About this property

Offering exceptional services, luxurious accommodations and state-of-the-art amenities, this Cambridge, Massachusetts eco-friendly hotel is only moments from Harvard Square and is located along the Charles River, directly across from Boston city center. The Kimpton Marlowe Hotel is ideally located only moments from many of the area's main points of interest. The campus of the renowned MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Boston's financial district and the prestigious Beacon Hill neighborhood are all easily accessible. While staying at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, guests are provided with a variety of unrivaled amenities and services. With free kayak, standup paddle board and bicycle rentals, in-room yoga programs, audio systems and 24-hour room service, every stay is sure to be enjoyable. Self parking and valet parking are available at this property. The property also features Celeste, a 25-foot-tall moving Steampunk-style sculpture made of reclaimed metals, steel and gears. Celeste creates an engaging and interactive experience as it is an artistic take on the traditional armillary sphere, defining the Kendall Square neighborhood and Cambridge home. Guests at the Kimpton Marlowe Hotel will also enjoy the hotel's free evening wine hour. On-site dining is also available at Bambara restaurant and bar, serving American cuisine along with classic New England dishes.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Kimpton
Hotel chain/brand
Kimpton

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

American, Breakfast to go

  • Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 queen beds
2 queen beds
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
Bedroom
1 king bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
2 queen beds
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Carlos
Mexico Mexico
Great suite room design awesome bathtub size (extra deep)
Margarita
Brazil Brazil
Just loved it. The location, the staff, the room. It is hard to find a place with proactive staff, kind and very efficient.
Peggy
United States United States
Wonderful suite and view of the city and river. It was great to be by the river walk and nice neighborhood. Lovely Boutique style hotel.
Ryan
United States United States
The view from the rooms on the 8th floor were amazing. The restaurant, Bambara, was phenomenal; and the staff there were exceptional. I don't think we can stop raving about the coffee; my wife and I fell in love with it. The front desk were...
Rosemarie
United States United States
Location was perfect …. Lots to do in the area . Walked everywhere
Tina
United States United States
Perfect location, amazing staff, and clean and beautiful modern facilities.
Peggy
United States United States
The room was beautiful and clean. The location was perfect. The parking lot connects with a mall so you can find shops and restaurants. Parking for guests can be valet or self park for $30 a night.
Rob
United States United States
The property is located close to many things to see and do within a short walk or train ride. The staff was welcoming, accommodating and friendly. The decor was perfect. This is a pet friendly hotel unlike others I’ve stayed at, unless you saw the...
Kristina
United States United States
Nice location and great value, the restaurant was very good.
Mary
United States United States
Staff was great, restaurant and bar was good. The only complaint would be that one of the rooms was near the ice machine that made lots of noise during the night along with hearing the people getting the ice

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Bambara Kitchen + Bar
  • Cuisine
    American

House rules

Kimpton Marlowe by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
$29 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
$29 per child, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

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.