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    Clean Hallway
    Genesis T.

    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!

    Miracle bar inside
    Jennifer B.

    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.

    Happy hour
    Ron R.

    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).

    Adam C.

    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

    Andrea R.

    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.

    Tell me you're staying at a Boston hotel without telling me you're staying at a Boston hotel =)
    Amanda V.

    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!

    Very clean
    Julie W.

    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.

    Ed B.

    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.

    Avocado toast, banana bread and chai latte.
    Liza O.

    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.

    Sama C.

    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).

    Christmas Tree in the lobby of the Hotel Marlowe, Cambridge.
    Rachel N.

    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.

    Small but nice sink
    Bill S.

    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.

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    The downstairs room where they hold the wine hour -- it's decorated a bit like a harem, but it's beautiful.

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