - that went on all. night. long. I was woken by laughter and yelling at various intervals, from 4am to even 6:30am. (Karma kicked them by having a fire alarm drill that started right after they finally seemed to go to sleep. Oh and yes - for about an hour in the morning, while my husband was trying to work, we had to listen to a fire alarm drill, of which we were not informed of ahead of time.) I was promised that they were checking out, but when I got back to my room after a long and very stressful day, I found there was yet another party going on in that room. At one point, it was implied I should just deal with it because it was almost New Years and people were going to party. Perhaps you should have better construction or figure out a way to make guests more comfortable rather than just having them suck it up? Marlowe's solution was to downgrade me to a room that overlooked the canal - and directly into the offices of Kayak located next door, so we didn't feel comfortable having our drapes open anyway. I had to pack all of my belonging and trudge them to another floor (a lower floor) - and no one even seemed to recognize this was an unnecessary and inappropriate hardship. Even the employee that came to deliver a luggage cart commented on the noise when he came into my room, so it was clear that I was not simply being a diva. In sum, we spent the remainder of our trip in an inferior room with no apology or acknowledgment of how improper the whole thing was. That is absolutely not the service that I expect - or have ever received - from Kimpton, certainly not as an Inner Circle member. It was a far cry from Kimpton properties like the Fontenot in New Orleans, the Palomar in Phoenix, or the Monaco in Seattle, all properties who really treat their Inner Circle members well. The room was comfortable enough, and it was clean. Service was truly a mixed bag. The gentleman at the desk on the first night when we complained about the noises is the only person who did try to go above and beyond. Everyone else put in the bare minimum. I had to ask twice to get a Keurig delivered to my room. Also, if not an Inner Circle member, be aware that they charge a horrific daily amenity fee, but they don't actually have the amenities. For example, when I tried to get a Polaroid camera, one of the gimmicky amenities they offer, they told me they didn't have any film. I was honestly surprised I got the Keurig at all. I am glad that there is also the Nine Zero in Boston (which has been superb in the past) because I will have a Kimpton option when I return to Boston because this is not the property for me. Inner Circle members should keep that all in mind. read more

Due to a list minute safety issue with our BNB, we ended up at the Kimpton and were so happy to have stayed here instead. The lobby and general feel of the hotel are very upscale and classy. The rooms are spacious and quiet as well and the linens are quality. The main issue we had here was with it being pet friendly. On our floor there was a room that left their large dog in the room literally all day until approx 10pm each night before they'd come in. The dog was not a happy one and barked nonstop the entire time. While I am glad the hotel is pet friendly, I wish they did more to ensure the stay was comfortable for ALL guests. When I went down to ask to be moved or for something to happen, the night manager said that several had already complained and his options were limited. Which basically amounted to sorry, deal with it. There HAS to or at least NEEDS to be something in place for this type of situation. Thankfully it did not impede our sleep much, but just a warning to potential guests. Also, parking is expensive and charged nightly, even without valet... Overall it's a great stay, in a safe area just outside of downtown Boston. Just be forewarned about the issues mentioned. read more

Another great stay this year! Cute cocktail holiday pop up with delicious drinks, very comfy room with view of Boston. Big plus is the staff changed my room "4" times which is insanely nice to me, just to make sure I got a tub. It was confusing but turned out well. Cheers to Marlowe read more

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This hotel is gorgeous and the food at Bambara is amazing. The staff was so kind. But they also really need to do a better job in following up with requests. We stayed here recently. We got to the hotel earlier than check in time. No problem, we were prepared to wait. The front desk offered to call us when our room was ready. They never called - we called them and our room had been ready for 45 minutes. We have two young children and we could have used the time to get them settled. It was also not pleasant to see the tub had not been cleaned. There were clear cigarette burns and food crumbs in it. We also ordered takeout from the restaurant a few times (little kids don't do great at fancy restaurants). The staff always said they'd call when our food was ready and they never called. Once I called and kept getting the voicemail so I went downstairs and our food had been sitting for a while. It's just kind of frustrating. read more

