Luxurious Accommodations and State-of-the-Art Amenities
Indulge in the lavish experience at the eco-friendly Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, offering luxurious accommodations and cutting-edge amenities. From in-room yoga programs to free kayak and bicycle rentals, every moment is designed for your comfort and enjoyment.
Prime Location and Nearby Attractions
Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, our hotel is a stone's throw away from Harvard Square and MIT, ensuring easy access to Boston's bustling city center and historic Beacon Hill neighborhood. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of the area.
Unique Features and Artistic Touches
Experience the whimsical charm of Celeste, a 25-foot-tall Steampunk sculpture adorning our property. Unwind with our complimentary evening wine hour and savor delectable American cuisine at Bambara restaurant.
Your unforgettable stay awaits at Kimpton Marlowe Hotel.
✦HAPPI HIGHLIGHTS
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Immaculate hotel
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Friendly staff
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Great location
At the hotel
Popular amenities
72 listed
24-hour front desk
24-hour security
Accessible parking
Aerobics
Air conditioning
ATM/cash machine on site
Baby safety gates
Babysitting/child services
Bar
Bike tours
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Dining & drinks
Breakfast takeaway containers
Delivered food - securely covered
Food delivered to guest room
Fruits
Kid meals
Restaurant
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Special diet menus - on request
Wine/champagne
Fitness & outdoors
Cycling
Fitness center
Fitness facilities
Golf course
Outdoor furniture
Rooms & comfort
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Safety & cleanliness
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Dry cleaning
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Safety deposit box
Smoke alarms
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Getting around & access
Facilities for disabled guests
Lift / Elevator
Parking
Parking garage
Private parking
Valet parking
Wheelchair accessible
Guest services
Concierge service
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Invoice provided
Ironing service
Laundry
Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
Luggage storage
Meeting/banquet facilities
Pet bowls
Pets allowed
Tour desk
Walking tours
Services & essentials
Board games/puzzles
Business center
Car hire
Cashless payment available
Daily housekeeping
Designated smoking area
Electric vehicle charging station
Evening entertainment
Free WiFi
Happy hour
Key access
Key card access
Non-smoking throughout
Toilet with grab rails
WiFi available
Review in focus
461 reviews
10/ 10
Our family of five had a wonderful stay here! Fun, elegant & unpretentious vibe with 5star service! The staff, especially Matthew, was so professional & helpful, going above and beyond to make us all comfortable. Great location with easy accessibility to walk to some of the best spots in the city. love the amenities including free bikes/kayaks, the cocktail social hour and the beds/linens were very nice.
Convenient location with easy access to public transport and attractions.
Service9.2
Many positive remarks about friendly and helpful staff.
Overall Experience9.2
Overall, the experience was highly praised despite some minor issues.
Food and Beverage8.8
Positive comments on food quality but missing availability of tea and coffee in the afternoon.
Room Quality8.7
Rooms were described as elegant, clean, and comfortable.
Value for Money8.7
High price with some expectations not met.
Cleanliness8.3
Some reviews noted issues with cleanliness, especially in the bathroom.
Amenities8.3
Some issues with the availability of amenities like bikes and charging ports.
Live guest feedback
Guest reviews
Mixed experiences
85% of 13 recent stays rated 8+
8.8461 reviews
Fantastic Chase Hotel
10/10
Sightseer93713 · Family · 2026-07-18
“Our family of five had a wonderful stay here! Fun, elegant & unpretentious vibe with 5star service! The staff, especially Matthew, was so professional & helpful, going above and beyond to make us all comfortable. Great location with easy accessibility to walk to some of the best spots in the city. love the amenities including free bikes/kayaks, the cocktail social hour and the beds/linens were very nice.”
Warm and welcoming boutique hotel
10/10
brookebJ9919NX · Solo travel · 2026-07-17
“The Kimpton Marlowe is a lovely boutique hotel in Cambridge. The staff were all very nice, the restaurant breakfast/brunches were excellent, and my room was comfortable and well-appointed. I enjoy staying in smaller hotels, so this was a great fit for me. The only small negative is that I was in a connecting room, and my neighbor came over to complain about how loud my audiobook was. Personally, I didn't have issues with other guests being loud. The hotel is comparably priced to others in the area. It is a little ways away from the green line of the T, and the red line is a bit further of a walk. The little courtyard area, where there was some seating, was also a place for hired rides to pull in, and to have your car valet parked. There are also kayaks and bikes to use free of charge. Every evening, there is a wine and cocktail social hour with a snack served. In the morning, there is coffee, then later in the day they have iced water and herbal tea. There is also a new mall next door that shares a parking deck with the hotel. I would definitely stay at the Kimpton again when I visit Boston!”
Broken AC, No housekeeping, and a lost item. Otherwise good stay.
6/10
EwR2LAX · Couples · 2026-07-09
“This hotel is among Amex’ Fine Hotels and Resorts so I was excited for this July 4 stay. The stay was generally ok, except the AC would stop cooling every hour or two. This wasn’t acceptable for a July in Cambridge so I called down the next morning and ask for a repair while we were out. Not sure whether anyone came (the front desk seemed to have forgotten about it) and the room was still warm for the remainder of the stay.
