Kimpton Marlowe by IHG

Hotels
Kimpton Hotels
8.8 (427 reviews)
25 Edwin H. Land Boulevard , Cambridge , us

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Immaculate hotel
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Charging outlet issues
Loud room
Bathroom ventilation dirty

Categories

Cleanliness
8.26
Some reviews noted issues with cleanliness, especially in the bathroom.
Service
9.23
Many positive remarks about friendly and helpful staff.
Location
9.27
Convenient location with easy access to public transport and attractions.
Room Quality
8.72
Rooms were described as elegant, clean, and comfortable.
Amenities
8.25
Some issues with the availability of amenities like bikes and charging ports.
Value for Money
8.71
High price with some expectations not met.
Food and Beverage
8.76
Positive comments on food quality but missing availability of tea and coffee in the afternoon.
Overall Experience
9.23
Overall, the experience was highly praised despite some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 12:20

Property Description

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.

Important information:

Kimpton Hotels considers 10 or more rooms a group. Kimpton Hotels reserves the right to cancel 10 or more rooms booked online. Please contact the hotel directly if you are booking 10 or more rooms.

The service fee includes a wide range of amenities and services including unlimited calls, specific sports equipment in summer and winter, and upgraded WiFi.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: BOS

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for US$29 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs USD 55 per day.

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 35.71
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 427 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.26
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.76
Overall Experience: 9.23
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Qiaoyan family_with_children us
5
Pros:

We didn't have breakfast there

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Clazva Family Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
4
Disappointed and breakfast is a sham on weekends
Pros:

Very disappointed. Hotel is ok, no microwave in rooms, no tea offered, 1 bar of soap for the whole room. Breakfast is horrible on weekends. Line over 50 people long at 9.30 on weekends…was expecting more for this hotel and will not be back. For a Kimpton, it’s not well managed…

2026-04-03 via Tripadvisor
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Mobile12430 Family California
8
Second time not as good as first
Pros:

Second time staying here. Chose this hotel again because our first time in the previous summer was awesome and because we are IHG Diamond Elite members. Second time was lackluster. The room that they put us in was right next to the gym. People on the treadmill could see directly into our room. We had to have the curtains closed during our entire stay. Plus, you could hear the heavy weights being dropped to the floor. The hallway also had this greasy smell. We could not pinpoint why since the rooms are regular hotel rooms and not suites with kitchens.

2026-04-02 via Tripadvisor
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Madeline family_with_children us
8
Pros:

Rooms were nice, restaurant nice and close to where I had to go.

Plus parking

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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meldI7436FP Family
10
The hotel and especially the STAFF, simply the best and kindest I’ve ever experienced
Pros:

My husband is a patient at a local hospital in Boston sudden admission. So I had to bring the dog! Really PET friendly. But the staff, every single one, KIND. Helped us through this troubling time. I will never forget this hotel or all the kind staff

2026-03-19 via Tripadvisor
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John couple us
7
Was ok, but only ok.
Pros:

Hotel was clean, modern and located convenient to things. Food from the restaurant was good, but the hostess was not friendly at all. Just about threw the to go bag and walked away.

Cons:

We only had 1 towel and no wash clothes in our room. The shower handle was broken and barely worked and there was mold in the shower mortar.

2026-03-17 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple us
7
Excellent hotel but if you have allergies/asthma may not be a good idea
Pros:

Location was great because it was next door to a small, nice mall with stores like Aldo, Victoria’s Secret, TJMaxx, Footlocker, CVS, etc. it also had a Cheesecake Factory where we had brunch and dinner. Convenient if you have forgotten to bring things with you as you can buy them from those stores!

Cons:

I am not sure why the second night, both my kids and I had severe asthmatic symptoms requiring us to take our inhalers every 2 hours. I had noticed condensation on the window sills, windows obviously were unable to open, no balcony, and once we turned the heat on a little, we felt suffocated. I’m not sure if it was the carpeting- which I specifically look for hotels with no carpeting especially being pet friendly- or dust since I noticed it in the vent above the shower, or possible mold we could not see. It was very difficult to pinpoint because the hotel seemed so clean and nice/upscale. I’m really not sure what did it, but it took us a good 10 hours after leaving the hotel to start feeling better but my chest is still a bit tight. I am allergic to dust mites, pet dander (I have a toy poodle that does not cause allergies), and mold. This was the main downfall of the hotel. The other would be that there isn’t much else to walk to and eat if it’s cold outside. I would probably prefer to stay in Boston next time. Otherwise, the hotel had great staff, chargers for our phones if forgotten. They also charge 30$ per day “amenity fee” which I think is a little ridiculous because it should be included in the stay! Out of that fee, they give you a 10$ per day credit that you can use at the restaurant inside the hotel or the snack bar they have available.

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Venture43067753804 Family
10
Excellent Hotel
Pros:

To the Management Team at Kimpton Marlowe,
I am writing to share our wonderful experience during our first visit to Boston. As Chase partners, we chose your hotel for our stay and were impressed from the very beginning. Despite our early arrival, the staff handled our luggage seamlessly so we could explore the city.
We would like to especially commend Sara for her professional check-in service and helpful local tips. We also thoroughly enjoyed the dining experience; the quality of the food at both breakfast and dinner was exceptional.
Most notably, we want to recognize your doorman, Aklilu. His passion for his work is inspiring. He went above and beyond to ensure our rental bikes were in perfect condition, carefully checking every detail and inflating the tires. Such dedicated service is rare and deeply appreciated. We hope the hotel recognizes his hard work. We look forward to staying with you again in the future!