I had a long weekend trip here to celebrate my darling's birthday. It was so close to everything. Immediately next to the mall. Across the street from the science museum. Just a minutes walk to the water way. Only about a two blocks or 5 minute walk to the train station to take you into the heart of the city. The place is also beautiful. I love the bold colors; gold, blue, red. Feels a just a teensy little bit regal. I also love they have wine hour for guests. Also water and coffee in the mornings. This place has THE BEST customer service. I was thrown off guard and taken aback when I made a call to the front desk and the gentleman on the other line already knew who it was "Hello Ms. Huerta how can I help you this evening?" It actually made me blush lol . But I also loved that when I first check-in I received a message to my cell phone also to receive a text inquiring how my stay has been and if I needed anything. It is excellent! ANOTHER BONUS! They also are Dog friendly!! They had a dog behind their front desk because they were pet sitting for another guest. You can't beat that kind of service! I would hands down stay here again. read more

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The location is great. It was pretty clean although the furniture seemed a little tired looking. Everything was clean. Sheets were good. We had breakfast and that was good for me but my husband's was not good. All in all I was happy with this hotel. It's in a safe area. read more

The front desk was super friendly & helpful! When you walk into the hotel it's beautiful! Fancy, velvet couches & chairs! Very classy & comfortable! The bed is comfortable & the pillows! My king suite had a mini fridge but no microwave or coffee marker... but there is free coffee in the lobby everyday. read more

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Always left a review and it was removed for whatever reason . But literally such an overpriced hotel with low quality rooms compared to other hotels at the same Price. If you're traveling in Boston you can find a million places better than this. I also find it weird they removed my first review read more

Great hotel. They've got the basics done well. Friendly staff, great lemon water, coffee and hot chocolate in the main lobby. Clean and functional rooms. They even had umbrellas at the reception. My favorite hotel in Boston so far, will be coming back read more

I was very disappointed by this hotel, this is how the bed sheets were this pas memorial day weekend read more

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The room was large and clean. The hotel is beautiful. While there was no room service, they still charged a $25 service fee on top of the rate. Then it is $30 to park for the night and breakfast was not included. There is also no free internet, it was $12.99 per day. The beds were adequate but not terribly comfortable, the sheets were scratchy and not soft and they don't have a coffee maker in the rooms. While this hotel is very beautiful, I would not stay here again with all the little hidden fees on top of their high prices to begin with. read more

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Undoubtedly, one of the best hotels I've ever stayed at. Front desk was friendly and super helpful. To the AA gal with glasses who helped us, thank you so very much! The hotel is so fancy and plush, velvet chairs and fruit-flavored water at the front -it was such an experience. Our room had a spectacular view of downtown Boston/waterfront. And the room itself, gorgeously decorated and simply delightful. The green accents were just great -whoever your interior designer is, 5 stars. And the bed....omg. So much better than my own? I even tried to find the brand so I could buy my own hahah. Everything was so plushy and I regret not allocating more time to stay at this wonderful hotel. Some amenities ($24 total charge) include polaroids (they didn't have any film though, ugh), kayaks/bikes for use + $10 voucher for food/bar -we didn't use any as we didn't have time. Valet is $45, cash only. We opted for the parking structure instead, $30 per day and had the front desk scan our ticket (highly rec the structure for parking). Structure is just past the valet lot and entrance was obscured slightly by orange cones/construction. Just drive slowly in that area so you don't miss entrance. Amazing hotel, I'll definitely be back. Plus, it's only 1 mile away from North End/Little Italy + 10 minutes from airport. Great location. read more

We had a fantastic stay here for the long weekend. The room was well decorated and particularly spacious which was nice for a change! It was so nice to have a proper restaurant in the lobby - we ate there for two nights and had such a lovely experience. The staff everywhere was kind and generous. They let guests borrow a polaroid camera for the day - my daughter loved taking pictures on our excursions while we were there. It was also a bonus that we could walk to Starbuck's in the mornings! This is also dog friendly, with a welcome list for your dog! Highly recommend this hotel and we will be back soon! read more

Aklilu was kind and welcoming as we entered the hotel parking area. He was so helpful. Check-in was seamless and quick. The room is spectacular with a great smell when you walk in and wonderful view. We entered the room and both my kids said, "Wow!" Will add Hotel Marlowe to my list to stay again. read more

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Clean rooms No room service Restaurant does NOT server breakfast for sit down, got to take it to go. Restaurant was not open for seating at 1:30pm - WTF. HD to walk down to CPK for lunch. read more