Even worse, however, was that they were unable to find my MagSafe device, which is the size of a credit card and was in the safe. When I alerted them of the issue, they said that they’d check and get back to me. No returned call that day or the next. I re-explained. They said they’d call back. Same thing happened. It’s now been a few more days and I haven’t heard back. I wanted someone to grab it before the next occupants were checked in. That didn’t happen because of the delays.
The workers were nice and polite. I just don’t know how to get someone to grab the card, which is laying in the tiny safe.
Also housekeeping didn’t clean during my visit. The front desk says that the default is to not clean unless requested.
My experience was in room 636 July 3-5. The room was quiet and relatively clean.”
Warm welcome
10/10
DavidandAddam · Friends getaway · 2026-07-01
“Sam at the front desk was knowledge, friendly and efficient. He gave us the absolute warmest welcome.”
Guest review
8/10
haylee · solo traveller · 2026-06-22
“clean rooms, upkept property”
Awesome place to stay
10/10
DanielG7740 · Couples · 2026-06-17
“My wife and I had a marvelous time staying at this hotel over the weekend.
Big SHOUT OUT to MATTHEW and SAM at the front desk as well as the manager, TARA. Thanks for making our stay memorable.”
Roy Wedding
10/10
I3046GBlisah · Family · 2026-06-08
“A huge shoutout to our doormen Aklilu and Teddy who took exceptional care of my husband and I while we were in attendance for our daughter’s wedding. Thank you so much!!”
The Intercontinental/Kimpton Experience
10/10
340eliast · Solo travel · 2026-06-04
“I travel to Lahey in Burlington every two months. I usually stay in Burlington close to 'Lahey'. I decided to treat myself as I am platinum/ambassador and have only stayed at 'Intercontinental hotels' for the last twenty years. My first time at a Kimpton was better than I expected. 5*+. Recognition of Club status, upgrade and a hotel that has a wonderful staff. After so many years of staying only at IHG, I am acquainted with many of the General Directors in Europe.I saw the same results when the GM and his staff cover all facets of the hotel prodigiously. The final result is an exemplary stay. The hotel restaurant was marvelous. No need to go out searching for a restaurant. The breakfast was of the same caliber . The rooms were well appointed and sparkling clean. Cozy and top line modern. I just loved the hotel. BTW, I brought my Golden Retriever 'Skye' , who is usually more polite and well-behaved than most people when staying at a hotel. She was in her glory by the attention she recieved.
I am coming back this month and I've already booked my stay at my new favorite hotel when I go to Burlington, The Kimpton. I notice everything at an IHG hotel and the professional team with a dash of warmth was the perfect combination.
See you next week.”
Excellent service and convenient location
10/10
joannecC3291NA · Family · 2026-05-27
“Excellent stay. I loved the social hour from 5 to 6pm, where they give out free wine and you get to meet other guests”
Front Desk Manager
4/10
540mattyol · Business · 2026-05-06
“I called several times to try and get a pair of shoes I had left from a stay a few weeks prior. The phone was kept on hold and I was not given a definitive answer, so I went to the hotel in person.
All of the Front Desk staff were truly very sweet, patient, and accommodating- with the exception of the manager. Sophie was inmediately very short and impatient.
She spoke down to me when I provided the dates of my stay, and was clearly very frustrated when she could not find me in the system. Once she found my reservation, I was given the wrong pair of shoes- with another room number on the label of the bag. I told her that these were not my shoes- and her answer was “Well this is all we have.” I told her I left my shoes with one of her colleagues, and she proceeded to raise her voice- I even had to ask for her not to talk to me like that
This was after they had already confirmed my name and prior room number. I asked her to please check the bell closet, so she went to look for them there as well. While she walked away, one of the agents at the desk was kind enough to offer me some water, she was very polite.
Please ensure that Sophie knows not to speak to a guest like that ever again. It was frankly very disappointing- the stay itself had been fantastic and everyone else was really kind. The shoes were ultimately found, however, I should have not been spoken to like that.”
Piacevole soggiorno migliorabile!
8/10
Dragoni · couple · 2026-05-04
“Piacevole soggiorno in una perfetta location e di Boston!!
Grazie all’ambiente curato e dal design bello e accogliente era bello tornare.. L ingresso con ambiente relax e stato un ottimo appoggio per riprendere fiato. Strano (per mi aspettavo il bollitore in camera) ma apprezzato il servizio caffè al mattino. Stanza king size molto bella. Letto grande per due adulti e un bimbo di 3 anni).”
Great location and facilities, uneven experience with reception desk staff
8/10
Ian · couple · 2026-05-04
“The location is great, and the facilities were in good condition. The room was overall comfortable - good bed, hot shower, etc. Some of the front desk staff were super helpful. We would probably stay here again if the price is right.”
Best Hotel Service in Boston
10/10
annemarier613 · Family · 2026-04-27
“Stayed at the Kimpton while celebrating our daughter’s college graduation this past weekend. Huge thank you to Tara and Ben for making it extra special!”