2026-03-06 via Tripadvisor
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rubertp2026 Couples
10
Best Hotel!
Pros:

Perfect location to walk around, with the Help of Garret at front desk explained everything with so much calm and professionally, outstanding customer service. Will definitely stay at this hotel 100% recommended.

2026-03-01 via Tripadvisor
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Meredith solo_traveller us
10
Great hotel!
Pros:

The hotel is spotless and welcoming. Great staff, and the location is also excellent. It's near public transportation and also right next to a nice mall.

Cons:

N/A

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Neil couple us
8
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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re178 Couples Georgia
10
The Perfect Valentine’s Staycation
Pros:

We had the most enjoyable time staying at the Kimpton Marlowe in Cambridge. Parking and check-in was simple and we received a welcome gift at check in with bottles of water and some snacks as well. The rooms are newly updated and very nice. The breakfast in the restaurant was fantastic! Not to mention the complimentary coffee in the lobby was the best coffee we had all weekend! The hotel is connected through the garage to a small shopping mall where we did “mall walking” and browsing one afternoon. There is a food hall in the mall as well that also looked fantastic. We will absolutely stay here again, as we had a memorable and wonderful time!

2026-02-17 via Tripadvisor
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KiniAndRyGPS Couples New York City, New York
10
Great location and dog friendly
Pros:

Had a great time at this Kimpton. Stayed over the weekend with our dog. The staff are the most welcoming folks we’d ever had. They were very accommodating to our request to clean our room at a specific time.

There is a parking garage close by that had $15/day parking during the weekend that worked out for us.

The area is within walking distance of cafes and downtown Boston.

We’d stay again.

2026-02-15 via Tripadvisor
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Q1383PNgregl Family
10
Great family hotel/helpful staff.
Pros:

Great location, easy access to North Station on Green Line. Front desk, Sophie in particular, was super helpful/attentive but everyone we encountered was great! Very accommodating, nicely decorated and very clean. On site restaurant was very convenient. Would stay again next time we are in Boston!

2026-02-15 via Tripadvisor
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F6442KJkimd Friends getaway
8
65th birthday celebration.
Pros:

Everyone was extremely pleasant and so helpful. Rooms were nice. One of our bathroom mirror lights did not work. Every single staff member was extremely kind. I would 100 percent go back. Breakfast was very good and the cocktail social in the main lobby was a great bonus! A huge thank you to “Sophie” at the front desk, as well as the others at the desk! Thank you.

2026-01-31 via Tripadvisor
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darrenc14 Business Southlake, Texas
10
Great stay in Cambridge
Pros:

Great location near my office. I like to walk when the weather is agreeable. My room was clean and roomy. Comfortable bed, nice desk, accent chair with ottoman. Front desk is friendly and helpful. Hotel offers a daily wine tasting in the lobby at 5pm. The restaurant has nice options for B/L/D and great service. I look forward to my next stay.

2026-01-17 via Tripadvisor
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aoshi0514 Family Massachusetts
8
Wonderful family stay
Pros:

We had a lovely two-night stay at the Kimpton Marlowe. The hotel is very conveniently located, about an 8-minute walk from the Lechmere and Science Park stops on the Green Line, making it easy to get into Boston. It’s also not far from TD Garden, Harvard Square, the North End, and many major tourist spots.
We were upgraded to a spacious king suite with a sofa bed and a rollaway, which was a pleasant surprise. Thanks to the front desk team for being so attentive whenever we needed assistance. The text messaging service was very easy to use and extremely convenient.
Special thanks to Irina, Sean, Michael, Matthew, Sophie, and Cassandra for their excellent service. The hotel is also pet-friendly, which we appreciated.
We enjoyed the daily happy hour with complimentary wine from 5–6 pm, and breakfast at Bambara was very good. The hotel is right next to the CambridgeSide Galleria Mall, which is handy if you need anything, CVS, food court, and other shops are just steps away.
Overall, a great stay and we would happily return.

2025-12-30 via Tripadvisor
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Meredith family_with_children us
10
Fabulous,would recommend
Pros:

The hotel is immaculate and very nicely decorated. The location is convenient for the Green Line into Boston,or walk to Kendall Square
Service was great.it's also next to Cambridgeside,which has a CVS,restaurants, and stores.

Cons:

This is literally the only thing tht was wrong . One of the charging outlets on one of the night stands didn't work properly. That is a very small thing indeed and I only mention it to show how great everything was. If that's all that isn't perfect, you are doing great!
Even the bed was comfy.

2025-12-21 via Nuitee
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karenrE1827AM Family
10
Wonderful hotel
Pros:

We love this hotel, we’re been coming every December! The hotel is always decorated beautifully for the holiday! The staff are all so friendly, welcoming & professional! Special shout out to ‘Baxter’ the Christmas pup! Thanks for a wonderful stay, loved our room, it was very comfortable and tastefully appointed.

2025-12-20 via Tripadvisor
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MARCO MARIA family_with_children it
8
Cons:

Hanno sbagliato a darci la camera, era in ristrutturazione.
Il banco del te e caffè del mattino non era piu' disponibile nel pomeriggio, al rientro in hotel volevamo una tisana o un the e non era disponibileIl servizio al ristoramte puo' migliorare

2025-12-07 via Nuitee