Hotel Marlowe - a Kimpton Hotel
Neoclassical Cambridge hotel by the Charles River
Know Before You Go
Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in at this property.
Guests departing prior to their scheduled departure date may be subject to an early departure fee.
General Information
What to expect: The stage-like lobby is framed by floor-to-ceiling curtains and furnished with leopard-print seats, throne-like sofas, funky lamps, and a gas fireplace. Hallways decked with intricate compass designs accentuate the hotel’s nautical theme. Hotel Marlowe caters to business and leisure travelers attracted to its high-tech rooms, Cambridge location, and pet-friendly atmosphere.
Amenity highlights: Named for English Renaissance dramatist and poet Christopher Marlowe, this hotel pays tribute to its literary origins by hosting frequent readings with notable local authors in the lobby. The lobby is also the site of complimentary morning coffee and a hosted wine hour every evening by the fireplace. The hotel is across the street from the Charles River Esplanade and adjoins the CambridgeSide Galleria shopping center.
Insider tip: Guests can borrow one of the hotel’s complimentary mountain bikes and ride along the Charles River Esplanade, a scenic 17-mile loop past bridges, parks, and marinas that afford spectacular city views. The Esplanade’s tree-lined paths, which include both paved and unpaved trails, are also popular for jogging and in-line skating.
Property Amenities
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A wide, curving staircase leads to a second-floor reception area, with paintings by Vladimir Kush, blue-velvet sofas, and access to 9,000 square feet of meeting space. A business center with high-speed Internet access (surcharge) is also on the second floor.
Mountain bikes, as well as yoga kits with mats, blocks, and towels, can be borrowed from the front desk. Pets are welcome and receive a complimentary Pet Pourri package of ID tags, leopard-print collars, treats, and various services.
Bambara, the hotel’s restaurant and bar overlooking the Charles River, features American brasserie cuisine and creative cocktails. A daily complimentary wine hour is open to all guests.
- Technology helpdesk
- Concierge desk
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Use of nearby fitness center (complimentary)
- Fitness equipment
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (24 hours)
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Parking garage
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Business center
- Banquet facilities
- Ballroom(s)
- Conference room(s)
- Event catering
- Audio-visual equipment
- Number of rooms: 236
- 24-hour front desk
- Express check-out
- Doorman/doorwoman
- Multilingual staff
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Tour assistance
- Medical assistance available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Coffee in lobby
- Shoe shine
- Fireplace in lobby
- Parking (surcharge) $20/24 Hours In/Out
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Parking (valet) $30 Per Day, In/Out
- Elevator/lift
- Umbrella
- Wedding services
- Supervised child care/activities
- Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
- Smoke-free property
Rooms
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This eight-story Cambridge hotel offers 236 guestrooms dressed in crimson, gold, and blue, with floor-to-ceiling windows. Leopard-print carpeting meets red-velvet armchairs, warm-toned furniture, and gold-colored walls. Beds have triple sheeting with Italian Frette linens and down comforters (bedspreads), as well as gold-and-red pillow shams, leopard-print bolsters, and soft faux-fur throws.
Rooms at the Hotel Marlowe feature full-size desks and iPod docking stations. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access are complimentary. LCD flat-panel TVs in each guestroom offering a superior high-definition viewing experience. Amenities include Aveda bath products, daily New York Times delivery, and leopard-print bathrobes. Rooms also come with laptop-compatible safes, minibars, and portable phones. Coffee/tea makers are available on request.
Pets are provided with ID tags, leopard-print collars, and other treats and services. Housekeeping service is offered twice daily.
All Kimpton Hotels incorporate more than 40 eco-friendly products and practices through its environmental program, Kimpton Hotels EarthCare.
Guests can expect in-room recycling bins, shade-grown/organic coffee, and water-efficient bathrooms. Other highlights include the use of use non-toxic cleaning products, recycled paper, and energy-efficient lightbulbs.
Room Amenities
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - wireless
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Cable/satellite TV
- Pay movies
- CD player
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Complimentary newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Climate control
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Internet access - complimentary
- Multi-line phone
- Refrigerator
- Minibar
- Wake-up calls
- Housekeeping (daily)
- Turndown service
- Designer toiletries
- Bathrobes
- Hair dryer
- Makeup/shaving mirror
- Sewing kit
- Child care (in room, surcharge)
- Electronic check-out
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Iron/ironing board
- In-room safe (accommodates laptop)
- Television
- Non-smoking rooms only
- Desk
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Television - High Definition
- Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
- Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
- iPod docking station
Dining
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Bambara - Overlooking the Charles River, Bambara is furnished with deep-cushioned booths and high bar tables. Cuisine is American brasserie-style with an emphasis on creative seafood specialties, as well as an international selection of wines. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served weekdays, and brunch and dinner on weekends.
Room service is available 24 hours daily.
A patio is open for outdoor dining during warm weather.
Recreation
The Hotel Marlowe offers a fitness center with treadmills, weight machines, and a bike. Across the street is the Charles River Esplanade, with paved and unpaved trails ideal for jogging, walking, biking, and in-line skating.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Ice skating nearby
- Whale-watching nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Rowing or canoeing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Running track/path nearby
- Aerobics nearby
- Yoga classes/instruction nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Bicycle rentals on site
- Playground nearby
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets accepted
- Cash not accepted
- Check-in time is 3 PM
- Check-out time is Noon